Family Activities

If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to a reimagined Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 7 through December 24. This has been one of the best free events in town area and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen, reindeer and take-home craft kits. [Read more…] about Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — In-Person Santa Visit & Free High-Quality Photo. Reservations Now Open.

Sadly, this event has been canceled for 2020. For the fourth year, the Belleview Farm is transformed into the North Pole with festive lights, colorful decorations and an army of elves to create the essential Winter Wonderland experience during Englewood Holiday Express. The event runs Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5 and December 11 & 12 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is usually a sell-out so you may want to buy your tickets now. [Read more…] about CANCELED! Englewood Holiday Express Transforms Belleview Farm Into The North Pole

After what feels like a very long two years, the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys is finally ready to welcome back the young and young-at-heart. The museum’s collection includes more than 20,000 objects and changes up major exhibits at least four times a year. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll find giant teddy bears, Madame Alexander dolls, board games, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus and much more dating from as far back as the 1700s. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart

This pass is back! Douglas County Libraries offers FREE Adventure Passes good for admission to the Butterfly Pavilion, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Symphony, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Molly Brown House and Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and allow different numbers of people to enter the attraction at no cost. [Read more…] about Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries

Roam free, history buffs! History Colorado now offers a FREE year-long membership to all fourth grade students in the state. Benefits will include FREE admission to all eight of its museums for students and their families* (once museums open), one FREE child ticket to the Georgetown Loop Railroad (with the purchase of an adult ticket), discounts on programs, and a subscription to their monthly eNews. You can sign up here. [Read more…] about History Colorado Offers Free Membership To Fourth Grade Students & Their Families

With zero chance of Denver’s recreation centers, pools, libraries or attractions opening anytime soon, the summer forecast for fun is a bit bleak. Still, the city hopes to help locals thrive, yet stay safe with an array of less traditional summer activities. There are options for youth and families to enjoy the summertime despite recreation centers, camps, park playgrounds and city swimming pools being closed through at least June 30. Below are some of the  virtual programs everyone can participate in. [Read more…] about City Of Denver Tries To Provide Alternative Summer Activities For Kids