Denver–Aurora–Centennial area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Arapahoe County, CO
38 upcoming family events and 11 places and programs in Arapahoe County, CO. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Mountain Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Oct 31
Nick's Fall Fest 2026
Nick's Garden Center
Free
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Paint a Plane: A Mural Workshop
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24
Pumpkin Plunge at Buck Recreation Center
Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Craft Fair and Ofrenda
Aurora Public Library – Tallyn's Reach Library
All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Drop-In Spooky Skate at Family Sports Center Ice Arena
Family Sports Center Ice Arena
PaidAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
PaidAll ages
- Not-so-scary
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Goblin Giveout in Downtown Littleton
Downtown Littleton (Main Street)
Free
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:30 PM
STEAM Club (Tallyn's Reach)
Aurora Public Library – Tallyn's Reach Library
Ages 6–12
- Spooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM
Think Like A Haunted Scientist
Aurora Public Library – Central Library
Ages 6–11
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM
Family Homeschool Science: Fall Colors
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $5All ages
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Monster Mash Costume Ball at Little Man Ice Cream Littleton
Little Man Ice Cream Littleton
FreeAll ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Southglenn's Stuffie Sleepover
Arapahoe Libraries – Southglenn Library
FreeAges 0–8
- Oct31SatFestivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Creature-fest at Carson Nature Center
Carson Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Nov2MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM
All Ages Watercolor Painting, Level 1 (November series) at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center (Colorado Room)
From $75All ages
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Family Tabletop Game Night (Ages 5-Teen)
Arapahoe Libraries – Southglenn Library
Nov4WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 4 · 9:00 AM
Family Homeschool Science: Weather Station Creation
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $10All ages
- Nov4WedOutdoors
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM
Homeschool Tutoring: Nature Names and Numbers (Ages 5–7) at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center (Colorado Room)
From $45Ages 5–7
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Tea Party
Plains Conservation Center
From $20Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
An Evening of Spanish & Flamenco Guitar with Ruslan Volkov
Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library
FreeAll ages
Nov14SatCommunitySat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM
Breakfast Fly-In Food Drive at Wings Exploration of Flight
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Paid
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Merry & Awkward: A Festive Photoshoot
Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
Ukulele Workshop with Swallow Hill Music (Smoky Hill)
Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
Tween Time (Ages 9-12): Grateful for Chocolate
Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library
FreeAges 9–12
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM
Ukulele Workshop with Swallow Hill Music (Southglenn)
Arapahoe Libraries – Southglenn Library
FreeAges 5–12
Nov21SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM
Astronomy Night at Wings Exploration of Flight
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 11:00 AM
Fall Button Bonanza (Davies Library, Deer Trail)
Arapahoe Libraries – Davies Library
FreeAges 5–12
Nov27FriCommunityFri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15All ages
- Light displays
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton
Historic Downtown Littleton (Main Street)
Dec5SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Birds of Prey on the Prairie with HawkQuest at Plains Conservation Center
Plains Conservation Center
From $18All ages
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Lighting — Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village City Hall
With admissionAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5
Pancakes with Santa at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Workshop: Winter Wonderland Family Crafts at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $40
- Tree lightings
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting
Aurora Municipal Center
Free
- Light displays
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM
Festival of Lights: Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Greenwood Village City Hall
Greenwood Village City Hall
All ages
Dec13SunCommunitySun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Holiday's Evening at the Littleton Museum
Littleton Museum
From $7
Dec15TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM
Wizard of Oz Interactive
Town Hall Arts Center
Paid
Dec16WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Carol Holiday Interactive
Town Hall Arts Center
Paid
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve at Hudson Holidays
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15All ages
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
After School Youth Climbing at Movement Englewood
Movement Englewood
PaidAges 4–17
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek State Park
From $10
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens
FreeAll ages
- OngoingprogramOutdoors
Session in progress
Keepers of the Land: Homeschool Science Series (ages 5–7 and 8–10)
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $36Ages 5–10
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Kids Night Out at the Aurora YMCA
Aurora YMCA at Wheatlands
From $30Ages 3–12
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Littleton Museum and Living History Farms
Littleton Museum
All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Parent-Tot Art at Hudson Gardens (November series)
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $45
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Senac Creek Nature Center at Aurora Reservoir
Senac Creek Nature Center at Aurora Reservoir
With admission
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Aurora History Museum
Aurora History Museum
From $1All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Carson Nature Center and South Platte Park
Carson Nature Center / South Platte Park
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Morning at the Museum (preschool program)
Aurora History Museum
From $1
Recently ended
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
¡Lotería Mexicana llega a Davies!
Arapahoe Libraries – Davies Library
- Oct23FriTrick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 23
Trick-or-Treat Street at Goodson Recreation Center
Goodson Recreation Center
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
Fall Watercolor Landscape Painting
Colorado Room at Hudson Gardens
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Cacao Ceremony
Colorado Garden at Hudson Gardens
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