Hands-on Activities Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment. ARTS a la Carte™: Tue. and Thu., 10-11am. Kids hear stories about different kinds of art and create masterpieces of their own. Free with admission. Children’s Museum of Denver. See
Museum Matters.
Children’s Museum of Denver: Drop-in informal activities as well as scheduled activities. Mon. and Wed. features Arts a la Carte, Tue. and Thu. features ToddlerTime and Clubhouse Capers. Admission. Children’s Museum of Denver. See
Museum Matters. Note: the museum is closed Sept. 10-12.
Climb a Firetruck: 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat. At the Denver Firefighters Museum, kids can dress in firefighter gear, slide down a fire pole and learn about fire safety and prevention. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $4 age 12 and under. 1326 Tremont Pl. 303-892-1436.
www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org.
Cultural and Natural Activities: 9-10:15am Tue. Plains Conservation Center presents “Prairie Preschool Companions,” featuring puppets, stories, activities and songs. Ages 5 and under with adult. No reservations required. $3. 303-693-3621.
www.plainsconservationcenter.org.
Free Crafts: 11am-3pm each Sat., Lakeshore Learning Store offers free craft activities for kids age 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 8680A Park Meadows Center Dr., Littleton. 303-768-8484.
History Program: Every Sat., 11am-3pm, the Colorado History Museum presents hands-on family activities; free with museum admission. No reservations required. See
Museum Matters.
Junior Rangers: 4:30-5:30pm Wed. Explore the wonders of nature. Ages 6 to 10. $5 per child. Morrison Nature Center/Star K Ranch, 1602 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. 303-739-2428.
Just for Fun Family Areas: Daily: Dress up like an owl and play a Japanese memory game, or build a chair while disguised as an Egyptian crocodile at the Just for Fun Family Center. At Just for Fun Architecture, kids can discover their inner architect, sketch their own museum, and more. Free with admission. Denver Art Museum. See
Museum Matters.
Kids’ Workshop: Weekend home improvements? Head to Home Depot for a free kids’ workshop while you’re at it. Call your local store for time and project details.
www.homedepot.com.
Nature Backpacks: Discovery backpacks full of activities and a trail guide for kids to take while hiking Fountain Valley Trail. Roxborough State Park, 4751Roxborough Dr., Littleton. 303-973-3959.
Pet a dinosaur: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (March 1 to October 31) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m (November 1-February 28). Hands-on activities about local dinosaurs for young dino enthusiasts, including touchable T. rex and Triceratops skulls and new baby dinosaur tracks from the Morrison area. $5 adults, $4 seniors and children. Ages 1 and under free. Morrison Natural History Museum, 1/3 mile south of the Town of Morrison on Hwy 8. 303-697-1873.
www.mnhm.org.
Rock, Skate and Ride: 8-10pm Fri. and Sat. Ice skating, rides and fun. All ages. $10 includes skate rental and unlimited rides. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Family Sports Center. 303-708-9500.
Triceratops Trail: Parfet Prehistoric Preserve open for 1.25-mile self-guided tour of dinosaur tracks, palm fronds and plant remains left nearly 68 million years ago. Fossil Trace Golf Course, off Sixth Avenue at 19th St., Golden.
www.dinoridge.org.
