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Top Weekend Events (October 18th-20th) for Families near the DTC

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

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher October 15, 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, October 18th: πŸŽƒ Spooky Streets

  • Location: The Streets at Southglenn | Centennial
  • This FREE celebration will feature tons of spooky fun—kids’ entertainment, face painters, balloon artists, special characters, music and dancing, and lots of spooky surprises!
  • FREE

Saturday, October 19th: πŸŽƒ Trunk or Treat & Denver Metro Mental Health Resource Fair (All Ages)

  • Location: Embark Behavioral Health - Parking Lot | Greenwood Village
  • At this event, you can enjoy **trunk or treating** with your family and friends, where you can collect treats from creatively decorated car trunks. Plus, you can also explore our **mental health resource fair** to learn about important resources and support available in our community.. 
  • FREE - Registration required

Saturday, October 19th: πŸŽƒ The Arc Fall Festival & Haunted House (All Ages/Abilities)

  • Location: The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas, & Elbert Counties | Centennial
  • Join us for a thrilling event that will leave you screaming with delight. With a haunted house, pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, bounce house, and more, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family.
  • FREE - Tickets required

Saturday, October 19th: πŸ’ HocktoberFEST Pregame Festival (All Ages)

  • Location: DU's Gates Fieldhouse, The Ritchie Center | Denver
  • Before our 10x National Champs hit the ice, join us inside DU’s Gates Field House and the surrounding outdoor area for a free, family-friendly festival you won’t want to miss!
  • FREE

Sunday, October 20th: β™ΎοΈ Low Sensory Morning at Downtown Aquarium (All Ages)

  • Location: Downtown Aquarium | Denver
  • The Aquarium will open early and turn down the ambient sounds so you and your family can enjoy the Aquarium in a calmer and more quiet setting.
  • Children (3-11): $19.99 | Adults (12+): $26.50

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