Boulder Family Events

Sep. 28th - Nov. 3rd

Fright Fest - Fun by Day, Fright by Night.

Fun by Day, Fright by Night. Enjoy a visit to Elitch Gardens this Holiday Season! Elitch Gardens' Fright Fest is Colorado's LARGEST Halloween event. Join us from 12:00pm to 6...

Oct. 13th - Feb. 17th

Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak

Now - Feb. 17. See over 450 drawings, paintings, posters, and other fun surprises created by one of America's most beloved storytellers and artists. Don't miss your chance to ...

Oct. 31st - Nov. 3rd

Harvest Camp

Harvest Camp is an opportunity for campers new and returning to connect to the wonders of autumn at KSS. Come enjoy all the fun the Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos season off...

Oct. 31st - Nov. 29th

Save $10 OFF Spring Recreation Fees!

Save $10 OFF Spring Recreation Fees! Enter CKIDSP25. Valid for our Grasshopper and Munchkin Programs, Recreational Programs and Developmental Rec Programs. *new registrati...

Nov. 8th - Dec. 23rd

Colorado Railroad Museum Polar Express

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns once again to the Colorado Railroad Museum! Sure to re-kindle the Christmas spirit in True Believers, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a uni...

Nov. 9th

ROCKS from OUTER SPACE!

CU Boulder Geology Professor Brian Hynek has traveled the globe in search of rocks from outer space. These rocks tell fascinating stories...the geologic, hydrologic, and clima...

Nov. 10th

Moons & Planets with Boulder Phil and Fiske Planetarium

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce Moons & Planets, a cosmic celebration honoring the 150th anniversary of composer Gustav Holst's birth. The highl...

Nov. 17th - Jan. 12th

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season at Denver Botanic Gardens' Blossoms of Light. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of shimmering lights as the Gardens ...

Nov. 17th

Danny Go!

Danny Go! is a live-action educational children's show filled with music, movement and silliness. Created in 2019 by 3 childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, the show...

Nov. 21st - Jan. 5th

Leadville Railroad Holiday Express Train Ride

A MAGICAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains like never before with our unforgettable Holiday Expres...

Nov. 23rd - Jan. 5th

ZOO LIGHTS

With 80 acres boasting over three million lights, we’re still the one making spirits bright. We’re still your fave for family fun. We’re still the place where tradition ...

Nov. 24th - Jan. 1st

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms

Experience the magic of the season at Chatfield Farms' Trail of Lights. Nestled against the foothills of the Rockies, a dazzling spectacle of lights illuminates the Colorado c...

Nov. 24th - Dec. 24th

Christmas tree stand at Cottonwood Farms

We are just a few minutes' drive from Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie. Open every day November 24 - December 24, 11 AM to 7 PM Traditional Tree Variet...

Nov. 25th - 29th

Fall Climbing camps at The Spot

Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 11/25–11/29 (No camp 11/28) $432/full week, $109/single day Get ready for an exciting holiday adventure! We...

Nov. 25th - 27th

YMCA Out of School Time - Thanksgiving Break

CONNECT AND THRIVE What your kids do out of school is just as important as what they do in. YMCA Out of School Time (OST) care emphasizes social and emotional skills that boo...

Nov. 26th

Advance Tickets Go On Sale

The chill in the air sparks the start of something magical—construction on the iconic Ice Castles has officially begun! This beloved winter attraction is coming to life, o...

Nov. 28th

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Downtown Aquarium

Thanksgiving Buffet: Get out of the kitchen and enjoy traditional favorites, a kid’s buffet and exhibit discounts at the Aquarium! (Reservations Required)

Nov. 28th - Mar. 31st

Ice Castles - Eagle Colorado

Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles ha...

Nov. 29th - Jan. 1st

Luminova Holidays at Elitch Gardens

Iincludes over 4 million dazzling lights 65 ft. Christmas tree, 25 ft. snowman that never melts, and a 300 ft. candy cane tunnel! Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions a...

Nov. 30th - Dec. 1st

The Nutcracker with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and The Boulder Ballet

The magic of the holidays takes center stage in our dazzling production of The Nutcracker. The famous story follows Clara on her wondrous journey through the Land of the Sweet...

Dec. 7th

Race of the Santas

Race of the Santas (Ages 6 & Up) Breckenridge ups the ante on small town holiday charm with the return of Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas. The first weekend...

Dec. 7th - 24th

Breakfast with Santa at The Downtown Aquarium

Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21-24 Breakfast with Santa: Santa is stopping by the Aquarium this holiday season! Dine with him and our mascot, Sharkey, and enjoy a delicious breakfast bu...

Dec. 7th - Feb. 17th

Snow Days, a winter experience

Spend your days gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and much, much more! Our winter experience, SNOW DAYS, is open December 7...

Dec. 7th

Simplifying the Quantum World

CU Wizards Director Professor David Nesbitt and CU students simplify the quantum world in this all new FREE CU Wizards STEM show for kids! To sum it up, quantum science is all...

Dec. 14th

Santa and the Dinos

Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center for a visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well...

Dec. 21st

Holiday Tales with Puppy Tails

No snow in Colorado means no fun. Joey and Kira and Elf Denise try to make it snow so that everyone can have a white Christmas. Join them in this interactive program full of d...

Dec. 23rd - 27th

Winter Climbing Camps at The Spot

Winter Camps Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 12/23–12/27 (No camp 12/24, 12/25) $323/full week, $109/single day --- 12/30–1/3 (No camp 1/...

Dec. 26th - Jan. 3rd

YMCA Out of School Time - Christmas Break

CONNECT AND THRIVE What your kids do out of school is just as important as what they do in. YMCA Out of School Time (OST) care emphasizes social and emotional skills that boo...

Dec. 30th - Jan. 3rd

Winter Climbing Camps at The Spot

Winter Camps Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 12/23–12/27 (No camp 12/24, 12/25) $323/full week, $109/single day --- 12/30–1/3 (No camp 1/...

Dec. 31st

New Year's Eve Wild Rumpus

Ring in the New Year with a Wild Things-themed bash at the Denver Art Museum! Celebrate this family-friendly event with artmaking activities, tasty snacks, giveaways for ki...