The first movie of the summer was postponed because of the rain! Stars in the sky and action on the big screen make for the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting its popular Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park in 2026. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or big blanket and secure your spot for a relaxing summer night in Colorado under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some candy and snacks, too! [Read more…] about Postponed! Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!
Family Activities
Hot Fun! Annual Fire Parade & Muster In Littleton on June 13. Climb In and On Emergency Vehicles, Spray Fire Hoses & More
Head to Littleton for the annual Fire Parade & Muster organized by the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club. The FREE event is Saturday, June 13, 2026. Festivities begin with a fire truck parade at 9 a.m. from S. Bannock St., south to Littleton Blvd. through downtown Littleton to Arapahoe Community College, followed by a “muster” of antique and state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles at Arapahoe Community College from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Hot Fun! Annual Fire Parade & Muster In Littleton on June 13. Climb In and On Emergency Vehicles, Spray Fire Hoses & More
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
If you’re a Colorado Native or have lived in Denver for years, you know the storied history of the Historic Elitch Theatre (4550 W. 38th Ave.) in Denver. Today, the Theatre is Denver’s oldest cultural venue and serves as a hub for culture, arts and theatre. With major restorations over the years, the theater regularly hosts movie nights, tours and community events. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events
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The Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading program will begin June 1, 2026 with a FREE book giveaway. Kids and teens 0 to 18 can visit the library to choose a free book and start the summer excited to read. No sign-up or library card is needed. Anyone (up to age 18) can participate. Families can find drop-in activities and crafts in the libraries (available anytime during library hours) and adventure-themed events throughout the summer — festivals, art workshops, storytimes and more. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events
Black Pride Colorado Hosts Free ‘The Cookout’ at Sie FilmCenter with RuPaul Drag Race’s Yvie Oddly
Hosted by Denver’s own Yvie Oddly (from RuPaul’s Drag Race) and music provided by MEANGIRL, Black Pride Week closes out with The Cookout “with flavor, funk and fellowship” on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) back parking lot in Denver — from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees enjoy FREE festivities for all ages. [Read more…] about Black Pride Colorado Hosts Free ‘The Cookout’ at Sie FilmCenter with RuPaul Drag Race’s Yvie Oddly
Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time
Game on! Families looking for lots of fun-packed action should head to Dave & Buster’s. The entertainment complex has it all — a sports bar, restaurant and arcade. For those old enough, it’s not Pac-Man, Centipede or Frogger anymore. Now, everything is much more high-tech and interactive — with many games based on hit movies and characters. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time
Rock Out at Outlets at Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest: Mechanical Bull, Rock Climbing Tower, Foam Party & More
Outlets at Castle Rock is inviting shoppers to experience the thrill of the great outdoors at its Outdoor Summer Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. and going until 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled summer afternoon with interactive activities, hands-on experiences, a Kids Zone and tasty bites from food trucks. [Read more…] about Rock Out at Outlets at Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest: Mechanical Bull, Rock Climbing Tower, Foam Party & More
Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Juneteenth is a day for joy, history, and coming together — and music has always been at the heart of it. As part of the Thornton Music Series, Inside the Orchestra invites families to celebrate with a 45-minute interactive concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trail Winds Recreation Center in Thornton. The mini-concert features the works of three Black composers and is designed especially for children 10 and under. [Read more…] about Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park
Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District amps up the season with its Summer Concert Series. The FREE and family-friendly event offers four concerts (one a month) in Clear Creek Valley Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own chairs (and a picnic if you wish). Along with the live music, there will be food trucks, beverages and fun stuff for the kids to do. [Read more…] about Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park
Reduce Two Car Trips Each Week in Denver for Chance to Win Prizes in June
Driving in Denver can be chaotic, frustrating and time-consuming. However, you can drive less and make everyday trips count, all while doing something good for the Mile High City. A program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Shift2 is an opportunity to replace car trips, explore Denver more sustainably and win prizes. [Read more…] about Reduce Two Car Trips Each Week in Denver for Chance to Win Prizes in June
How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver
Hey, theater-loving muggles in Denver! Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big show coming to the Mile High City is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with 27 performances total at the Buell Theatre from May 30 to June 21, 2026. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse 2026 Offers 10 Weeks of Affordable Family Flicks
Hey, parents! No exclusive membership required; everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse. Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks this summer — from June 3 to August 5, 2026. It’s the perfect adventure for kids bored on a hot summer day, as well as for parents on a budget.
Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit! And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE at any of its more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 25 locations in Denver. [Read more…] about Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
New Ticket Discount Available! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
See bottom of the page for the new deal! When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon! [Read more…] about New Ticket Discount Available! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7
Over a span of 48+ hours, more than 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7
Harkins Theatres’ 2026 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun
Summer means it’s time to go to the movies! Going to the movies during the summer will always be the perfect adventure for families. Thanks to the many summer film series, it’s a fun, easy and cheap way to escape the heat, while enjoying a family-friendly flick on the big screen. And Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun series lets frugal families enjoy eight weeks of kids’ movies at a budget-friendly price. [Read more…] about Harkins Theatres’ 2026 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
The kiddos can enjoy all the Denver Botanic Gardens has to offer for FREE on three Saturdays this summer. The Gardens have announced Kids Free Summer Second Saturdays at both its York Street and Chatfield Farms locations. Children ages 3 to 15 (accompanied by an adult) get FREE general admission on the following Saturdays: June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2026. [Read more…] about Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
Pedal Over to Denver Bike Fest for All Things Biking, Live Music & Food Trucks
Hey, bike enthusiasts! Pedal over to the York Street Yards (3821-3893 Steele St.) in Denver on Saturday, June 13, 2026 for Denver Bike Fest — a FREE community celebration of all things biking. The event “cycles around” from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival brings together local bike groups, shops, artists and food vendors to show how fun, creative and inclusive Denver’s cycling community can be. [Read more…] about Pedal Over to Denver Bike Fest for All Things Biking, Live Music & Food Trucks
Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
Two tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026