# Free things to do with kids in Denver this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Denver this week: we found 46 free outings, including Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora, Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada and Boo and Brew on Colfax, plus 19 library programs. 18 free days and events are coming up, including two museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And six places never charge admission, like Central Library and Green Valley Ranch Branch Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 48 free outings this week; 18 free days and events coming up; 6 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Denver Art Museum SCFD Free Day** at Denver Art Museum, Golden Triangle. When: Sat Nov 7. Price: Free general admission (DIVA not included). Official page: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/calendar/free-day-nov-7-2026 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa’s Arrival & Breakfast at FlatIron Crossing** at FlatIron Crossing, entrance by Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn, 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Dr., Broomfield, CO 80021. When: Sat, Nov 7, 2026. Time: 9:30–11am. Price: Free breakfast. Official page: https://www.flatironcrossing.com/Events/Details/559089 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Winterfest and Santa's Arrival at Orchard Town Center** at Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster, CO 80023. When: Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Time: 3:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Santa's grand arrival, the tree lighting, new LED Winter Wonderland trees, performances, crafts and an artisan market. Official page: https://theorchardtowncenter.com/event/winterfest-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival at Outlets at Castle Rock** at Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80108. When: Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. A concert, a holiday drone show and the lighting of what the outlets bill as Colorado's tallest Christmas tree, with Santa arriving for the night. Official page: https://www.outletsatcastlerock.com/event/44699-tree-lighting-celebration (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Mile High Tree** at Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus, Downtown. When: Fri Nov 20. Time: 5–10pm nightly through Dec 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://visitdenver.com/milehighholidays/mile-high-tree/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa's Grand Arrival at Town Center at Aurora** at Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. When: Fri, Nov 20, 2026. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free to attend. Santa's first photos of the season, carolers, crafts and a reindeer petting zoo. Official page: https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/santas-grand-arrival (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Castle Rock Starlighting** at Downtown Castle Rock, Downtown Castle Rock, Castle Rock, CO 80104. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 2–6pm. Price: Free. Caroling, Santa and kids' activities downtown, then the star on Castle Rock is lit and fireworks follow. A chili supper runs at the Firehouse. Official page: https://castlerock.org/castle-rock-starlighting/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Schweiger Ranch Holiday Display of Lights** at Schweiger Ranch, 10822 S. Havana St., Lone Tree, CO 80134. When: Nightly Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027. Time: After dark. Price: Free. View the lit historic ranch buildings from your car in the parking lot or along Havana Street. Official page: https://schweigerranch.org/event/schweiger-ranch-holiday-display-of-lights-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Denver Botanic Gardens free day** at Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street and Chatfield Farms), Denver. When: Fri Nov 27. Price: Free; register ahead. Official page: https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/free-days (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton** at Main Street, Downtown Littleton, Main St., Littleton, CO 80120. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Performers and a tree lighting with Santa, then a drone show. Official page: https://visitlittleton.org/events-and-programs/candlelight-walk/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **McGregor Square Holiday Tree Lighting** at McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 1–8pm (tree lit at halftime of the 1pm Broncos game). Price: Free. Photos with Dinger in a Santa suit 2–4pm; Elf on the big screen after the game. Official page: https://www.mcgregorsquare.com/event/mcgregor-skate-grand-opening-holiday-tree-lighting/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Golden Candlelight Walk** at Washington Ave., downtown Golden, Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: About 6:30pm. Price: Free. A candlelit walk down Washington Avenue that switches on 45,000 holiday lights downtown. Official page: https://www.visitgolden.com/events/holiday-events/olde-golden-holidays/candlelight-walk/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **9NEWS Parade of Lights** at Downtown Denver, Downtown Denver, Denver, CO 80202. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Evening. Price: Free to watch. The 52nd annual lighted parade downtown. Official page: https://www.downtowndenver.com/parade-of-lights (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Holiday Celebration with Santa at Highlands Ranch Mansion** at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 10am–3pm. Price: Free. Free Santa visits, horse-drawn hayrides, mansion tours, reindeer games, face painting and choirs. Park off-site and take the shuttle. Official page: https://highlandsranchmansion.com/2026/01/14/holiday-celebration-dec2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa** at Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012. When: Tue, Dec 8, 2026. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Santa and the Aurora Dance Hearts join the city tree lighting. The Merry Makers Market runs 4–8pm inside the Central Library next door. Official page: https://www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/events/holiday_tree_lighting (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits in Thornton** at Thornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80233. When: Fri, Dec 11, 2026. Time: 5–7:30pm. Price: Free; reservation required (opens Nov 16). Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/thornton-winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Golden Holiday Parade with Santa** at Washington Ave., downtown Golden, Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 10:30am parade; free carriage rides 12–2pm. Price: Free. Santa rides in the parade on Washington Avenue between 10th and 13th streets. Official page: https://www.visitgolden.com/events/holiday-events/olde-golden-holidays/event-calendar/holiday-parades/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Noon Year’s Eve at inventHQ Makerspace** at Broomfield Library – inventHQ Makerspace, 6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–12:30pm. Price: Free. A family-friendly crafting party with a countdown to noon. Kids under 12 need an adult with them. Official page: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/noon-years-eve-56395 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora** at Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: Noon–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Mall-wide trick-or-treating with costume contests and dance performances. Indoors, so it works in any weather. Official page: https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/mall-o-ween (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada** at Olde Town Arvada, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada, CO 80002. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Dozens of Olde Town businesses hand out treats, with a costume contest and trunk-or-treat in classic vehicles. Official page: https://www.oldetownarvada.org/event-details/trick-or-treat-street-2026-1 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Boo and Brew on Colfax** at Bluebird District, East Colfax Ave., 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–4pm. Price: Free for kids. Ages: 0–12. The Bluebird District’s 20th annual family scare fest: trick-or-treating at 35+ shops and restaurants along 12 blocks of Colfax between Monroe and Elizabeth, with live music, haunted basements and face painting. Official page: https://bluebirddistrict.org/events/boo-brew (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mile High Trunk or Treat** at Empower Field at Mile High, Lot C, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204. Time: 4–8pm. Price: Free (register for tickets). Ages: 0–12. Trunk-or-treat in the stadium’s Lot C, hosted by the Far East Center and Denver Police, with music, dancers, circus acts, pumpkin decorating, a movie and a costume contest at 6:30pm. Park in Lots D and B. Official page: https://denverpolicefoundation.salsalabs.org/2026MileHighTrunkorTreat/index.html (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat Street at Central Library** at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Time: 2:30–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Trick-or-treat on every floor of the Central Library, with candy and non-candy treats. Free, no registration. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17432640 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Family Storytime (Decker)** at Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St., Denver, CO 80210. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween stories, then practice trick-or-treating around the library. Free. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17405291 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Flashlight Storytime (Ford-Warren)** at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Bring a flashlight for spooky-but-not-scary stories. Free. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17390581 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de Muertos Celebration with Elisa and Leo (Central Library)** at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 3:30–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. A bilingual Día de Muertos performance in Spanish and English for kids and families. Free. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17309081 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Storytime (Central Library)** at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Songs, rhymes and short stories for babies and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16943100 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Oromo Storytime (Green Valley Ranch)** at Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO 80249. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Stories and songs in Oromo for kids and families. Free. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17768015 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Green Valley Ranch)** at Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO 80249. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and play for young kids and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15904352 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Ford-Warren)** at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and play for young kids and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17625776 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Parade (Lakewood Library)** at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Wear a costume and join the library’s Halloween parade for little ones. Free. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a96ffac36204e08fbb8c66b (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake Library)** at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:45–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. A costume parade for toddlers and preschoolers right after Family Time. Free. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab203b5a5dbde002aa65e50 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Golden’s Halloween Monster Mash** at Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden, CO 80401. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Trick-or-treat between Golden Library, Golden History Park and the Foothills Art Center–Astor House. Free. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a59585071ef1362005274d2 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Time (Belmar Library)** at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Jefferson County Public Library’s Saturday Family Time: stories, songs and play for kids of all ages with a grown-up. Free. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f4789f5c04bc0fc06413fe (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Time (Columbine Library)** at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Jefferson County Public Library’s Saturday Family Time: stories, songs and play for kids of all ages with a grown-up. Free. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f47d3bdeee9abd8ee98d9e (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Place Play & Learn (Eloise May Library)** at Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free (registration required). Ages: 1–3. Play-based learning for ages 1–3 with a grown-up, with toys, art and local family experts. Free; registration required. Official page: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6a96ce4abe148200298b9525 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Southglenn Library)** at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial, CO 80122. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Stories and songs for all ages with a grown-up. Free. Official page: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad63aeffee2d21deb244c06 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Library Costume Parade at Anythink Huron Street** at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260. Time: 11:15–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Little ones parade the library in costume right after the Thursday Music & Movement session. Drop in. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17108386 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Creatures of the Night on the Nature Library Loop Trail** at Anythink Nature Library, Loop Trail, 6811 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. Time: 5–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. An evening walk on the trail behind the Nature Library to look and listen for the animals that come out after dark. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17222518 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Squeegee Ghosts at Anythink Brighton** at Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. Kids pull paint across paper with a squeegee and turn the shapes into goofy ghost paintings. Drop in. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17459801 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Fall Storytime and Candy Parade** at Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:15–11:30am. Price: Free; registration required. Ages: 0–5. An autumn storytime, then a candy parade around the Central Library. Costumes are optional. Official page: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/17400235 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Tallyn's Reach** at Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, CO 80016. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15am and 11:15am. Price: Free; registration required. Ages: 0–8. A Halloween storytime by the fireplace, then a costume parade through the library with treats at the end. Two sessions, and space fills. Official page: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/15719110 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Tinker Tots Workshop** at Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, CO 80016. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free; registration required. Ages: 0–5. Hands-on STEAM play for preschoolers and a grown-up. Official page: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/17108559 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Storytime Discover at Castle Rock Library** at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. A storytime for preschoolers with a hands-on activity. Official page: https://go.dcl.org/event/14010336 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Storytime at Castle Rock Library** at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A weekend storytime for the whole family. Official page: https://go.dcl.org/event/14286737 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Storytime at Parker Library** at Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A weekend storytime for the whole family. Official page: https://go.dcl.org/event/14325097 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Costume Parade at Bemis Library** at Bemis Public Library, front lawn, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Halloween storytimes and songs, then a costume stroll down the park path collecting treats. Official page: https://bemis.libcal.com/event/17471354 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Learning Lab: Tissue Paper Pumpkins** at Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St., Denver, CO 80204. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Early learners decorate a pumpkin with tissue paper at the Friday Learning Lab. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15646303 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Decorate a Sugar Skull at Westwood** at Westwood Branch Library, 1000 S. Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80219. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:30am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A bilingual sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Kids take home the skull they decorate. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17277682 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sugar Skulls at Hadley Branch** at Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO 80219. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Decorate a sugar skull and learn about Día de los Muertos. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15894354 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Ghost Stories of the Black West** at Pauline Robinson Branch Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80207. Time: 4:30–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–12. The after-school kids club turns to ghost stories from the Black West, with art and games. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15654532 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Lakewood Library** at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A bilingual family sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1b915a5dbde002aa652a6 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Golden Library** at Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden, CO 80401. Time: 5–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A bilingual family sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1b8f36074830038289974 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Read to a Dog at Broomfield Library** at Broomfield Library, Children's Story Room, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, CO 80020. Time: 3:45–5pm. Price: Free; sign up from 3:45pm that day. Ages: 5–11. Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade read aloud to trained therapy dogs. Official page: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/copy-read-dog-50933 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library** at Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, CO 80020. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: During library hours, through Nov 1. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A community altar for Día de los Muertos. Families can bring a photo or keepsake to add, or just visit. Official page: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/community-ofrenda-56823 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Munchkin Masquerade on Pearl Street** at Pearl Street Mall, downtown Boulder, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Kids 12 and under trick-or-treat at participating downtown Boulder businesses along Pearl Street. Official page: https://boulderdowntown.com/events/munchkin-masquerade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Thornton Día de los Muertos** at McAllister Park Center, 750 W. 96th Ave., Thornton, CO 80260. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 12–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Thornton's 10th annual celebration, with face painting, crafts, storytelling, a community ofrenda, an Anythink book table and food trucks. Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/10th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Last Stop Halloween at Highlands Ranch Mansion** at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6:30–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Trick-or-treat at the mansion's front door, with a DJ outside. No reservations. Parking is limited and pets aren't allowed. Official page: https://highlandsranchmansion.com/event/last-stop-halloween-event/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noche de Familia / Family Night (Parker Library)** at Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. Time: 5–6:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Stories, snacks and art projects for the whole family, in Spanish and English. Registration is preferred but not required. Official page: https://go.dcl.org/event/17382779 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Evening Family Time (Standley Lake Library)** at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005. Time: 6:30–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Stories, dancing, singing and rhymes for the whole family, a good pre-bedtime outing. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f48055fca21471b7f0e0e3 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Stay and Play (Ford-Warren)** at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Open play time for little ones and their grown-ups right after Family Storytime in the same room. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17625802 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **All Ages Storytime (Aurora Central Library)** at Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Saturday morning stories and songs for young kids, a calm start before a busy Halloween. Official page: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/15665340 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Story Time (Anythink Nature Library)** at Anythink Nature Library, 6811 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Stories, songs and activities in the Sun Room for ages 2 to 8. Space is limited and registration is required. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17167240 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Family Time (Lakewood Library)** at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Stories, dancing, singing and rhymes for the whole family on Saturday morning. Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f47c46deee9abd8ee98d53 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Storytime (Smoky Hill Library)** at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial, CO 80015. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 9:30–10am. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). Ages: 0–2. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies 0–24 months. Free. Official page: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad63b56e06996003a84835c (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **Amaranth Sugar Skulls with Yolotl Rising** at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Registration full; free. Ages: 5–12. Make amaranth sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos with Mandy from Yolotl Rising and learn the history and meaning behind the holiday. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17285023 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Central Library**, Civic Center, 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. Denver Public Library’s main branch, with a big children’s library and free storytimes. Official page: https://www.denverlibrary.org/locations (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Green Valley Ranch Branch Library**, Green Valley Ranch, 4856 N. Andes Ct. A Far Northeast branch with weekday baby, family and sensory storytimes. Official page: https://www.denverlibrary.org/locations (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Hudson Gardens**, Littleton, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. Free public gardens in Littleton, open sunrise to sunset every day. Official page: https://hudsongardens.org/event/pancakes-with-santa-9-am-session/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)**, Cheesman Park area, 1007 York St. The Freyer–Newman Center’s first floor is always free. Official page: https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/free-days (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Denver Art Museum**, Golden Triangle. General admission is free for 18 and under every day. Official page: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/free-kids (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Denver Public Library**, Citywide. Free storytimes at branches. Official page: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/calendar (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Denver Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free baby, toddler and family storytimes at branches across the city. Calendar: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/calendar
- **Arapahoe Libraries**: Weekday and Saturday mornings, plus some afternoons. Baby and family storytimes at branches like Smoky Hill and Southglenn. Calendar: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
- **Jefferson County Public Library**: Weekly, mostly mornings. Baby play times and storytimes west of Denver, like Baby Play Time at the Golden Library on Wednesday mornings. Calendar: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Denver this weekend?
This week we found 46 free outings for ages 0–6, including Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora, Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada, Boo and Brew on Colfax and Mile High Trunk or Treat. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Denver?
Denver Art Museum SCFD Free Day: Sat Nov 7. Mile High Tree: Fri Nov 20. Denver Botanic Gardens free day: Fri Nov 27. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Denver?
Santa’s Arrival & Breakfast at FlatIron Crossing, Winterfest and Santa's Arrival at Orchard Town Center, Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival at Outlets at Castle Rock, Santa's Grand Arrival at Town Center at Aurora and Castle Rock Starlighting and 10 more are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Denver?
Central Library, Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, Hudson Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street) and Denver Art Museum and 1 more don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Denver?
Yes: Central Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Denver?
Yes. Denver Public Library, Arapahoe Libraries and Jefferson County Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).