# Things to do with kids in Douglas County, CO

> 80 upcoming family events and 45 places and ongoing programs in Douglas 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

- [Castle Pines Fall Festival, Trick-or-Treat Street and Pumpkin Race](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castle-pines-fall-festival-trick-or-treat-street-and-pumpkin-race--listing-bf3d4b944e4ec9066ba4352e) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Village Square Shopping Area, Castle Pines · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The City of Castle Pines fills the Village Square Shopping Area with a free fall festival on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Children in costume can…
- [Halloween GLOW Week at Sky Zone Parker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-glow-week-at-sky-zone-parker--listing-c9ff273b998300bda2bff8fa) — Sat, Oct 24 (+6 more dates) · Sky Zone Parker · Paid · checked Oct 14. Sky Zone Parker's 'All In On Halloween' month with Halloween-themed games, music and costumes all October, Halloween GLOW every Friday and Saturday, and GLOW every night October…
- [Haunted Forest Fall Fest at Backcountry Wilderness Area](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/haunted-forest-fall-fest-at-backcountry-wilderness-area--listing-0b8cf28939c8d813244b0d02) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Backcountry Wilderness Area – Haunted Forest Community Area (parking at Rocky Heights Middle School), Lone Tree · From $5 · checked Oct 16. A family Halloween afternoon in Highlands Ranch's Backcountry Wilderness Area, designed for younger children and their families. A decorated forest trail offers a 'not-as-scary'…
- [Haunted Forest Fright Lite at Backcountry Wilderness Area](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/haunted-forest-fright-lite-at-backcountry-wilderness-area--listing-e9bba1f40384c7892c86052e) — Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Backcountry Wilderness Area – Haunted Forest Community Area (parking at Rocky Heights Middle School), Lone Tree · From $10 · checked Oct 24. Highlands Ranch Community Association's Haunted Forest has a gentler early session for families who want the spooky atmosphere without jump scares. During Fright Lite, visitors…
- [The Great Pumpkin: A Storybook Holiday (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-great-pumpkin-a-storybook-holiday-parker--listing-d27b0e08e666f4952683d24c) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Gather your little pumpkins and join us for Halloween fun, featuring Peanuts-inspired activities, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, tasty food and drinks, and more! SOLD OUT
- [Bark for Books Drop-In: 4th Sunday with Drax (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-drop-in-4th-sunday-with-drax-lone-tree--listing-27bd5156de642b7efa7795dc) — Sun, Oct 25 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. No registration required. This is a drop-in Bark for Books event. Registration is not…
- [Slick Science (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/slick-science-lone-tree--listing-94bab05d8fbb554ad617b2c0) — Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Science activities for children ages 8-12. Please register each child attending. October's topic is Catapults!
- [Tiny Taste Buds: Little Chef Lab (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tiny-taste-buds-little-chef-lab-parker--listing-3577c06dd1cd9ee2504d3eee) — Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Calling all curious little eaters! In this playful and interactive class, children ages 3-6 and their parent or caregiver will explore the colorful world of fruits and vegetables…
- [Noche de Familia / Family Night!](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noche-de-familia-family-night--listing-e518ac8e643c9b319f00420e) — Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · All ages · checked Oct 23. Bilingual (Spanish and English) family night at the Parker library with storytime, snacks and art activities, for the whole family. Registration is preferred but not required…
- [Fangtastic Festival in Downtown Castle Rock](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/fangtastic-festival-in-downtown-castle-rock--listing-864c42e4ec2905f6654a36d7) — Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock · Free · checked Oct 16. A daytime Halloween trick-or-treat event in Castle Rock's Festival Park planned especially for homeschooled kids and little ones not yet in school, plus their caregivers…
- [Last Stop Halloween Night at Highlands Ranch Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/last-stop-halloween-night-at-highlands-ranch-mansion--listing-ca98dbf2c23252dd076408bc) — Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A free, outdoors-only Halloween stop at Highlands Ranch Mansion and Historic Park for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Families can drop by the front door for treats after…
- [Passport to Culture: Frindle](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/passport-to-culture-frindle--listing-d944bd12a93a375d536ee54c) — Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Paid · checked Oct 14. Hour-long family performance based on Andrew Clements' book Frindle: Nicholas Allen invents his own word, 'frindle', in Mrs. Granger's language arts class and it spreads through…
- [Sensory Inclusive: Frindle at Lone Tree Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-inclusive-frindle-at-lone-tree-arts-center--listing-50fbc3468f8e38678cf1a2d0) — Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Paid · checked Oct 24. A sensory-inclusive performance of Frindle, the stage adaptation of Andrew Clements' novel about Nick Allen, who invents his own word for a pen and sets off a power struggle with…
