Things to Do with Kids in Thornton This Weekend

Nature Playdate

Saturday · 10 AM – 11 AM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · ≈ 7.6 mi

Nature playdate geared toward children ages 2–12 at Majestic View Nature Center.

Fall Festival at St. Luke's UMC

Saturday · 11 AM – 1 PM

St. Luke's United Methodist Church · Highlands Ranch · 22 mi

Family fall festival with pumpkin patch, bouncy house, treats, crafts, games and trunk-or-treat. Suggested $20 donation per family.

Last Stop — Halloween Night at the Mansion

Saturday · 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Highlands Ranch Mansion · Highlands Ranch · 23 mi

Free outdoors-only Halloween-night event with front-door trick-or-treating and a DJ. All ages welcome; no reservations required.

City Park Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

City Park Farmers Market · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

City Park 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.

Metro Denver Farmers Market - Southwest Plaza

Saturday · 8 AM – 2 PM

Metro Denver Farmers Market - Southwest Plaza · Littleton · ≈ 18 mi

Metro Denver Farmers Market - Southwest Plaza 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 Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · ≈ 19 mi

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

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market - Longmont · Longmont · ≈ 22 mi

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.

CRAWL-O-WEEN Trick-or-Treating

Saturday · 9 AM – 5 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

OCT 31 Family Program 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CRAWL-O-WEEN Trick-or-Treating Get ready for a spooky-safe celebration where creepy crawlies take center stage! Wander through Butterfly Pavilion decked out in your favorite costume and discover why our invertebrates, plants, staff, and facility are the real treats of the season. Learn More

Harvest Hoot

Saturday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Oct 31

Adventure Forest - Last day to climb

Saturday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Oct 31 Adventure Forest - Last day to climb

artists wanted!

Saturday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

We are accepting applications for our 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program! Applications are due by October 31.

Sundays at the Museum

Saturday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

big events 2026 Oct 31

Fridays at the Museum

Saturday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Sat Oct 31

Art Stop at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday · 9 AM – 2 PM

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Dates: 10/24/2026 10/31/2026 Time: 9am - 2pm Saturdays, 3:30-7:30pm Wednesdays

Ongoing Programs

Saturday · 12 PM

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 9.0 mi

Plan your next visit around one of our upcoming family-friendly programs. View Calendar Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times. Next is Oct 31, 2026

Mile High Mystery Tour: Self-Guided Denver AR Scavenger Hunt

Saturday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 12 mi

Dates: 10/24/2026 10/25/2026 10/31/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 11/01/2026 11/07/2026 11/08/2026 11/14/2026 11/15/2026 11/21/2026 11/22/2026 11/28/2026 11/29/2026 Time: Self-guided; start any time. Daylight through early evening is recommended.

Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Saturday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 12 mi

Dates: 10/24/2026 10/25/2026 10/31/2026 Time: See website

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! | Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 12 mi

Dates: 10/24/2026 10/25/2026 10/31/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 11/01/2026 11/07/2026 11/08/2026 11/14/2026 11/15/2026 11/21/2026 11/22/2026 11/24/2026 11/25/2026 11/27/2026 11/28/2026 11/29/2026 12/05/2026 12/06/2026 12/12/2026 12/13/2026 12/19/2026 12/20/2026 Time: Varies <d

Superior Cemetery Open

Saturday · 11 AM – 1 PM

Town of Superior Events · Superior · ≈ 12 mi

Superior Cemetery Open 31 Oct 2026 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Join the Superior Historical Commission for a family-friendly Halloween Tombstone Tour at the Historic Superior Cemetery. Take a guided tour, ask questions, and grab some candy. Superior Cemetery, 2580 Central Park Way, Superior, CO 80027 Tagged as: , Recreation

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

Saturday · 6 PM – 10:30 PM

Hudson Gardens · Littleton · ≈ 19 mi

The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns is a spooky fall event put on by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment. This event delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more, all softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner! For all customer service inquiries, ticketing, and questions, please visit: https://magicofthejackolanterns.com/denver/

Colorado Rapids Home Games!

