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Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences

Mile High Youth Theatre’s (MHYT) new Theatre for Young Audiences program features performers ages 13 and up presenting shows for early elementary audiences. Productions tour to schools, libraries, and community spaces across Denver, bringing FREE live theatre directly to young audiences.​ Their latest show is The Velveteen Rabbit based on the book by Margery Williams. [Read more…] about Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences

Posted by Laura on October 25, 2025 | Updated October 22, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event

Kids can be so crafty! Give children of any age art supplies and let their creativity flow. And Michaels‘ Sunday Kids Club offers a creative outlet for little crafty hands. The arts and crafts store hosts kids-oriented art projects on select Sundays throughout the year. Best of all for parents, the class doesn’t cost a dime and no clean up necessary afterward. [Read more…] about Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event

Posted by Bryan on October 12, 2025 | Updated October 13, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events

Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty”, head to Michaels for a fun weekend afternoon with the family. The popular store’s MakeBreak craft events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages — an opportunity to make a fun seasonal craft to take home. Mark your calendar now, so you don’t miss out. [Read more…] about New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events

Posted by Bryan on October 11, 2025 | Updated October 11, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Updated! New Ticket System For Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back pocket. Established in 1863, the U.S. Mint of Denver produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D.” FREE tours show every step in the process of turning dull, blank metal slugs into shiny pocket change. [Read more…] about Updated! New Ticket System For Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know

Posted by Bryan on October 2, 2025 | Updated February 15, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 14 to August 3, 2025. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Posted by Bryan on August 2, 2025 | Updated August 3, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Carousel of Happiness Rides Cost $3; The Happiness is Free

Carousel of Happiness (20 Lakeview Dr.) is Nederland’s magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer ban organ. Rides are only $3. Frequent riders can purchase 10-ride punch cards for $25. [Read more…] about Carousel of Happiness Rides Cost $3; The Happiness is Free

Posted by Laura on July 19, 2025 | Updated July 18, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

This Saturday! Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest In Northglenn July 19. Meet Clifford, Daniel Tiger & Others

The Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Fest is set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park in Northglenn. This event is FREE for the entire family. It features games, a scavenger hunt, photo ops with PBS characters, music, an art project and much more. [Read more…] about This Saturday! Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest In Northglenn July 19. Meet Clifford, Daniel Tiger & Others

Posted by Laura on July 15, 2025 | Updated July 14, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Apple Stores Offer Free Helpful, Fun Workshops for Kids, Families & New Owners — Register Now

Technology can be fun and allow for lots of creativity! However, it can also be very confusing on how navigate and use devices to their full potential. And, of course, many families use Apple products throughout their home and lives, including Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. To help families and kids be as tech savvy as possible, Apple Stores offer many FREE classes and workshops. [Read more…] about Apple Stores Offer Free Helpful, Fun Workshops for Kids, Families & New Owners — Register Now

Posted by Bryan on June 22, 2025 | Updated June 22, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun

23 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!

The Denver metro area is home to more than 700 public playgrounds — some small, some large, some broken-in and some freshly-built. Below are some of our favorites. Chances are you have never heard of these parks, but all are all well worth a visit even if you live a few miles away.
[Read more…] about 23 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on June 19, 2025 | Updated June 18, 2025 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 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: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

Posted by Bryan on June 9, 2025 | Updated June 17, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

chalkOver a span of 48+ hours, 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 7 & 8, 2025, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

Posted by Laura on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 7, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now

Thanks to this budget-friendly offer, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families for Summer 2025. The amusement park is bringing back its popular Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2025 season. (Did you know children 2 and under always get in for FREE?) [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now

Posted by Bryan on January 25, 2025 | Updated January 24, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free

Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Charlotte’s Web. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. The one on February 23 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free

Posted by Laura on January 15, 2025 | Updated February 17, 2025 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

Posted by Laura on November 8, 2024 | Updated December 5, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Next Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, September 30

Our wonderful Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers the curious so much to see, do and explore. A visit can easily fill the entire day (or night) with wonder, knowledge and lots of fun. And, thanks to our city’s Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, you can expand your mind, not your wallet on the institution’s annual FREE Days. The next one is Monday, September 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[Read more…] about Next Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, September 30

Posted by Bryan on September 24, 2024 | Updated September 20, 2024 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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