Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
Denver Family Events This Weekend: Nov 6 to 8, 2026
By Kit
The short answer
22 confirmed family events in Denver for Nov 6 to 8, 2026: Bright Nights at Four Mile, Create Together: Fun Friday and Día de Muertos First Friday Art Walk and Community Procession, plus 19 more. If you would rather plan around a place than a date, Go bonkers and Denver Botanic Gardens: Morrison Discovery Center are on our Denver list. Every event below links to its organizer, so confirm times and tickets there.
Family events with a date this weekend
Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8
Bright Nights at Four Mile
Four Mile Historic Park, 6pm to 11pm. Four Mile Historic Park's lantern festival fills the grounds with brightly colored, supersized lantern versions of plants and animals, with local food trucks on site. November 8 is the last listed night of the 2026 run.
- Cost:
- $28 adults, $21 youth ($30 and $23 at the gate)
- Setting:
- Outdoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Friday, November 6
Create Together: Fun Friday
Hadley Branch Library, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Kids of all ages explore open-ended art, craft and building materials, working together and using their imaginations. Grown-ups are encouraged to join younger kids or anyone who needs extra support.
- Ages:
- All ages, babies to teens
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Friday, November 6
Día de Muertos First Friday Art Walk and Community Procession
Art District on Santa Fe, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Art District on Santa Fe's yearly Día de Muertos celebration adds Calavera face painting, artist-made altars, dance and music performances and a community procession to the regular First Friday art walk.
- Setting:
- Indoors and out
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8
Muertos en Westwood
Morrison Road, Westwood, Fri 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Sat 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. A Day of the Dead community celebration in Denver's Westwood neighborhood with art exhibitions, a street festival with local artisans and traditional food, cultural performances and interactive workshops.
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Friday, November 6
Seedlings: Pinecones Galore!
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, 9:15 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. A hands-on class for toddlers and a grown-up that explores the sizes and shapes of pinecones and how they help evergreen trees grow. Seedlings classes include stories, nature walks and art projects.
- Where:
- Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
- Cost:
- $13 per child ($11 members); one adult per child free
- Ages:
- 18 to 24 months
- Setting:
- Indoors and out
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Friday, November 6
The Polar Express Train Ride (opening night)
Colorado Railroad Museum (Golden), shows at 5, 6:30 or 8 p.m. Opening night of the Colorado Railroad Museum's Polar Express season, which pairs holiday caroling, cocoa and cookies and a re-enactment of the story with a ride on an authentic steam train. Performances run several evenings a week at first, then daily after Thanksgiving.
- Cost:
- $80 ages 2 to 15, $100 ages 16 and up, 10% off shows before Thanksgiving; lap riders under 2 free
- Setting:
- Indoors and out
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Curious Kids: Trees in the Breeze (Ages 2-5)
Denver Museum of Nature & Science. A hands-on autumn science session for young children and their grown-ups that heads outside to compare evergreen and deciduous trees and look at how changing sunlight and weather affect plants, animals and people. Sessions include stories, live demonstrations and experiments, and caregivers stay and take part.
- Where:
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Ages:
- 2 to 5
- Setting:
- Outdoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Family Storytime
Sam Gary Branch Library, 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. and space is limited.
- Ages:
- 0 to 5
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Kids' Matinee: Keepers of the Night
Dazzle at The Arts Complex, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Chickasaw storyteller Ellen Shamas Brandt shares stories of nocturnal animals, moon connections and the night sky, woven with music by Indigenous composer Beverley McKiver. Dazzle's kitchen offers a special kids' menu during the show.
- Cost:
- $5
- Ages:
- All ages
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Night at the Museums at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, 5 to 10 p.m. During Denver Arts Week, the Freyer-Newman Center opens free for an evening of microscopes, a tree-ring art activity to make and take, bilingual science chats and performances by local creatives. No registration is needed, and a free shuttle runs to other participating museums.
- Where:
- Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
- Cost:
- Free
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Night at the Museums at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 5 to 10 p.m. The Museum joins other Denver cultural institutions for a free evening during Denver Arts Week, with the permanent halls and the temporary exhibitions Mythic Creatures and Changing Landscapes open to explore. Free shuttles run between participating venues, and no advance general admission reservation is needed.
- Where:
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Cost:
- Free admission; planetarium and theater shows cost extra
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Night at the Museums Open House at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 5 to 10 pm. The Children's Museum opens free for Denver Arts Week's Night at the Museums and is a stop on the complimentary Visit Denver shuttle. The inside of the Museum is open for play, with Colorado dance groups performing in the exhibits; Joy Park and Adventure Forest are closed that evening.
