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A Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids explores legends that have fascinated people for thousands of years. Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, krakens, griffins, Bigfoot-like creatures and mythic beings have appeared in stories, artwork and traditions across cultures and continents. Where did these legendary creatures come from? What real animals, fossils and natural phenomena may have inspired them? And why do they still capture our imaginations today?
Dates: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
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Location: 
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, United States
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Halloween Creature Fest at Carson Nature Center

Get ready for a wild Halloween at Carson Nature Center and South Platte Park! Join us Saturday, October 31 for a fun-filled day of wildlife, crafts, costumes, games and more.
Dates: 
10/31/2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 
South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center, West Carson Drive, Littleton, CO, USA
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Boo at the Zoo: Sensory-Friendly Night | Denver Zoo

Join us for an inclusive evening for guests living with sensory processing disorders! Enjoy a variety of accommodations including reduced crowds, low-volume music, quiet rooms and more.
Dates: 
10/31/2026
4:30 pm - 9 pm
Location: 
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
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Colorado Symphony presents Día de los Muertos Celebration

Sunday, November 1st | Celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos with the Colorado Symphony in a festive, family-friendly concert filled with music, storytelling, and color. Featuring a narrated story, vocal performances, and a costume contest, this celebration invites audiences of all ages to explore how we remember and honor loved ones through music. From spooky-fun favorites like The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Addams Family to beloved selections from Coco, and Márquez’s electrifying Danzón No. 2, this joyful program brings remembrance to life through sound.
Dates: 
11/01/2026
2:30 pm
Location: 
Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th Street, Denver, CO, USA
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Wild Fall at Denver Zoo

Your day at the Zoo just got more festive! Included in daytime Zoo admission enjoy creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, weekend pumpkin carving and mysterious creatures walking among us, like Bigfoot. It’s fall fun for all ages.
Dates: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
9 am - 4 pm
Location: 
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! | Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Select dates, Oct 23 – Dec 20, 2026 | Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is a hilariously interactive stage adventure straight out of Mo Willems’ beloved, award‑winning book. When a determined, delightfully mischievous Pigeon sets their heart on driving a city bus, chaos and comedy ensue! Bursting with playful songs, vibrant characters, puppets, and laugh‑out‑loud surprises, this high‑energy musical invites children and grown‑ups alike to sing, shout, and laugh along. Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus . . . but let them star in a musical!
Dates: 
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
11/07/2026
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Location: 
Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204, United States
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