# Things to do with kids in Adams County, CO

> 49 upcoming family events and 9 places and ongoing programs in Adams County, CO, in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Downtown Westminster Trunk or Treat Halloween Spooktacular](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/downtown-westminster-trunk-or-treat-halloween-spooktacular--listing-a0e1b6f9a232c46873c907f9) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Kokopelli Beer Company Parking Lot, Westminster · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. A free, family-friendly trunk or treat in the Kokopelli Beer Company parking lot with decorated trunks, treats, music, bubbles, crafts and Halloween activities for all ages, plus…
- [Interactive Princess Read-Along](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/interactive-princess-read-along--listing-e6446d121e5ffd77257bc206) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. Favorite princesses lead an interactive performance and read-along at Anythink Wright Farms. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Presented in English. Space is limited; registration…
- [Marvelous Migrations: A Butterfly Adventure with Lauren Fine](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/marvelous-migrations-a-butterfly-adventure-with-lauren-fine--listing-1ff5bb9e5c38053055af4478) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Anythink Bennett · Ages 3–8 · Free · checked Oct 14. Children create their own butterfly wings, learn about the migrations of butterflies and other animals, then flutter through the library on a migration adventure, exploring how…
- [Pumpkin Carving](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pumpkin-carving--listing-d32b0b738672bb67ce0e39c8) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Carl Park Community Center · Ages 3+ · From $10 · checked Oct 14. Design and carve a Halloween pumpkin; pumpkins and supplies provided. Children under 13 must have a parent present; a parent who wants to carve their own pumpkin must also…
- [Splashing Pumpkins](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/splashing-pumpkins--listing-457d70213efa334981b6a2cd) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM – 4:15 PM · Brighton Recreation Center Pool · From $8 · checked Oct 14. Pumpkin picking in the Brighton Recreation Center pool. Capacity 45 pumpkin pickers per time block; register for a session. Session A is recommended for younger ages. Chaperones…
- [Treat Street: Trick or Treat Event](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/treat-street-trick-or-treat-event--listing-294a7c918440213ab57f55ef) — Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Brighton Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. A free trick-or-treating event hosted by the Brighton Recreation Center in Brighton Park, where local businesses and community partners hand out treats. Welcomes all ages; free…
- [Full Moon Faire | Feria de la luna llena](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/full-moon-faire-feria-de-la-luna-llena--listing-584ac125e395a616d43287d8) — Mon, Oct 26 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. An all-day, self-guided event at Anythink Nature Library to discover the secrets of the moon through hands-on activities and a look at the Indigenous connections and oral…
- [Bottle Rockets in Disguise | Botellas disfrazadas de cohetes](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bottle-rockets-in-disguise-botellas-disfrazadas-de-cohetes--listing-535832ac4bdbb456896e2a4c) — Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · Ages 8–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. Participants transform ordinary plastic bottles into creative characters and launch them as bottle rockets. Appropriate for ages 8-12 and families. Please register all…
- [Sugar Skulls and Marigolds](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sugar-skulls-and-marigolds--listing-7d5c9d5751789f0cbc7ce2b6) — Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Westminster Public Library – Irving Street · Ages 5–12 · checked Oct 14. A colorful Día de los Muertos activity: decorate sugar skulls and create bright marigold crafts while exploring this special tradition. Bilingual description (English/Spanish)…
- [Library Costume Parade | Desfile de disfraces en la biblioteca](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/library-costume-parade-desfile-de-disfraces-en-la-biblioteca--listing-442bc0a77b8416e44dbed3fd) — Thu, Oct 29 · 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · Ages 0–6 · Free · checked Oct 14. After Music & Movement, kids are encouraged (but not required) to wear costumes for a costume parade that strolls around the library on a trick-or-treat adventure. Appropriate…
- [Halloween Spooktacular at Adventure Golf & Raceway](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-spooktacular-at-adventure-golf-and-raceway--listing-3d27b74173034f4030ec1f61) — Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Adventure Golf & Raceway, Westminster · Up to 12 · Free · checked Oct 16. Hyland Hills turns its Adventure Golf & Raceway into a Halloween stop for kids 12 and under. Children can collect candy at trick-or-treat stations, walk through a Haunted Maze…
