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6.8 mi

Astronomy Night

Tomorrow · 6 PM – 8 PM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · 6.8 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

All-ages astronomy night at Majestic View Nature Center. Registration is not required.

15 mi

Bark for Books Drop-In

Sunday · 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree · Lone Tree · 15 mi

FREEAges 6–12Classes

Kids ages 6–12 can practice reading aloud to trained therapy dog Drax. No registration required; six 15-minute reading spots are available.

6.8 mi

Full Moon Hike

Sunday · 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · 6.8 mi

FREEAges 10+Outdoors

Evening full moon hike at Majestic View Nature Center for ages 10 and up.

< 1 mi

Pumpkin Carving

Tomorrow · 11 AM – 12 PM

Carl Park Community Center · Denver · < 1 mi

From $10All agesSeasonal

&lt;p&gt;Design and carve your pumpkin for Halloween. Pumpkins and supplies provided. Children under 13 must have a parent present, the parent must register if they would like to carve their own pumpkin. Ages 3+ welcome.&lt;/p&gt;\n

12 mi

South Suburban Trick or Treat Trail

Today · 4 PM

City of Centennial · Centennial · 12 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

23 Oct 2026 Join South Suburban Parks and Recreation for a great outdoor family event on Friday, October 23 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for Trick or Treat Trail. Goodson Rec Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Tagged as: , City Sponsored Events , Family Friendly , Holiday/Seasonal , Youth

12 mi

Fall Family Fun Fest

Tomorrow · All day

City of Centennial · Centennial · 12 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

24 Oct 2026 Join our families and staff for a community family fun fest to celebrate the season! Success on the Spectrum Centennial, 7562 S. University Blvd. Ste. Ff, Centennial 80122 Tagged as: , Family Friendly , Holiday/Seasonal , Youth

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5.6 mi

Quick Links

Today · All day

City of Commerce City · Commerce City · 5.6 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
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Fall at DZCA

Today · 9 AM · runs through Oct 31

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
< 1 mi

Boo at the Zoo

Today · 4:30 PM · runs through Oct 30

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals
< 1 mi

Get Tickets

Today · 4:30 PM · runs through Oct 30

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

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6.8 mi

Astronomy Night

Tomorrow · 6 PM – 8 PM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · 6.8 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors
< 1 mi

Pumpkin Carving

Tomorrow · 11 AM – 12 PM

Carl Park Community Center · Denver · < 1 mi

From $10All agesSeasonal
12 mi

Fall Family Fun Fest

Tomorrow · All day

City of Centennial · Centennial · 12 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
< 1 mi

Fall at DZCA

Tomorrow · 9 AM · runs through Oct 31

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
< 1 mi

Boo at the Zoo

Tomorrow · 4:30 PM · runs through Oct 30

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

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6.8 mi

Astronomy Night

Tomorrow · 6 PM – 8 PM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · 6.8 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

Places to go near Denver

Zoos, museums, wildlife, parks and more, open beyond event dates.

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Not many places within 25 miles, so this includes places up to 68 miles away. Each one shows its distance.

61 mi

Cave of the Winds

Manitou Springs · 61 mi

Cave tours daily; see the website for times

Cave
60 mi

Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs · 60 mi

Park 5am–10pm May–Oct, 5am–9pm Nov–Apr

FREEPark

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