Saturday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Dates: 10/24/2026 10/31/2026 Time: Times vary--please see schedule

Family Time

Saturday · 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Golden Library · Golden · 16 mi

Oct 31 Family Time Oct 31st | 10:15am - 10:45am Golden Library

Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Saturday · 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

OCT 31 Yoga 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller) This hour-long class provides a nature-centric yoga experience to rejuvenate your mind and body. Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. No matter your skill level, Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion provides a unique opportunity to de-stress, unwind, and revitalize. Learn More

Broomfield Depot Museum and Crawford Honey House Open hours

Saturday · 11 AM – 4 PM

Broomfield Library & Auditorium · Broomfield · 6.3 mi

Broomfield Depot Museum and Crawford Honey House Open hours Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night

Saturday · 4:30 PM – 9 PM

Denver Zoo · Denver · ≈ 7.5 mi

Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night Oct 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night

Saturday · 4:30 PM – 9 PM

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Oct 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for an inclusive evening for guests living with sensory processing disorders! Enjoy a variety of accommodations including reduced crowds, l... Get Tickets Events

Demo Artist: Hannah Victoria Loosearrow

Saturday · 12 PM – 3 PM

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 9.0 mi

Programs Demo Artist: Hannah Victoria Loosearrow Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times. Next is October 31, 2026 - 12 pm – 3 pm Join artist Hannah Victoria Loosearrow for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.

Bewitching Brunch Class

Saturday · All day

Stanley Marketplace · Aurora · ≈ 11 mi

October 31, 2026 Celebrate Halloween with brunch, bites, and Bloody Marys at

Eerie Erie

Saturday · 9 AM

Erie Official Events · Erie · ≈ 14 mi

Eerie Erie October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM&thinsp;-&thinsp;11:00 AM @ Coal Creek Park Eerie Erie 2026-10-31T09:00:00 The world-famous Eerie Erie is a Halloween-themed 5k and 10k race that runs through historic downtown Erie and takes advantage of our beautiful trail system that weaves along the Coal Creek open space areas. The 10k passes by scenic Pleasant Hill Cemetery with panoramic views and where friendly spirits can’t wait to visit this year’s runners. Coal Creek Park 575 Kattell St Erie CO 80516 The world-famous Eerie Erie is a Halloween-themed 5k and 10k race that runs through historic downtown Erie and takes advantage of our beautiful trail system that weaves along the Coal Creek open space areas. The 10k passes by scenic Pleasant Hill Cemetery with panoramic views and where friendly spirits can’t wait to visit this year’s runners. More Details

Pumpkin Princess

Saturday · 10 AM – 2 PM

Anderson Farms · Erie · ≈ 14 mi

Pumpkin Princess October 31, 2026 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Golden’s Halloween Monster Mash

Saturday · 2 PM – 4 PM

Golden Library · Golden · 16 mi

Oct 31 Golden’s Halloween Monster Mash Oct 31st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Golden Library

Halloween Cookies at Curate Mercantile

Saturday · 11 AM – 1 PM

City of Centennial Calendar · Centennial · ≈ 20 mi

Halloween Cookies at Curate Mercantile 31 Oct 2026 Join The Peruvian Cookie Company at Curate Mercantile in Centennial on Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for a delicious Halloween weekend treat! Curate A Local Mercantile, 8242 S. University Blvd. #150, Centennial 80122 Tagged as: , Holiday/Seasonal

A little taste of Peru is coming to Curate!

Saturday · 11 AM – 1 PM

City of Centennial Calendar · Centennial · ≈ 20 mi

A little taste of Peru is coming to Curate! 31 Oct 2026 Join The Peruvian Cookie Company at Curate Mercantile in Centennial on Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for a delicious Halloween weekend treat! Curate A Local Mercantile, 8242 S Universtiy Blvd., Centennial 80122 Tagged as: , Cultural

inventHQ Open Hours

Saturday · 9 AM – 5 PM

Broomfield Library & Auditorium · Broomfield · 6.3 mi

inventHQ Open Hours Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Outcast Knitting Group

Saturday · 10 AM – 1 PM

Broomfield Library & Auditorium · Broomfield · 6.3 mi

Outcast Knitting Group Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Magician Ann Lincoln

Saturday · 10 AM – 4 PM

Anderson Farms · Erie · ≈ 14 mi

Magician Ann Lincoln October 31, 2026 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Front Range Wranglers

Saturday · 11 AM – 2 PM

Anderson Farms · Erie · ≈ 14 mi

Front Range Wranglers October 31, 2026 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Event

Saturday · 9 AM

ColoradoKids.com Family Calendar · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Oct. 1st - 31st Miners Pumpkin Patch Saturdays in October Miners Pumpkin Patch Saturdays in October 9:00 am4:00 pm 225 N Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, Our Biggest Event of the Year�... View Western Museum of Mining and Industry Event

