# Things to do with kids in Thornton, CO this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Thornton, CO, taken from our Denver list by the town in each address. This week has 3 dated outings, and 3 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/denver/thornton/

## This week in Thornton

- **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. Official page: https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/17167240 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **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. 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)
- **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. Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/10th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Thornton

- **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). Santa. Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/thornton-winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Thornton WinterFest tree lighting** at Carpenter Park Fields, Thornton. When: Fri, Dec 11, 2026. Time: 6:30pm (Santa arrives). Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/thornton-winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Thornton WinterFest Breakfast with Santa** at Thornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80233. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 7:30–10:30am. Price: $4 ages 0–12, $6 ages 13–61. Santa. Official page: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/thornton-winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Thornton this week?

Saturday Story Time (Anythink Nature Library) (Sat Oct 31) and Thornton Día de los Muertos (Sun Nov 1). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Thornton?

Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits in Thornton on Dec 11, Thornton WinterFest tree lighting on Dec 11 and Thornton WinterFest Breakfast with Santa on Dec 12.

### Is anything free for kids in Thornton?

Yes. Saturday Story Time (Anythink Nature Library), Thornton Día de los Muertos, Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits in Thornton and Thornton WinterFest tree lighting are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Thornton?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Denver pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Denver listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.