# Denver Littles: things to do with little kids in Denver, CO this weekend

> Halloween takes over Denver this week, starting Thursday when the Central Library turns every floor into Trick or Treat Street. Boo at the Zoo runs Friday night with timed tickets, and Saturday brings indoor trick-or-treating at Mall-O-Ween in Aurora and Boo and Brew on Colfax in the afternoon. On Sunday, the Children’s Museum celebrates Día de Muertos with an ofrenda and a mariachi parade. This week has 53 outings, 46 free and 33 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 53 outings at 39 places; 46 free; 33 indoor; plus 2 sold out (still listed, marked SOLD OUT). For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30–9pm (timed tickets)) at Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Check site. Ages 0+. Denver Zoo’s trick-or-treat night: nine candy stations around the zoo and costumed characters to meet. Timed tickets; book ahead. An optional $5 Lil Boo Bag is sold for kids 2 and under. Source: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-denver/
- **Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–4pm) at Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Mall-wide trick-or-treating with costume contests and dance performances. Indoors, so it works in any weather. Source: https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/mall-o-ween Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/mall-o-ween-at-town-center-at-aurora/
- **Boo and Brew on Colfax** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–4pm) at Bluebird District, East Colfax Ave., 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206. Cost: Free for kids. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://bluebirddistrict.org/events/boo-brew Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-and-brew-on-colfax-bluebird-district/
- **Trick or Treat Street at Central Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 2:30–5:30pm) at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat on every floor of the Central Library, with candy and non-candy treats. Free, no registration. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17432640
- **Día de Muertos at the Children’s Museum** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm (mariachi parade at 3pm)) at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO 80211. Cost: Included with admission ($19.75 ages 2–59, $17.75 age 1, under 1 free). Ages 0+. Indoor. An ofrenda in The Art Studio all day, kite making 9–11am, StoryTime with Elisa Garcia at 10am, face painting at 1:30pm, arroz con leche and horchata tastings at 2pm and a mariachi parade at 3pm. Source: https://www.mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/day-of-the-dead Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/dia-de-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-denver-marsico-campus/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Crawl-O-Ween at Butterfly Pavilion, Butterfly Pavilion. 9am–5pm (hourly timed entry. Cost: Adults $25, kids $19, members $15. https://butterflies.org/octo-ber/
2. **Lunch**: Denver Central Market, RiNo, 2669 Larimer St.. Open 8am–11pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://www.denvercentralmarket.com/
3. **After nap**: Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora, Town Center at Aurora. Noon–4pm. Cost: Free. https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/mall-o-ween

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Mile High Trunk or Treat (free); Trick or Treat Street at Central Library (free); Family Storytime (Green Valley Ranch) (free); Library Costume Parade at Anythink Huron Street (free); Creatures of the Night on the Nature Library Loop Trail (free); Tinker Tots Workshop (free); Ghost Stories of the Black West (free); Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Golden Library (free); Read to a Dog at Broomfield Library (free); Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library (free); Noche de Familia / Family Night (Parker Library) (free); Evening Family Time (Standley Lake Library) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Boo at the Zoo; Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada (free); Halloween Family Storytime (Decker) (free); Family Storytime (Ford-Warren) (free); Halloween Parade (Lakewood Library) (free); Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake Library) (free); Family Place Play & Learn (Eloise May Library) (free); Fall Storytime and Candy Parade (free); Storytime Discover at Castle Rock Library (free); Halloween Costume Parade at Bemis Library (free); Learning Lab: Tissue Paper Pumpkins (free); Sugar Skulls at Hadley Branch (free); Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library (free); Stay and Play (Ford-Warren) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night; Crawl-O-Ween at Butterfly Pavilion; Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (free); Boo and Brew on Colfax (free); Spooky Flashlight Storytime (Ford-Warren) (free); Baby Storytime (Central Library) (free); Golden’s Halloween Monster Mash (free); Family Time (Belmar Library) (free); Family Time (Columbine Library) (free); Family Storytime (Southglenn Library) (free); Squeegee Ghosts at Anythink Brighton (free); Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Tallyn's Reach (free); Saturday Storytime at Castle Rock Library (free); Saturday Storytime at Parker Library (free); Decorate a Sugar Skull at Westwood (free); Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Lakewood Library (free); Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library (free); Munchkin Masquerade on Pearl Street (free); Last Stop Halloween at Highlands Ranch Mansion (free); Halloween Kids Fest at the Downtown Aquarium; Día de los Muertos at The Urban Farm; All Ages Storytime (Aurora Central Library) (free); Saturday Story Time (Anythink Nature Library) (free); Saturday Family Time (Lakewood Library) (free); Baby Storytime (Smoky Hill Library) (free) (sold out); Amaranth Sugar Skulls with Yolotl Rising (free) (sold out)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Día de Muertos at the Children’s Museum; Día de Muertos Celebration with Elisa and Leo (Central Library) (free); Oromo Storytime (Green Valley Ranch) (free); Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library (free); Thornton Día de los Muertos (free); Colorado Día de los Muertos Festival

## All outings this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30–9pm (timed tickets)) at Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Check site. Ages 0+. Denver Zoo’s trick-or-treat night: nine candy stations around the zoo and costumed characters to meet. Timed tickets; book ahead. An optional $5 Lil Boo Bag is sold for kids 2 and under. Source: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-denver/
- **Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4:30–9pm (timed tickets)) at Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Check site. Ages 0+. A calmer Boo at the Zoo with smaller crowds, low-volume music and quiet rooms, for kids who find big events overwhelming. Source: https://denverzoo.org/events/batz-sensory-friendly/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-sensory-friendly-night-denver/