Denver Art Museum Event

Saturday · All day

ColoradoKids.com Family Calendar · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Oct. 26th - 31st Cosmic Studio Inspired by upcoming exhibitions at the DAM, including Pissarro's Impressionism, the Cosmic Studio invites you to tap into th... View Denver Art Museum Event

Fall Festival at Anderson Farms

Saturday · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Good times await your whole family at Anderson Farms! Join us September 23rd through October 31st to experience ALL of our fabulous Fall attractions! You don’t want to miss our Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Yard Games, and New Barnyard Challenge – the Low Ropes Course. Dates: 10/26/2026 10/28/2026 10/29/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 10/30/2026 10/31/2026 Time: Varies - Check website for more info Learn More

2026 Fall Festival at Trinity Acres Pumpkin Patch

Saturday · 10 AM – 8 PM · runs through Nov 1

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Saturdays & Sundays, September 19th - November 1st | Come make fall memories at Trinity Acres Pumpkin Patch! Explore 25+ attractions, including our NEW corn maze, visit the animals, take a hayride, pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy delicious fall treats, and stick around for cozy autumn evenings by the fire pits. There’s something for the whole family! Dates: 10/24/2026 10/25/2026 10/31/2026 Show more dates Hide these dates 11/01/2026 Time: 10:00AM to 8:00PM Learn More

Denver Art Museum Event

Saturday · All day

BoulderKids.com Family Calendar · Boulder · ≈ 19 mi

Oct. 26th - 31st Cosmic Studio Inspired by upcoming exhibitions at the DAM, including Pissarro's Impressionism, the Cosmic Studio invites you to tap into th... View Denver Art Museum Event

Spider Zone

Saturday · 9 AM – 5 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

OCT 1 – 31 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Spider Zone Get Close, Get Very Close. Butterfly Pavilion invites guests to engage with some new friends in Spider Zone, an exotic enclosure filled with hundreds of free-roaming orb-weaving spiders. Learn More

Toxic Terrors

Saturday · 9 AM – 5 PM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

OCT 1 – 31 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Toxic Terrors Discover the dark side of nature at Butterfly Pavilion’s Toxic Terrors and uncover the fascinating species that use powerful toxins to survive. Learn More

Fall at DZCA

Saturday · 9 AM

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Sep 25, 2026 at 9:00 am - Oct 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm Your day visit to the Zoo just got more festive! It's sure to be a Wild Fall—enjoy creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving + mysterious c... Get Tickets Events

Painting: Acrylic Color Theory 2

Saturday · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · runs through Nov 19

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 9.0 mi

Classes and Workshops Painting: Acrylic Color Theory 2 October 29–November 19, 2026 - 10:30 am–12:30 pm Explore how complex color relationships can be utilized as a meaningful communicative and emotional tool in painting.

Momentos de Memoria

Saturday · All day · runs through Nov 11

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 9.0 mi

Special Events Momentos de Memoria October 26-November 11, 2026 Celebrate Día de Muertos with a museumwide activation.

Painting: The Women of Abstraction

Saturday · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · runs through Nov 17

Denver Art Museum · Denver · ≈ 9.7 mi

Classes and Workshops Painting: The Women of Abstraction October 27–November 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Tickets for this event are sold out. Explore the rich history of the women of abstraction, learning and practicing the painting techniques that make their work unique.

Ongoing events for October 25, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Saturday · All day

Broomfield Library Events · Broomfield · ≈ 6.1 mi

Corn Maze

Saturday · 3 PM – 12 AM · runs through Nov 2

Denver Botanic Gardens · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

<p>Get lost in our 8-acre Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms.&lt;/p&gt;

10th Annual Día de los Muertos

Sunday · 12 PM – 5 PM

McAllister Park Center · Thornton · ≈ < 1 mi

Free, family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration with live music and dance, face painting, arts and crafts, storytelling, an Anythink Libraries book table, community ofrenda, food trucks and an artisan market. Free and open to all ages.

