Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.
Halloween and fall events around metro Denver, checked on the organizer's or tourism office's page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms · Littleton (Chatfield · West Metro)
Pumpkin patch & farmPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)West Metro
8-acre corn maze shaped into Colorado state symbols for the state's 150th, a lookout bridge, and a mini maze for kids under 10.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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- When: Fri–Sun through Nov 1, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: $12–$22; 2 and under free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Boo at the Zoo
Denver Zoo · Denver (City Park · Denver)
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
Evening Halloween at the zoo: costumed characters, animal ambassadors, a fall market and nine candy stations (reusable trick-or-treat bag included). Oct 31 is a Sensory-Friendly Night.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Oct 23–25 and 30; Sensory-Friendly Night Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 4:30–9 p.m.
- Price: Adults $27.95, youth $20.95, 2 and under free (members save 10%)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Buy tickets online; popular dates sell out.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Fall-O-Ween at Southlands
Southlands · Aurora
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Fall and Halloween festival at Southlands.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween on Havana Street
The Gardens on Havana · Aurora
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Halloween celebration at The Gardens on Havana.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora
Town Center at Aurora · Aurora
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Trick-or-treating at participating stores, costume contests, local vendors, dance performances and free Halloween activities.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Time: Noon–4 p.m.
- Price: Free activities
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Trick-or-treating (3 listings)
Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods
Halloween is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trunk-or-treats from Friday, Oct 23 through Halloween, checked Oct 23, 2026. Each links to its official page.
Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 23–31
Bigger Halloween events that also have trick-or-treating (listed under Halloween events): Boo at the Zoo (Fri, Oct 23), Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (Sat, Oct 31).
Neighborhoods named by local news
Areas only, never house addresses. These come from news coverage, so nothing here is an official trick-or-treat route. Be respectful: these are private homes.
- Oneida St. (between 6th and 8th Aves.) · Denver
A 2026 Reese's finalist for the best trick-or-treat street in America. The block usually closes to cars and serves hundreds of kids. Source: USA Today (Oct 2, 2026) and Westword. - Park Hill · Denver
Walkable neighborhood with lots of decorated houses and neighbors handing out candy. Source: Westword. - Central Park · Denver
An "all-hands-on-deck" Halloween night in northeast Denver; trick-or-treating usually runs about 5–9 p.m. Source: Westword.
Safety and tips
- Halloween falls on a Saturday this year.
- Young children should go with an adult. Stay in well-lit areas and carry a charged phone.
- Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.
Event details
Trunk or Treat at Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek State Park · Aurora (Cherry Creek · South & East Metro)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Decorated trunks and booths, activities for all ages, hayrides, snacks and candy, plus a vote for your favorite trunk.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 1–4 p.m.
- Price: Park pass required
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Registration required through CPWConnect.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Trunk or Treat on Mainstreet (Downtown Parker)
Parker Station (rear parking lot) · Parker (Downtown Parker · South & East Metro)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Up to 60 local businesses hand out treats from decorated trunks. Sensory hour 1–2 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: Sensory hour 1–2 p.m.; general 2–5 p.m.
- Price: Free (timed ticket per child)
- Ages: Children (each needs a timed entry ticket)
- Booking: Get a free timed-entry ticket for each child; space is limited.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Wheat Ridge Trunk-Or-Treat
The Green at 38th · Wheat Ridge
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)West Metro
Free trunk-or-treat: kids go car to car for treats and games and vote for their favorite trunk. Costumes encouraged.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 4–6 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Hangout: Discovering Dinos (Anythink Brighton)
Anythink Brighton · Brighton
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5North Metro
Hands-on homeschool program about dinosaurs at the library.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Thu, Nov 12, 2026
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- When: Thu Nov 5 and Thu Nov 12, 2026
- Time: 12:30–2 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Elementary
- Booking: Register on the library page (limited seats).
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Day: The Cellular Science of Plants
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street) · Denver (Cheesman Park · Denver)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Mon, Nov 9Denver
Self-guided, self-paced activity stations around the Gardens on plant cells, photosynthesis and how leaves "breathe," with take-home projects that kids and grown-ups complete together. Stations may be indoors and outdoors.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 9, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 9, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (check in 10–11 a.m.)
- Price: $16 per child ($14 members); one adult per child free; extra adults and non-participating siblings 3+ $7
- Ages: Not listed on source
- Booking: Register on the Gardens' program page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Day at Butterfly Pavilion
Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Thu, Nov 12Good for little kids (2–4)North Metro
Days reserved for homeschool families, with invertebrate investigations, talks with real scientists and crafts. Nov 12 theme: Adaptations are the ultimate secret to survival! Next: Jan 14, 2027 (Into the Deep).