- **Crawl-O-Ween at Butterfly Pavilion** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–5pm (hourly timed entry; last entry 4:15pm)) at Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020. Cost: Adults $25, kids $19, members $15. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Butterfly Pavilion’s Halloween weekend, with costumes welcome among the bugs and butterflies. Entry is by hourly timed ticket. Source: https://butterflies.org/octo-ber/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/crawl-o-ween-at-butterfly-pavilion/
- **Día de Muertos at the Children’s Museum** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm (mariachi parade at 3pm)) at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO 80211. Cost: Included with admission ($19.75 ages 2–59, $17.75 age 1, under 1 free). Ages 0+. Indoor. An ofrenda in The Art Studio all day, kite making 9–11am, StoryTime with Elisa Garcia at 10am, face painting at 1:30pm, arroz con leche and horchata tastings at 2pm and a mariachi parade at 3pm. Source: https://www.mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/day-of-the-dead Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/dia-de-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-denver-marsico-campus/
- **Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–4pm) at Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Mall-wide trick-or-treating with costume contests and dance performances. Indoors, so it works in any weather. Source: https://www.towncenterataurora.com/events/mall-o-ween Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/mall-o-ween-at-town-center-at-aurora/
- **Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–7pm) at Olde Town Arvada, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada, CO 80002. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Dozens of Olde Town businesses hand out treats, with a costume contest and trunk-or-treat in classic vehicles. Source: https://www.oldetownarvada.org/event-details/trick-or-treat-street-2026-1 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/trick-or-treat-street-in-olde-town-arvada/
- **Boo and Brew on Colfax** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–4pm) at Bluebird District, East Colfax Ave., 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206. Cost: Free for kids. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://bluebirddistrict.org/events/boo-brew Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-and-brew-on-colfax-bluebird-district/
- **Mile High Trunk or Treat** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–8pm) at Empower Field at Mile High, Lot C, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free (register for tickets). Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://denverpolicefoundation.salsalabs.org/2026MileHighTrunkorTreat/index.html
- **Trick or Treat Street at Central Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 2:30–5:30pm) at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat on every floor of the Central Library, with candy and non-candy treats. Free, no registration. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17432640
- **Halloween Family Storytime (Decker)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:15am) at Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St., Denver, CO 80210. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween stories, then practice trick-or-treating around the library. Free. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17405291 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-family-storytime-decker-branch-library/
- **Spooky Flashlight Storytime (Ford-Warren)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–4:30pm) at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Bring a flashlight for spooky-but-not-scary stories. Free. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17390581 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/spooky-flashlight-storytime-ford-warren-branch-library/
- **Día de Muertos Celebration with Elisa and Leo (Central Library)** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30–4:30pm) at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A bilingual Día de Muertos performance in Spanish and English for kids and families. Free. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17309081 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/dia-de-muertos-celebration-with-elisa-and-leo-central-library/
- **Baby Storytime (Central Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30am–12pm) at Central Library (Denver Public Library), 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes and short stories for babies and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16943100 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/baby-storytime-central-library/
- **Oromo Storytime (Green Valley Ranch)** (Sun, Nov 1 · 2–3pm) at Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO 80249. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs in Oromo for kids and families. Free. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17768015 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/oromo-storytime-green-valley-ranch-branch-library/
- **Family Storytime (Green Valley Ranch)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11am) at Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO 80249. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and play for young kids and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15904352
- **Family Storytime (Ford-Warren)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11–11:30am) at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and play for young kids and their grown-ups. Free, no registration. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17625776 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/family-storytime-ford-warren-branch-library/
- **Halloween Parade (Lakewood Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11–11:45am) at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Wear a costume and join the library’s Halloween parade for little ones. Free. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a96ffac36204e08fbb8c66b Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-parade-lakewood-library/
- **Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45–11:30am) at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A costume parade for toddlers and preschoolers right after Family Time. Free. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab203b5a5dbde002aa65e50 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-costume-parade-standley-lake-library/