- [Club de Cuentos : Book Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/club-de-cuentos-book-club-parker--listing-29d947d2578e81c4b97dcc61) — Tue, Nov 3 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start learning? Grados 1-3. ¿Te gustaría practicar la lectura en español? Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start…
- [Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bilingual-storytime-hora-del-cuento-bilingue-parker--listing-3f04d6d51cf77c166034e7bd) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Gracias por mantener Storytime…
- [Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-roxborough--listing-2257aabaa5cdef8052600a51) — Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 1-3. Listen to a story and do fun activities. Registration required. Meets in the meeting room on the first Thursday of each month. View Reading List HERE Register each…
- [Page Twisters: Book Club (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/page-twisters-book-club-lone-tree--listing-7e0d5b8990e2772e89113105) — Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids in grades 4-6 meet monthly in Kids Corner. In even months, we will discuss the book listed on the reading list. In odd months, we will discuss books we're reading and…
- [Family Book and Activity Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-book-and-activity-club-parker--listing-66ffc20321bbb259b646f385) — Fri, Nov 6 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Family-focused book club highlighting children's literature and encouraging learning opportunities through play, art and exploration. View Reading List.
- [Bark for Books Drop-In: 2nd Sunday with Penny (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-drop-in-2nd-sunday-with-penny-lone-tree--listing-916659dda5f4b3588d07b5a2) — Sun, Nov 8 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. No registration required. This is a drop-in Bark for Books event. Registration is not…
- [Bark for Books (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-castle-pines--listing-964c43df75cf4d59b9577bd5) — Mon, Nov 9 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register.
- [Baby Literacy: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-literacy-book-club-castle-rock--listing-10f07df6e0b60755b70ed69d) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Families welcome. Meets the second Tuesday of each month to read books and learn about early childhood literacy practices. No…
- [Bark for Books (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-lone-tree--listing-6b79c76f7adfd1dbfd3cea4f) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Second Tuesday - Bilbo Waggins. Click HERE to register.
- [Blank Page Society: Teen Writing Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/blank-page-society-teen-writing-club-parker--listing-eeb754bf6822ad4f1d6e1f97) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 7-12. Join other teen writers to explore a new genre each month. Meets in the lounge on the first floor. Through low-pressure creative writing activities and excerpts from…
- [Junior Page Turners : Book Club (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-castle-pines--listing-9717f7daa64b014eacbd8cc4) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids in grades 1-3 listen to a story and do a fun, related activity. Meets the second Tuesday of each month. View Reading List .
- [Brick-It: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/brick-it-book-club-castle-rock--listing-001f3cb125690ced0a9fc8e0) — Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids in grades 1-3 meet the second Wednesday of each month to read and discuss books with a building brick theme. The principles of STEAM are featured as we form inspired…
- [Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-c23d71e6327a2f9b9f45d2e7) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do fun activities.
- [Art Explorers (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/art-explorers-lone-tree--listing-6739ff4e33093c914ea80953) — Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Art-based book club for kids gr. 1-3, featuring a shared book followed by a fun, creative project inspired by varying art styles and techniques. Stories and art come together in…
- [Doodle & Draw Together: Parent-Child Creative Workshop (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/doodle-and-draw-together-parent-child-creative-workshop-highlands-ranc--listing-f04b78acb785e1e601cdf7df) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, we'd love to doodle with you! This meetup provides a space to explore creativity and build connections. The library will supply…
- [Epic Reads : Book Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-parker--listing-9b28d4d9f5fb93c3e628002d) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity each month. Grades 4-6. View Reading List HERE .
- [Kindie Club: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kindie-club-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-5d8fca64672e7963b3117dc7) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Listen to stories and do fun activities. Registration required. Questons? Call…
- [Overbooked: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/overbooked-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-fbb8c0e23c641a94f13ec924) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 7-8. Meet each month to discuss a great book, do an activity and enjoy a snack!
- [Book 1 Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/book-1-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-3204f31f52cf58b4664c4340) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Friday of every month. Attendees will read the first book of a series beforehand then participate in fun discussions and…
- [Bark for Books (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-roxborough--listing-90cf3e5e7e8359047cfeb49f) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register. Meets in the study room.