- Where:
- Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- Cost:
- Free
- Ages:
- All ages
- Setting:
- Indoors and out
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Primeros sábados: Los niños exploran / First Saturdays: Kids Explore
Westwood Branch Library, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A bilingual English and Spanish program where kids explore cool ideas, try new things and share what they discover with friends. All kids are welcome with adult supervision.
- Ages:
- Kids 5 to 12 and families
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Saturday, November 7
Santa’s Arrival & Breakfast
FlatIron Crossing (Broomfield), 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. FlatIron Crossing welcomes Santa back with a free breakfast, live entertainment, hot cocoa and cookies. Kids' activities include a LEGO mini build station, balloon twisting, face painting, coloring and letters to Santa.
- Cost:
- Free
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
20th Anniversary Plaza Celebration
Denver Central Library, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The library celebrates 20 years of its Plaza program for new immigrants with live music from Koffi Togo Vibe and the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program, guest speakers, activities for kids and adults, and free snacks and desserts. Interpretation is provided in ASL, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic and Dari.
- Ages:
- All ages
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1:30pm (ASL-interpreted and audio-described performance). A Denver Center for the Performing Arts musical based on Mo Willems' book about a Pigeon determined to drive a city bus, made for Pre-K through 3rd grade audiences. It runs about one hour with no intermission.
- Cost:
- $24 to $30 plus fees
- Ages:
- Pre-K to 3rd grade
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives
Denver Art Museum, 10:30 am and again at 11:30 am. Two silly fox detectives use storytelling, humor and audience participation to solve a mystery inspired by a work of art, made for young children and their grown-ups. In November the show is in the Northwest Coast galleries.
- Cost:
- Included in general admission
- Ages:
- Young children
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
Joy in Motion: Creative Movement & Dance for Young Kids
Denver Central Library, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A playful Denver Arts Week workshop where young kids explore movement, try different dance styles and make up dances together. It is limited to 30 child participants.
- Ages:
- 3 to 8
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
Kids Create
Denver Central Library, 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Kids build, make and create with friends using art and building materials, trying new ideas and sharing what they make.
- Ages:
- 5 to 12
- Setting:
- Indoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
Leap into Play Dance Performances
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 10:00 AM. For Denver Arts Week, Presenting Denver brings Colorado dance groups to perform pieces inspired by the Museum's exhibits, inside the exhibits themselves. Performers include Animus Movement, Bella Diva Dance, Chadash Dance Company, Polynesian Dance Company and PD Youth Ensemble.
- Where:
- Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- Setting:
- Indoors and out
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
National STEAM Day
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 9:00 AM. The Museum celebrates National STEAM Day (science, technology, engineering, art and math) with activities built around exploration, creativity and discovery. Guests get $2 off regular general admission that day.
- Where:
- Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- Cost:
- $2 off general admission
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 8
The Great Candy Run (Run/Walk)
Washington Park. A candy-themed 5K run/walk for families, now in its 23rd year, benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation. Costumes are encouraged, and a free Jolly Rancher Kids Fun Run is open to children 8 and under.
- Setting:
- Outdoors
Date checked on the organizer page October 31, 2026
More Denver places to try
Places from our Denver list, not tied to a date. Mixed indoor and outdoor, so a cold morning still has an option. Check each place's own site for hours and seasonal closures.
Indoors
Go bonkers
Kids love the multi-level climbing structures, the slides, and the contained energy that comes from a space specifically designed for them.
Cost, ages and parent tipsIndoors and out
Denver Botanic Gardens: Morrison Discovery Center
The Morrison Discovery Center is specifically designed as a hands-on exploration space for younger children, with nature-themed activities and interactive exhibits that invite touching, building, and discovering.
Cost, ages and parent tipsIndoors
Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver
Kids step inside fully immersive 360-degree projected game worlds where they become part of the action in an experience unlike any screen-based gaming at home.
Cost, ages and parent tipsOutdoors
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park
The nature play area outside DMNS features a bighorn sheep-themed adventure playground designed by Earthscape, with boulders to climb, tunnels to crawl through, and natural materials that feel like playing in the Colorado mountains.
Cost, ages and parent tips
How this list works
An event makes this page only when it has a date that falls on this weekend and we have checked that date on the organizer's own page, which we link so you can check it too. Plans change, so look at that page for times, tickets and weather calls before you head out. Spot something wrong? Tell us.
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