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Top Weekend Events (Sept 6th - 8th) for Families near the DTC

Family-friendly events and activities happening near the Denver Tech Center

By Beth Marketos, Publisher, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial August 21, 2024

Looking for something fun to do with your family over the weekend? We've got you covered! While there are tons of family-fun events and activities happening right here in Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Centennial, we've rounded up our top publisher picks (including local fun and events worth the drive) to help make your weekend plans a bit easier.

Events may be sold out, canceled, or postponed without notice. Be sure to confirm with the event's host that the event is still scheduled as listed below.


Ongoing Events & Reminders:


Friday, Saturday 6:  🌟 Cultural First Friday at Museo de las Americas (All Ages)

  • Location: Museo de las Americas | Denver
  • Located in the heart of the historic Santa Fe Arts District, Museo de las Americas is the premier Latin American Art Museum in the Rocky Mountain region.
  • FREE!

Friday, September 6 : 🌕 High Line Canal Nocturnal Nature Hike

  • Location: High Line Canal Headquarters | Centennial
  • Join us for a sunset nature hike to search for nocturnal wildlife along the Canal! We’ll start the evening in the classroom to learn about Canal wildlife and how to spot them. Then we’ll head out onto the trail to look and listen for owls, bats, insects, and more. 
  • FREE! Registration required

Saturday, September 7: 🚒 SCFD Grandparents Free Day at Denver Firefighters Museum (All Ages)

  • Location: Denver Fireighters Museum | Denver
  • Follow in the bootprints of a firefighter on a self-guided tour to discover the story of Fire Station One and firefighting in Denver, past and present.
  • FREE Admission grandparents 65+ and their grandchildren

Sunday, September 8: 🐎 Tiny Tots Pony Rides

  • Location: Mile High Equestrian and Rescue | Centennial
  •  Don’t miss your chance with the littles and pony rides! Come for the ponies and stay for the snacks!
  • $10 per ride | This event is a fundraiser

Sunday, September 8: 🎉🐶 Carnival and Birthday Bash

  • Location: Arapahoe Park | Centennial
  • Welcome to the Carnival and MABTR's (MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue) Birthday Bash
    All breeds welcome
  • Admission $5 | Dogs and Kids under 10 FREE

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