- [Play-Well Pokémon Engineering using LEGO Materials](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-well-pokemon-engineering-using-lego-materials--listing-7f732f9e478e23f90fb0d1e9) — Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Baker Community Center · From $96 · checked Oct 20. Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District hosts a Play-Well TEKnologies class at the Baker Community Center in which children build Pokémon-themed creations from LEGO bricks…
- [Drop-In Family Fun: Fall Wreaths](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/drop-in-family-fun-fall-wreaths--listing-9b7d3faaeeb6f998dbe10e04) — Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Families mix colorful leaves, stickers and other autumn treasures to create a festive fall wreath. Stop by anytime during the hour. Open to families with children of all ages…
- [PJ Movie Night: Toy Story 5](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pj-movie-night-toy-story-5--listing-b2245cc862830b414fb0a6d4) — Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Aurora Public Library – Hoffman Heights Library · checked Oct 14. A family-friendly movie night at Hoffman Heights Library featuring "Toy Story 5" (2026, PG), with free popcorn and cocoa. Pajamas welcome but not required. Audience: Young…
- [Kids Paint Class at Hyland Hills Sports Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-paint-class-at-hyland-hills-sports-center--listing-2764c86697214a486cdb7353) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Hyland Hills Sports Center, Westminster · From $22 · checked Oct 16. An evening paint class where kids follow easy step-by-step instruction and leave with their own finished painting. Supplies are provided and the class is set up to be mess-free…
- [Northglenn Veterans Day Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/northglenn-veterans-day-ceremony--listing-eddb27e533f594c5ec068b23) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM · Northglenn Veterans Memorial · Free · checked Oct 14. City of Northglenn ceremony at the Northglenn Veterans Memorial honoring all who have served in the U.S. Military, followed by lunch and festivities at the Senior Center.
- [Thornton Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-veterans-day-commemoration-ceremony--listing-e14c0382e79b2b4b80771d55) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The City of Thornton holds its Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The hour-long…
- [Pies and Pinecones at Kelver Library](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pies-and-pinecones-at-kelver-library--listing-ff64a65e0e8c03f7f956ac07) — Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Arapahoe Libraries – Kelver Library, Byers · Ages 8–18 · Free · checked Oct 16. A fall program at the Kelver Library in Byers where kids and teens make little pies with a choice of fillings and craft pinecone owls to take home. All supplies are provided. For…
- [Kids N Canvas at Baker Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-n-canvas-at-baker-community-center--listing-85ae27d02a24be38ea884778) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Baker Community Center · From $10 · checked Oct 16. A two-hour Saturday painting class for kids at Baker Community Center. With easy step-by-step instruction, young artists paint a colorful, kid-inspired picture to take home. All…
- [Fall Button Bonanza (Kelver Library, Byers)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/fall-button-bonanza-kelver-library-byers--listing-2d23757632d390df2232323b) — Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Arapahoe Libraries – Kelver Library, Byers · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. Kids aged 5–12 use colorful fall-themed buttons and other craft supplies to make several autumn crafts to take home at the Kelver Library in Byers. One hour; free; registration…
- [ice! featuring Disney "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Gaylord Rockies](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/ice-featuring-disney-tim-burton-s-the-nightmare-before-christmas-at-ga--listing-9c784d58ae688e5824fc75aa) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. ice! is the signature attraction of Christmas at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora: a self-guided walk through scenes from Disney's "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" carved…
- [Winter Wonderland Ice Rink — Commerce City](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/winter-wonderland-ice-rink-commerce-city--listing-56e84b2697ece00cbedfe377) — Nov 20 – Jan 18 · Commerce City Civic Center · Ages 5+ · From $4 · checked Oct 16. Commerce City's seasonal outdoor ice rink returns to the Civic Center for its second year, opening Friday, November 20, 2026 and running until January 18, 2027. Public hours are…
- [T-Rex Tea Party | Fiesta de té de T-rex](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/t-rex-tea-party-fiesta-de-te-de-t-rex--listing-74e25738938aba363018d322) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anythink Brighton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Come dressed in fancy tea party clothes or a favorite dinosaur outfit (or both) and practice your finest manners with tea and treats at a T-rex tea party at the library…
