Free Things to Do with Kids in Lafayette

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

Events

23 events

NOVEMBER EVENTS≈ 22 mi

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Today · 6 PM

City of Aurora Family Activities · Aurora · ≈ 22 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Black Cowboys in Colorado with Acoma Gaither Emmy Award-winning public historian and associate curator of Black history at History Colorado, Acoma Gaither, will talk about the lives and experiences of Black cowboys in Colorado and the West. When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Where: Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Who: All ages Cost: Included with admission; free for members How: Information and registration. Nourish and Thrive Kitchen Skills: Further Knife Mastery Sharp skills for the home cook! Join Chef Tom to master advanced knife techniques, safety and efficiency for your own kitchen. When: 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 Where: Tallyn's Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road Who: Adults Cost: Free How: Information and registration. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit Presentation Learn about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) with cultural anthropologist Daniel Oxendine of the Lumbee Tribe. Explore the history, ongoing impact and the work of Red Threads, a digital archive preserving these stories. When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Where: Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway Who: All age

Monarch Magic7.8 mi

Monarch Magic

Today · 9 AM – 5 PM · runs through Nov 30

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 7.8 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

NOV 1 – 30 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monarch Magic Monarch Magic returns November 1-30, inviting guests to experience the beauty of monarch butterflies soaring through Wings of the Tropics alongside thousands of other free-flying butterflies. Explore the cultural significance of these iconic insects through a special Día de los Muertos community ofrenda, creating a unique blend of nature, wonder, and tradition. Learn More

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Denver≈ 23 mi

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Denver

Friday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 23 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Celebrate the season with Shoott's FREE 30-minute outdoor photo sessions! Whether you're updating your holiday card, gathering the whole family, or simply overdue for new family photos, we make it easy. There's no sitting fee or upfront cost - you only pay for the photos you love. Get a gallery of beautifully edited images within days, choose your favorites, and leave the holiday memories to us. Dates: 10/31/2026 11/01/2026 11/06/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 11/07/2026 11/08/2026 11/13/2026 11/14/2026 11/15/2026 11/20/2026 11/21/2026 11/22/2026 11/25/2026 11/27/2026 11/28/2026 11/29/2026 12/05/2026 12/06/2026 12/12/2026 </d

Boulder Farmers Market9.7 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 9.7 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont≈ 12 mi

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont · Longmont · ≈ 12 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Santa's Arrival & Breakfast≈ 5.4 mi

Santa's Arrival & Breakfast

Saturday · 9:30 AM – 11 AM

FlatIron Crossing · Broomfield · ≈ 5.4 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Welcome Santa back on Saturday, November 7, at 9:30AM with a delicious FREE breakfast! Plus, enjoy l... November 7, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM >

Saturday, November 7 | 9 am to 3 pm | The MAC≈ 12 mi

Saturday, November 7 | 9 am to 3 pm | The MAC

Saturday · 9 AM – 3 PM

Westminster Official Events · Westminster · ≈ 12 mi

FREEAll ages

Shop from over 80 artisans selling unique, handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind special gifts in all price ranges. Free admission and parking. Donations of nonperishable food items are appreciated and donated to Growing Home Food Bank. Sponsored By: Insurance Pathways and Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)7.8 mi

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 7.8 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

NOV 11 Family Program 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller) Slow down, move together, and experience the magic of family yoga surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies in our tropical rainforest. Learn More

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)≈ 12 mi

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Thu, Nov 12 · 9 AM – 2 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 12 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Slow down, move together, and experience the magic of family yoga surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies in our tropical rainforest. Learn More NOV 12 Family Program 9:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Boulder Farmers Market9.7 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 9.7 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont≈ 12 mi

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 1 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont · Longmont · ≈ 12 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)7.8 mi

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 7.8 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Slow down, move together, and experience the magic of family yoga surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies in our tropical rainforest. Learn More NOV 14 Adult Program 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Boulder Farmers Market9.7 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Sat, Nov 21 · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 9.7 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont≈ 12 mi

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont

Sat, Nov 21 · 8 AM – 1 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont · Longmont · ≈ 12 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Youth Police Academy & Discover the Blue≈ 20 mi

Youth Police Academy & Discover the Blue

Mon, Nov 23 · All day

City of Lakewood Events Directory · Lakewood · ≈ 20 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Youth Police Academy & Discover the Blue 23 Nov 2026 The Youth Police Academy is a fun, fascinating opportunity for middle and high school-aged students to get an introduction to police skills, engage in team building, and build relationships with their School Resource Office Discover the Blue is a free event hosted by the Lakewood PD SROs that takes place 2-3 times per year, and is open to all high-school aged students attending a Lakewood school. Tagged as: , Youth events

Old Saint Nick & Sensory Santa≈ 22 mi

Old Saint Nick & Sensory Santa

Sat, Nov 28 · All day

Stanley Marketplace · Aurora · ≈ 22 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

November 28, 2026 Free visits with Old Saint Nick.

Mx. Santa (Drag Santa)≈ 22 mi

Mx. Santa (Drag Santa)

Sat, Dec 5 · All day

Stanley Marketplace · Aurora · ≈ 22 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

December 5, 2026 Free visits with Mx. Santa (Drag Santa).

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)7.8 mi

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 7.8 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

DEC 9 Family Program 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller) Slow down, move together, and experience the magic of family yoga surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies in our tropical rainforest. Learn More

A free letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!≈ 23 mi

A free letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Sat, Dec 12 · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 23 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Get a free letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12. Dates: 10/29/2026 10/30/2026 10/31/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 11/01/2026 11/02/2026 11/03/2026 11/04/2026 11/05/2026 11/06/2026 11/07/2026 11/08/2026 11/09/2026 11/10/2026 11/11/2026 11/12/2026 11/13/2026 11/14/2026 11/15/2026 <span cla

ASL Santa≈ 22 mi

ASL Santa

Sun, Dec 13 · All day

Stanley Marketplace · Aurora · ≈ 22 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

December 13, 2026 Free visits with ASL Santa.

Black Santa≈ 22 mi

Black Santa

Sat, Dec 19 · All day

Stanley Marketplace · Aurora · ≈ 22 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

December 19, 2026 Free visits with Black Santa.

Free Days and Nights19 mi

Free Days and Nights

Fri, Dec 25 · 9 AM – 5 PM

Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Denver · 19 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. Learn More HOURS Open every day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Most Fridays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Aug. 26 Receiving 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. LOCATION 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 303.370.6000 <li class="p-2 col-3 col-lg-2

Free Days and Nights19 mi

Free Days and Nights

Fri, Dec 25 · 9 AM – 5 PM

Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Denver · 19 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. Learn More HOURS Open every day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Most Fridays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Aug. 26 Receiving 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. LOCATION 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 303.370.6000 <li class="p-2 col-3 col-lg-2

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