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Wheat Ridge, CO

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Chompsaw Cardboard Creators≈ 9.3 mi

Chompsaw Cardboard Creators

Tuesday · 5 PM – 6 PM

Anythink Nature Library · Thornton · ≈ 9.3 mi

FREEAges 7–11

Hands-on upcycled cardboard building workshop using kid-safe ChompSaws for ages 7–11 and caregivers.

Cooking for Kids≈ 9.3 mi

Cooking for Kids

Tuesday · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Anythink Thornton Community Center · Thornton · ≈ 9.3 mi

FREEAges 6–12

Hands-on cooking program with Sticky Fingers Cooking for ages 6–12.

Story Time≈ 9.3 mi

Story Time

Wednesday · 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Anythink Nature Library · Thornton · ≈ 9.3 mi

FREEAges 2–5

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2–5.

Teen Hangout≈ 9.3 mi

Teen Hangout

Wednesday · 4 PM – 5:30 PM

Anythink Wright Farms · Thornton · ≈ 9.3 mi

FREEAges 13–18

Games, crafts, snacks and hangout activities for teens ages 13–18.

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)8.0 mi

Family Rainforest Yoga (Kelsey Mueller)

Today · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 8.0 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

Kids N Canvas4.7 mi

Kids N Canvas

Today · 10 AM – 12 PM

Baker Community Center · Denver · 4.7 mi

From $10All agesArts & Crafts

<p>Kids love to paint and let their creativity shine. With easy step by step instruction they will create a fun and colorful piece of art they can be proud to show off. All supplies are included and each class features kid inspired paintings designed just for young artists.</p>\n

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Boulder Farmers Market19 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Today · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 19 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals
Fridays at the Museum4.5 mi

Fridays at the Museum

Today · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 4.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
Kids N Canvas4.7 mi

Kids N Canvas

Today · 10 AM – 12 PM

Baker Community Center · Denver · 4.7 mi

From $10All agesArts & Crafts
Ongoing Programs6.2 mi

Ongoing Programs

Today · All day

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 6.2 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive≈ 11 mi

Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive

Today · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport) · Denver · ≈ 11 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

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Boulder Farmers Market19 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Today · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 19 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals
Fridays at the Museum4.5 mi

Fridays at the Museum

Today · All day

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver · 4.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
Kids N Canvas4.7 mi

Kids N Canvas

Today · 10 AM – 12 PM

Baker Community Center · Denver · 4.7 mi

From $10All agesArts & Crafts
Ongoing Programs6.2 mi

Ongoing Programs

Today · All day

Denver Art Museum · Denver · 6.2 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive≈ 11 mi

Breakfast Fly-In: Food Drive

Today · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport) · Denver · ≈ 11 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

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Boulder Farmers Market19 mi

Boulder Farmers Market

Today · 8 AM – 2 PM

Boulder Farmers Market · Boulder · 19 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals
Monarch Magic8.0 mi

Monarch Magic

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

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 8.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals
Students Friendsgiving18 mi

Students Friendsgiving

Tomorrow · 6 PM – 8 PM

Cherry Hills Community Church · Highlands Ranch · 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Places to go near Wheat Ridge

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1 in Wheat Ridge · 11 in nearby communities. Each card shows its distance.

Kids Town logoKids Town
6.5 mi

Kids Town

Lakewood · 6.5 mi

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