# Things to do with kids in Highlands Ranch, CO

> 18 upcoming family events and 8 places and ongoing programs in Highlands Ranch, CO (Douglas 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

- [Last Stop Halloween Night at Highlands Ranch Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/last-stop-halloween-night-at-highlands-ranch-mansion--listing-ca98dbf2c23252dd076408bc) — Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A free, outdoors-only Halloween stop at Highlands Ranch Mansion and Historic Park for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Families can drop by the front door for treats after…
- [Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-c23d71e6327a2f9b9f45d2e7) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do fun activities.
- [Doodle & Draw Together: Parent-Child Creative Workshop (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/doodle-and-draw-together-parent-child-creative-workshop-highlands-ranc--listing-f04b78acb785e1e601cdf7df) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, we'd love to doodle with you! This meetup provides a space to explore creativity and build connections. The library will supply…
- [Kindie Club: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kindie-club-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-5d8fca64672e7963b3117dc7) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Listen to stories and do fun activities. Registration required. Questons? Call…
- [Overbooked: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/overbooked-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-fbb8c0e23c641a94f13ec924) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 7-8. Meet each month to discuss a great book, do an activity and enjoy a snack!
- [Book 1 Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/book-1-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-3204f31f52cf58b4664c4340) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Friday of every month. Attendees will read the first book of a series beforehand then participate in fun discussions and…
- [Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bilingual-storytime-hora-del-cuento-bilingue-highlands-ranch--listing-f53a814736074c7476102299) — Wed, Nov 18 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Gracias por mantener Storytime…
- [Caregiver Connect : Family Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/caregiver-connect-family-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-e826445d32aa4aab551bb6fa) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in attendance. Registration required; please only register adults attending. Meets in…
- [Epic Reads : Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-cfe6b379a2a7423880b56118) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 4-6, registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity each month. Books…
- [Nutcracker Highlights by International Youth Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/nutcracker-highlights-by-international-youth-ballet--listing-ed8622e867dd10c9be459791) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · All ages · checked Oct 16. A one-hour version of The Nutcracker performed by the International Youth Ballet at Southridge Recreation Center and presented by the Highlands Ranch Community Association's…
- [Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/stuffed-animal-sleepover-presented-by-teen-library-connections-highlan--listing-74a1f105a9cd68d5f06e395f) — Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Children ages 2-7, bring your stuffed toy to the library and drop it off for the big event. Meet in Kids Corner. Registration required. Enjoy activities as you drop-off your…
- [Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/highlands-ranch-mansion-holiday-celebration--listing-e99331488f972c93537252be) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · Free · checked Oct 14. Highlands Ranch Mansion and the Highlands Ranch Metro District's traditional holiday celebration with horse-drawn hayrides, visits with Santa Claus, self-guided Mansion tours…
- [Holiday Celebration at Highlands Ranch Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/holiday-celebration-at-highlands-ranch-mansion--listing-fecee1de0eb96cbbb15d4222) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Mansion · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Traditional holiday celebration hosted by Highlands Ranch Metro District at the historic Mansion, with horse-drawn hayrides, visits with Santa Claus, self-guided tours of the…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Highlands Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-highlands-ranch--listing-ca4fb6a45f46a47e9a1a1ac3) — Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Highlands Ranch branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…
- [Hometown Holiday — Highlands Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/hometown-holiday-highlands-ranch--listing-0f7f9e51a100c4be13977c55) — Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Highlands Ranch Town Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Highlands Ranch Community Association's free outdoor holiday afternoon at Highlands Ranch Town Center ends with a tree lighting ceremony. Families can have photos with Santa…
- [Booked for the Holidays : Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-jingle-jam-sing-along-highlands-ranch--listing-1b2948f8dc75a2a043a7fa6b) — Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Enjoy a Storytime-like Holiday sing-along featuring live music. All ages welcome. Please register each guest attending. Ideal for families with children ages 2-5.
- [Sounds of the Season: The Denver Brass Holiday Concert](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sounds-of-the-season-the-denver-brass-holiday-concert--listing-4dff1c11c71cc498a85d435f) — Mon, Dec 21 (+1 more date) · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 24. The Highlands Ranch Community Association's cultural series rings in the holidays with Sounds of the Season, a holiday brass concert performed by members of The Denver Brass at…
- [Tots & Tunes with Farmer Dave and Animal Farm](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tots-and-tunes-with-farmer-dave-and-animal-farm--listing-9156b49d46405917088659e6) — Thu, Jan 7 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch · From $7 · checked Oct 16. A music morning for young children and their families at Southridge Recreation Center, featuring the children's musicians Farmer Dave and Animal Farm. They mix music, movement…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-9b36e4611c13eeffae563b47) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Bark for Books (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-highlands-ranch--listing-be24b6523f67310f65faafc6) — Saturdays 2–3:30pm, Nov 7–Dec 19 (4 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register. Meets in the back of the…
- [Book Explorers: Book Club (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/book-explorers-book-club-highlands-ranch--listing-34f2f0eee3b49db324365e9b) — Tuesdays 4:30–5:30pm, Oct 27–Dec 15 (3 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Free · checked Oct 23. Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month and experience the world of reading beyond picture books! Registration required…
- [Play Chess! (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-chess-highlands-ranch--listing-5b9d05b9e14baa3bd49b24a6) — Nov 11, Nov 24 and Dec 9, 5:30–7:45pm · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities. New to Chess? Come at 5:30pm for a lesson. Children, Teens and Adults. Meets the Second and Fourth…
- [Preschool Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-206d69b6dd0fe29d191384fc) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-9131429d9f3f67325a047166) — 23 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner. Questions. Call 303-791-7323.
- [Storytime Discover (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-highlands-ranch--listing-f64f2b284f2e71899b4d0908) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Highlands Ranch)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-highlands-ranch--listing-c62343fd5690d80a72d5ec52) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

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