- [Turkey Toss Free Throw Competition](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/turkey-toss-free-throw-competition--listing-4c6c4ba11adcdbd3187a8fbd) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Hyland Hills Sports Center, Westminster · Ages 6+ · Free · checked Oct 14. Shoot the most free throws out of 25 to win a gift card for a Thanksgiving turkey. Competitors are divided by age and gender; age groups 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18 and 19+. Free…
- [Waddle Walk Off at Barr Lake State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/waddle-walk-off-at-barr-lake-state-park--listing-1acd98b606bb397cc298ba0e) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Barr Lake State Park, Brighton · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 13. Thanksgiving is a special time for friends and family to gather for relaxation and fun; add an adventure in the great outdoors the day after. Come to Barr Lake for Fresh Air…
- [An Afternoon of Art with the Art Students League of Denver](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/an-afternoon-of-art-with-the-art-students-league-of-denver--listing-65571ca30e28bbb35c5bc521) — Sat, Nov 28 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Anythink Perl Mack · Free · checked Oct 16. A guest artist from the Art Students League of Denver leads a relaxed two-hour art session at Anythink Perl Mack on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with refreshments. No…
- [Commerce City Holiday Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/commerce-city-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-86aff8f56baf77380d890c97) — Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Commerce City Civic Center · checked Oct 16. Commerce City's annual tree lighting at the Civic Center is an evening of holiday music, free treats, family activities, giveaways and crafts. The city lists carolers, visits…
- [Solstice Storytime Series at Anythink Nature Library](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/solstice-storytime-series-at-anythink-nature-library--listing-df224b84f4867f63fe66f623) — Thu, Dec 3 (+2 more dates) · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Anythink's Nature Library pilots its first-ever evening story times with a wintry Solstice Storytime series on Thursday evenings, December 3, 10 and 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families…
- [Breakfast with Santa (Hyland Hills)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/breakfast-with-santa-hyland-hills--listing-b62830b765ee2898199ed6f4) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Cottonwood Lodge at Hyland Hills, Westminster · From $10 · checked Oct 14. A breakfast buffet for the family followed by photos with Santa (bring your own camera or phone) and performances by the Original Dickens Carolers. Registration is required for…
- [Brighton City Tree Lighting and Winter Market](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/brighton-city-tree-lighting-and-winter-market--listing-03ed10615a95303439d6dbb6) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Founders Plaza, Brighton · All ages · checked Oct 20. The City of Brighton lights its community Christmas tree at Founders Plaza, at Main and Bridge streets in the historic downtown, one week before its Festival of Lights Parade…
- [Play-Well Winter Wonderland Workshop using LEGO Materials](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-well-winter-wonderland-workshop-using-lego-materials--listing-ed82a2a4240d1773b545069b) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Baker Community Center · From $32 · checked Oct 16. A 90-minute LEGO engineering workshop at Hyland Hills' Baker Community Center. With a Play-Well instructor, children use engineering, architecture and creativity to build a…
- [Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/westminster-holiday-lighting-ceremony--listing-34020147be3ba8a8dcca0d37) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Westminster City Hall · checked Oct 14. Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Westminster City Hall with holiday music, food vendors, a visit with Santa, a full-size sleigh and kid-size train for family photos. Mostly…
- [Crafternoon: Winter Creations at Anythink Brighton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/crafternoon-winter-creations-at-anythink-brighton--listing-ac539b6516584c7f38e80664) — Mon, Dec 7 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · Free · checked Oct 16. A drop-in winter craft hour at Anythink Brighton: experiment with different materials and make winter-inspired crafts to take home. Listed for babies and toddlers through tweens…
- [Build a Gingerbread House at The Studio (Anythink)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/build-a-gingerbread-house-at-the-studio-anythink--listing-68bc0233c6a9246995a56a7b) — Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · Free · checked Oct 16. Learn to build a gingerbread house together at Anythink's maker space, The Studio. Materials are provided and families, elementary kids, tweens and teens are all welcome. One…
- [Gingerbread House Workshop at Anythink Huron Street](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gingerbread-house-workshop-at-anythink-huron-street--listing-c8632d8760d4d18eb7fbf298) — Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Whether a master gingerbread architect or just in it for the candy, everyone is invited to build and decorate a gingerbread house to take home at Anythink Huron Street. Listed…
