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26 Things to Do in Douglas County This Weekend With Kids

Family Activities & Events in Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, & Nearby Areas

By Kyrie Collins, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher May 6, 2024

Are you looking for fun family activities this weekend in and near Douglas County? We've got some recommendations for you! 

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May 30 - June 9

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FRIDAY, MAY 10

1. ⛺ KOA's Care Camps Big Weekend ~ May 10-11 (All Ages) at participating KOA Camps

2. 🌼 Free Entry for Spring Plant Sale ~ May 10-11 (All Ages) at Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street

3. 🦘 Jumperoo at Urban Air Park Meadows (Jumping-Age 5) at Urban Air Park Meadows

4. ⛰️ Wild Things (Ages 0-6) at Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch

5. 🎨 TeenZArt Pizza & Paint Night: Frog Lagoon (Ages 13-17) at The Cantril Schoolhouse, Castle Rock

6. 🧒 Parent's Night Out (Ages 4-10) at Little Monkey Bizness, Parker

7. 🎭 Audience of One (Ao1) Presents: The Little Mermaid ~ May 9-11 (All Ages) at West Bowles Community Church, Littleton

8. 🚧 Dirt Cup & Playtime (Ages 3-8) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch

9. 🎶 LTSO Presents Viva L'Italia (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center

10. 🆒 Middle School Madness (6th-8th Grade) at The MAC, Castle Rock

SATURDAY, MAY 11

11. 🚜 Farm & Ranch Day (All Ages) at CALF's Lowell Ranch, Castle Rock

12. ⛰️ Base Camp Exploration (All Ages) at Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch

13. 🐐 Pet a Baby Goat Day ~ May 11-12 (All Ages) at The Refillary, Parker

14. ☀️ Sunshine and Storytime (Ages 0-5) at Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch

15. 🎭 Bluey's Big Play ~ May 11-12 (All Ages) at The Buell, Denver

16. 🌷 Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother's Day Card (Ages 4+) at Michaels

17. 👸 Princess Dance Class: Ballet with Rapunzel (Ages 3-5) at The Cantril Schoolhouse, Castle Rock

18. 🍿 AMC Sensory-Friendly Film ~ Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (PG) at participating AMC Theatres

19. 🩰 On Pointe School of Dance Presents: Magnificent Marvels at the Museum (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker

20. ⚾ DCSD Community Event: Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers (All Ages) at Coors Field

SUNDAY, MAY 12

21. 🌷 Mothers Day Celebration (All Ages) at Pine Lane Nursery, Parker

22. 🌷 Moms and Mimosas (All Ages) at Game Train USA, Highlands Ranch

23. 🌷 Mother's Day Open Hours (All Ages) at Highlands Ranch Mansion

24. ⚾ DCSD Community Event: Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers (All Ages) at Coors Field

25. 🤣 Family-Friendly Comedy Show with Geoff Tice (All Ages) at Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village

26. 🫖 Royal-TEA Party and Playtime (Ages 3-8) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch


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