March already has a lot of things to love about it, but if you need a little more, here's a peek at some of the fun and affordable family-friendly events happening this month.
➡️ Find more free and inexpensive ideas in our Monthly Calendar.
➡️ Find more seasonal fun in our Guides.
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PLEASE NOTE: Many events require advance registration, even when admission is free. Click the event title to learn more and register in advance.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
- 🤠 Free Day (All Ages) at Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (FREE!)
- 👦👧 Preschool Open Gym ~ Every Wednesday (Walkers-Age 6) at Momentum Athletic Center ($10)
- 📚 Junior Page Turners (1st-3rd Grade) at DCL in Roxborough (FREE!)
- 📖 Young Adult Author Panel (YA Readers) at Tattered Cover Book Store (FREE!)
- 📖 PJs & Story Time (Ages 0-8) at The Grange (FREE!)
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
- 📚 Junior Page Turners (1st-3rd Grade) at DCL in Castle Pines (FREE!)
- 🎶 Winter Cultural Series: Bella Diva World Dance (All Ages) at Cherry Hills Community Church ($10-$12)
- 🎭 HRHS Presents: The Wizard of Oz ~ March 2-4 (All Ages) at Highlands Ranch High School ($10-$12)
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
- 🇲🇽 Free First Friday (All Ages) at Museo de las Americas (FREE!)
- 🔬 Girls & Science (All Ages) at Denver Museum of Nature & Science (FREE!)
- ♾️ TR Family Friday: PopUP Art Lab (All Ages) at The MAC ($10/Family)
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
- 🖼️ Penny Day (All Ages) at MCA Denver (1¢)
- 🛠️ Kids' Workshop: Pinball (Ages 5-12) at The Home Depot (FREE!)
- 🐴 Pony Rides ~ Every Saturday (Ages 3-10) at Backcountry Wilderness Area ($8-$10)
- 🦙 PacaBuddies Alpaca Days ~ March 4-5 (All Ages) at Douglas County Events Center (FREE!)
- 🐟 Free Fun for Families: Sea Splendor (Ages 3-8) at Lakeshore Learning (FREE!)
MONDAY, MARCH 6
- 🎨 STEAMtastic Art: Colorful Creations (Ages 2-4) at the PACE Center ($15-$17/Family)
- ♟️ Play Chess ~ Every Monday (All Ages/Abilities) at DCL in Parker (FREE!)
- ♟️ Castle Rock Chess Club ~ Every Monday (All Ages) at DCL in Castle Rock (FREE!)
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
- ✍️ Young Writers' Guild (Ages 12-18) at DCL in Castle Rock (FREE!)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
- 🐟 Home School Day (Ages 3-18) at Denver Downtown Aquarium ($9.50-$16)
- ♟️ Play Chess (All Ages/Abilities) at DCL in Highlands Ranch (FREE!)
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
- 🌾 Guided Homeschool Exploration: Dusty Science (Ages 5-12) at Plains Conservation Center ($8)
- 🐶 Bark for Books (Ages 6-12) at DCL in Parker (FREE!)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
- 🌾 Free Day (All Ages) at Plains Conservation Center (FREE!)
- 🏍️ Dreaming of Daytona Saturday (All Ages) at Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker (FREE!)
- 🐛 Free Fun for Families: Bug Bonanza (Ages 3-8) at Lakeshore Learning (FREE!)
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
- ♾️ Sensory-Friendly Morning (All Ages) at Denver Art Museum (FREE!)
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
- 🖼️ SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Denver Art Museum (FREE!)
- 🌱 Seedlings: Inside the Orchestra (Ages 2-6) at Lone Tree Arts Center ($5)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
- 🌼 SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms & York Street (FREE!)
- 💥 Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 4-6) at DCL in Lone Tree (FREE!)
- 📚 STEAM Book Club (4th-6th Grade) at DCL in Highlands Ranch (FREE!)
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
- 🚂 SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Colorado Railroad Museum (FREE!)
- 🎶 Winter Cultural Series: Heritage Irish Stepdancers (All Ages) at Cherry Hills Community Church ($10-$12)
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
- 🦖 SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Dinosaur Ridge (FREE!)
- ☘️ St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza (All Ages) at Game Train USA ($7)
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
- 🛠️ Kids' Workshop: Cardinal Garden Ornament (Ages 5-12) at Lowe's (FREE!)
- ☘️ Family Discovery Series: Celtic Steps (Ages 3-12) at The Schoolhouse Theater ($10)
- 🐵 Free Fun for Families: Animal Adventures (Ages 3-8) at Lakeshore Learning (FREE!)
- 🐐 Goat Picnic Hike (All Ages) at Backcountry Wilderness Area ($9-$10)
- ⛰️ Campfire Hike (Ages 4+) at Backcountry Wilderness Area ($9-$10)
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
- 🐴 Giddy Up & Read! (Ages 5-12) at Drifter's Hearts of Hope Horse Rescue (FREE!)
- 🐝 Nature EdVentures: Attract Pollinators with Local Plants (Ages 14+) at Metro District Service Center ($10-$12)
- 🎶 Passport to Culture: Colorado Symphony and DYAO (Ages 3-12) at Lone Tree Arts Center ($7)
MONDAY, MARCH 20
- 🍦 FREE Cone Day (All Ages) at participating Dairy Queen locations (FREE!)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
- ♟️ Play Chess (All Ages/Abilities) at DCL in Highlands Ranch (FREE!)
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
- ⛰️ Habitats for Homeschoolers: Flora & Fauna (Ages 5+) at Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield ($9)
- 🤣 The Parker Players present PROV or NO PROV (Ages 10+) at The Bug Theatre ($10)
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
- 🌾 SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Four Mile Historic Park (FREE!)
- 🪁 STEAMology: Kites ~ March 24 or 25 (Ages 2-4) at the PACE Center ($15-$17/Family)
- 🎭 Legendary Theatre Presents: Mamma Mia! ~ March 24-25 & March 30-April 1 (Ages 5+) at Legend High School ($10-$15)
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
- 🎭 Roxy Puppet Theater (Ages 3-7) at Roxborough State Park (FREE!)
- 🦉 Nature EdVentures: Nesting Owls (All Ages) at Fly'n B Park ($10-$12)
- 🍪 Free Fun for Families: Goodies Galore (Ages 3-8) at Lakeshore Learning (FREE!)
- 🦃 Turkey Gobbling Hike (Ages 10+) at Backcountry Wilderness Area ($9-$10)
MONDAY, MARCH 27
- 📚 The Page Twisters (Grades 4-6) at DCL in Castle Rock (FREE!)
- 🧪 Slick Science (Ages 8-12) at DCL in Lone Tree (FREE!)
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
- 📖 OverBooked (7th-8th Grade) at DCL in Castle Rock (FREE!)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
- ☀️ Sunshine and Storytime (Ages 0-5) at Backcountry Wilderness Area (FREE!)
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
- 🎭 Parker Performing Arts Presents: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe ~ March 30-April 1 (All Ages) at Parker Performing Arts School ($10-$12)
- 🎭 Chaparral HS presents Disney's The Little Mermaid ~ March 30-April 1 & April 6-8 (All Ages) at Chaparral High School ($10-$15)
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