- [Grand and Me – Cocoa & Crafts](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/grand-and-me-cocoa-and-crafts--listing-df6bf9404f39d5aebcd52473) — Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM · Carl Park Community Center · From $10 · checked Oct 16. A multigenerational morning at Carl Park Community Center for grandparents and grandchildren. Pairs sip hot cocoa and make festive winter crafts and keepsakes while sharing…
- [Thornton WinterFest](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-winterfest--listing-3d011d99d08df4b1416a3832) — Fri, Dec 11 (+2 more dates) · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Carpenter Park Fields, Thornton · checked Oct 14. Three-day holiday festival at Carpenter Park with Santa's Village and house (visit numbers handed out 15 minutes before each period), tree lighting with Santa on Friday, ice…
- [Breakfast with Santa — Brighton Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/breakfast-with-santa-brighton-recreation-center--listing-330b2dacd36eb6e6e974af03) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM · Brighton Recreation Center · From $8 · checked Oct 20. Brighton Recreation Center serves a festive pancake breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 12, from 9:30 to 11:45 am, the same day as the city's evening Festival of…
- [Cereal with Santa — Commerce City](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cereal-with-santa-commerce-city--listing-664c2b3796674ba44ceb7e6b) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM · Bison Ridge Recreation Center, Commerce City · From $7 · checked Oct 16. A morning cereal breakfast with Santa at Bison Ridge Recreation Center in Commerce City. There are two entry times: 9–9:15 a.m. (event ends at 10:15 a.m.) and 10:30–10:45 a.m…
- [Frost Fest: Brighton Parade of Lights Stop at Anythink Brighton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-fest-brighton-parade-of-lights-stop-at-anythink-brighton--listing-0a64c97dba6b84080179bdff) — Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. On the evening of Brighton's Parade of Lights, Anythink Brighton opens its doors as a warm-up stop on the way to the parade route. Families can grab cookies and a special holiday…
- [Gingerbread House Making](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gingerbread-house-making--listing-ae73cbdf79be2b344a602833) — Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Carl Park Community Center · Ages 3–10 · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Design a gingerbread house for the holidays; all supplies provided. Children must have a parent present. Billed as a family event for youth ages 3-10.
- [Frost Fest: Colorful Cookies at Anythink Wright Farms](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-fest-colorful-cookies-at-anythink-wright-farms--listing-842f95fb7cfd9a896c984b64) — Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Decorate sugar cookies and sip hot chocolate at Anythink Wright Farms as part of the library's Frost Fest. Appropriate for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Tuesday, December…
- [A Visit from Winter Royalty at Anythink Huron Street](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/a-visit-from-winter-royalty-at-anythink-huron-street--listing-55f9f85f6871afd5b024ecd0) — Thu, Dec 17 · 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · Free · checked Oct 16. The Snow Queen and Snow Princess visit Anythink Huron Street for a 30-minute morning program for toddlers and young children. Little royals sing songs, dance and listen to a…
- [Frost Fest: Holiday Cupcake Decorating with Cake Crafts Denver](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-fest-holiday-cupcake-decorating-with-cake-crafts-denver--listing-cb38c0a19ee7bf7bb5a2b673) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Expert decorators from Cake Crafts Denver teach piping techniques, frosting tips and creative tricks for holiday cupcakes at Anythink Huron Street. Kids, tweens, teens and adults…
- [Solstice Snowflake Study at Anythink Nature Library](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/solstice-snowflake-study-at-anythink-nature-library--listing-c75756111d9570a7f7c1a3ab) — Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. An all-day drop-in at Anythink Nature Library on Monday, December 21, the winter solstice, exploring the science, art and wonder of snowflakes. Families can stop by any time from…
- [Winter Solstice Celebration at Anythink Brighton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/winter-solstice-celebration-at-anythink-brighton--listing-a9dcef6d9efa1a55df260df1) — Mon, Dec 21 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Celebrate the longest night of the year with an afternoon of cozy, nature-inspired crafting at Anythink Brighton. Drop in any time 1:00–4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21 (during…
- [Noon Year Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noon-year-celebration--listing-1e67c63295dd6713bdd7c685) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Brighton Recreation Center · checked Oct 14. A family New Year's celebration at noon for kids who can't stay up until midnight, with refreshments, snacks, games and a noon countdown. Register by phone or online.