- **Golden’s Halloween Monster Mash** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden, CO 80401. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat between Golden Library, Golden History Park and the Foothills Art Center–Astor House. Free. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a59585071ef1362005274d2 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/goldens-halloween-monster-mash-golden-library/
- **Family Time (Belmar Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15–10:45am) at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Jefferson County Public Library’s Saturday Family Time: stories, songs and play for kids of all ages with a grown-up. Free. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f4789f5c04bc0fc06413fe Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/family-time-belmar-library/
- **Family Time (Columbine Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15–10:45am) at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Jefferson County Public Library’s Saturday Family Time: stories, songs and play for kids of all ages with a grown-up. Free. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f47d3bdeee9abd8ee98d9e Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/family-time-columbine-library/
- **Family Place Play & Learn (Eloise May Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231. Cost: Free (registration required). Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Play-based learning for ages 1–3 with a grown-up, with toys, art and local family experts. Free; registration required. Source: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6a96ce4abe148200298b9525 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/family-place-play-and-learn-eloise-may-library/
- **Family Storytime (Southglenn Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial, CO 80122. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs for all ages with a grown-up. Free. Source: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad63aeffee2d21deb244c06 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/family-storytime-southglenn-library/
- **Library Costume Parade at Anythink Huron Street** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11:15–11:45am) at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Little ones parade the library in costume right after the Thursday Music & Movement session. Drop in. Source: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17108386
- **Creatures of the Night on the Nature Library Loop Trail** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5–7:30pm) at Anythink Nature Library, Loop Trail, 6811 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. An evening walk on the trail behind the Nature Library to look and listen for the animals that come out after dark. Source: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17222518
- **Squeegee Ghosts at Anythink Brighton** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3pm) at Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Kids pull paint across paper with a squeegee and turn the shapes into goofy ghost paintings. Drop in. Source: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17459801 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/squeegee-ghosts-at-anythink-brighton/
- **Fall Storytime and Candy Parade** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:15–11:30am) at Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012. Cost: Free; registration required. Ages 0–5. An autumn storytime, then a candy parade around the Central Library. Costumes are optional. Source: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/17400235 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/fall-storytime-and-candy-parade-aurora-central-library/
- **Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Tallyn's Reach** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15am and 11:15am) at Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, CO 80016. Cost: Free; registration required. Ages 0+. A Halloween storytime by the fireplace, then a costume parade through the library with treats at the end. Two sessions, and space fills. Source: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/15719110 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-storytime-and-costume-parade-at-tallyns-reach-library/
- **Tinker Tots Workshop** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, CO 80016. Cost: Free; registration required. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Hands-on STEAM play for preschoolers and a grown-up. Source: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/17108559
- **Storytime Discover at Castle Rock Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am) at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. A storytime for preschoolers with a hands-on activity. Source: https://go.dcl.org/event/14010336 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/storytime-discover-at-castle-rock-library-philip-s-miller/
- **Saturday Storytime at Castle Rock Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30am) at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A weekend storytime for the whole family. Source: https://go.dcl.org/event/14286737 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/saturday-storytime-at-castle-rock-library-philip-s-miller/
- **Saturday Storytime at Parker Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30am) at Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A weekend storytime for the whole family. Source: https://go.dcl.org/event/14325097 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/saturday-storytime-at-parker-library/
- **Halloween Costume Parade at Bemis Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–12pm) at Bemis Public Library, front lawn, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Halloween storytimes and songs, then a costume stroll down the park path collecting treats. Source: https://bemis.libcal.com/event/17471354 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-costume-parade-at-bemis-library-public/
- **Learning Lab: Tissue Paper Pumpkins** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St., Denver, CO 80204. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Early learners decorate a pumpkin with tissue paper at the Friday Learning Lab. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15646303 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/learning-lab-tissue-paper-pumpkins-rodolfo-corky-gonzales-branch/
- **Decorate a Sugar Skull at Westwood** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30am–1pm) at Westwood Branch Library, 1000 S. Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80219. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A bilingual sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Kids take home the skull they decorate. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17277682 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/decorate-a-sugar-skull-at-westwood-branch-library/
