April
happenings April
happenings
6:40pm Watch the Rockies take on the Brewers. Coors Field, Denver. mlb.com
stage, accompanied by David Bowie’s legendary vocals. Paramount Theatre, Denver. labyrinthinconcert.com 5 Saturday Boulder County Farmers Market Opening Day 8am–2pm Shop for fresh produce and unique artisan goods from local sellers. 13th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder. bcfm.org
Brewers. Coors Field, Denver. mlb.com
Noon Every Sunday, join for a free yoga class at the park. Ralston Central Park, Arvada. facebook.com Story Time at Tattered Cover 2pm Join Tattered Cover KIDS every Sunday for a special story time with the booksellers. Tattered Cover KIDS, Aurora. tatteredcover.com Taste of Pearl 2–6pm Featuring 15 Boulder restaurants paired with 15+ Colorado wineries, distilleries, and other beverage partners for tastings in boutiques and galleries in downtown Boulder. Pearl Street, Boulder. boulderdowntown.com 7 Monday Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science 9am–5pm Gain free admission to the museum all day. Denver Museum of Nature & Science. dmns.org A space for ages 10–16 to work on writing projects, collaborate, and play writing games. Drop-in every Monday. Dayton Memorial Library on the Regis Campus, Denver. denverwrites.org This performance is a fusion of technology of dance that will reawaken your senses and imagination. Paramount Theatre, Denver. iluminate.com 8 Tuesday Free Day at the Denver iLuminate 7:30pm Gain free admission to the museum all day. Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers 6:40pm Watch the Rockies take on the Denver Writes Creative Writing Club 4:30–6:30pm Art Museum 10am–8pm
Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights 7:30pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Knights. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com
10 Thursday Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers 1:10pm
Watch the Rockies take on the Brewers. Coors Field, Denver. mlb.com
The Wiz 7:30pm
This fun twist on The Wizard of Oz is packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk as Dorothy journeys to find her place in a contemporary world. Join on Apr.
Book Swap 6:30–8:30pm
Nature walk at the farm Apr. 1
Free Music Class for Kids 10–11am
An event for all ages to pass along their old books to other readers
Join for a free introductory music class. Children’s Music Academy of Arvada. eventbrite.com
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Behind-the-Scenes Tour 10am
to do today
week-long celebration of art and creativity. Runs through Apr. 12. Multiple Locations. boulderartsweek.org
Every Monday and Saturday, take a tour of the arts complex to learn about how they make performance magic come to life. Denver Center for the
1 Tuesday Tuesdays at the Museum 9am–4pm
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 8pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Timberwolves. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 2 Wednesday Free Day at the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave 9am–5pm Gain free admission to the museum all day. Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, Golden. buffalobill.org Story Time at Tattered Cover 11am Join Tattered Cover KIDS every Wednesday for a special story time with the booksellers. Tattered Cover KIDS, Aurora. tatteredcover.com
7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Spurs. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 3 Thursday Shen Yun 2pm A vibrant presentation of Chinese culture through artistic performance. Runs through Apr. 6. The Buell Theatre, Denver. shenyun.com A space for ages 10–16 to work on writing projects, collaborate, and play writing games. Drop-in every Thursday. Second Star to the Right Books, Denver. denverwrites.org This brand new four-day festival will celebrate jazz in the city of Denver. Runs through Apr. 6. Multiple locations in Denver. denverjazz.org 4 Friday Boulder Arts Week All Day Immerse yourself in this Denver Writes Creative Writing Club 4:30–6:30pm Denver Jazz Fest 7pm
Youth on Record Open Mic Night 5–8pm
Join for special programming all day. Children’s Museum of Denver. mychildsmuseum.org
Performing Arts. denvercenter.org
The Wiz on tour Apr. 8
Every first Friday of the month, join Youth on Record for a free community event that provides performance opportunities for local youth. Free food and drink provided! Youth on Record, Denver. youthonrecord.org Embark on a magical journey with Mickey and Minnie as they encounter friends from beloved Disney stories. Runs through Apr. 6. Denver Coliseum. disneyonice.com Disney on Ice: Into the Magic 7pm Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus 7:30pm Carmina Burana joins the Colorado Symphony Chorus for three performances. Runs through Apr. 6. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. coloradosymphony.org Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 8pm Experience the ‘80s cult classic film, with the iconic soundtrack performed by a live band on
Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Fest 11am–5pm Meet some of the best local, regional, and national chocolatiers. Taste delicious chocolates and cheeses and enjoy live entertainment. Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs. cochocolatefestes.com 6 Sunday Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market 10am Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made goods. Highlands Ranch Town Center, Littleton. hrcaonline.org
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 10am
8 for Kids’ Night on Broadway, an evening of theatre and family activities starting at 6:30pm. Shows run through Apr. 26. Buell
in exchange for new books to take home. $5 rsvp required. Bodega Beer Company, Parker. bookswapsociety.com Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks 7:00pm Watch the Avalanche take on the Canucks. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com 11 Friday
Join Big Bird and Elmo as they meet a new friend from China and take a trip to the moon. Runs through May 31. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. dmns.org Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Sounds of Nature 10:15am Families with children ages 3–6 are invited for a peaceful nature walk to explore the sounds of the gardens. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. botanicgardens.org
Theatre, Denver. denvercenter.org
9 Wednesday Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers 6pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Pacers. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com An event for all ages to pass along their old books to other readers in exchange for new books to take home. $5 rsvp required. Prost Brewing Company, Highlands Ranch. bookswapsociety.com Book Swap 6:30–8:30pm
Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies 7pm
Denver Writes Creative Writing Club 4:30–6:30pm
Book Swap 10am–Noon
Denver Writes Creative Writing Club 4:30–6:30pm
A space for ages 10–16 to work on writing projects, collaborate, and play writing games. Drop-in every Wednesday. Smiley Branch
An event for all ages to pass along their old books to other readers in exchange for new books to take home. $5 rsvp required. Hot Shot Coffee, Denver. bookswapsociety.com
24 COLORADO PARENT APRIL 2025 A space for ages 10–16 to work on writing projects, collaborate, and play writing games. Drop-in every Tuesday. The Bookies Bookstore, Denver. denverwrites.org
Library, Denver. denverwrites.org
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