Denver–Aurora–Centennial area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Douglas County, CO
80 upcoming family events and 45 places and programs in Douglas 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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Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Castle Pines Fall Festival, Trick-or-Treat Street and Pumpkin Race
Village Square Shopping Area
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24
Halloween GLOW Week at Sky Zone Parker
Sky Zone Parker
Paid
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Haunted Forest Fall Fest at Backcountry Wilderness Area
Backcountry Wilderness Area – Haunted Forest Community Area (parking at Rocky Heights Middle School)
From $5
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Haunted Forest Fright Lite at Backcountry Wilderness Area
Backcountry Wilderness Area – Haunted Forest Community Area (parking at Rocky Heights Middle School)
From $10
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
The Great Pumpkin: A Storybook Holiday (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
Bark for Books Drop-In: 4th Sunday with Drax (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Slick Science (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Taste Buds: Little Chef Lab (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
Oct29ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Noche de Familia / Family Night!
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
All ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Fangtastic Festival in Downtown Castle Rock
Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
Free
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM
Last Stop Halloween Night at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
Passport to Culture: Frindle
Lone Tree Arts Center
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Sensory Inclusive: Frindle at Lone Tree Arts Center
Lone Tree Arts Center
Paid
- Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM
Club de Cuentos : Book Club (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM
Page Twisters: Book Club (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
Family Book and Activity Club (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
Bark for Books Drop-In: 2nd Sunday with Penny (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Bark for Books (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
Free
- Community
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:45 AM
Baby Literacy: Book Club (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM
Bark for Books (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Community
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Blank Page Society: Teen Writing Club (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Tue, Nov 10 · 5:00 PM
Junior Page Turners : Book Club (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
Free
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM
Brick-It: Book Club (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Art Explorers (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM
Doodle & Draw Together: Parent-Child Creative Workshop (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Epic Reads : Book Club (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Kindie Club: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Overbooked: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Book 1 Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM
Bark for Books (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
Nov15SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 15 · 1:30 PM
Passport to Culture: Grupo Huitzilopochtli
Lone Tree Arts Center
PaidUp to 12
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 7:30 AM
Guided Bird Hike at Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
Sensory Inclusive: Grupo Huitzilopochtli at Lone Tree Arts Center
Lone Tree Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
Sit and Stitch (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
Storytime: Atlas Coffee in Sterling Ranch (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
Graphic Novel Book Club (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 AM
Seedlings: Dinosaur Ridge at Lone Tree Arts Center
Lone Tree Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Community
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM
Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 AM
Caregiver Connect : Family Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM
Epic Reads : Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM
Epic Reads: Book Club (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM
Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:45 AM
Baby Literacy: Book Club (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 0–2
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Nutcracker Highlights by International Youth Ballet
Southridge Recreation Center
All ages
Nov21SatCommunitySat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Castle Rock Starlighting
Historic Wilcox Square and Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 22 · 4:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Carriage Rides
Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
From $59All ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 23 · 5:30 PM
Free Winter Trolley Rides in Downtown Castle Rock
Castle Rock Trolley – Encore Parking Garage stop, Downtown Castle Rock
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical — Parker
The Schoolhouse
PaidAll ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Lighting
O'Brien Park
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Booked for the Holidays: Family Bingo (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
FROST, A Cirque Holiday Extravaganza
PACE Center
PaidAll ages
- Community
Through Dec 20
Hometown Holiday Experience
O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
Booked for the Holidays: Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Lone Tree
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Roxborough
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting
Lone Tree Arts Center
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration
Highlands Ranch Mansion
Free
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Celebration at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5
Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra: Sugarplums & Snowflakes
Lone Tree Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Dinner Edition (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 AM
The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Brunch Edition (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Lunch Edition (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Highlands Ranch
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 9:30 AM
Seedlings: KidCreate Studio Art Morning at Lone Tree Arts Center
Lone Tree Arts Center
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 7:00 PM
Sensory Inclusive: The Holidays are for Phamaly
Lone Tree Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Booked for the Holidays: Holiday Family Paint & Sip (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
FreeAges 12–18
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Castle Rock
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre
PACE Center
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Hometown Holiday — Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Booked for the Holidays : Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Littleton Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Lone Tree Arts Center
Paid
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 14 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: A Visit with Santa (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
Free
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Parker
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:30 PM
Winter Solstice Celebration at Backcountry Base Camp
Backcountry Base Camp
From $30All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:30 PM
Sounds of the Season: The Denver Brass Holiday Concert
Southridge Recreation Center
From $25All ages
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Jan 7 · 10:00 AM
Tots & Tunes with Farmer Dave and Animal Farm
Southridge Recreation Center
From $7
Places and ongoing programs
- OngoingprogramSports & play
Session in progress
Castle Rock Chess Club
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Castlewood Canyon State Park
From $4
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State Park
From $4
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park
From $4
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Storytime (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Bark for Books (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Bark for Books (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Bark for Books (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Book Explorers: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Evening Storytime (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Evening Storytime (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 0–5
- Cooking
Session in progress
Finals Study Hall: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 12–18
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Little Monkey Bizness Parker – Open Play
Little Monkey Bizness Parker
From $5
- Community
Session in progress
Page Twisters: Book Club (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Play Chess! (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Play Chess! (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Storytime (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Storytime (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Storytime (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Storytime (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Storytime (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Storytime Discover (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 0–5
- Cooking
Session in progress
TLC Presents: Finals Study Hall (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Castle Pines)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Castle Rock)
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Highlands Ranch)
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Lone Tree)
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Parker)
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Storytime (Roxborough)
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
FreeAges 1–3
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