- **Sugar Skulls at Hadley Branch** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3–4pm) at Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO 80219. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Decorate a sugar skull and learn about Día de los Muertos. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15894354 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/sugar-skulls-at-hadley-branch-library/
- **Ghost Stories of the Black West** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30–5:30pm) at Pauline Robinson Branch Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80207. Cost: Free. Ages 5+. Indoor. The after-school kids club turns to ghost stories from the Black West, with art and games. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15654532
- **Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Lakewood Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3pm) at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A bilingual family sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1b915a5dbde002aa652a6 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/sugar-skulls-and-calaveras-at-lakewood-library/
- **Sugar Skulls and Calaveras at Golden Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5–6pm) at Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden, CO 80401. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A bilingual family sugar skull workshop for Día de los Muertos. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1b8f36074830038289974
- **Read to a Dog at Broomfield Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 3:45–5pm) at Broomfield Library, Children's Story Room, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, CO 80020. Cost: Free; sign up from 3:45pm that day. Ages 5+. Indoor. Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade read aloud to trained therapy dogs. Source: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/copy-read-dog-50933
- **Community Ofrenda at Broomfield Library** (Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1, 4 days · During library hours, through Nov 1) at Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, CO 80020. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A community altar for Día de los Muertos. Families can bring a photo or keepsake to add, or just visit. Source: https://compass.broomfield.org/event/community-ofrenda-56823 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/community-ofrenda-at-broomfield-library/
- **Munchkin Masquerade on Pearl Street** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3–6pm) at Pearl Street Mall, downtown Boulder, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Kids 12 and under trick-or-treat at participating downtown Boulder businesses along Pearl Street. Source: https://boulderdowntown.com/events/munchkin-masquerade Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/munchkin-masquerade-on-pearl-street-mall/
- **Thornton Día de los Muertos** (Sun, Nov 1 · 12–5pm) at McAllister Park Center, 750 W. 96th Ave., Thornton, CO 80260. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Thornton's 10th annual celebration, with face painting, crafts, storytelling, a community ofrenda, an Anythink book table and food trucks. Source: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/10th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/thornton-dia-de-los-muertos-mcallister-park-center/
- **Last Stop Halloween at Highlands Ranch Mansion** (Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30–9pm) at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat at the mansion's front door, with a DJ outside. No reservations. Parking is limited and pets aren't allowed. Source: https://highlandsranchmansion.com/event/last-stop-halloween-event/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/last-stop-halloween-at-highlands-ranch-mansion/
- **Halloween Kids Fest at the Downtown Aquarium** (Sat, Oct 31 · During aquarium hours) at Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211. Cost: Kids in costume pay kids' exhibit price with an adult ticket. Ages 0+. Indoor. Sharkey and friends host not-so-haunted train rides, pumpkin painting, a monster mural and Halloween pop-up talks. Source: https://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/calendar.asp Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-kids-fest-at-the-downtown-aquarium/
- **Día de los Muertos at The Urban Farm** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–5pm) at The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd., Denver, CO 80239. Cost: Tickets required. Ages 0+. Giant skull painting, sugar skulls, face painting, farm animals, a Goats and Ghouls parade, mariachi and lucha libre. Vendors hand out candy, so come in costume. Source: https://www.theurbanfarm.org/ddlm Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-urban-farm/
- **Colorado Día de los Muertos Festival** (Sun, Nov 1 · 11am–8pm) at Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216. Cost: Tickets required. Ages 0+. A big community altar, live music, folkloric dance, food, artisans and family activities. Source: https://www.denvercoliseum.com/events/detail/dia-de-muertos-festival-day-of-the-dead-festival-1666244 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/colorado-dia-de-los-muertos-festival-denver-coliseum/
- **Noche de Familia / Family Night (Parker Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5–6:30pm) at Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories, snacks and art projects for the whole family, in Spanish and English. Registration is preferred but not required. Source: https://go.dcl.org/event/17382779
- **Evening Family Time (Standley Lake Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30–7pm) at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories, dancing, singing and rhymes for the whole family, a good pre-bedtime outing. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f48055fca21471b7f0e0e3
- **Stay and Play (Ford-Warren)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30am–12pm) at Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St., Denver, CO 80205. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Open play time for little ones and their grown-ups right after Family Storytime in the same room. Source: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17625802 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/stay-and-play-ford-warren-branch-library/
- **All Ages Storytime (Aurora Central Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15–10:45am) at Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Saturday morning stories and songs for young kids, a calm start before a busy Halloween. Source: https://auroraco.libnet.info/event/15665340 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/all-ages-storytime-aurora-central-library/