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Thu, Jan 14, 2027
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- When: Thu Nov 12, 2026 and Thu Jan 14, 2027
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Ticketed (see calendar)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Pick a date on the Homeschool Day calendar.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Hangout: Ozo Bot Ninja Warrior (Anythink Wright Farms)
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms · Thornton
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 13North Metro
Code tiny Ozobot robots through a ninja-warrior course.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 13, 2026
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: Elementary, tweens and teens
- Booking: Registration opens Oct 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Science Studio for Homeschoolers at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street) · Denver (Cheesman Park · Denver)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Mon, Nov 16Denver
Guided classroom sessions mixing art and science. Nov 16: Plant Fossils (paint plant-fossil patterns with mineral paints). Dec 1: From Soil to Sculpture (study soil, then sculpt with clay). Two sessions each day.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 16, 2026; Tue, Dec 1, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 16 and Tue Dec 1, 2026
- Time: 10–11:30 a.m. or 1–2:30 p.m.
- Price: $16 per child ($14 members); one adult per child free
- Ages: Not listed on source
- Booking: Register on the Gardens' program pages.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free-day group visits at Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park · Denver (Glendale/Cherry Creek · Denver)
Historic siteFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 20Denver
Denver's oldest standing structure and 1859 living history. Groups can come on monthly free days with no advance notice; house tours are limited to about 10 people at a time.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026
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- When: Free days Fri Nov 20 and Fri Dec 18, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Price: Free on free days (regular youth 7–17 $6; 6 and under free)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Reserve free-day tickets on the park site.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Home School Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Denver (City Park · Denver)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Tue, Dec 1Denver
Free museum admission for registered homeschool families, with timed entrance. Infinity Theater and Gates Planetarium shows are optional paid add-ons. A fourth date for the school year is still to be announced.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 1, 2026; Wed, Jan 13, 2027
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- When: Tue Dec 1, 2026 and Wed Jan 13, 2027
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free for registered homeschool families (shows extra)
- Ages: Homeschool families
- Booking: Register in advance; tickets have assigned entrance times.
⚠️ The museum site blocks automated reading; dates come from the museum's Home School Day pages as shown in search results on Oct 23, 2026.
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
SCFD Free Day & Night at the Museums (Denver Art Museum and more)
Denver Art Museum · Denver (Golden Triangle · Denver)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 7Denver
Free general admission across the Denver Art Museum campus (special exhibitions extra). Another SCFD free day follows on Tue Dec 8.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Tue, Dec 8, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 7 and Tue Dec 8, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free general admission
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Community Free Days at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo · Denver (City Park · Denver)
Zoo & aquariumFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 11Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
Free admission days. Tickets are online only, first come, first served; no walk-ups. Tickets release Oct 28 (for Nov 11), Oct 31 (Nov 14) and Nov 8 (Nov 22).
Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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- When: Wed Nov 11, Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 22, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free (online tickets required)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Reserve free tickets online on the release date.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Days at Plains Conservation Center
Plains Conservation Center · Aurora
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 14South & East Metro
Themed free days on the prairie: Nov 14 focuses on Indigenous peoples; Dec 17 is a holiday theme.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 14 and Thu Dec 17, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Register on the Gardens' free days page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Denver Christkindlmarket
Denver Christkindlmarket · Denver (Downtown · Denver)
Holiday marketFree (per source)Opens Fri, Nov 20 · through Wed, Dec 23Denver
German-style holiday market with local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment. Free and open to the public.
📅 Add the date range (Fri, Nov 20 – Wed, Dec 23)
- When: Nov 20–Dec 23, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens (day after Thanksgiving)
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street and Chatfield Farms) · Denver (Cheesman Park · Denver)
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 27Denver
Free admission at York Street and Chatfield Farms on the day after Thanksgiving.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
9NEWS Parade of Lights
Downtown Denver · Denver (Downtown · Denver)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 5Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
The 52nd annual free, family-friendly holiday parade through downtown Denver.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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- When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Clyfford Still Museum: free for 17 and under
Clyfford Still Museum · Denver (Golden Triangle · Denver)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementDenver
Admission is always free for visitors 17 and under. Family activities are on the museum's Families page.
- When: See museum hours
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: 17 and under free; adults $15 (Colorado residents) / $18
- Ages: Ages 17 and under
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Colorado History Museum: kids always free
Colorado History Museum (formerly History Colorado Center) · Denver (Golden Triangle · Denver)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Denver
General admission is always free for ages 18 and under at all History Colorado museums. Free for everyone on Night at the Museums, Nov 7, 2026. SNAP cardholders pay $1. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes 3 p.m. Christmas Eve. Kids-free admission does not apply to school groups.
