Denver kids will enjoy special fairs, markets, shows, festivals and halloween events this weekend!
Psst… Don’t forget to check out our Pumpkin Patch Guide, Fall Festivals Guide, and Kids Halloween Event Guide for more fun things to do in Denver!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 13 – 15, 2017
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS AT CHATFIELD’S PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
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When: Friday, October 13th, through Sunday, October 15th, 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $4 – $8; Free for Children 2 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Denver Botanic Gardens’ Pumpkin Festival features a variety of fall activities at Chatfield Farms. The festival features a massive pumpkin patch, corn maze, family and children’s activities, live music, over 30 local craft and artisan booths, and food, beer and wine vendors.
OPENING DAY: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD MUSICAL
Photograph courtesy of ©Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
When: Friday, October 13th, 2017
Where: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
Time: 10am & 12pm
Cost: $9
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Ages: All Ages
Arvada Center is bringing to the stage a musical based on the award-winning books by Arnold Lobel, A Year With Frog and Toad follows the adventures of two best friends: the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad.
Waking from hibernation in the spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special.
FREE DAY: FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
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When: Friday, October 13th, 2017
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 12pm – 4pm; Hay Bales & Tall Tales Story & Activity 12pm – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Travel “back in time” and become a pioneer for the day for free at Four Mile Historic Park this Friday, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
HALLOWEEN CANDY CRAWL: THE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON
When: Friday, October 13th, 2017
Where: The Shops At Northfield Stapleton, 8340 Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join The Shops At Northfield Stapleton for a family-friendly Halloween Candy Crawl. Entertainment will include face painting, hair styling, balloon art, fire dancers, thriller dancers, hay rides, crafts, contests, The Colorado Rapids prize-wheel and more.
Candy available at participating retailers, while supplies last. Mile Hi Jeep Club will be on-site offering a trunk-or-treat too, while supplies last.
DINOS! AFTER DARK: DENVER ZOO
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When: Friday, October 13th & Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Cost: $10 – $15; Free for Children 2 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Join the Denver Zoo every Friday & Saturday night in October for DINOS! After Dark. This event will feature jack-o-lantern sculptures, the traveling exhibit, Dino! Live, pumpkin carving, cultural performance and live shows.
HALLOWTEEN LOUNGE: DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
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When: Friday, October 13th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
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Ages: Teens Ages 13 – 18
Denver Museum of Nature & Science is bringing back its HallowTeen Lounge this Halloween season.
Teenagers will enjoy haunted good time at this fifth annual evening of wild costumes, scary stories, and spooky fun. Enjoy pizza, ghost stories, ghoulish games, and creepy-crafty stuff. Costumes strongly recommended for a contest.
MAKER FAIRE DENVER
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When: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th, 2017
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: $12 – $35
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Ages: All Ages
Maker Faire Denver features awe-inspiring maker creations, hands-on activities for makers of all ages, presentations, competitions, a Maker Fashion Show with Textile Arts Fun, a life sized interactive arcade experience, and more.
CHOCTOBERFEST COLORADO
Photograph courtesy of ©Colorado Chocolate Festivals
When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: $4.99; Free for Children 3 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Choctoberfest Colorado is one of Colorado’s sweetest festivals, as Coloradans have the opportunity to walk from booth to booth and enjoy chocolate tastings of every chocolate kind imaginable. The festival will include over 70 vendors from across the US, as well as special events and activities for all ages.
Psst… Check out our featured article for this event!
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK FREE DAY: DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
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When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Firefighters Museum for free this Saturday in honor of Fire Prevention Week, and enjoy crafts, games, and the chance to meet real Denver firefighters.
FREE DAY: DINOSAUR RIDGE
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When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy an Admissions Free Day at Dinosaur Ridge, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. This Free Discovery Day’s theme is: Girl Scouts Day.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL AT 17 MILE HOUSE
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When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: 17 Mile House Farm Park, 8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, CO 80112
Time: 11am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Step back in time and celebrate a piece of Colorado’s history during the free Fall Festival, hosted by Arapahoe County and held outside at the 150-year old 17 Mile House.
Pick out and purchase your favorite pumpkin and take a scenic hayride. Take a turn milking Bessie the Cow and visit her barnyard friends in the petting farm. Enjoy breakfast or lunch from some of Denver’s hottest food trucks. Try your hand at gold panning, learn more about the fine art of blacksmithing, tour the farmhouse, meet a local beekeeper and more.
The festival will also include live music by local bands, and local historians will be on-site to give guided tours and talk about the history of the property and its significance to the Old West.
PET PARADE COSTUME CONTEST: ELITCH GARDENS
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When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: $20 Per Pet. 100% of Proceeds Benefits PawsCO
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Ages: All Ages
Elitch Gardens is hosting its 18th annual Pet Parade Costume Contest where you and your furry friends will have the opportunity to compete in the categories of Funniest, Most Original, and Best Pet/Owner Combination Costumes.
OCTOBER HAHO MARKET
Photograph courtesy of ©HaHo Market
When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: 970 Yuma St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver Handmade Homemade Market is back this month complete with two dozen of Denver’s finest makers, many selling to the public for the first time. Come peruse handmade crafts and save some belly room for Pony Treats vegan food buffet too.
FAMILY FILM NIGHT THE PRINCESS SERIES: SNOW WHITE
Photograph courtesy of ©Disney
When: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134
Time: 3:30pm – 8pm
Cost: $13 – $29; Free for Children Under 3
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Ages: All Ages
Join CU South Denver for their Family Film Night Princess Series featuring Snow White and party like a princess. This enchanted evening will include movie-themed educational activities, a photo opportunity with a live princess, giveaways and the first Disney princess film on their Giant Screen.