Things to do this weekend in and around Denver
Friendly fun in Denver & surrounding areas for Friday, July 17, 2026 through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Family Night Out at Kids Wonder - Fridays all summer - Centennial, CO. Enjoy an evening of play, hot pizza, and discounted adult beverages while kids explore the indoor play space together.
Pearl Street Arts Fest - July 17–19, 2026 - Boulder, CO. Stroll downtown Boulder and browse works from artists from around the country, with live entertainment and a fun street-fair atmosphere.
Colorado Rockies Home Games - July 17–19, 2026 - Denver, CO. Cheer on the Rockies at Coors Field during a home stand, with family-friendly fun and ballpark treats.
Tennyson Street Fair 2026 - July 17–18, 2026 - Denver, CO. Explore local vendors, music, and food along Tennyson Street for a lively neighborhood celebration.
Adams County & Thornton Free Food and Resource Drive-Thru - July 17, 2026 - Thornton, CO. Drive through to pick up free food and connect with helpful community resources in a quick morning visit.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
46th Annual Summerfest - July 18–19, 2026 - Evergreen, CO. Spend the day among 100+ artist booths, live bands, food trucks, and kids’ activities in the foothills.
The World's Largest Dinosaurs | Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Ongoing exhibit including July 18 - Denver, CO. Discover how giant dinosaurs lived and moved in an interactive science exhibition.
Revenge of the Riddler Scavenger Hunt - Ongoing daily experience including July 18 - Aurora, CO. Follow clues around Gaylord Rockies Resort to solve riddles in a family-friendly scavenger hunt.
Cosmic Studio at the Denver Art Museum - Multi-day experience including July 18 - Denver, CO. Tap into “creative energies of the universe” with hands-on art activities inspired by outer space and collaborative fiber art.
Unearth a Story: Summer of Imagination 2026 - Multi-day program including July 18 - Aurora, CO. Drop into Aurora Public Library’s themed summer exploration for stories and activities that spark kids’ imaginations.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends - Sundays including July 19, 2026 - Denver, CO. Meet a mythical creature and puppet friends for free, interactive story time featuring folklore from around the world.
Free Kids Rides on the Tebo Train - Select dates including July 19 - Boulder, CO. Little ones can ride the whimsical Tebo Train along Pearl Street Mall at no cost.
Campfire & S'mores - Ongoing nightly offering including July 19 - Aurora, CO. Gather around the campfire at Gaylord Rockies Resort to roast marshmallows and make classic s’mores.
Wildlife Rescue - An Augmented Reality Experience - Ongoing experience including July 19 - Aurora, CO. Use augmented reality to learn about rescuing and protecting animals in an immersive digital adventure.
Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit - Multi-day exhibit including July 19 - Thornton, CO. Explore photos and artifacts that celebrate 70 years of Thornton’s community history at the Arts & Culture Center.