- [Guided Bird Hike at Roxborough State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/guided-bird-hike-at-roxborough-state-park--listing-72526275c2b1a13067a56945) — Sun, Nov 15 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Roxborough State Park, Littleton · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 13. Grab your bird book and binoculars and join Roxborough State Park naturalist volunteers for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all birding ability levels. Dress for…
- [Passport to Culture: Grupo Huitzilopochtli](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/passport-to-culture-grupo-huitzilopochtli--listing-b65a99f15b38abf26bc53449) — Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Up to 12 · Paid · checked Oct 16. An hour-long family performance of traditional Aztec (Mexica) danza by Grupo Huitzilopochtli, a Colorado group founded by Capitan Raul Chavez, who brought his ancestors'…
- [Sensory Inclusive: Grupo Huitzilopochtli at Lone Tree Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-inclusive-grupo-huitzilopochtli-at-lone-tree-arts-center--listing-82e934929fa06953da5be1be) — Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Grupo Huitzilopochtli, the Denver Aztec dance group founded by Capitan Raul Chavez after he came to Colorado from Mazatlan in 1969, performs traditional Mexica danza in a…
- [Sit and Stitch (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sit-and-stitch-castle-rock--listing-dcb4d9494ab5368fab80d381) — Sun, Nov 15 (+1 more date) · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Come knit, purl, and connect! Join fellow knitters of all ages for a cozy, informal meet-up near the first floor fireplace. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or fresh off a…
- [Storytime: Atlas Coffee in Sterling Ranch (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-atlas-coffee-in-sterling-ranch-roxborough--listing-422c296b59cd578714095e44) — Mon, Nov 16 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for all-ages. Join us for a fun DCL Storytime at the Atlas Coffee in Sterling Ranch. Thank you for keeping storytimes allergen-free. Atlas Coffee is located at 8155 Piney…
- [Graphic Novel Book Club (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/graphic-novel-book-club-roxborough--listing-fde555898bb7ff3d6197b005) — Tue, Nov 17 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids in grades 4-6 meet the third Tuesday monthly. Meets in the meeting room. We will discuss the book listed on the reading list. View Reading List HERE .
- [Seedlings: Dinosaur Ridge at Lone Tree Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/seedlings-dinosaur-ridge-at-lone-tree-arts-center--listing-57ab5f0c4e8e1fc0452401c6) — Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 AM · Lone Tree Arts Center · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. A hands-on early-learning session in Lone Tree Arts Center's Seedlings series, led by Dinosaur Ridge educators. Young explorers act as scientists, using eyes and hands to…
- [Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bilingual-storytime-hora-del-cuento-bilingue-highlands-ranch--listing-f53a814736074c7476102299) — Wed, Nov 18 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Gracias por mantener Storytime…
- [Caregiver Connect : Family Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/caregiver-connect-family-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-e826445d32aa4aab551bb6fa) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in attendance. Registration required; please only register adults attending. Meets in…
- [Epic Reads : Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-cfe6b379a2a7423880b56118) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 4-6, registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity each month. Books…
- [Epic Reads: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-castle-rock--listing-8b6f65865735ea380d078e39) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 4-6; registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity. Meets the third…
- [Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-castle-rock--listing-e0f44b4c0e8bc6398aa45b42) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to listen to a story and do a fun related activity. Meets the fourth Thursday…
- [Baby Literacy: Book Club (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-literacy-book-club-roxborough--listing-9571ea392cd978a181cc3f8c) — Fri, Nov 20 (+1 more date) · 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Families welcome. Meets the third Friday of each month to read books and learn about early childhood literacy practices. No…
- [Nutcracker Highlights by International Youth Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/nutcracker-highlights-by-international-youth-ballet--listing-ed8622e867dd10c9be459791) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · All ages · checked Oct 16. A one-hour version of The Nutcracker performed by the International Youth Ballet at Southridge Recreation Center and presented by the Highlands Ranch Community Association's…
- [Castle Rock Starlighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castle-rock-starlighting--listing-0cbba1a66f555794e462424d) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Historic Wilcox Square and Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce's Starlighting is the town's traditional kickoff to the holiday season, held every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving since 1962. The…
