# Thanksgiving break with kids in Denver > 58 Thanksgiving parades, turkey trots, break camps and things to do with kids in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area over Thanksgiving break 2026, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it. Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/denver/thanksgiving Towns with listings: Denver (18), Littleton (10), Parker (6), Golden (5), Arvada (4), Lakewood (4), Westminster (3), Aurora (2), Lone Tree (2), Bailey (1), Broomfield (1), Castle Rock (1), Idaho Springs (1). ## Quick answers ### Where is there a turkey trot for kids near Denver? 7 listings, the soonest 4: [Gobble, Gobble Storytime](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gobble-gobble-storytime--listing-cf08cae014a03b2e272bf489) (Fri, Nov 20); [285 Turkey Trot with 1K Kids Walk/Run (Bailey)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/285-turkey-trot-with-1k-kids-walk-run-bailey--listing-ec69cf7d016d3a5092968f25) (Sat, Nov 21, From $38.10); [Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K and Kids Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/broomfield-turkey-day-5k-10k-and-kids-fun-run--listing-ede5b6e2e0ccc8780d2a39d9) (Thu, Nov 26, From $22); [Gobble Wobble Run Thanksgiving 5K at Clement Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gobble-wobble-run-thanksgiving-5k-at-clement-park--listing-4effd2d1493aa08387649908) (Thu, Nov 26, From $43.40). ### What free Thanksgiving break events are there for kids in Denver? 19 listings, the soonest 4: [Family Fun Night: Talkin’ Turkey (Columbine)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-fun-night-talkin-turkey-columbine--listing-fda57a4e408f41fff95d084e) (Thu, Nov 12, Free); [Create Space Tours: Thanksgiving (Belmar)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/create-space-tours-thanksgiving-belmar--listing-5342ba70ac17c851a69bf417) (Sun, Nov 15, Free); [Kids Club: Nature — Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Votives (Lakewood)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-club-nature-thanksgiving-fall-leaf-votives-lakewood--listing-1348f652ae25918adae25503) (Tue, Nov 17, Free); [Teen After Hours: Turkey Trivia (Lakewood)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-turkey-trivia-lakewood--listing-93ff8b5c3bf8c2dfdf58b971) (Fri, Nov 20, Free). ## Ongoing programs ### Denver (5) - [Fall Break Science Camp at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Thanksgiving week)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/fall-break-science-camp-at-the-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science-tha--listing-f683d0fd3494064aac14dd50) — Ongoing · Denver Museum of Nature & Science · From $245 · checked Oct 30. Three-day museum camp for kids in grades K–1 and 2–3, with exhibit exploration, Infinity Theater and planetarium shows and a different theme each day. Grades 4–5 are not offered… - [Cooking with Kids – Thanksgiving Break (Southwest Family YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cooking-with-kids-thanksgiving-break-southwest-family-ymca--listing-52dab326d0dda89f6e34f9c1) — Ongoing · Southwest Family YMCA · Ages 5–14 · From $90 · checked Oct 30. Three mornings or afternoons of hands-on cooking over Thanksgiving break, where young chefs learn new skills and make seasonal recipes. Ages 5-9 meet 9:00–11:00 am and ages 10-14… - [Basketball Camp – Thanksgiving Break (Southwest Family YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/basketball-camp-thanksgiving-break-southwest-family-ymca--listing-be30b575310c63596e1f10f4) — Ongoing · Southwest Family YMCA · Ages 7–14 · From $190 · checked Oct 30. A three-day youth basketball camp over Thanksgiving break, two hours a day Monday–Wednesday, for ages 7–14. - [Cooking with Kids – Thanksgiving Break (Schlessman-University Hills YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cooking-with-kids-thanksgiving-break-schlessman-university-hills-ymca--listing-08ca1cfdebb6a5a2d6456428) — Ongoing · Schlessman-University Hills YMCA · Ages 5–12 · From $90 · checked Oct 30. Three mornings or afternoons of hands-on cooking over Thanksgiving break, where young chefs learn new skills and make seasonal recipes. The ages 5-12 group meets 9:00–11:00 am; a… - [Basketball Camp – Thanksgiving Break (Schlessman-University Hills YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/basketball-camp-thanksgiving-break-schlessman-university-hills-ymca--listing-edfb2287b9b581457db0ca94) — Ongoing · Schlessman-University Hills YMCA · Ages 7–14 · From $190 · checked Oct 30. A three-day youth basketball camp over Thanksgiving break, two hours a day Monday–Wednesday, for ages 7–14. ### Other towns in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (6) - [No School? Drop in for fun at Belmar Library! (Belmar)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/no-school-drop-in-for-fun-at-belmar-library-belmar--listing-a4126d229a402abb43467517) — Nov 23, Nov 24 and Nov 25, 1–3pm · Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library, Lakewood · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Don't be bored at home . . . come to the best destination for an afternoon of fun! Participate in crafts, games, science projects, movies or a guest presentation with other… - [Thanksgiving Break Camp at Parker Fieldhouse](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-parker-fieldhouse--listing-2c1439e5d61f5819e1d8f19b) — Ongoing · Parker Fieldhouse · Ages 5–13 · From $57 · checked Oct 30. Full-day licensed day camp for ages 5–13 at Parker Fieldhouse on the Monday–Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, booked by the day. Wednesday's session includes a movie outing to… - [HRCA Thanksgiving Break Horse Camp (Camp Backcountry)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hrca-thanksgiving-break-horse-camp-camp-backcountry--listing-9c64bc976f449c58c934f5f0) — Ongoing · Backcountry Wilderness Area Base Camp, Littleton · checked Oct 30. Highlands Ranch Community Association's school-break horse camp in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, with multi-day or single-day options over the Monday–Wednesday of Thanksgiving… - [HRCA Thanksgiving Break Nature Camp (Camp Backcountry)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hrca-thanksgiving-break-nature-camp-camp-backcountry--listing-000530e12db1f08a4607dd28) — Ongoing · Backcountry Wilderness Area Base Camp, Littleton · checked Oct 30. Single-day nature camps in the 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area on Nov. 23, 24 and 25 — hiking, outdoor skills and wildlife watching. Register for one day or several. - [Cooking with Kids – Thanksgiving Break (Duncan-Arvada YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cooking-with-kids-thanksgiving-break-duncan-arvada-ymca--listing-280976e91c2ad4810a05dc0c) — Ongoing · Duncan-Arvada YMCA · Ages 5–14 · From $90 · checked Oct 30. Three mornings or afternoons of hands-on cooking over Thanksgiving break, where young chefs learn new skills and make seasonal recipes. Ages 5-9 meet 9:00–11:00 am and ages 10-14… - [Basketball Camp – Thanksgiving Break (Duncan-Arvada YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/basketball-camp-thanksgiving-break-duncan-arvada-ymca--listing-1153410d5dcf0b765eb326de) — Ongoing · Duncan-Arvada YMCA · Ages 7–13 · From $190 · checked Oct 30. A three-day youth basketball camp over Thanksgiving break, two hours a day Monday–Wednesday, for ages 7–13. ## Dated events ### Denver (13) - [Fall Safari Camp at Denver Zoo (Thanksgiving week)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/fall-safari-camp-at-denver-zoo-thanksgiving-week--listing-6ca50ca6a888ffcf69ade9c5) — Mon, Nov 23 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · From $85 · checked Oct 16. Two one-day drop-off camps during Thanksgiving week for children currently in kindergarten through grade 4. 'Find the Feast' (November 23) digs into animal diets and how zoo… - [School's Out! Thanksgiving Break Camp](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/school-s-out-thanksgiving-break-camp--listing-9211c5684334fbe7ef91b5aa) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center) · Ages 5+ · From $100 · checked Oct 14. Three-day Thanksgiving break camp with seasonal crafts and activities, swimming in the JCC's indoor pool, festive games and a camp 'Turkey Trot' obstacle course. Campers in 2nd… - [Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/zoo-lights-at-denver-zoo--listing-56dc0e81f3c0f78990a5f91d) — Mon, Nov 23 (+36 more dates) · 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · All ages · From $25.95 · checked Oct 16. Denver Zoo's winter light walk returns for select nights from November 23 through January 3. Families stroll the zoo grounds after dark among holiday light displays; the zoo also… - [Kids Explore: Tape Town (Fall Break Edition)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-explore-tape-town-fall-break-edition--listing-00dff3d1b1860a6d0800ea26) — Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Denver Public Library – Ford-Warren Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 23. All afternoon kids build the city of their dreams in Ford-Warren's biggest community room out of cardboard and tape, using cereal boxes, egg cartons and masking tape to construct… - [DCPA Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dcpa-theatre-company-a-christmas-carol--listing-a3f324fd158e5cb720b9ddd0) — Nov 25 – Dec 27 · Wolf Theatre, Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex (Denver Center for the Performing Arts) · From $41 · checked Oct 28. DCPA Theatre Company's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (by Richard Hellesen, music by David de Berry), tracing Ebenezer Scrooge's overnight journey to… - [Polar Lights](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/polar-lights--listing-3f9e37f4f93cc2da2ab18927) — Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood · All ages · From $39 · checked Oct 16. Paint Polar Lights in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session. Follow the studio's… - [Harvesting Hope 5K Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/harvesting-hope-5k-thanksgiving-day-turkey-trot-and-kids-fun-run--listing-211a29deb5ec5ee4a985eb1a) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AM · Central Park (Denver) · All ages · From $22.20 · checked Oct 30. A Thanksgiving morning fun run in Central Park in Northeast Denver, with a kids fun run (ages 1–12) at 8:45 am before the 9:00 am 5K. It raises money for Prader-Willi Syndrome… - [Mile High United Way Turkey Trot and Lil' Gobbler Family Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/mile-high-united-way-turkey-trot-and-lil-gobbler-family-fun-run--listing-0d439c48a64515a2d498b5a8) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Washington