Denver–Aurora–Centennial area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Jefferson County, CO
159 upcoming family events and 66 places and programs in Jefferson 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 · 8:30 AM
Apex PRD Foundation Trick or Trot 5K and Kids' Halloween Hunt
Apex Center
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Day of the Dead Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Skeleton: Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Haunted Trail Adventure at Bear Creek Lake Park
Bear Creek Lake Park
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM
Yoga With a Ranger (Lookout Mountain)
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center
FreeAges 12+
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Boo! Party (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Cavemen Vs. Zombies — Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM
Comedy, Magic & Juggling with Ann Lincoln (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Día de muertos: Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Spooky Stuffie Sleepover! (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 1–12
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM
StageDoor Haunted House & Aspen Park Village Spooktacular
StageDoor Theatre (Aspen Park Village)
From $10All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Golden Church of Christ
Golden Church of Christ
Free
Oct25SunFestivals and partiesSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Halloween Boo Bash
Simms Street Recreation Center
From $15Ages 2–10
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Lets-A Gogh: Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 PM
LEGO® Build and Play (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Trick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church
Applewood Valley United Methodist Church
FreeAll ages
Oct26MonCookingMon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM
Kids Cook – Halloween Special Edition
Community Recreation Center
- Cooking
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Cupcake Decorating with Gold Mine Cupcakes
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
From $15All ages
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM
Collette Information Session – Peru and Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria
Community Recreation Center
Free
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Discovery Play (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: LEGO (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Sports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PM
Teen Hangout (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 12–18
Oct28WedCommunityWed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM
Bunco Bash
Community Recreation Center
Oct28WedSpooky and hauntedWed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Second Annual Monster Mash Halloween Party (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Day of the Dead (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–18
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Día de los Muertos (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–18
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Fiesta Anual de Halloween (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 0–12
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
National Senior Health and Fitness Day Trek or Treat
Apex Center
Free
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM
Butterfly Pavilion presents Web World (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:00 PM
Guided Acrylic Painting – Booked for Fall
Community Recreation Center
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Nightmare on Greek Street at Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines, Kafadar Commons / West Campus Road
Free
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 5–18
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Trick or Treat Street 2026 (Olde Town Arvada)
Olde Town Arvada
- Costumes and parades
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM
Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Costumes and parades
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Parade (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
The Golden Hotel's Halloween Party
The Golden Hotel (Clear Creek Pavilion)
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
FAMILY DAY! Choose Your Halloween Pumpkin!
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Golden's Halloween Monster Mash
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Eternal Flowers Series: Cempasuchil (Marigolds) (Express Library West Arvada)
Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada
FreeAges 5–18
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Flores eternas: Cempasúchil (Express Library West Arvada)
Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada
FreeAges 5–18
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 5–18
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Furry Friends: Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Create Space Tours: Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM
Paws for Reading (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: STEAM (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM
After School Hangout: Clay Creations (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM
Paws for Reading (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM
Teen Volunteer Hours (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
LEGO® Build and Play (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:15 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
Apex Community Movie Series: The Croods and The Polar Express
Apex Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Teen Pride After Hours: Cozy Crafts and Hot Chocolate (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Train rides
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Colorado Railroad Museum
From $80
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Mother Son Dance: Black Tie Spies
Peak Community and Wellness Center
From $50Ages 4–14
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
TCG Club (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Hunger Games (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Teen Open Art Studio (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Create Space Tours: Diwali (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–18
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
LEGO® ROOM! (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
After School Fun (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: Craft — Salt Painting (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Community
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Family Fun Night: Talkin’ Turkey (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 1–12
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Lakewood Lounge: Pompoms, Finger Knitting and More Yarn Crafts! (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Pokémon Club (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Early Readers Book Club (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Preschool Nature Nuts: Talkin' Turkeys
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center
FreeAges 3–5
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Swiftie Get Together (Library's Version) (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Cooking
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Mean Girls (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Go Nuts for Donuts! (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Pajama Party (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Mommie & Me: SOLO or SET
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Animal Farm - Music for Kids
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $15All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM
Down on the Farm Party (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
From $48Ages 3–8
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Potions Class (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Teen Volunteer Hours (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
Nov15SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
Winter Squishy Animals: Family Day- Pick Your FAV
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Colorado Hebrew Chorale presents: Sharing Shalom in Song (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–18
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Create Space Tours: Thanksgiving (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30 PM
Golden Teen Art Exhibition Reception (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
SCFD Free Day at Dinosaur Ridge: Colorado's Sesquicentennial
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: Nature — Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Votives (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
Nov18WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Stardust Sessions: Portable Planetarium at the Apex Center
Apex Center
- Community
Wed, Nov 18 · 11:15 AM
Instrument Petting Zoo (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 1–12
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens: Perler Beads (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM
Paws for Reading (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
GN BEYOND Days: LEGO® Builders (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Paws for Reading (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Teens: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! / Adolescentes: ¡Celebremos el mes de la herencia nativa americana! (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 2:00 PM
Discovery Play (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Jeffco Mineral Show
Exhibit Halls at Jeffco Fairgrounds
Free
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $45Ages 6+
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM
Paws for Reading (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
Teen After Hours: Turkey Trivia (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Teens After Hours: Nostalgia (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 12–18
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Beaded Corn Centerpieces at Express Library West Arvada
Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada
Free
- Nov21SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Neon Christmas Snowman: Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
Nov21SatLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Art Adventure for Teens (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Hunger Games Pop Up Program (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 5–18