Día de Muertos

Sunday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Nov 01 Día de Muertos

Adventure Forest - Last day to climb

Sunday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Nov 01

Saturdays at the Museum

Sunday · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 8.5 mi

Sun Nov 01

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

Sunday · 6 PM – 9 PM

Hudson Gardens · Littleton · ≈ 19 mi

The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns is a spooky fall event put on by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment. This event delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more, all softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner! For all customer service inquiries, ticketing, and questions, please visit: https://magicofthejackolanterns.com/denver/

Rainforest Yoga (Callie Phelps)

Sunday · 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

NOV 1 Yoga 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM Rainforest Yoga (Callie Phelps) This hour-long class provides a nature-centric yoga experience to rejuvenate your mind and body. Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. No matter your skill level, Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion provides a unique opportunity to de-stress, unwind, and revitalize. Learn More

CRAWL-O-WEEN Trick-or-Treating

Sunday · 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

Get ready for a spooky-safe celebration where creepy crawlies take center stage! Wander through Butterfly Pavilion decked out in your favorite costume and discover why our invertebrates, plants, staff, and facility are the real treats of the season. Learn More NOV 1 Yoga 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM

DIVA Member Tours

Sunday · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 9.0 mi

Tours DIVA Member Tours Occurs weekly on Sunday until January 17, 2027. Next is November 1, 2026 - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Members are invited to an enjoy exclusive access to one-hour docent-led tours of DIVA.

Wings’ Food Drive

Sunday · All day

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum · Denver · ≈ 12 mi

Wings’ Food Drive November 1 - December 20 Wings Over the Rockies® is flying together with Food Bank of the Rockies to fight…

Dungeons and Dragons Community Group

Sunday · 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Broomfield Library & Auditorium · Broomfield · 6.3 mi

Dungeons and Dragons Community Group Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm

Tech Tutoring

Sunday · 2 PM – 3 PM

Broomfield Library & Auditorium · Broomfield · 6.3 mi

Tech Tutoring Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create Space Tours Create Space Tours, part of a series Series

Sunday · 1 PM – 3 PM

Jefferson County Public Library · Lakewood · ≈ 13 mi

Create Space Tours Create Space Tours, part of a series Series Nov 1st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Nancy’s Fancy’s at Curate Mercantile

Sunday · 12 PM – 2 PM

City of Centennial Calendar · Centennial · ≈ 20 mi

Nancy’s Fancy’s at Curate Mercantile 01 Nov 2026 Join us November 1 from 12–2 PM at Curate Mercantile in Centennial to shop Nancy’s Fancy's, meet our local vendor Nancy, and sample some of her delicious offerings! Curate A Local Mercantile, 8242 S. University Blvd. #150, Centennial 80122 Tagged as: , Cultural

Wings' Food Drive

Sunday · All day · runs through Dec 20

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum · Denver · ≈ 9.0 mi

Wings Over the Rockies® is flying together with Food Bank of the Rockies to fight hunger! 1 in 9 people in Colorado experience food insecurity, and Food Bank of the Rockies distributes upwards of 179,000 meals every day. Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and help us soar to feed our community! Plus, take the opportunity to explore our immersive exhibits and enjoy a day of fun while giving back! Accepted food items (must be shelf-stable/non-perishable): Peanut Butter Pasta Tuna Beef Stew Chili Baked Beans Soup Fruit Vegetables Jelly Items not accepted: Damaged, expired or items packaged in glass. If you are unable to visit Wings Over the Rockies or Exploration of Flight, you can also support the food drive by giving online. Donate Here

Sacred and Holy Moments, Nov. 1 - 22, 2026

Sunday · 2 PM · runs through Nov 22

St. Luke's United Methodist Church · Highlands Ranch · ≈ 23 mi

Watch Online 10/25/2026 Bulletin Announcements New sermon series: Sacred and Holy Moments November 1: All Saints Day: Rev. Calob Rundell preaching November 8: Veterans Sunday: Rev. Calob Rundell preaching November 15: Rev. Liza Stoltz Hanson preaching November 22: Thanksgiving Sunday: Rev. Calob Rundell preaching Anything Goes photos 10/17/26 2:00pm | 10/18/26 Our newsletter: The Chronicle - "Fall 2026" issue Mission Opportunities Online pledge card Create your Servant Keeper login New google calendar (major church events) Children's Annual Sunday School Registration 2026-27 Futures Task Force Report <a

Geek Out: A Creative Contest for Teens!

Sunday · All day · runs through Nov 30

Arapahoe Libraries · Centennial · ≈ 20 mi

Geek Out: A Creative Contest for Teens! Submit your favorite fandom creations to our annual contest for teens from November 1–30.

Monarch Magic

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

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · ≈ 4.3 mi

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