- [Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Carriage Rides](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/downtown-castle-rock-holiday-carriage-rides--listing-4cd4794b76adc57532a3bdeb) — Sun, Nov 22 (+26 more dates) · 4:30 PM · Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock · All ages · From $59 · checked Oct 16. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the holiday lights of downtown Castle Rock, a local holiday tradition run by the Castle Rock Downtown Alliance with horses from Kodiak Ranch…
- [Free Winter Trolley Rides in Downtown Castle Rock](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/free-winter-trolley-rides-in-downtown-castle-rock--listing-7c16413fe032e21699328f3b) — Mon, Nov 23 (+11 more dates) · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Castle Rock Trolley – Encore Parking Garage stop, Downtown Castle Rock · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. On Monday and Tuesday evenings through the holiday season, the free Castle Rock Trolley loops through downtown so families can see the Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Lights without…
- [Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical — Parker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/irving-berlin-s-white-christmas-the-musical-parker--listing-ede5d2db551ea03239fc2cc7) — Fri, Nov 27 (+14 more dates) · 7:00 PM · The Schoolhouse, Parker · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Veritas Productions stages Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Schoolhouse in downtown Parker. After World War II, song-and-dance team Bob Wallace and Phil Davis follow two…
- [Mayor's Holiday Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/mayor-s-holiday-lighting--listing-ccd3bd6e79665b4e1ebdc3c3) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · O'Brien Park, Parker · checked Oct 14. The Town of Parker kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of O'Brien Park and Mainstreet plus festive community entertainment. 2026 has a 'Back to Our Roots' theme for…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Family Bingo (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-family-bingo-lone-tree--listing-8c03ac589c57874ecee9c45e) — Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Who doesn't love bingo? Join us for some old-fashioned bingo fun featuring children's authors across the years and Holiday themes. Please register each guest attending. All ages…
- [FROST, A Cirque Holiday Extravaganza](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-a-cirque-holiday-extravaganza--listing-40105e2424e71f8c9b3e35c1) — Sat, Nov 28 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM · PACE Center, Parker · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. A holiday cirque show at Parker's PACE Center that combines aerial stunts, acrobatics, dance and live music against a festive backdrop. Parker Arts lists it for all ages. There…
- [Hometown Holiday Experience](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hometown-holiday-experience--listing-933fbb6072d30163edb938dd) — Nov 28 – Dec 20 · O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet, Parker · checked Oct 14. Town of Parker holiday celebration starting Nov. 28 in O'Brien Park with festive activities throughout downtown, holiday music and seasonal decor along Mainstreet to Discovery…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-jingle-jam-sing-along-castle-rock--listing-815ccda30af5cb35449298cf) — Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Enjoy a Storytime-like Holiday sing-along featuring live music. All ages welcome. Please register each guest attending. Ideal for families with children ages 2-5.
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Lone Tree](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-lone-tree--listing-79e3521d53d8d678a1638762) — Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Lone Tree branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Roxborough](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-roxborough--listing-55751e1e910ab6193e93cfa8) — Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Roxborough branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…
- [Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/merry-days-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-03702b0c2b83e7025680f6f8) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · checked Oct 14. City of Lone Tree's holiday tree lighting at the Lone Tree Arts Center with a hot cocoa and s'more bar, holiday tunes from The Denver Dolls and roaming holiday characters…
- [Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/stuffed-animal-sleepover-presented-by-teen-library-connections-highlan--listing-74a1f105a9cd68d5f06e395f) — Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Children ages 2-7, bring your stuffed toy to the library and drop it off for the big event. Meet in Kids Corner. Registration required. Enjoy activities as you drop-off your…
- [Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/highlands-ranch-mansion-holiday-celebration--listing-e99331488f972c93537252be) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · Free · checked Oct 14. Highlands Ranch Mansion and the Highlands Ranch Metro District's traditional holiday celebration with horse-drawn hayrides, visits with Santa Claus, self-guided Mansion tours…
