# Things to do with kids in Arvada, CO

> 46 upcoming family events and 18 places and ongoing programs in Arvada, CO (Jefferson County, CO), in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Apex PRD Foundation Trick or Trot 5K and Kids' Halloween Hunt](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/apex-prd-foundation-trick-or-trot-5k-and-kids-halloween-hunt--listing-fc239c8c3cd260ed3001dff0) — Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Apex Center, Arvada · checked Oct 14. The Apex PRD Foundation's annual Halloween run: a 5K, a kids' one-mile walk and Halloween candy hunt, and a costume contest. A virtual 5K and a pumpkin shoot at the archery range…
- [Comedy, Magic & Juggling with Ann Lincoln (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/comedy-magic-and-juggling-with-ann-lincoln-standley-lake--listing-e16dcc13e5fac7b9b4e3e931) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Prepare to be amazed — anything can happen when Ann Lincoln and her live rabbit and dove bring comedy, magic and juggling together for an unforgettable show! Volunteers will help…
- [Day of the Dead Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/day-of-the-dead-ballet-folklorico-sangre-de-mexico--listing-76864f45278c3d88e90bf8bb) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · checked Oct 23. Traditional Mexican dance performed by Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México, featuring elegant and colorful Catrina performers, presented for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Arvada…
- [Día de muertos: Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dia-de-muertos-ballet-folklorico-sangre-de-mexico-arvada-balsam-tempor--listing-9b27d1c6dbb1c2292a66b2ce) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Danzas tradicionales de México con bailarinas caracterizando a las elegantes y coloridas Catrinas. Hispanic Heritage Month
- [Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sugar-skulls-and-calaveras-standley-lake--listing-88d5e8aaecda04dbf73f2b75) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate the traditions, stories and memories of Day of the Dead in this family-friendly sugar skull workshop. Acompáñanos a un taller familiar de calaveras de azúcar para…
- [Halloween Boo Bash](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-boo-bash--listing-dbe879a7d2c5d372b87dbf3c) — Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Simms Street Recreation Center, Arvada · Ages 2–10 · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Apex Park and Recreation District's indoor Halloween party with trick-or-treating for prizes, a ninja course, open gymnastics, bounce houses, games, crafts, photo opportunities…
- [LEGO® Build and Play (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lego-build-and-play-standley-lake--listing-22c03274e5aafeecd470ae8b) — Sun, Oct 25 (+1 more date) · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in to play and build with LEGO® and more! Budding artists and engineers can get creative as they make their creations. Every session will feature LEGO® plus one bonus…
- [Kids Cook – Halloween Special Edition](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-cook-halloween-special-edition--listing-fd6f06c7b299b95234a3aeb3) — Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Community Recreation Center, Arvada · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Get ready for a frightfully fun evening during Kids Cook: Halloween Special Edition. Young chefs will start by making and eating a quick, tasty dinner of spaghetti and meatballs…
- [Collette Information Session – Peru and Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/collette-information-session-peru-and-switzerland-austria-and-bavaria--listing-f5b1fa317f5c29463301958e) — Tue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Community Recreation Center, Arvada · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Get ready for an epic adventure. Attend a free information session on Tuesday, October 27, at 11:30 am to learn about upcoming Collette extended travel trips. Robin will be at…
- [Bunco Bash](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bunco-bash--listing-40a05b6e5914025cdac33d89) — Wed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Community Recreation Center, Arvada · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Enjoy an afternoon playing this easy, fun game. Light refreshments and prizes are included. Experienced and new bunco players are welcome. Register by the Monday prior.
