This weekend’s guide includes, festivals, fairs, shopping, grand-openings and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend May 13–15 2016
Events in chronological order
Northglenn Food Truck Carnival
Photograph by ©Northglenn Food Truck Carnival
When: Thursday, May 12th through Sunday, May 15th 2016
Where: Northglenn City Hall, 11701 Community Center Dr, Denver 80233
Time: May 12th (carnival only) & May 13th – 5pm – 10pm; May 14th – 11am – 10pm; May 15th – 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free (Carnival rides include a fee).
The Northglenn Food Truck Carnival will include some of Denver’s best gourmet food trucks set against a traditional carnival with amusement rides, midway games, fair concessions and roving entertainers. Also enjoy the Big Top stage with eight bands representing Colorado’s best Americana and Bluegrass Music.
ivivva Cherry Creek Grand Opening Weekend
Photograph by ©ivivva Cherry Creek
When: Thursday, May 12th through Sunday, May 15th 2016
Where: ivivva Cherry Creek, 3000 E 1st Ave #174, Denver, CO 80206
Time: Opening from Thursday, May 12th: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
ivivva Cherry Creek is excited to announce its grand opening weekend event at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. On Thursday, May 12th arrive at ivivva Cherry Creek (lower level cherry creek mall next to Free People) by 5:30pm and get ready for an epic party. They’ll kick it off with a live function show, a surprise dance performance, a DJ dance party, dreams and goals and more. Calendar of events for the weekend: Friday, May 13th: 9am-10am Yoga for Mom’s with Belly Bliss, 10am-11am: Family Vision and Goal Settng for Mom’s w/ Laura St John of Pearl St Fitness, 10am – 9pm all day grand opening festivities. Saturday, May 14th: 9am-10am Complimentary in-store yoga for girls with The River Young Warriors, 10am – 9pm DJ Teddy from Hot Mama’s spinning beats, dreams and goals, surprise and delight treats all day long. Sunday, May 15th: 11am – 6pm Dreams and goals photo booth and dance party madness. Psst… check out the featured article about ivivva Cherry Creek to learn more.
Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets
Photograph by ©Thelastcanadian
When: Friday, May 13th, Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: May 13th: 6:40pm; May 14th: 6:10pm; May 15th: 2:10pm
Cost: $5 – $75. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ColoradoRockiesTickets
Ages: all ages
Take your kids out to the ballgame. Enjoy Major League Baseball with this series between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets at Coors Field this weekend.
Four Mile Historic Park Free Day
Photograph by ©Four Mile Historic Park
When: Friday, May 13th, 2016
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Four Mile Historic Park is offering a Free Day this Friday. Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and say hello to farm animals. In addition, they’ll offer their Hay Bales & Tall Tales story time from 12pm -1pm. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm and are first come, first served. Free days are courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Psst… Four Mile Historic Park was featured in our, “9 Things to do in Colorado this Spring” 2016 list as well.
16th Annual Indian Market and Powwow
Photograph by ©Tesoro Cultural Center
When: Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th 2016
Where: The Fort Restaurant, 19192 CO-8, Morrison 80465
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Adults $5; Students with valid ID $3; Seniors 65+ and Children under 12 Free.
Tesoro Cultural Center, a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit, will host its 16th annual Indian Market & Powwow on the grounds of the iconic restaurant, The Fort. The event is a yearly tribute to the American Indian tribes that shaped the cultural community of Old Bent’s Fort, an important fur trading post that operated along the famous Santa Fe Trail in the 1830s. In celebration of early Southwestern history, Tesoro hosts nationally acclaimed artists, dancers and drum groups for an art centered gathering, as well as education and interactive exhibits on American Indian culture, for a fun-filled, family weekend. The Indian Market & Powwow has over 50 of the nation’s top award winning Native American artists in pottery, jewelry, easel arts, etc. An inter-tribal contest Powwow occupies the valley Sat.-Sun. with dancers and drummers in competitions of Traditional, Shawl, Fancy, Grass & Jingle dancing. On Sun., Native Americans in our Armed Services are honored.
Binturong Day at Downtown Aquarium Denver
Photograph by ©Downtown Aquarium Denver
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free with a purchase of an exhibit pass.
Ages: all ages
Swing on by and celebrate Binturong Day at the Downtown Aquarium Denver. You will be able to meet their binturong (bearcat), “Yuni”, and learn all about this peculiar and unique creature!
Free Dinosaur Discovery Day at Dinosaur Ridge
Photograph by ©Dinosaur Ridge
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Visit the the Dinosaur Ridge for a day of geology and fossil fun. Free hands-on activities such as gold panning, fossil sifting, and dinosaur track painting will be available at the Visitor Center. Psst… the Dinosaur Ridge was also featured in this week’s article: Golden Named Best Suburb in the Denver Metro Area.
