# Things to do with kids in Thornton, CO

> 14 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Thornton, CO (Adams 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

- [Interactive Princess Read-Along](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/interactive-princess-read-along--listing-e6446d121e5ffd77257bc206) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. Favorite princesses lead an interactive performance and read-along at Anythink Wright Farms. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Presented in English. Space is limited; registration…
- [Full Moon Faire | Feria de la luna llena](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/full-moon-faire-feria-de-la-luna-llena--listing-584ac125e395a616d43287d8) — Mon, Oct 26 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. An all-day, self-guided event at Anythink Nature Library to discover the secrets of the moon through hands-on activities and a look at the Indigenous connections and oral…
- [Library Costume Parade | Desfile de disfraces en la biblioteca](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/library-costume-parade-desfile-de-disfraces-en-la-biblioteca--listing-442bc0a77b8416e44dbed3fd) — Thu, Oct 29 · 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · Ages 0–6 · Free · checked Oct 14. After Music & Movement, kids are encouraged (but not required) to wear costumes for a costume parade that strolls around the library on a trick-or-treat adventure. Appropriate…
- [Día de los Muertos Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration--listing-7fd6b8130144a3f1468abc9b) — Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · McAllister Park Center, Thornton · Free · checked Oct 14. Thornton's free annual community Día de los Muertos celebration with live entertainment, food trucks, an artisan market, a decorative altar, face-painting and educational…
- [Thornton Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-veterans-day-commemoration-ceremony--listing-e14c0382e79b2b4b80771d55) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The City of Thornton holds its Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The hour-long…
- [Solstice Storytime Series at Anythink Nature Library](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/solstice-storytime-series-at-anythink-nature-library--listing-df224b84f4867f63fe66f623) — Thu, Dec 3 (+2 more dates) · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Anythink's Nature Library pilots its first-ever evening story times with a wintry Solstice Storytime series on Thursday evenings, December 3, 10 and 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families…
- [Build a Gingerbread House at The Studio (Anythink)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/build-a-gingerbread-house-at-the-studio-anythink--listing-68bc0233c6a9246995a56a7b) — Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · Free · checked Oct 16. Learn to build a gingerbread house together at Anythink's maker space, The Studio. Materials are provided and families, elementary kids, tweens and teens are all welcome. One…
- [Gingerbread House Workshop at Anythink Huron Street](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/gingerbread-house-workshop-at-anythink-huron-street--listing-c8632d8760d4d18eb7fbf298) — Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Whether a master gingerbread architect or just in it for the candy, everyone is invited to build and decorate a gingerbread house to take home at Anythink Huron Street. Listed…
- [Thornton WinterFest](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-winterfest--listing-3d011d99d08df4b1416a3832) — Fri, Dec 11 (+2 more dates) · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Carpenter Park Fields, Thornton · checked Oct 14. Three-day holiday festival at Carpenter Park with Santa's Village and house (visit numbers handed out 15 minutes before each period), tree lighting with Santa on Friday, ice…
- [Frost Fest: Colorful Cookies at Anythink Wright Farms](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-fest-colorful-cookies-at-anythink-wright-farms--listing-842f95fb7cfd9a896c984b64) — Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Anythink Wright Farms, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Decorate sugar cookies and sip hot chocolate at Anythink Wright Farms as part of the library's Frost Fest. Appropriate for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Tuesday, December…
- [A Visit from Winter Royalty at Anythink Huron Street](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/a-visit-from-winter-royalty-at-anythink-huron-street--listing-55f9f85f6871afd5b024ecd0) — Thu, Dec 17 · 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · Free · checked Oct 16. The Snow Queen and Snow Princess visit Anythink Huron Street for a 30-minute morning program for toddlers and young children. Little royals sing songs, dance and listen to a…
- [Frost Fest: Holiday Cupcake Decorating with Cake Crafts Denver](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/frost-fest-holiday-cupcake-decorating-with-cake-crafts-denver--listing-cb38c0a19ee7bf7bb5a2b673) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Anythink Huron Street, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Expert decorators from Cake Crafts Denver teach piping techniques, frosting tips and creative tricks for holiday cupcakes at Anythink Huron Street. Kids, tweens, teens and adults…
- [Solstice Snowflake Study at Anythink Nature Library](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/solstice-snowflake-study-at-anythink-nature-library--listing-c75756111d9570a7f7c1a3ab) — Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Anythink Nature Library, Thornton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. An all-day drop-in at Anythink Nature Library on Monday, December 21, the winter solstice, exploring the science, art and wonder of snowflakes. Families can stop by any time from…
- [Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Thornton Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-anythink-thornton-community-center--listing-3b0da049a578dc3e585f6dd8) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Anythink Thornton Community Center · Free · checked Oct 16. Families ring in 2027 at noon at the Anythink library inside the Thornton Community Center, with games and a countdown to midday. One hour, free, aimed at children and their…

## Recently ended

- [Thornton Police Department Haunted Hallways](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-police-department-haunted-hallways--listing-86b3ee27ce299968b1abcb4c) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Thornton Trunk or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/thornton-trunk-or-treat--listing-accd901e5da04600dae72491) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Maize in the City Corn Maze and Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/maize-in-the-city-corn-maze-and-fall-festival--listing-86df787e9736d7a6faafe3f9) — ended Sat, Sep 19

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