- [Holiday Celebration at Highlands Ranch Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/holiday-celebration-at-highlands-ranch-mansion--listing-fecee1de0eb96cbbb15d4222) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Traditional holiday celebration hosted by Highlands Ranch Metro District at the historic Mansion, with horse-drawn hayrides, visits with Santa Claus, self-guided tours of the…
- [Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra: Sugarplums & Snowflakes](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lone-tree-symphony-orchestra-sugarplums-and-snowflakes--listing-09c45707bd1a3a5e430eec2e) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · Lone Tree Arts Center · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra's holiday concert pairs beloved seasonal favorites with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, plus waltzes, winter scenes, and Christmas and Hanukkah…
- [The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Dinner Edition (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-north-pole-express-a-storybook-holiday-dinner-edition-lone-tree--listing-946339b7f83324da55061253) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Join us for a fun-filled celebration of the beloved story "The Polar Express." Enjoy family-friendly entertainment including live music and dance performances, delightful crafts…
- [The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Brunch Edition (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-north-pole-express-a-storybook-holiday-brunch-edition-lone-tree--listing-545790b46f53f6094e50d791) — Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Join us for a fun-filled celebration of the beloved story "The Polar Express." Enjoy family-friendly entertainment including live music and dance performances, delightful crafts…
- [The North Pole Express: A Storybook Holiday-Lunch Edition (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-north-pole-express-a-storybook-holiday-lunch-edition-lone-tree--listing-2b1d3061031335149480c0eb) — Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Free · checked Oct 23. Join us for a fun-filled celebration of the beloved story "The Polar Express." Enjoy family-friendly entertainment including live music and dance performances, delightful crafts…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Highlands Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-highlands-ranch--listing-ca4fb6a45f46a47e9a1a1ac3) — Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Highlands Ranch branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…
- [Seedlings: KidCreate Studio Art Morning at Lone Tree Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/seedlings-kidcreate-studio-art-morning-at-lone-tree-arts-center--listing-916a40f13f682c5128932523) — Tue, Dec 8 · 9:30 AM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Paid · checked Oct 24. Part of Lone Tree Arts Center's Seedlings series for young children, this morning session brings in KidCreate Studio – Denver South, an art studio that specializes in classes and…
- [Sensory Inclusive: The Holidays are for Phamaly](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-inclusive-the-holidays-are-for-phamaly--listing-8e518b2f17d16ff5fb333fa2) — Tue, Dec 8 · 7:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Colorado Symphony musicians and actors from Phamaly Theatre Company team up for a relaxed holiday cabaret designed for audience members who need a calmer sensory environment. A…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Holiday Family Paint & Sip (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-holiday-family-paint-and-sip-castle-pines--listing-579ff88e1a4aa01b3aad43b7) — Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ages 8 and up with a participating adult. Create a special holiday memory together with this festive adult-child painting experience! Families will work together to create a…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Castle Rock](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-castle-rock--listing-f1bbac73d295436980ad2a50) — Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Castle Rock branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…
- [The Nutcracker — Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-nutcracker-parker-arts-and-denver-ballet-theatre--listing-3117a6bd1fa67293c0627255) — Thu, Dec 10 (+5 more dates) · 7:00 PM · PACE Center, Parker · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre present The Nutcracker at the PACE Center. Set at a Christmas Eve party, the ballet follows Clara and her magical nutcracker doll as the…
- [Hometown Holiday — Highlands Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hometown-holiday-highlands-ranch--listing-0f7f9e51a100c4be13977c55) — Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Town Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Highlands Ranch Community Association's free outdoor holiday afternoon at Highlands Ranch Town Center ends with a tree lighting ceremony. Families can have photos with Santa…
- [Booked for the Holidays : Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-jingle-jam-sing-along-highlands-ranch--listing-1b2948f8dc75a2a043a7fa6b) — Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Enjoy a Storytime-like Holiday sing-along featuring live music. All ages welcome. Please register each guest attending. Ideal for families with children ages 2-5.