- When: Daily
- Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Kids 18 and under free; adults $20
- Ages: Ages 18 and under
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Denver Art Museum: free for kids every day
Denver Art Museum · Denver (Golden Triangle · Denver)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Denver
General admission is free every day for visitors 18 and under, including school and youth-group visits. Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- When: Thu–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tue until 8 p.m.)
- Price: Free for ages 18 and under; adults pay admission
- Ages: Ages 18 and under
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Hours are from a search summary of the museum's visitor FAQ.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Junior Ranger badge
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge · Commerce City
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)North Metro
Free wildlife refuge with a wildlife drive (bison!), trails and a visitor center. Kids can finish at least four pages of the free Junior Ranger booklet and bring it to the visitor center desk for a badge.
- When: Refuge sunrise–sunset (fall–spring); visitor center Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Time: Sunrise–sunset
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free state park entry for veterans and active military
Colorado State Parks (incl. Cherry Creek and Chatfield) · Statewide (State parks · South & East Metro)
Nature center, garden & parkFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 11South & East Metro
Free park entry for veterans and active military on Veterans Day.
Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
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- When: Wed Nov 11, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free for veterans and active military
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Denver Veterans Day Parade, Run and Festival
City Park · Denver (City Park · Denver)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 14Denver
Colorado Veterans Project's Veterans Day parade and festival, plus a 5K/10K run and 10K ruck.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 14, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free to watch; race registration extra
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street) · Denver (Cheesman Park · Denver)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Fri, Nov 20 · through Sun, Jan 10Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
All-LED holiday light show across the York Street gardens. Closed Nov 26 and Dec 25.
📅 Add the date range (Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Jan 10)
- When: Nov 20, 2026–Jan 10, 2027
- Time: 4:30–9 p.m.
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms · Littleton (Chatfield · West Metro)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Sat, Nov 21 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)West Metro
Holiday light trail at the farm. Closed Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8 and Dec 25. Public tickets on sale Nov 9.
📅 Add the date range (Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Jan 3)
- When: Nov 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Time: 5–8:30 p.m.
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo · Denver (City Park · Denver)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Mon, Nov 23 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
Over three million lights across 80 acres. Tickets go on sale Nov 5 (members Nov 2).
📅 Add the date range (Mon, Nov 23 – Sun, Jan 3)
- When: Select nights Nov 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Time: Sun–Thu 4:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4:30–10 p.m.
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Fall Safari Camp at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo · Denver (City Park · Denver)
Zoo & aquariumPrice not listedNext: Mon, Nov 23Denver
One-day fall camps that get kids outside and hands-on with nature during Thanksgiving week.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 23, 2026; Tue, Nov 24, 2026
📅 Add a date to your calendar
- When: Mon Nov 23 and Tue Nov 24, 2026
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Kids
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Washington Park · Denver (Washington Park · Denver)
Run & walkPaidNext: Thu, Nov 26Good for little kids (2–4)Denver
Thanksgiving morning 4-mile race/walk plus a family fun run.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 26, 2026
📅 Add to calendar
- When: Thu Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Littleton Candlelight Walk
Downtown Littleton (Main Street) · Littleton
Tree lightingPrice not listedNext: Fri, Nov 27Good for little kids (2–4)South & East Metro
Holiday parade, performers and music downtown, ending with Santa lighting the holiday trees and a drone show.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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- When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
- Time: 5–8 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Lakewood Lights at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park · Lakewood
Tree lightingPrice not listedNext: Thu, Dec 3Good for little kids (2–4)West Metro
City holiday lighting event at the Lakewood Heritage Center grounds.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3, 2026
📅 Add to calendar
- When: Thu Dec 3, 2026
- Time: 5–8 p.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The city site blocked automated reading. Details are from a search summary of the official page on Oct 23, 2026.
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
Downtown Golden (15th St. & Washington Ave.) · Golden
Tree lightingFree (per source)Next: Fri, Dec 4Good for little kids (2–4)West Metro
Candlelight walk through downtown Golden to kick off the holiday season. The walk steps off at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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- When: Fri Dec 4, 2026
- Time: 6–9 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver (Central Denver · Denver)
MuseumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Denver
Hands-on play museum for young kids. Adults must come with a child, and children with an adult. Discount and free-night info is on the museum site.
- When: Daily
- Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Price: Age 1+ $17.75; under 1 free
- Ages: Young children with adults
- Booking: Not listed on source
Source:
Last checked 2026-10-23.