All Ages
National Western Stock Show
National Western Complex 4655 Humboldt St. , Denver, CO, United StatesSee the world’s largest stock show, involving more than 15,000 animals. Experience rodeos, horse shows, a wild west show, and a trade show. There are special activities for kids and opportunities to see animals up close.
Eyes On: Julie Buffalohead
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesView new work by the Minnesota-based artist, who is a citizen of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. Buffalohead uses metaphors, iconography, and storytelling narratives in her artwork to describe emotional and subversive American Indian cultural experiences.
Eyes On: Shimabuku
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesSee a showcase of a video by Japan-based artist Shimabuku titled “Do snow monkeys remember snow mountains?” which illustrates the adaptation of a group of Japanese snow monkeys living in a Texas desert sanctuary.
The Crystal Ice Castle
Museum of Outdoor Arts 1000 Englewood Pkwy #230, Englewood, CO, United StatesDeep in the winter covered forest atop a high mountain is the magical Crystal Ice Castle. Where winter wishes are sent to be considered by the Frost Queen Andorra. Your wish may be granted by the Frost Queen, but those that are not are buried deep within the ice of the castle for future consideration.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade
City Park 2100 Steele St., Denver, CO, United StatesParticipate in the annual event that begins at the “I Have a Dream Memorial” and proceeds down Colfax Avenue, ending with a program at the Civic Center Park Greek Theater. The total distance is 5K.
Let’s Do Chemistry
WOW! Children's Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, CO, United StatesAttend a morning of hands-on chemistry experiments from a kit compliments of the NISE Network.
Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens York St. 1007 York St., Denver, United StatesStroll pathways leading to various themed gardens for free, thanks to an SCFD free day.
Museum Family Day: Little Fossils Tell Us Big Things
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Broadway, Boulder, CO, United StatesExplore the amazing shapes, behaviors, and roles that micro-fossils have played on planet Earth.
Journey to Oz
Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO, United StatesFollow Dorothy in this special presentation of the Wizard of Oz. Audience members will take on key roles in the story, with dramatic lights and music to enhance the experience.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Day
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesEnjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities as part of this SCFD Community Free Day.
