Family time · Published November 2, 2026 · Updated 2026-11-02 · By West of Denver Events
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Start with one outing that fits the people coming along. A short activity close to home can be a better plan than squeezing several stops into the day. The current listings below cover this Friday through Sunday, using Denver's dates, and focus on events marked for families or tagged family-friendly.
Match the activity to your family
Look for the published ages or audience label before looking at the photo. Preschool, school-age, teen and all-ages activities serve different groups. Family-friendly is a useful starting point, but it doesn't mean every activity suits every age or that children can attend without an adult.
- Check the date and specific session. Repeated events can have different start times, prices or registration requirements.
- Separate admission from reservations. A free event can still need advance signup, and a waitlist does not guarantee a place.
- Check the complete cost: admission, accompanying adults, materials, food and any separate purchases mentioned by the organizer.
- Confirm the address or meeting point and any access details your family needs. Missing information should prompt a question, not an assumption.
Leave room around the event
Save your chosen occurrence, add a private reminder and allow time for travel and breaks. Saved plans flag overlapping published times, but those warnings don't include everything a family day needs. Directions links use the venue location; check the correct entrance and current conditions with the organizer.
Use the before-you-go check to review changes, cancellations, registration and missing details. For more ideas, open family events, free events or the weekend guide. If no suitable events appear here, try another town or date rather than assuming an old listing is running again.
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- Morrison·Family
Night at the Museums
Last verified · Published dates/times, venue/address, admission price and signup instructions; external ticket availability remains unconfirmed
- All ages
Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W Alameda Parkway
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Dinosaur Ridge for Night at the Museums this November 7 for some unique fossil exploration and hands-on activities for all ages! Located just 20 minutes west of Denver, enjoy free activities and crafts in the Main Visitor Exhibit exhibit hall AND at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center! For $10 take a guided flashlight tour of the Nation’s #1 Dinosaur Tracksite lit up in color. The gift shop will be open for late-night shopping! Location: Main Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center (C-470 & Alameda)16831 W Alameda PkwyMorrison, CO 80465 Location: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center (Entrance 1 to Red Rocks)17681 W Alameda PkwyGolden, CO 80401 Date: November 7, 2026Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. No reservations needed!
See organizer for detailsOfficial source ↗ - Louisville·Family
Saturday Family Storytime
Last verified · Exact published date, time and physical venue/address on the official event detail. Unstated prices and live signup availability remain unconfirmed.
- Kids and Families
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for a storytime the whole family can enjoy. It is best for ages 2 to 5, but older and younger siblings are welcome. This is a free program, and no registration is needed. You are welcome to arrive a few minutes early to make sure you can find a seat.
- Lafayette·Family
Saturday Storytime
Kid Zone · Lafayette Library
10:30 AM
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 11:00AM Location: Kid Zone Type: Lafayette Library Kids and caregivers - join us for stories, songs, and interactive fun perfect for all ages! Please check the Storytime sign in the Lobby for the most updated location information, and visit the Storytimes web page: https://lafayetteco.gov/Storytimes .
See organizer for detailsOfficial source ↗ - Lakewood·Family
Create Space Tours: Diwali
Last verified · Admission price (library-wide policy)
- Adults · School Age · Teens
Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This Week's Theme: Diwali Make your ideas reality at The Create Space at Belmar Library. Drop in for a tour of the space, watch equipment demos and learn more about Creative Technology. In this session, you’ll be block printing paper bookmarks to celebrate Diwali! Please note, space is limited and children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wheat Ridge·Family
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time
Last verified · Admission price (library-wide policy)
- Babies · Preschoolers · Toddlers
Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Ven con tu familia a compartir cuentos, rimas y arte en español. Todos son bienvenidos. Join us for family fun as we share stories, rhymes and art in Spanish. All are welcome! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!
- Boulder·Family
Prenatal Storytime
- All ages
Main Library
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
From about 18 weeks gestation fetuses can hear sounds outside of the womb. One of the most important sound is the caregiver's voice. We will introduce the concept of reading to your baby before birth and how to develop literacy practices once they are born. Practices backed by science and created to strengthen the bond between you and your little one. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation. Your financial support provides
See organizer for detailsOfficial source ↗ - Louisville·Family
Reading Buddies
Last verified · Exact published date, time and physical venue/address on the official event detail. Unstated prices and live signup availability remain unconfirmed.
- Kids and Families
- Registration required
- Signup details need confirmation
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers ages 13-17 with children in grades 1-3 for a fun, welcoming hour of books and activities each week. It's one of our favorite programs at the Louisville Public Library, and kids and teens keep coming back session after session. Little Buddy registration opens on a rolling basis, 2 weeks before each session date. Register only for the dates you'd like to attend. Learn more about Reading Buddies.
See organizer for detailsOfficial source ↗ - Golden·Family
Tween Scene: Weave Got This!
Last verified · Admission price (library-wide policy)
- Tweens
- Registration required
Golden Library, 1019 10th St.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Get crafty and see what you can weave! Build your own loom and learn simple weaving techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark to take home. No previous weaving experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and get ready to weave some fun with other tweens!
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