- [Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Brighton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-anythink-brighton--listing-330d6a6e3bf833f2445835de) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Anythink Brighton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A kid-friendly New Year's Eve party at Anythink Brighton with family activities from 11:00 a.m. and a special early countdown starting at 11:50 a.m., so little ones can ring in…
- [Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Thornton Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-anythink-thornton-community-center--listing-3b0da049a578dc3e585f6dd8) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Anythink Thornton Community Center · Free · checked Oct 16. Families ring in 2027 at noon at the Anythink library inside the Thornton Community Center, with games and a countdown to midday. One hour, free, aimed at children and their…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Barr Lake State Park and Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/barr-lake-state-park-and-nature-center--listing-9c8b77249b01842ad0c8f3ec) — Park: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Nature Center: Tue-Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Monday · Barr Lake State Park, Brighton · From $4 · checked Oct 13. Barr Lake State Park near Brighton surrounds a 1,900-acre prairie reservoir ringed by an 8.8-mile multi-use trail, with a nature center, boardwalks and a gazebo for viewing bald…
- [Kids on Belay (ages 5–7 and 8–12)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-on-belay-ages-5-7-and-8-12--listing-4ffc45a27422b816f2be5111) — Wed & Thu evenings; ages 5–7 and 8–12; sessions start Nov 4–5 and Dec 2–3 · Hyland Hills Fitness Center, Westminster · Ages 5–12 · From $25 · checked Oct 16. Supervised kids' climbing sessions on the indoor auto-belay wall at the Hyland Hills Fitness Center. Staff supervise while guardians help children into harnesses; adults can buy…
- [LEGO Club (Irving Street)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lego-club-irving-street--listing-ec1576019e616617dbf63e02) — First Sunday of the month, 2:00–4:00 pm · Westminster Public Library – Irving Street · Ages 5–12 · checked Oct 14. Drop-in monthly LEGO club in the Children's Room at the Irving Street library: the library supplies the bricks, kids bring the creativity. No personal LEGO sets allowed. New…
- [Little Dribblers Basketball](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/little-dribblers-basketball--listing-a91d8061cf90f88d1540cdc4) — 6-week program starting Tue Nov 3, 5:30–6:30 p.m. · Hyland Hills Sports Center, Westminster · From $75 · checked Oct 16. A six-week beginner basketball program at the Hyland Hills Sports Center. Staff teach the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting in a fun setting, and children play…
- [Mad Science NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/mad-science-nasa-academy-of-future-space-explorers--listing-1a65428562608c2e9bf3419b) — Thursdays 4:30–5:30 p.m.; Part 1 starts Nov 5, Part 2 starts Dec 3 · Baker Community Center · From $75 · checked Oct 16. An after-school Mad Science of Colorado series at Baker Community Center built around NASA themes. The November part covers rocket science, astronaut training, planetary…
- [Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/morrison-nature-center-at-star-k-ranch--listing-b2e07ad8b57cdddd549a396e) — Nature Center: Wed-Fri noon-4:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Mon-Tue; trails… · Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, Aurora · All ages · checked Oct 13. Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch is Aurora's 250-acre riparian woodland preserve with well-maintained trails (open dawn to dusk, seven days a week; leashed dogs welcome…
- [Paws to Read (College Hill)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/paws-to-read-college-hill--listing-f14a1cdde0708309ec59d41e) — Mondays 3:30–5:00 pm; 15-minute sessions, sign up on arrival · Westminster Public Library @ College Hill · Ages 5–12 · checked Oct 14. Kids read with therapy dogs to gain confidence. Bring your own book or choose one at the library, and sign up for a 15-minute session on arrival. Ages 5-12. Held in the…
- [Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/rocky-mountain-arsenal-national-wildlife-refuge--listing-63bca3c6d2ee465f03e14f8b) — Refuge: sunrise to sunset (fall, winter, spring); Visitor Center: Wednesday-Sunday 9:00… · Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Commerce City · Free · checked Oct 13. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre sanctuary near Denver, one of the largest urban refuges in the country, home to more than 330 species including a…
- [Sensory Sprouts](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-sprouts--listing-c6506a2fccdc929c321b4b6d) — Mondays from Nov 2, 9:00–9:45 a.m.; no class 11/23/2026 · Hyland Hills Sports Center, Westminster · From $40 · checked Oct 16. A 45-minute hands-on class at the Hyland Hills Sports Center where young children explore their surroundings through guided sensory play, building skills, coordination and social…

## Recently ended

- [Kids Lotería Night](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-loteria-night--listing-01742bf870d0d986839579e5) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Play-Well Spooktacular Halloween Workshop using LEGO Materials](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-well-spooktacular-halloween-workshop-using-lego-materials--listing-bf058a67de99aff1607e2cec) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Teen Pumpkin Chucking](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-pumpkin-chucking--listing-670ba2ffadd3ebc565f8fde7) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Thornton Trunk or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-trunk-or-treat--listing-accd901e5da04600dae72491) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Westy Fest 2026](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/westy-fest-2026--listing-e8f205f77fa9f8b69a0e09b8) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Hoffman Spook-tacular!](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hoffman-spook-tacular--listing-e8b776dad1fa00401d592ed6) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Spooky Movie Series: Hotel Transylvania](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/spooky-movie-series-hotel-transylvania--listing-81266c58d7097f46d152dced) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Maize in the City Corn Maze and Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/maize-in-the-city-corn-maze-and-fall-festival--listing-86df787e9736d7a6faafe3f9) — ended Sat, Sep 19

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