- [National Senior Health and Fitness Day Trek or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/national-senior-health-and-fitness-day-trek-or-treat--listing-729cd8ff38122891fc1017e8) — Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Apex Center, Arvada · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health and wellness event for active adults. Join us in the west parking lot of the Apex Center for a…
- [Butterfly Pavilion presents Web World (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/butterfly-pavilion-presents-web-world-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-8c7e8000ba49773f4f1d7aee) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Get into the spooky spirit by meeting some creepy crawly friends at the library! The Butterfly Pavilion will present a fun and interactive program about spiders and what makes…
- [Guided Acrylic Painting – Booked for Fall](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/guided-acrylic-painting-booked-for-fall--listing-3609b43b4c6c6950eea82b8c) — Thu, Oct 29 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Community Recreation Center, Arvada · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Join us for a beginner-friendly, fully guided acrylic painting class. Participants will be led step by step through the painting process from start to finish. No prior painting…
- [Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-costume-parade-standley-lake--listing-59cb7c90c16b0c526604d155) — Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Put on your favorite costume and take part in a spooktacular Halloween Costume Parade! Families, bring your toddlers and preschoolers to trick-or-treat throughout the library…
- [Trick or Treat Street 2026 (Olde Town Arvada)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/trick-or-treat-street-2026-olde-town-arvada--listing-9100ecfa65c481a4b32ef492) — Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Olde Town Arvada · checked Oct 14. Family-friendly trick-or-treating at dozens of Olde Town Arvada businesses, a costume contest, trunk-or-treating in classic and unique vehicles, and a free haunted house at the…
- [Eternal Flowers Series: Cempasuchil (Marigolds) (Express Library West Arvada)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/eternal-flowers-series-cempasuchil-marigolds-express-library-west-arva--listing-792f8c4832c71d99ca678e8a) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Learn about the cempasúchil (marigold) flower which has a long cultural history within the Indigenous cultures of Mexico. Used by the Aztecs and continuing to today, its petals…
- [Flores eternas: Cempasúchil (Express Library West Arvada)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/flores-eternas-cempasuchil-express-library-west-arvada--listing-91a50af4f9556157e4529462) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. La flor de cempasúchil tiene una larga historia entre las culturas indígenas de Mexico. Desde los Aztecas hasta hoy, se dice que sus pétalos guían las almas de nuestros seres…
- [Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-advisory-board-tab-standley-lake--listing-61132a2e8f445a6f7ff86ac1) — Wed, Nov 4 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who help the library plan teen programming and volunteering. See yourself, your language and your family reflected in our…
- [Teen Volunteer Hours (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-volunteer-hours-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-1273292d4a27c2b8fa019217) — Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Need a few more volunteer hours for NHS/NJHS, graduation, or other school clubs? This is your one stop shop for logging a few extra hours! You do not need to be a current JeffCo…
- [LEGO® Build and Play (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lego-build-and-play-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-d820821abc02df70df27207d) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Calling all LEGO® fans! Builders of all ages are welcome to use the challenge theme or build your own creation. What story will you tell? We provide the LEGO® bricks and LEGO…
- [Apex Community Movie Series: The Croods and The Polar Express](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/apex-community-movie-series-the-croods-and-the-polar-express--listing-693098156abb171b28187e92) — Fri, Nov 6 (+1 more date) · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Apex Center, Arvada · Free · checked Oct 16. Free indoor family movie nights at the Apex Center in Arvada. Each evening pairs a family-friendly film with activities and a relaxed community feel: 'The Croods' on Friday…
- [Food Trucks and Fireworks — Arvada](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/food-trucks-and-fireworks-arvada--listing-c74eec8d4499d4ae46f1954c) — Fri, Nov 6 · 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Stenger Sports Complex, Arvada · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Arvada's Fourth of July fireworks were postponed this summer because of Stage 2 fire restrictions, so the City is holding them on a fall evening instead. Food Trucks and…
- [TCG Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tcg-club-standley-lake--listing-e2420daf1af97e979de4f3f1) — Sat, Nov 7 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Looking to get into trading card games (TCG) or enjoy friendly competition? Come to the TCG Club and meet other players of Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and other games!…
- [Early Readers Book Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/early-readers-book-club-standley-lake--listing-2aa2f525bc1e9e786b41d622) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Early readers unite! If your age falls between 5 – 8 bring your curious mind for laughter, learning and lots of fun at this book club. Each month, you’ll dive into a new story…
- [Swiftie Get Together (Library's Version) (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/swiftie-get-together-library-s-version-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-674c4efebacd9cf2ceda220a) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Are you ready for it? Summer went away, still the yearning stays and now it's time to get together and have the best day at the library! Make friendship bracelets, create…