- [Littleton Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/littleton-youth-ballet-the-nutcracker--listing-eef91d23ed21e5b90164fb89) — Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Paid · checked Oct 24. Littleton Youth Ballet and Littleton Ballet Academy stage a full-length Nutcracker with a cast of more than 160 children, pre-professional dancers and guest artists. The…
- [Booked for the Holidays: A Visit with Santa (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-a-visit-with-santa-castle-pines--listing-91303c61465351fd254a38a2) — Mon, Dec 14 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Free · checked Oct 23. Please register each child individually for this event. Enjoy holiday stories, activities, snacks, and special time with Santa. Enjoy holidays stories, activities, snacks and…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Parker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-parker--listing-49355ed8d630213e119e6e2f) — Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Parker branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour sessions…
- [Winter Solstice Celebration at Backcountry Base Camp](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/winter-solstice-celebration-at-backcountry-base-camp--listing-5cb93dbd3382c17450eb4f10) — Sat, Dec 19 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Backcountry Base Camp, Littleton · All ages · From $30 · checked Oct 16. A cozy outdoor Winter Solstice gathering at HRCA's Backcountry Base Camp. Families can enjoy s'mores and warm drinks by the fire, make seasonal crafts, take part in a guided…
- [Sounds of the Season: The Denver Brass Holiday Concert](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sounds-of-the-season-the-denver-brass-holiday-concert--listing-4dff1c11c71cc498a85d435f) — Mon, Dec 21 (+1 more date) · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 24. The Highlands Ranch Community Association's cultural series rings in the holidays with Sounds of the Season, a holiday brass concert performed by members of The Denver Brass at…
- [Tots & Tunes with Farmer Dave and Animal Farm](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tots-and-tunes-with-farmer-dave-and-animal-farm--listing-9156b49d46405917088659e6) — Thu, Jan 7 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · From $7 · checked Oct 16. A music morning for young children and their families at Southridge Recreation Center, featuring the children's musicians Farmer Dave and Animal Farm. They mix music, movement…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Storytime (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-castle-pines--listing-1fc456cfc66a32e623184513) — Tue & Thu 9–9:30am, Oct 27–Dec 17 (15 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Baby Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-castle-rock--listing-386bef703837c60f124b6d2e) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (38 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Baby Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-9b36e4611c13eeffae563b47) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Baby Storytime (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-lone-tree--listing-c2aadcb595c3d6eac7e5b65a) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Baby Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-parker--listing-52c6822f215db3ada254457b) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Baby Storytime (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-roxborough--listing-ab394f04b2b907d0dfcfce43) — Tue & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 27–Dec 18 (16 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Bark for Books (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-castle-rock--listing-c962e36dc9adce9bba883dc1) — Wednesdays 3:30–5pm; Saturdays 10:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 19 (7 dates on the library… · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
- [Bark for Books (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-highlands-ranch--listing-be24b6523f67310f65faafc6) — Saturdays 2–3:30pm, Nov 7–Dec 19 (4 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register. Meets in the back of the…
- [Bark for Books (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-parker--listing-75ac4d3d17f7da9a8fb61e76) — Mon & Tue 4–5:30pm; Saturdays 1–2:30pm, Nov 3–Dec 21 (6 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register.
- [Book Explorers: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/book-explorers-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-34f2f0eee3b49db324365e9b) — Tuesdays 4:30–5:30pm, Oct 27–Dec 15 (3 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month and experience the world of reading beyond picture books! Registration required…
- [Castle Rock Chess Club](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castle-rock-chess-club--listing-779412203b265f178474982f) — Mondays 6–7:45pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · All ages · checked Oct 23. Drop-in friendly chess competition among players of all ages and abilities at the Castle Rock library. Meets weekly on Mondays. Audience: Children & Family. Questions: call…
- [Castlewood Canyon State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castlewood-canyon-state-park--listing-c1cdae4bfd3e2ddabfb864a7) — Visitor Center/Office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed-Sun, closed Mon-Tue · Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown · From $4 · checked Oct 13. Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown in Douglas County preserves a dramatic canyon carved by Cherry Creek, with the ruins of the Castlewood Dam (which failed in 1933)…
- [Chatfield State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/chatfield-state-park--listing-00ab59fae2b1df6f41feabfd) — Park: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Chatfield State Park, Littleton · From $4 · checked Oct 13. Chatfield State Park, south of Littleton at the foot of the foothills, offers a large reservoir, miles of paved and natural trails, a model airplane field, horse stables, a…
- [Evening Storytime (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/evening-storytime-lone-tree--listing-aab988d8870a4b3a6e19ab8d) — Wednesdays 6:30–7pm, Oct 28–Dec 16 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Evening Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/evening-storytime-parker--listing-094187d3213ae05e1f1efd0d) — Mondays 6:30–7pm, Oct 26–Dec 14 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Finals Study Hall: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/finals-study-hall-presented-by-teen-library-connections-parker--listing-3fa020ed36d13b1ec3e105b5) — 7 dates Dec 5–Dec 11, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Students, drop by for snacks, stress-relief, and a shared study environment for groups and individuals.
