Things to do with kids in Denver — November 2026

Through Nov 8

Bright Nights at Four Mile (lantern festival)

Four Mile Historic Park

From $21All ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:30 PM

Colorado Symphony: Día de los Muertos Celebration

Boettcher Concert Hall (Denver Performing Arts Complex)

PaidAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Celebration

McAllister Park Center

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Día de Muertos Celebration at the Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

With admission

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM

Día de Muertos Celebration: An Interactive Performance with Elisa and Leo

Denver Public Library – Central Library

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM

Furry Friends: Family Day

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Through Nov 30

Monarch Magic at Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

From $14.45All ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM

Passport to Culture: Frindle

Lone Tree Arts Center

Paid

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM

All Ages Watercolor Painting, Level 1 (November series) at Hudson Gardens

Hudson Gardens & Event Center (Colorado Room)

From $75All ages

Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM

Family Tabletop Game Night (Ages 5-Teen)

Arapahoe Libraries – Southglenn Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM

Thankful for Music: Teen Art Program at Eloise May Library

Arapahoe Libraries – Eloise May Library

FreeAges 12–18

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM

$12 Tuesday Night at the Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

From $12

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM

Indigenous Storytelling with Steve LaPointe (Hadley)

Denver Public Library – Hadley Branch Library

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM

Kickboxing for Teens with Nova Mente Academy

Arapahoe Libraries – Sheridan Library

FreeAges 9–18

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM

Play-Well Pokémon Engineering using LEGO Materials

Baker Community Center

From $96

Wed, Nov 4 · 9:00 AM

Family Homeschool Science: Weather Station Creation

Hudson Gardens & Event Center

From $10All ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM

Homeschool Tutoring: Nature Names and Numbers (Ages 5–7) at Hudson Gardens

Hudson Gardens & Event Center (Colorado Room)

From $45Ages 5–7

Wed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM

Kids Explore: Miniature Landscapes with the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM

Cherokee Corn Husk Doll Workshop with Shay Arcella-Bohman

Denver Public Library – Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch Library

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

Drop-In Family Fun: Fall Wreaths

Anythink Brighton

All ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM

Apex Community Movie Series: The Croods and The Polar Express

Apex Center

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 2:30 PM

Food Trucks and Fireworks — Arvada

Stenger Sports Complex

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM

PJ Movie Night: Toy Story 5

Aurora Public Library – Hoffman Heights Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

An Evening of Spanish & Flamenco Guitar with Ruslan Volkov

Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Denver Arts Week: Free Night at Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Tea Party

Plains Conservation Center

From $20Ages 5–12

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM

Mother Son Dance: Black Tie Spies

Peak Community and Wellness Center

From $50Ages 4–14

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Night at the Museums Open House at the Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 AM

Primeros sábados: Los niños exploran / First Saturdays: Kids Explore

Denver Public Library – Westwood Branch Library

Sat, Nov 7

SCFD Free Days at the Denver Art Museum

Denver Art Museum

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Кошкин дом (The Cat's House): Interactive Russian-Language Fairy Tale Show

Arapahoe Libraries – Eloise May Library

FreeAges 3–7

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM

Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives

Denver Art Museum

With admission

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Joy in Motion: Creative Movement & Dance for Young Kids

Denver Public Library – Central Library

Ages 3–8

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Leap into Play Dance Performances at the Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

From $17.75

Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM

National STEAM Day at the Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

From $17.75

Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 AM

Night at the Museums

Official event venue

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Denver Zoo Community Free Days (November)

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM

Family Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

From $8Ages 4–10

Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM

Kids Paint Class at Hyland Hills Sports Center

Hyland Hills Sports Center

From $22

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Northglenn Veterans Day Ceremony

Northglenn Veterans Memorial

Free

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM

Veterans Day Fireworks Show (rescheduled July 4th fireworks)

Salisbury Park (launch site just northeast of the park)

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Westminster Veterans Day Ceremony at the Armed Forces Tribute Garden

Armed Forces Tribute Garden

All ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM

Aurora Veterans Salute at Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

From $20

Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 AM

Homeschool Day at Butterfly Pavilion: Adaptations

Butterfly Pavilion

PaidAll ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM

Imagination Library of Denver Readers' Celebration with Storytime & Music

Denver Public Library – Montbello Branch Library

FreeAges 0–5

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM

Indigenous Storytelling with Steve LaPointe (Green Valley Ranch)

Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM

Kids Explore: My Art Workshop – Wood Scrap Sculptures (Green Valley Ranch)

Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

FreeAges 5–12

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM

Pies and Pinecones at Kelver Library

Arapahoe Libraries – Kelver Library

FreeAges 8–18

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM

Preschool Nature Nuts: Talkin' Turkeys

Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center

FreeAges 3–5

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Animal Farm - Music for Kids

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

From $15All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM

Breakfast Fly-In Food Drive at Wings Exploration of Flight

Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Paid

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Children and Family Make and Take: Harvest Wreaths

Denver Botanic Gardens York Street

From $24

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM

Danza Azteca: Mexica History and Living Traditions in Colorado

Denver Public Library – Montbello Branch Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM

Down on the Farm Party (drop-off)

Fitzmorris Elementary School

From $48Ages 3–8

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Kids N Canvas at Baker Community Center

Baker Community Center

From $10

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Merry & Awkward: A Festive Photoshoot

Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Mommie & Me: SOLO or SET

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 7:30 AM

Guided Bird Hike at Roxborough State Park

Roxborough State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30 PM

Passport to Culture: Grupo Huitzilopochtli

Lone Tree Arts Center

PaidUp to 12

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM

SCFD Free Day at Dinosaur Ridge: Colorado's Sesquicentennial

Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM

SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!

Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center

Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM

Winter Squishy Animals: Family Day- Pick Your FAV

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM

Kids Explore: Sticky Fingers Cooking

Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

Free

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM

Fall Button Bonanza (Kelver Library, Byers)

Arapahoe Libraries – Kelver Library

FreeAges 5–12

Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 AM

Seedlings: Dinosaur Ridge at Lone Tree Arts Center

Lone Tree Arts Center

PaidAll ages

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM

Ukulele Workshop with Swallow Hill Music (Smoky Hill)

Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library

FreeAges 5–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM

Learning Lab: Dance with the Colorado Ballet

Denver Public Library – Montbello Branch Library

FreeAges 0–5

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM

Sensory Friendly Afternoons at Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

From $14.45All ages

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM

Stardust Sessions: Portable Planetarium at the Apex Center

Apex Center

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM

Tween Time (Ages 9-12): Grateful for Chocolate

Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill Library

FreeAges 9–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM

Ukulele Workshop with Swallow Hill Music (Southglenn)

Arapahoe Libraries – Southglenn Library

FreeAges 5–12

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM

Create & Play (early childhood program)

Denver Art Museum

With admissionAges 0–5

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

Family Book Celebration: Owls! with Denver Audubon

Denver Public Library – Park Hill Branch Library

FreeAll ages

Through Jan 10

Blossoms of Light

Denver Botanic Gardens York Street

Paid

Through Jan 11

Blossoms of Light

Official event venue

Through Dec 23

Denver Christkindlmarket

Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad

Free

Through Jan 3

ice! featuring Disney "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Gaylord Rockies

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

PaidAll ages

Through Jan 3

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

From $45Ages 6+

Through Dec 31

Mile High Tree

Mile High Tree, Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus

Free

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM

SCFD Free Admission Days at Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM

Astronomy Night at Wings Exploration of Flight

Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Beaded Corn Centerpieces at Express Library West Arvada

Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Castle Rock Starlighting

Historic Wilcox Square and Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Cockpit Demo Day at Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

JCPOS Nature Journal Club: Late-season Plants in Ink

Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

Math in Bloom Presents Fibonacci Day

Official event venue

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Neon Christmas Snowman: Family Day

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Pokémon Fun!

Broomfield Library

FreeAges 5–11

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Scout Aviation Merit Badge Workshop at Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

From $25

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Story & Discovery Time with Dr. Aldora White Eagle

Denver Public Library – Virginia Village Branch Library

FreeAges 0–7

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

T-Rex Tea Party | Fiesta de té de T-rex

Anythink Brighton

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Teaching Kitchen Workshop: Apple Pie Cookies and Caramel-Drizzled Apples

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (The Teaching Kitchen)

From $32Ages 4+

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Turkey Toss Free Throw Competition

Hyland Hills Sports Center

FreeAges 6+

Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM

Yoga With a Ranger (Lookout Mountain)

Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center

FreeAges 12+

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM

Christmas Llamas: Choose your Favorite

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 4:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Carriage Rides

Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock

From $59All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30 AM

Kids Create – Snowpeople Paintings

Denver Public Library – Sam Gary Branch Library

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Butterfly Pavilion Fall Break Discovery Camps (Thanksgiving week)

Butterfly Pavilion

From $85Ages 5–9

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Fall Safari Camp at Denver Zoo (Thanksgiving week)

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

From $85

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

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM

School's Out! Thanksgiving Break Camp

JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center)

From $100Ages 5+

Tue, Nov 24 · 11:00 AM

Fall Button Bonanza (Davies Library, Deer Trail)

Arapahoe Libraries – Davies Library

FreeAges 5–12

Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 PM

Full Moon Night Hike at South Valley Park

South Valley Park - North Trailhead

FreeAges 13+

Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM

Golden's Thanksgiving Family Movie: Ratatouille

Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library

Free

Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM

Kids Explore: Tape Town (Fall Break Edition)

Denver Public Library – Ford-Warren Branch Library

Tue, Oct 27 · 4:30 PM

Kids LEGO Club (Sam Gary)

Denver Public Library – Sam Gary Branch Library

Ages 5–12

Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM

Magic In The Air

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Through Jan 2

Magical Winter Nights at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

PaidAll ages

Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot and Lil' Gobbler Family Fun Run

Washington Park (start/finish at South High School)

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 2:30 PM

Create to Learn: Dance Party (Montbello)

Denver Public Library – Montbello Branch Library

FreeAges 0–5

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM

Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens

Hudson Gardens & Event Center

From $15All ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Waddle Walk Off at Barr Lake State Park

Barr Lake State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:30 PM

An Afternoon of Art with the Art Students League of Denver

Anythink Perl Mack

Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM

Aurora Turkey Trot

Aurora Reservoir

From $35

Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM

FROST, A Cirque Holiday Extravaganza

PACE Center

PaidAll ages

Through Dec 20

Hometown Holiday Experience

O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet

Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM

A Little Mean and Green

Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood

From $29All ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM

Children and Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats

Denver Botanic Gardens York Street

From $19Ages 7+