- [Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Mean Girls (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-friday-flicks-mean-girls-standley-lake--listing-f819c2df62a45d216da73e47) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. See which movies Standley Lake and Jeffco teens love the most! Wear comfy jammies, get cozy with blankets and squishies and invite your friends! Enjoy movies rated PG-13 and…
- [Animal Farm - Music for Kids](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/animal-farm-music-for-kids--listing-1372e259ff2dcaac28c3347f) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Farmer Dave and Animal Farm, award-winning children's musicians who write 'Grownup Music for Kids', perform genre-hopping original songs about social-emotional learning…
- [Down on the Farm Party (drop-off)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/down-on-the-farm-party-drop-off--listing-7450425d27ac4378ff7fbb2f) — Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Fitzmorris Elementary School, Arvada · Ages 3–8 · From $48 · checked Oct 16. A drop-off afternoon party for kids at Fitzmorris Elementary School run by Apex Park and Recreation District. Children come in farm-fancy bandanas and boots for dancing, crafts…
- [Stardust Sessions: Portable Planetarium at the Apex Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/stardust-sessions-portable-planetarium-at-the-apex-center--listing-10c38440a7266dc0c16d8ef3) — Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Apex Center, Arvada · checked Oct 20. Apex Park and Recreation District brings a portable planetarium dome from the University of Colorado's Fiske Planetarium to the Apex Center in Arvada for one evening of space…
- [Paws for Reading (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/paws-for-reading-standley-lake--listing-194bfe23ec2cae0735dcde0c) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners therapy program! Animals, such as dogs, cats and bunnies, are the perfect reading companions because they create a…
- [Teens: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! / Adolescentes: ¡Celebremos el mes de la herencia nativa americana! (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teens-celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-adolescentes-celebremos--listing-179e4d6691a38e62c13da2a0) — Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Teens! Come hang out, grab some snacks, and get creative! Learn one-needle beadwork with our local artist Rosie Small-Farley of Aunty Rosie’s Rack LLC from Dine tribe. Create…
- [Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat--listing-faef40e9602d35315fd80d48) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · Ages 6+ · From $45 · checked Oct 14. Family holiday musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice on the Arvada Center Main Stage, celebrating the center's 50th year: Joseph's visions, his jealous brothers and a…
- [Beaded Corn Centerpieces at Express Library West Arvada](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/beaded-corn-centerpieces-at-express-library-west-arvada--listing-e9c6f2903ccd78354c33660e) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Express Library West Arvada · Free · checked Oct 23. A one-hour Thanksgiving craft at JCPL's Express Library West Arvada. Kids and adults string beads on pipe cleaners to make a colorful beaded-corn centerpiece for the Thanksgiving…
- [Teen After Hours: DIY Candles (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-diy-candles-standley-lake--listing-49ed22afdd321a0796a38f69) — Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. DIY Candles is back! Get creative and design a custom candle using supplies provided by the library. These after-hours events are for teens in grades 6 – 12. There's always…
- [Teen Writing Group (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-writing-group-standley-lake--listing-57a8596c55f3c672ad65dea2) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Flex your creative muscles and meet other teen writers at this monthly writing group for teens! Writing prompts and supplies provided, and snacks too!
- [Ukulele Workshop Presented by Swallow Hill Music (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/ukulele-workshop-presented-by-swallow-hill-music-arvada-balsam-tempora--listing-a4857e5288068739dd35d306) — Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Hey kids, are you ready to make some music? Strum a few chords, play a song and discover all about the ukulele at Swallow Hill’s ukulele workshop for school age children (ages 5…
- [Dragonfest for Teens (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dragonfest-for-teens-standley-lake--listing-77ed1c49c051548b5e895a56) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate all things dragon! Explore dragon riding, dragon academies, dragon initiations, training and bonding. Create a dragon bag, add a temporary dragon tattoo and test your…
- [Preschool Process Art (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-process-art-standley-lake--listing-ba7440638c52eb36ac5322fe) — Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. For little ones ages 3 – 5, the joy in making art comes from the process, not the product. Explore a variety of art materials and techniques alongside your grownup. Be sure to…
- [Teen Pride After Hours: 2027 Vision Boards (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-pride-after-hours-2027-vision-boards-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-8dccc68f69adab653999b890) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ready or not, 2027 is almost here! Spend the evening manifesting your dream year and creating a vision board to bring your goals to life! All supplies provided. Spend time with…
- [Gingerbread House Building Party (drop-off)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gingerbread-house-building-party-drop-off--listing-4132f2376b3a172429f66a89) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Fitzmorris Elementary School, Arvada · checked Oct 14. An afternoon of gingerbread house building with cookies and hot chocolate. Children can attend without a parent. All supplies are provided.
