happenings January
Children ages 2–4 will explore with their hands and imaginations while developing fine motor skills and learning basic principles of art. Central Park Recreation Center, Denver. denvergov.org 7 Tuesday Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics 8pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Celtics. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children and their caregivers. Central Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org 8 Wednesday Low Sensory Morning at the History Colorado Center 8–10am All Ages Storytime 10:30–11am The museum will be closed to the general public and sounds in the exhibits will be turned down so that families and self- advocates who prefer a lower sensory environment can enjoy a visit. History Colorado Center, Denver. historycolorado.org Stay ‘n Play 11–11:30am Ages 0–5 can join for a time of play and socialization. Central Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org My Denver LEGO Robotics 4–5pm Learn introductory robotics, coding, and engineering concepts through building motorized LEGO
models. Barnum Recreation Center, Denver. activekids.com
Denver. kidswonder.net
4–4:30 Hands-on learning and making for toddlers through early elementary age kids. Children and families will explore new materials and create together. Central Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org 13 Monday Historic Denver LoDo Walking Tour 5–6:30pm Learn how the largest collection of historic warehouses in the West transformed from a railroad hub to an urban hot spot. Denver Union Station. historicdenver.org 14 Tuesday Free Day at the Denver Art Museum 10am–8pm Explore the museum’s exhibits with free admission all day. Does not apply to ticketed exhibitions or entry to the Kirkland Museum. Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org Immerse yourself in lush greenery and stunning flowers at a 60-year old historic conservatory. Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver. botanicgardens.org Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers 7pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Rangers. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com 15 Wednesday Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets 10am–12:30pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Rockets. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 16 Thursday Homeschool STEM Day at Tropical Trails Tour 10am
Baby Storytime 4–4:30pm
9 Thursday Kids Maker Club 4:30-5:30pm Ages 5–12 will learn new skills and get creative with open-ended art and science exploration materials. Valdez-Perry Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Noon See the streets of Denver transformed into the ultimate Western destination with cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands, floats, and over 30 Longhorn cattle. Denver Union Station. nationalwestern.com Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets 7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Nets. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 10 Friday Squirt’s Fire Safety Class 9:30–11am Join for a fire safety class designed just for preschool-aged children and their adults. During each class, participants will learn and practice life-saving concepts through books, videos, and engaging hands-on activities. Denver Firefighters Museum. denverfirefightersmuseum.org
Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for babies ages 0–18 months. Sam Gary Branch Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org 11 Saturday Zine Scene: Your Voice, In this hands-on workshop, young writers will learn what zines are, where zines came from and how to create their own. They’ll use various mediums to blend poetry with graphic art, producing a story or theme important to them within a handmade booklet they can take home. Second Star to the Right Books, Denver. denverwrites.org Your Story 10am–1pm explore with their hands and imaginations while developing fine motor skills and learning the basic principles of art such as color, shape, and texture. Montclair Recreation Center, Denver. activekids.com Colorado All-State Choir Concert 3pm Watch over 500 top high school singers perform. Buell Theatre, Denver. artsandvenuesdenver.com 12 Sunday Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science 9am–5pm Enjoy free admission to the museum all day. Denver Museum of Nature & Science. dmns.org Mini Picasso 11–11:45am Children ages 2–4 will
Family Night Out at Kids Wonder 5–7pm
Every Friday, join for a special family night out. Kids Wonder,
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives 10:30am–Noon
Two witty fox detectives will use storytelling to help young children experience art in unique ways. Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org
iFly Denver 10–11:30am
A friendly crocodile’s story Jan. 21
Students will get fired up about math and physics when they see it come to life in a state of
Kids Create
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