Colorado Parent - April 2026

Candlelight - The Best of Hans Zimmer 6:30pm

Family Storytime 9:30am Best for babies, toddlers,

7pm Watch professional hockey. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com

Amphitheatre, Denver. redrocksonline.com

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Denver. Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver. feverup.com Colorado Tartan Day Through April 12 Join for a weekend of Scottish heritage, history, and community. From the skirl of the pipes to the clash of the broadswords, there is something for everyone. Free to the public. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont. coloradotartanday.com Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Looking for new (to you) jigsaw puzzles? Bring as many used jigsaw puzzles as you’d like to trade for new ones. Superior Community Center, Superior. bocopuzzlers.org

preschoolers (ages 0-5), and their families. Support early learning and develop a love of reading with stories, songs, and rhymes followed by time to socialize and play. Broomfield Library and

Mel Robbins on Tour 7:30pm

10 Friday Colorado Auto Show Through April 12

Mel Robbins will be live at Bellco Theatre. She is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is the most shared and followed podcast in the world, and the author of The Let Them Theory. Bellco Theatre, Denver. bellcotheatre.com

Explore the latest innovations in the automotive industry and experience interactive exhibits and test drives. Children 16 and under get in free. Colorado Convention Center, Denver. colorado.auto/ colorado-auto-show Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 7pm Watch professional basketball. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Through April 12 Three days of concerts will showcase bluegrass bands from around the country. Special events include a Durango-style barn dance, Saturday night “Celtdown,” and music in local restaurants and bars. Durango. durangomeltdown.com

Auditorium, Broomfield. compass.broomfield.org

8 Wednesday Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies 7pm Watch professional basketball. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com Music & Movement 10:30am Support early learning and development with music, stories, movement and dancing in multiple languages, followed by time for kids and caregivers to socialize and play. All are welcome, best for children ages 2-5 and their families. Broomfield Library, Broomfield. compass.broomfield.org 9 Thursday Boulder International Film Festival Through April 12 Film fanatics won’t want to miss the 22nd annual film festival, featuring film screenings, panels, workshops, and themed afterparties. 1426 Pearl St., Suite 20, Boulder. biff1.com

16 Thursday Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken 8:30pm Watch professional hockey. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com

Create & Play 10am

Kids are tasked with collecting creativity juice by going through galleries and it ends with artmaking. Create & Play is an early childhood program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Included in general admission, which is free for everyone 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, Denver. denverartmuseum.org

12 Sunday Paws to Read 1:30pm

Kids ages 5-10 can spend 15 minutes reading to a special therapy dog. They are cuddly, good listeners who would love to hear your stories. Lafayette Public Library, Lafayette. lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com

17 Friday Party for Our Planet Through April 19

11 Saturday 2026 Travel & Adventure Show Through April 12

Splashdown Pond Skim 1pm

Join the Children’s Museum for an Earth Day celebration filled with activities all about our big, beautiful planet! Children’s Museum at Marsico Campus, Denver. mychildsmuseum.org

Meet the top destinations, travel experts, and suppliers from around the world and plan your next trip. Colorado Convention Center, Denver. denverconvention.com

A wet and wild event featuring skiers and riders attempting to cross a pond at the base of the mountain. Followed by a free Bud Light concert. Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs. steamboat.com

Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames

US Women’s National Team vs. Japan 7pm

14 Tuesday Hell’s Kitchen Through April 26

The Colorado Rapids will host the US Women’s National Soccer Team as they face long-time rival Japan. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce Park. ussoccer.com

Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. Buell Theatre, Denver. denvercenter.org 15 Wednesday John Mulaney: Mister Whatever 7:30pm

18 Saturday Taylor Fest 9pm

Taylor Fest is a party for Swifites, by Swifties. Party as you dance the night away to all of Taylor Swift’s eras. Bluebird Theater, Denver. bluebirdtheater.net

Hell’s Kitchen April 14-26

John Mulaney’s tour Mister Whatever is coming to Red Rocks! Red Rocks

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