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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