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
JCPOS Nature Journal Club: Late-season Plants in Ink
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: DIY Candles (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Cooking
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Teen Writing Group (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Trail of Lights
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Nov22SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Llamas: Choose your Favorite
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers: Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–18
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers: Native American Heritage Month (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–18
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 23 · 11:00 AM
Sew Cool! (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break Fun: Fall Crafts (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 3–12
Nov24TueCommunityTue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM
Golden's Thanksgiving Family Movie: Ratatouille
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
Free
- Nov24TueArts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM
Magic In The Air
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 PM
Full Moon Night Hike at South Valley Park
South Valley Park - North Trailhead
FreeAges 13+
- Community
Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break Fun: Build It (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Sports & play
Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM
Ukulele Workshop Presented by Swallow Hill Music (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Nov25WedLight displays
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Polar Lights
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $39All ages
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break Fun: Makerspace Open Lab (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
Fossil Keeper's Treasure: A Book Talk (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–18
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28
The Story of the Nutcracker — Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Nov29SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM
A Little Mean and Green
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 1 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: STEAM — Marshmallow Toothpick Snowflakes (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
Dec2WedCommunityWed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Open House at Edgewater Library
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 2 · 3:00 PM
After School Hangout: Airmarker Sprayer Art (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec3ThuLight displaysThu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Lakewood Lights at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Dragonfest for Teens (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15 AM
Preschool Process Art (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Teen Pride After Hours: 2027 Vision Boards (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 12–18
Dec5SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Build a Tree Workshop at Lakewood Library
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
Free
Dec5SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Gingerbread House Building Party (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Grinchmas
Community Recreation Center
- Dec5SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Buddies — Choose Your Favorite Family Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Foothills)
Peak Community & Wellness Center
PaidAll ages
- Cooking
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Teen After Hours: ¡Noche de Película Festiva! (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Cooking
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Holiday Movie Party! (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Dec6SunArts & crafts
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Vibrant Holiday Tree — Family Day Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Open House (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 1–18
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: Craft — Wood Peg Elves (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 9 · 10:15 AM
Discovery Play (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
Dec10ThuMarkets and festivalsThu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Family Fun Night: Winter Wonderland
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
- Sports & play
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
Lakewood Lounge: Beading Bonanza (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Open House: Festival of Trees (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–18
- Cooking
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Zootopia 2 (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Teen After Hours: Murder Mystery (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Dec12SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Let's-a Gogh — Choose Your Favorite Family Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Ball (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 15 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club: Nature — Winter Twig Trees (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Midweek Mindful Space for Teens: Clay Ornaments & Origami Gnome Holiday Cards (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Sports & play
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Teens After Hours: False Prom /MORP (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18
The Nutcracker at Columbine High School — Foothills Park & Recreation District
Columbine High School
Paid
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Pokémon TCG Club (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec20SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Bash
Simms Street Recreation Center
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
ArtStart Creative Movement (ages 3–4), Session YD508
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $28Ages 3–4
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
ArtStart Pre-Ballet (ages 4–5), Sessions C and D
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $28Ages 4–5
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Bear Creek Lake Park
Bear Creek Lake Park
From $10
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Colorado Railroad Museum
Colorado Railroad Museum
From $5All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
From $4
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Session in progress
Hands on Clay (ages 6–12), Session YC18
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $125Ages 6–12
- VisitanytimeOutdoors
Visit on your schedule
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center
Free
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Red Rocks Park: Trading Post Trail and Visitor Center
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Free
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park
From $4
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
Free
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Baby Time (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Community
Session in progress
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Dinosaur Ridge
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Discovery Play (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Family Time (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Golden Baby Play Time (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 0–2
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Homeschool ACES: Activities, Community, Exploration and Support (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Kids Club (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
LEGO® Build and Play (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 3–12
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Let's Dance (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
No School? Drop in for fun at Belmar Library! (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Parent/Child Pottery (ages 6–13 plus adult), Session YC20
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $190Ages 6–13
- Community
Session in progress
Paws for Reading (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Session in progress
Paws for Reading (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Play and Learn Series (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Session in progress
Preschool Time (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Serie Juega y Aprende (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Teen Hangout (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)
Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Belmar)
Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Conifer)
Jefferson County Public Library – Conifer Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Edgewater)
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Golden)
Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Community
Session in progress
Toddler Time (Standley Lake)
Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library
FreeAges 1–3
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
TriceraTOTs Preschool Program at Dinosaur Ridge
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
From $5
Recently ended
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:00 PM
Active Adult – Friday Bingo
Community Recreation Center
Free
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Boo-Logical Adaptations Night Hike
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Oct23FriFestivals and partiesEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
BOO-rific Bash & Splash
Ridge Recreation Center
From $5
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
FrankenStuffs: Teen Halloween Craft (Lakewood)
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Teens After Hours: Late Over/Movies (Columbine)
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
Ghost Dog Glow: Family Day! + TRIVIA!
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Harvest Haunt Express
Colorado Railroad Museum
From $7
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Night at the Observatory (Pine Valley Ranch)
Pine Valley Ranch Park
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Spooky Pumpkin Patch
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $39All ages
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 1:30 PM
Witches and Wizards Party (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Movie on the Green
Indian Tree Golf Club
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