- [Little Monkey Bizness Parker – Open Play](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/little-monkey-bizness-parker-open-play--listing-8d2d8d99bc1fe29c0a4b87df) — Open Play: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Sun 9:00… · Little Monkey Bizness Parker · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Indoor play center with play zones for children 9 months to 10 years, an art room and a café. Drop-in Open Play with no reservations; socks required on the play floor. Birthday…
- [Page Twisters: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/page-twisters-book-club-castle-rock--listing-0c651110346e2b8ed04aceb2) — Mondays 4:30–5:30pm, Oct 26–Dec 14 (3 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Children in grades 4-6 discuss a new chapter book each month. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. We will meet on the third Monday in May, November and December. View Reading…
- [Play Chess! (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-chess-highlands-ranch--listing-5b9d05b9e14baa3bd49b24a6) — Nov 11, Nov 24 and Dec 9, 5:30–7:45pm · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities. New to Chess? Come at 5:30pm for a lesson. Children, Teens and Adults. Meets the Second and Fourth…
- [Play Chess! (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-chess-parker--listing-bf22e3846582fb8eeb8123e0) — Mondays 6–8pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities
- [Preschool Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-castle-rock--listing-f25599f5b48490fd1a6bfcca) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Preschool Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-206d69b6dd0fe29d191384fc) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Preschool Storytime (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-lone-tree--listing-0259bddfd550309d2b0b733f) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Preschool Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-parker--listing-a98c722ee4f17a0257f3d4c0) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Preschool Storytime (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-roxborough--listing-118a0614b206aa2747f34bca) — Wednesdays 11–11:30am, Oct 28–Dec 16 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Roxborough State Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/roxborough-state-park--listing-ef00a11813ae23394ea867e1) — Park: Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Office/Visitor Center: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Roxborough State Park · From $4 · checked Oct 13. Roxborough State Park is a National Natural Landmark southwest of Littleton known for its dramatic tilted red-rock formations, 11 miles of hiker-only trails (including the…
- [Storytime (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-castle-pines--listing-ae9ce900a3ef11caffc34170) — Mon & Fri 10–10:30am; Mondays 4–4:30pm; Wednesdays 6–6:30pm; Saturdays 10:30–11am, Oct… · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-castle-rock--listing-9936caafe7d88a0ba119c0c8) — 25 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-9131429d9f3f67325a047166) — 23 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner. Questions. Call 303-791-7323.
- [Storytime (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-lone-tree--listing-c5f1dfae8611e85a9ab65284) — 10 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-parker--listing-362d51e8de8db2bdedcf9bf5) — 10 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-roxborough--listing-ed16afbd6f7ee65e5fd1a8dd) — Mondays 10–10:30am; Mondays 6–6:30pm; Saturdays 10:30–11am, Oct 24–Dec 21 (18 dates on… · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-castle-pines--listing-9e2dd4106551a477800431c5) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-castle-rock--listing-c8e1599da89452e5eda19dcf) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-highlands-ranch--listing-f64f2b284f2e71899b4d0908) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-lone-tree--listing-8ce6c73a7d6e95907a3c87de) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-parker--listing-c1b41f7280b97b967e3bfebd) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-roxborough--listing-5469e23776b044d4a4e77dc8) — Thursdays 11–11:30am, Oct 29–Dec 17 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [TLC Presents: Finals Study Hall (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tlc-presents-finals-study-hall-parker--listing-5935d384dff4fd7939c8447d) — Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14 and Dec 15, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Students, drop by for snacks, stress-relief, and a shared study environment for groups and individuals.
- [Toddler Storytime (Castle Pines)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-castle-pines--listing-4d3df52771904f1bd9afc875) — Tue, Wed & Thu 10–10:30am, Oct 27–Dec 17 (23 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-castle-rock--listing-da3edc0fe09aec0dfaf31f82) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (38 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-c62343fd5690d80a72d5ec52) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Lone Tree)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-lone-tree--listing-58926abeac787705766fa068) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-parker--listing-d563ab2b59c7ff25c1bcb965) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Roxborough)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-roxborough--listing-cc59597992f235437b07d850) — Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 27–Dec 18 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough, Littleton · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

## Recently ended

- [Slick Science: Catapults](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/slick-science-catapults--listing-e4e4c02216b486898de198a8) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Stuffed Animal Sleepover](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/stuffed-animal-sleepover--listing-911f88b0641736e10b1b4e22) — ended Thu, Oct 15

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