# Things to do with kids in Parker, CO

> 16 upcoming family events and 11 places and ongoing programs in Parker, 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

- [Halloween GLOW Week at Sky Zone Parker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-glow-week-at-sky-zone-parker--listing-c9ff273b998300bda2bff8fa) — Sat, Oct 24 (+6 more dates) · Sky Zone Parker · Paid · checked Oct 14. Sky Zone Parker's 'All In On Halloween' month with Halloween-themed games, music and costumes all October, Halloween GLOW every Friday and Saturday, and GLOW every night October…
- [The Great Pumpkin: A Storybook Holiday (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-great-pumpkin-a-storybook-holiday-parker--listing-d27b0e08e666f4952683d24c) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Gather your little pumpkins and join us for Halloween fun, featuring Peanuts-inspired activities, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, tasty food and drinks, and more! SOLD OUT
- [Tiny Taste Buds: Little Chef Lab (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tiny-taste-buds-little-chef-lab-parker--listing-3577c06dd1cd9ee2504d3eee) — Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Calling all curious little eaters! In this playful and interactive class, children ages 3-6 and their parent or caregiver will explore the colorful world of fruits and vegetables…
- [Noche de Familia / Family Night!](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noche-de-familia-family-night--listing-e518ac8e643c9b319f00420e) — Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · All ages · checked Oct 23. Bilingual (Spanish and English) family night at the Parker library with storytime, snacks and art activities, for the whole family. Registration is preferred but not required…
- [Club de Cuentos : Book Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/club-de-cuentos-book-club-parker--listing-29d947d2578e81c4b97dcc61) — Tue, Nov 3 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start learning? Grados 1-3. ¿Te gustaría practicar la lectura en español? Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start…
- [Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bilingual-storytime-hora-del-cuento-bilingue-parker--listing-3f04d6d51cf77c166034e7bd) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · 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…
- [Family Book and Activity Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-book-and-activity-club-parker--listing-66ffc20321bbb259b646f385) — Fri, Nov 6 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Family-focused book club highlighting children's literature and encouraging learning opportunities through play, art and exploration. View Reading List.
- [Blank Page Society: Teen Writing Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/blank-page-society-teen-writing-club-parker--listing-eeb754bf6822ad4f1d6e1f97) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 7-12. Join other teen writers to explore a new genre each month. Meets in the lounge on the first floor. Through low-pressure creative writing activities and excerpts from…
- [Veterans Day Fireworks Show (rescheduled July 4th fireworks)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/veterans-day-fireworks-show-rescheduled-july-4th-fireworks--listing-1bddd4e11cc5b38d513cecc0) — Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM · Salisbury Park (launch site just northeast of the park), Parker · checked Oct 14. Parker's rescheduled July 4 fireworks display, now held on Veterans Day to honor those who served and mark America 250, Colorado 150 and Parker's 45th. Fireworks launch just…
- [Epic Reads : Book Club (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-parker--listing-9b28d4d9f5fb93c3e628002d) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. 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. Grades 4-6. View Reading List HERE .
- [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 – Dec 20 · O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet, Parker · checked Oct 14. 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…
- [The Nutcracker — Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/the-nutcracker-parker-arts-and-denver-ballet-theatre--listing-3117a6bd1fa67293c0627255) — Thu, Dec 10 (+5 more dates) · 7:00 PM · PACE Center, Parker · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre present The Nutcracker at the PACE Center. Set at a Christmas Eve party, the ballet follows Clara and her magical nutcracker doll as the…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Parker](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-parker--listing-49355ed8d630213e119e6e2f) — Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Parker branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour sessions…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-parker--listing-52c6822f215db3ada254457b) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Bark for Books (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-parker--listing-75ac4d3d17f7da9a8fb61e76) — Mon & Tue 4–5:30pm; Saturdays 1–2:30pm, Nov 3–Dec 21 (6 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · 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.
- [Evening Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/evening-storytime-parker--listing-094187d3213ae05e1f1efd0d) — Mondays 6:30–7pm, Oct 26–Dec 14 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Finals Study Hall: Presented by Teen Library Connections (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/finals-study-hall-presented-by-teen-library-connections-parker--listing-3fa020ed36d13b1ec3e105b5) — 7 dates Dec 5–Dec 11, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Students, drop by for snacks, stress-relief, and a shared study environment for groups and individuals.
- [Little Monkey Bizness Parker – Open Play](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/little-monkey-bizness-parker-open-play--listing-8d2d8d99bc1fe29c0a4b87df) — Open Play: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Sun 9:00… · Little Monkey Bizness Parker · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Indoor play center with play zones for children 9 months to 10 years, an art room and a café. Drop-in Open Play with no reservations; socks required on the play floor. Birthday…
- [Play Chess! (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/play-chess-parker--listing-bf22e3846582fb8eeb8123e0) — Mondays 6–8pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities
- [Preschool Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-parker--listing-a98c722ee4f17a0257f3d4c0) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-parker--listing-362d51e8de8db2bdedcf9bf5) — 10 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-parker--listing-c1b41f7280b97b967e3bfebd) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · 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.
- [TLC Presents: Finals Study Hall (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tlc-presents-finals-study-hall-parker--listing-5935d384dff4fd7939c8447d) — Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14 and Dec 15, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Students, drop by for snacks, stress-relief, and a shared study environment for groups and individuals.
- [Toddler Storytime (Parker)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-parker--listing-d563ab2b59c7ff25c1bcb965) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (39 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Parker · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

## Recently ended

- [Stuffed Animal Sleepover](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/stuffed-animal-sleepover--listing-911f88b0641736e10b1b4e22) — ended Thu, Oct 15

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