Boulder Family Events

Oct. 27th

EAPL's Zombie Run 5K

Get your spook on...run, walk, creep or crawl for a ghoulish good time. Benefiting the Evergreen Animal Protective League. ...

Oct. 30th

BEWITCHING | HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Join the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra for Bewitching: Halloween Extravaganza—a spine-tingling family event on Wednesday, ...

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 f...

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 Progra...

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...

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 fascina...

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 anniversa...

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 wint...

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 childh...

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 ...

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 fa...

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 dazzl...

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 - Dec...

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 ...

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) ca...

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! Th...

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 Aq...

Nov. 28th - Feb. 23rd

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...

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 tun...

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 ...

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 Brec...

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 m...

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! Ou...

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 s...

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 ...