- [Grinchmas](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/grinchmas--listing-1833ec428f19de6bec323019) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Community Recreation Center, Arvada · checked Oct 14. A Grinch-themed holiday drop-in party at Apex's Community Recreation Center with crafts, games, a bounce house, hot cocoa and snacks. Stop by any time between 9 and 11 am…
- [Teen Advisory Board (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-advisory-board-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-ced8276f7a02071e96e99cc1) — Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Get involved with planning teen-specific Library events, services and more once a month! If you’re in grades 7-12, like to make friends, and aspire to be a voice for your Library…
- [Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Zootopia 2 (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-friday-flicks-zootopia-2-standley-lake--listing-e1881ce43da044e820217fc7) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. See which movies Standley Lake and Jeffco teens love the most! Wear comfy jammies, get cozy with blankets and squishies and invite your friends! Enjoy movies rated PG-13 and…
- [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Ball (drop-off)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dance-of-the-sugar-plum-fairy-ball-drop-off--listing-f19c2d81d40df703bae7109c) — Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Fitzmorris Elementary School, Arvada · Paid · checked Oct 16. A drop-off holiday party where children dress as winter fairies, princesses, knights or royalty and step into the 'land of sweets'. Apex staff lead a twirling dance party, a…
- [Pokémon TCG Club (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pokemon-tcg-club-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-fb082d6e4580a8e4d2660e2f) — Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Looking to play, trade and talk all things Pokémon? You’ve found the right place! Gather with trainers of all skill levels to show off your collection and battle your way to…
- [Winter Wonderland Bash](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/winter-wonderland-bash--listing-78361add121e31e9f45b1112) — Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Simms Street Recreation Center, Arvada · checked Oct 14. An indoor winter party with ninja courses, open gymnastics, bounce houses, games, prizes, crafts, photo opportunities, temporary tattoos, hair tinsel and vendors. Registration…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [ArtStart Creative Movement (ages 3–4), Session YD508](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/artstart-creative-movement-ages-3-4-session-yd508--listing-525618a978d99b73547477e7) — Saturdays Oct 31, 2026–Jan 16, 2027, 9:45–10:30am; no class 12/26 and 1/2 (class code… · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · Ages 3–4 · From $28 · checked Oct 14. Creative movement class for 3- and 4-year-olds: exercises and games teach basic dance movements, rhythm and gross motor skills while children pretend to be animals or shapes…
- [ArtStart Pre-Ballet (ages 4–5), Sessions C and D](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/artstart-pre-ballet-ages-4-5-sessions-c-and-d--listing-77d3a729ae35c53e015dc972) — Session C (YD511): Thursdays Oct 29, 2026–Jan 14, 2027 (no class 11/26, 12/24 & 12/31)… · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · Ages 4–5 · From $28 · checked Oct 14. Preparatory ballet class where children learn the five positions of the arms and feet and basic ballet warm-ups and stretches through structured exercises and imaginative…
- [Baby Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-62e4beffa1f6f50205bb33fb) — Mon & Fri 9:15–9:45am; Tuesdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by…
- [Baby Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-time-standley-lake--listing-f38cdedcbb69415daba3a69f) — Tuesdays 10:15–10:45am; Wed & Sat 9:15–9:45am, Oct 24–Dec 19 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by…
- [Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cuentacuentos-en-espanol-spanish-story-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-c27380f9997361ddc49803b0) — Tuesdays 11:15–11:45am, Oct 27–Dec 15 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ven con tu familia a compartir cuentos, rimas y arte en español. Todos son bienvenidos. Join us for family fun as we share stories, rhymes and art in Spanish. All are welcome!…
- [Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dungeons-and-dragons-for-teens-standley-lake--listing-a73eacc291b29e1c75145bd7) — Sundays 2–4:30pm, Oct 25–Dec 13 (4 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons, but don't know how to start? Bring your friends or make new ones and co-create an adventure in the lands of elves, orcs, and wizards…
- [Family Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-68a19a9c66b455e22accf8ac) — Saturdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 24–Dec 19 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child…