- **Saturday Story Time (Anythink Nature Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–10:30am) at Anythink Nature Library, 6811 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Stories, songs and activities in the Sun Room for ages 2 to 8. Space is limited and registration is required. Source: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17167240 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/saturday-story-time-anythink-nature-library/
- **Saturday Family Time (Lakewood Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:15–10:45am) at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories, dancing, singing and rhymes for the whole family on Saturday morning. Source: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69f47c46deee9abd8ee98d53 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/saturday-family-time-lakewood-library/
- **Baby Storytime (Smoky Hill Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30–10am) at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial, CO 80015. Cost: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies 0–24 months. Free. Source: https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad63b56e06996003a84835c Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/baby-storytime-smoky-hill-library/
- **Amaranth Sugar Skulls with Yolotl Rising** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–12pm) at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. Cost: Registration full; free. **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 5+. Make amaranth sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos with Mandy from Yolotl Rising and learn the history and meaning behind the holiday. Source: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17285023 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/amaranth-sugar-skulls-with-yolotl-rising-anythink-wright-farms/

## Holiday season in Denver

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Littleton, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/littleton/index.md): 17 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Lakewood, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/lakewood/index.md): 18 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Arvada, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/arvada/index.md): 9 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Aurora, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/aurora/index.md): 9 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Thornton, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/thornton/index.md): 6 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Golden, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/golden/index.md): 8 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Westminster, CO](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/westminster/index.md): 5 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Denver in November](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Denver in December](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free/index.md)
- [Free museum days in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free-museum-days/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/yearly/index.md)

## 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).
- Sponsored spots are labeled on the HTML pages and are not part of this editorial list.
- How to cite: “According to Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/…), …” and link the page you quote.

## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Denver?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-denver/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/mall-o-ween-at-town-center-at-aurora/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Boo and Brew on Colfax](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-and-brew-on-colfax-bluebird-district/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Día de Muertos at the Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/dia-de-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-denver-marsico-campus/) (Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 42 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Denver this weekend?
This week we found 53 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 42 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Boo at the Zoo, Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora, Boo and Brew on Colfax. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Denver this week?
15 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-denver/), [Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/mall-o-ween-at-town-center-at-aurora/), [Boo and Brew on Colfax](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-and-brew-on-colfax-bluebird-district/) and [Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/boo-at-the-zoo-sensory-friendly-night-denver/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Denver this week?
Yes, 46 of this week’s 53 picks are free, including library storytimes and Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free/). Regular free days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts for 2027 are on [free museum days in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/free-museum-days/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Denver when it rains?
33 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Denver this week?
13 storytimes are on this week’s list, including [Halloween Family Storytime (Decker)](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/halloween-family-storytime-decker-branch-library/) (Fri 10:30–11:15am), [Spooky Flashlight Storytime (Ford-Warren)](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/spooky-flashlight-storytime-ford-warren-branch-library/) (Sat 4–4:30pm), [Baby Storytime (Central Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/baby-storytime-central-library/) (Sat 11:30am–12pm) and [Oromo Storytime (Green Valley Ranch)](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/events/oromo-storytime-green-valley-ranch-branch-library/) (Sun 2–3pm). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Denver](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Denver this week?
3 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Storytime (Central Library), Family Place Play & Learn (Eloise May Library) and Tinker Tots Workshop. All of them are free, and all are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/denver/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Denver list?
We go through Denver’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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