Park (start/finish at South High School) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 20. Denver's biggest Thanksgiving morning tradition, the 53rd Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, loops around Washington Park on Thursday, November 26. The main event is a 4-mile… - [Elitch Holidays at Elitch Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/elitch-holidays-at-elitch-gardens--listing-926bf6d07ffed11cc068f8e2) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 27. Elitch Gardens, the amusement park on the edge of downtown Denver, reopens for the holidays from November 27 through January 3 on select dates. Elitch Holidays lights the park… - [McGregor Skate Grand Opening & Holiday Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/mcgregor-skate-grand-opening-and-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-18bd94bd0e5defb93c4420e5) — Fri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM · McGregor Square · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. McGregor Square in LoDo starts its holiday season on Friday, November 27, with a free afternoon that combines a Denver Broncos watch party, a holiday tree lighting and the season… - [Photos with Santa Dinger at McGregor Square](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/photos-with-santa-dinger-at-mcgregor-square--listing-d51703da771f83395b09a706) — Fri, Nov 27 (+5 more dates) · McGregor Square · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. The Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger swaps his baseball cap for a Santa suit and makes six holiday appearances on the plaza at McGregor Square, across Wazee Street from Coors… - [Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/colorado-ballet-the-nutcracker--listing-c5f8cda5026d2b63080ecd51) — Sat, Nov 28 (+20 more dates) · Ellie Caulkins Opera House (Denver Performing Arts Complex) · From $40 · checked Oct 14. Colorado Ballet's holiday production of The Nutcracker, a tradition for more than 65 years, following Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the… - [Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker — Colorado Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-friendly-performance-of-the-nutcracker-colorado-ballet--listing-60ff93c20a7a9f23403030fb) — Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM · Ellie Caulkins Opera House · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. Colorado Ballet sets aside its Sunday matinee of The Nutcracker on November 29 as a sensory-friendly and audio-described performance for people with intellectual or developmental… ### Littleton (8) - [Family Fun Night: Talkin’ Turkey (Columbine)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-fun-night-talkin-turkey-columbine--listing-fda57a4e408f41fff95d084e) — Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library, Littleton · Ages 1–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s family fun with stories, crafts and activities. Today's Theme: Talkin’ Turkey - [Thanksgiving Break Fun: Fall Crafts (Columbine)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thanksgiving-break-fun-fall-crafts-columbine--listing-d6f744ef25b10120db81315b) — Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library, Littleton · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Stretch your imagination and keep your mind active over Thanksgiving Break with these fun activities! Today’s Activity : Fall Crafts - [Thanksgiving Break Fun: Build It (Columbine)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thanksgiving-break-fun-build-it-columbine--listing-029a1d294c6bd83f01e0e72b) — Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library, Littleton · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Stretch your imagination and keep your mind active over Thanksgiving Break with these fun activities! Today’s Activity : Build It - [Thanksgiving Break Fun: Makerspace Open Lab (Columbine)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thanksgiving-break-fun-makerspace-open-lab-columbine--listing-c45d8fae845f4211cc9bad6e) — Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library, Littleton · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Stretch your imagination and keep your mind active over Thanksgiving Break with these fun activities! Today’s Activity : Makerspace Open Lab - [Gobble Wobble Run Thanksgiving 5K at Clement Park](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gobble-wobble-run-thanksgiving-5k-at-clement-park--listing-4effd2d1493aa08387649908) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · Clement Park, Littleton · All ages · From $43.40 · checked Oct 30. A family-friendly Thanksgiving morning 5K at Clement Park (Pavilion J, near the big playground) that has run since 2010. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome and children under… - [Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/candlelight-walk-in-downtown-littleton--listing-aecf1fa160b3bd8fa314e54c) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Historic Downtown Littleton (Main Street) · checked Oct 28. Downtown Littleton's holiday evening on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Downtown Development Authority's listing promises festive performers and holiday music, a holiday… - [Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hudson-holidays-at-hudson-gardens--listing-725e2129ec9bca906a1232b6) — Fri, Nov 27 (+28 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 16. Hudson Gardens in Littleton turns more than 20 acres of gardens into a holiday light walk from November 27 into early January. Families wander glowing displays and… - [The Original Dickens Carolers & Roaming Santa in Downtown Littleton](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-original-dickens-carolers-and-roaming-santa-in-downtown-littleton--listing-6948af519572947fc4386b89) — Sat, Nov 28 (+7 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Downtown Littleton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. Victorian-costumed carolers and Santa stroll Downtown Littleton's Main Street area on holiday weekends, starting Thanksgiving weekend. Free, with photo opportunities for families… ### Golden (5) - [Golden's Thanksgiving Family Movie: Ratatouille](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-s-thanksgiving-family-movie-ratatouille--listing-18a96fbe5d0ffbf1e317ae9f) — Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Golden Library · Free · checked Oct 23. Golden Library screens Disney-Pixar's 'Ratatouille' for a relaxed Thanksgiving-week family movie afternoon, with popcorn and refreshments. Bring a comfy blanket or pillow and… - [Thanksgiving Eve Boombox Bingo at The Golden Mill](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thanksgiving-eve-boombox-bingo-at-the-golden-mill--listing-62d4cb061c89beed799aab51) — Wed, Nov 25 · 6:30 PM · The Golden Mill · All ages · checked Oct 30. The Golden Mill hosts its Thanksgiving Eve Boombox Bingo, a yearly tradition that invites families with relatives in town to bring the whole crew. Instead of numbers, players… - [Golden's Great Turkey Chase (Thanksgiving Day)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/golden-s-great-turkey-chase-thanksgiving-day--listing-550faa50b92d0ddd4990405a) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · Parfet Park, Golden · All ages · From $17.51 · checked Oct 30. Runners Roost's 13th annual 3-mile Thanksgiving morning race from Parfet Park in downtown Golden, with child and under-21 entry prices and a raffle after the finish. Capped at… - [Together at the Community Table: Thanksgiving Celebration at The Golden Mill](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/together-at-the-community-table-thanksgiving-celebration-at-the-golden--listing-6412cb9d955de160a34d1ca2) — Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM · The Golden Mill · All ages · checked Oct 30. Together at the Community Table is The Golden Mill's annual Thanksgiving celebration, a shared midday meal with a Mexican twist that is open to everyone in the community. Lunch… - [The Story of the Nutcracker — Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-story-of-the-nutcracker-miners-alley-theatre-for-young-audiences--listing-4e36e67188f81e309017fd24) — Sat, Nov 28 (+16 more dates) · Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, Golden · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences stages The Story of the Nutcracker in downtown Golden: Clara receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeier and ventures… ### Parker (5) - [Parker Parks and Recreation Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/parker-parks-and-recreation-turkey-day-5k-fun-run-walk--listing-e44d6c0376b733bed5af765f) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Parker Recreation Center · All ages · From $38 · checked Oct 30. A laid-back, untimed Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk that starts and finishes at the Parker Recreation Center, with waves starting about 8:00 am. Strollers are welcome (no dogs… - [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… - [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 – Jan 2 · O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet, Parker · checked Oct 28. 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… ### Lakewood (3) - [Create Space Tours: Thanksgiving (Belmar)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/create-space-tours-thanksgiving-belmar--listing-5342ba70ac17c851a69bf417) — Sun, Nov 15 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Belmar Library, Lakewood · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. This Weeks' Theme: Thanksgiving Make your ideas reality at The Create Space at Belmar Library. Drop in for a tour of the space, watch equipment demos and learn more about… - [Kids Club: Nature — Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Votives (Lakewood)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-club-nature-thanksgiving-fall-leaf-votives-lakewood--listing-1348f652ae25918adae25503) — Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Looking for after-school fun? Drop in any Tuesday starting in July to learn with STEAM activities, get crafty, explore nature, build incredible LEGO® creations and connect with… - [Teen After Hours: Turkey Trivia (Lakewood)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-turkey-trivia-lakewood--listing-93ff8b5c3bf8c2dfdf58b971) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ruffle some feathers in the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey trivia battle! Form a team and put your knowledge to the test in this Family Feud style trivia game. Play for prizes… ### Westminster (3) - [Turkey Toss Free Throw