- [Family Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-time-standley-lake--listing-fcd30d5013ee3f9875ef6f32) — Mon & Tue 11:15–11:45am; Wed, Fri & Sat 10:15–10:45am; Thursdays 6:30–7pm, Oct 24–Dec 21… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child…
- [Hands on Clay (ages 6–12), Session YC18](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hands-on-clay-ages-6-12-session-yc18--listing-50e5073b58ee2a96315e0348) — Mondays Oct 19–Nov 16, 2026, 4:00–5:30pm, 5 weeks (class code YC18) · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · Ages 6–12 · From $125 · checked Oct 14. Youth clay class taught by Jackie Cassidy. Children learn to see and use elements of art (line, shape, form, texture, color) through clay and may visit the Arvada Center…
- [Kids Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-club-standley-lake--listing-28d9edb6df845ba7eb08ee67) — Mondays 4–4:45pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Explore a different activity every Monday afternoon. Have fun with books, STEAM, crafts, games and more! Perfect for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.
- [Let's Dance (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/let-s-dance-standley-lake--listing-53322aa956aaaebbf1056058) — Wednesdays 11:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 16 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains! Families welcome. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by sharing books…
- [Parent/Child Pottery (ages 6–13 plus adult), Session YC20](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/parent-child-pottery-ages-6-13-plus-adult-session-yc20--listing-a3360b26883da8b2d69e5937) — Saturdays Oct 17–Nov 14, 2026, 9:00–11:00am, 5 weeks (class code YC20) · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities · Ages 6–13 · From $190 · checked Oct 14. Parents or other adults join children to work on clay projects such as musical instruments, family portraits, whimsical sculptures or functional tableware, learning clay basics…
- [Preschool Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-93e67cc53deab113e2a21d28) — Mondays 11:15–11:45am; Wednesdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (16 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your…
- [Preschool Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-time-standley-lake--listing-3586b2926bba74b7a7eaaae5) — Mon & Thu 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (16 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your…
- [Teen Hangout (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-hangout-standley-lake--listing-79b19ff744a93e9bd5cf1bf3) — Wednesdays 4–5pm, Oct 28–Dec 16 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Hang out, do homework, make something, play games and relieve stress. Watch your favorite shows and share your favorite music with other teens. Activities vary each month, snacks…
- [Toddler Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-ce305e8ad577960bded76230) — Mon & Fri 10:15–10:45am; Tue & Wed 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (31 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going…
- [Toddler Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-time-standley-lake--listing-771405f78c44e5fbe86fc0e8) — Mon & Thu 10:15–10:45am; Tuesdays 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going…
- [Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/two-ponds-national-wildlife-refuge--listing-4360cf064475950b1357bbf4) — West side open daily sunrise to sunset; east side closed until May 1, 2027 · Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, Arvada · Free · checked Oct 13. Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is a 72-acre urban refuge in Arvada, 12 miles northwest of downtown Denver, with trails through prairie grasslands, woodlands and wetlands and…

## Recently ended

- [Active Adult – Friday Bingo](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/active-adult-friday-bingo--listing-014d16effe2bc2543ddf06af) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Witches and Wizards Party (drop-off)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/witches-and-wizards-party-drop-off--listing-90059dd71a01b70619d1a5a1) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Movie on the Green](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/movie-on-the-green--listing-c05ab7aa5fc260a9205af485) — ended Fri, Oct 16

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- [Things to do with kids in Jefferson County, CO](https://grassyknees.com/denver/counties/jefferson-county-co) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/denver/counties/jefferson-county-co.md)
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- [This weekend in Denver](https://grassyknees.com/denver/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/denver/this-weekend.md)

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