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20 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 April 29, 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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We update this article every Monday. We have not attended all events and encourage parents to use their judgment when choosing which events to attend. Age recommendations are provided by the venue.

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NOTE: Though we try to be accurate and on top of things, event details can change unexpectedly. And sometimes, we simply make a mistake. We recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is taking place as planned.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

1. ðŸĶ˜ Jumperoo (Jumping-Age 5) at Urban Air Park Meadows

2. 🧒 STEAM Discovery Series: STEAM Boogie (Ages 2-5) at PACE Center, Parker

3. ðŸŽŪ Parent's Night Out (Ages 5-15) at Code Ninjas, Parker

4. ðŸĶ˜ Middle School Mania (Ages 11-14) at Urban Air Park Meadows

5. 🚧 Construction Paint & Play (Ages 3-8) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch

6. 🎭 Ao1 Presents: The Little Mermaid ~ May 2-4 & 9-11 (All Ages) at West Bowles Community Church, Littleton

7. 🎭 American Academy Presents: Anastasia ~ May 2-5 (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker

8. 🎭 LuHi Presents: The Play That Goes Wrong ~ May 3-5 (All Ages) at The Schoolhouse Theater, Parker

SATURDAY, MAY 4

9. 🆒 Free Comic Book Day 2024 (All Ages) at participating Comic Book Shops

10. ðŸŒļ Kids' Workshop: Blooming Picture Frame (Ages 5-12) at The Home Depot

11. ðŸī Pony Rides (Ages 3-10) at Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch

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

13. ðŸĶ‹ Kids' Workshop: Butterfly Biome (Ages 5-12) at Lowe's

14. ðŸĐ° Boutique Dance Academy Presents: Spring Recital (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center

15. ðŸŠī Garden Wonders (Ages 3-10) at Lakeshore Learning, Lone Tree

16. ✈ïļ SCFD Free Day (All Ages) at Exploration of Flight, Centennial

SUNDAY, MAY 5

17. ⛰ïļ Guided Nature Hike: Biomimicry in Colorado (All Ages) at Bluffs Regional Park, Lone Tree

18. ðŸ‡ēðŸ‡― Cinco de Mayo Fiesta (All Ages) at Outlets at Castle Rock

19. ðŸŽķ HRCB Presents: Your Majesty! (All Ages) at Littleton High School

20. ðŸŽķ Cirque de la Symphonie with Boulder Phil (Ages 10+) at Lone Tree Arts Center


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