Competition](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/turkey-toss-free-throw-competition--listing-4c6c4ba11adcdbd3187a8fbd) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Hyland Hills Sports Center, Westminster · Ages 6+ · Free · checked Oct 14. Shoot the most free throws out of 25 to win a gift card for a Thanksgiving turkey. Competitors are divided by age and gender; age groups 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18 and 19+. Free… - [Butterfly Pavilion Fall Break Discovery Camps (Thanksgiving week)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/butterfly-pavilion-fall-break-discovery-camps-thanksgiving-week--listing-6560a9648a61a80a1dbaa080) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster · Ages 5–9 · From $85 · checked Oct 16. Three one-day drop-off camps for ages 5–9 at Butterfly Pavilion during Thanksgiving week, each with its own monarch theme: 'Monarch 101' (Nov 23) introduces monarch butterflies… - [The Grinch at Orchard Town Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-grinch-at-orchard-town-center--listing-95dbcadf47fe27f9584a8af9) — Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Orchard Town Center, Westminster · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. On Black Friday the Grinch takes over Orchard Town Center in Westminster, claiming that Santa has gone "on strike". The shopping center is asking children to come by and help… ### Other towns in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (10) - [Kids Cook – Thanksgiving Edition (Apex PRD)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-cook-thanksgiving-edition-apex-prd--listing-b643df281021b342422072aa) — Mon, Nov 16 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Apex PRD Community Recreation Center, Arvada · checked Oct 27. Apex Park and Recreation District runs a Thanksgiving-themed evening cooking class for kids at its Community Recreation Center on Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada on Monday… - [Gobble, Gobble Storytime](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gobble-gobble-storytime--listing-cf08cae014a03b2e272bf489) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM · Idaho Springs Public Library · checked Oct 30. A Thanksgiving-themed storytime at the Idaho Springs Public Library led by Miss Honeybun. Children hear holiday stories and join in seasonal fun built around the turkey and the… - [285 Turkey Trot with 1K Kids Walk/Run (Bailey)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/285-turkey-trot-with-1k-kids-walk-run-bailey--listing-ec69cf7d016d3a5092968f25) — Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · Glen Isle Resort, Bailey · All ages · From $38.10 · checked Oct 30. A mountain-town family tradition at Glen Isle Resort with a 1K kids walk/run for ages 11 and under at 9:00 am, plus 5K and 10K run/walks and pack-burro divisions. Walkers… - [Turkey Trek 2K Turkey Toddle (Arvada)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/turkey-trek-2k-turkey-toddle-arvada--listing-11610a9a8b0a30a69337bfff) — Sat, Nov 21 · 9:10 AM · Long Lake Ranch Regional Park, Arvada · All ages · From $29 · checked Oct 30. 3W Races' pre-Thanksgiving trail race on the Ralston Creek Trail includes an untimed 2K Turkey Toddle on a concrete path: walk or run 1K to the "Fill Your Pie Hole" pumpkin-pie… - [Broomfield Turkey Day 5K/10K and Kids Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/broomfield-turkey-day-5k-10k-and-kids-fun-run--listing-ede5b6e2e0ccc8780d2a39d9) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Broomfield County Commons Park · All ages · From $22 · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K on a flat course in Broomfield County Commons, both starting at 9:00 am, plus an untimed kids fun run of about half a mile for ages 1–12. Free… - [Schweiger Ranch Holiday Display of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/schweiger-ranch-holiday-display-of-lights--listing-b601af57607d78d21d379b6e) — Nov 26 – Jan 24 · Schweiger Ranch, Lone Tree · All ages · checked Oct 27. Historic Schweiger Ranch, the Austrian homestead on South Havana Street in Lone Tree, lights up its buildings for the holidays every evening from November 26, 2026 through… - [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… - [Free Santa Visits at Stanley Marketplace](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/free-santa-visits-at-stanley-marketplace--listing-7e39027397c9d63c7d0a7d0a) — Sat, Nov 28 (+3 more dates) · Stanley Marketplace — Common Area, Aurora · Free · checked Oct 27. Stanley Marketplace in Aurora hosts a different Santa on several weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas, each with free visits and a free holiday photo and no appointment… - [Sensory Santa at Stanley Marketplace](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sensory-santa-at-stanley-marketplace--listing-663ee9915711b6450bca2fa1) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM · Stanley Marketplace — Psychology at Stanley (2nd floor), Aurora · Free · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. Stanley Marketplace in Aurora offers two ways to meet Santa on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The classic Old Saint Nick greets families in the marketplace's Common Area, while… - [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. More for families in Denver: https://grassyknees.com/denver.md