Discovering the Dream Grand Opening Celebration
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: Philip S Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
The Town of Castle Rock is hosting a special grand opening celebration of Discovering the Dream. Discovering the Dream are the new gathering locations at Philip S Miller Park, the Amphitheater, Millhouse and Plaza. Participate in free activities all day such as free bouncy houses, giant yard games, crafts, an adventure hunt, a trackless train, and food and beverage sales. Schedule of events: 10am -1pm Bump Soccer (12 years and older), 11:15am Program and Ribbon Cutting, 12pm -2pm Live music: Josh Blackburn, 2:30pm -4pm Live music: Over the Castle, 4:30pm -6pm Live music: Steve Thomas Band. Plus, don’t forget your swimsuit for the splash pad at the new Plaza!
Peter and the Wolf and Overture to the Magic Flute
Photograph by ©Life/Art Dance Ensemble
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233
Time: 2pm & 7pm
Cost: Adults $12; Children 18 and under $7. Purchase tickets at: thorntonpeterandthewolf.bpt.me
Ages: all ages
Life/Art Dance Ensemble joins Flatirons Community Orchestra for a family-friendly production that uniquely brings the story of Peter and the Wolf to life through contemporary dance. Also on the program is Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute.
Family Music Fest by Inside the Orchestra
Photograph by ©Inside the Orchestra
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: Stapleton Middle School, 2000 Valentia St, Denver, CO 80238
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $12 All day ticket, $9.95 Tiny Tots AM session, $5 for Interactive Sessions & Opera Only. Purchase tickets at: insidetheorchestra.org/family-music-fest
Ages: all ages
Inside the Orchestra are hosting a special Family Music Fest at Stapleton Middle School. The Family Music Fest is a day of music and creativity for families with children of all ages. Schedule includes: 9:30am and 10:45am – Tiny Tots programs
10:15am – 1:15pm – Opera Photo Booth, Free Music Lessons, Costume Station, Bounce House & Carnival Games, Food, Sessions on art, music, dance, and more, 1:15pm – En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words: 50 minute Central City performance geared toward adolescents and their families.
Evolution of Polynesian Dance 2016
Photograph by ©Halau Kalama
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO 80138
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Adults $20 – $25; Children ages 18 and under $12.50. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/EvolutionOfPolynesianDance
Ages: all ages
Halau Kalama presents: Evolution of Polynesian Dance 2016, in honor of Lei Day. Come and experience the “old” and the “new” dances of Hawaii as they share the history and stories of long ago. The entire family can expect to be entertained from the Islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand. Their grand finale consists of a spectacular fire performance!
Parents’ Night Out at The Craftsmen & Apprentice
Photograph by ©The Craftsman & Apprentice
When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Where: The Craftsmen & Apprentice, 1325 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 5:30pm – 8pm
Cost: $30 per child, $20 for every additional child. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ParentsNightOutMay14
Ages: 5 – 11
Leave the kids with The Craftsmen &Apprentice and take the night off. You need a date night, it’s good for everyone. Your kids will make a “Sticks and Stones”, nature crafts project, eat pizza and hang out while you go be a grown up for a bit.
Hilltop Annual Garage Sale 2016
Photograph by ©PhotosByB
When: Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Where: Various locations throughout the Hilltop neighborhood in Denver, CO 80220. View map of all of the participating homes at: TeamDenverHomes.com/hilltop-annual-garage-sale-2016. (*Map will be published on Friday, May 13th, 2016)
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
The 3rd Annual Hilltop Garage Sale is organized and sponsored by Mor Zucker, founder of TheDenverEar.com, also a broker associate at Kentwood Real Estate. This year will have a record-breaking number of homes and sales participating. Over 38 homes will put out their items for sale! This free community wide event is an opportunity for shoppers to find unique and one-of-a-kind items browsing multiple garage sales in one day. An interactive and printable map of all the participating garage sales in the neighborhood, will be published on Friday, May 13th 2016. Psst… want to not only purchase great items but also giveback? The non-profit organization WeeCycle that provides and delivers new and gently used baby gear to families in need, is once again joining the Hilltop Annual Garage Sale for those of you who would like to donate your baby, toddler and kids items. Drop off will take place at 5235 E. 1st Ave. Denver 80220 between 10am – 11am and between 2pm – 3pm.
Youth on Record Day Album Release Block Party
Photograph by ©Youth on Record
When: Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Where: Youth On Record, 1301 W 10th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Cost: Free. RSVP by emailing: [email protected] and you will be entered for prize giveaways.
Ages: all ages
Youth on Record‘s Album Release Block Party and Community Celebration will bring together 500+ community members for a day-long outdoor mini-festival complete with live music from Youth on Record students, as well as local and national musicians; poetry readings from Denver’s Minor Disturbance; interactive “jam sessions” in their recording studio; neighborhood tours of the award-winning La Mariposa project, block party activities and food and drinks for the entire family. Participating food trucks, Chuey FU’s, Infinitus Pie & Repicci’s Italian Ice & Gelato of Denver, will also be donating back 10% of their proceeds to Youth on Record.