Vail Family Events

May. 4th - Aug. 31st

The Tangled Self - Through July 2026

Created by Colorado artist Sadie Young with collaborators from Spectra Art Space, The Tangled Self attempts to make our inner...

Jul. 11th - 13th

Blippi

Everyone knows that a day at a theme park is a fun time for the whole family, so what could make it even better? Blippi! Join...

Jul. 11th - 11th

Dive In Movie Despicable Me 4

Come join us in the wave pool to watch Despicable Me 4 The Water Park closes at 6:00pm with the exception of the Wave Pool...

Jul. 25th - 25th

Dive In Movie Toy Story

Come join us in the wave pool to watch Toy Story. Dive-In Movies are shown in the Wave Pool at Island Kingdom Water Park a...

Aug. 1st - 1st

Dive In Movie Lilo & Stitch

Come join us in the wave pool to watch Lilo & Stitch Dive-In Movies are shown in the Wave Pool at Island Kingdom Water Par...

Aug. 1st - 3rd

PJ Masks

Get ready for action-packed fun with the PJ Masks! Don't miss the opportunity to meet everyone's favorite heroes as they pose...

Aug. 8th - 10th

Octonauts

Sound the Octo-alert! Captain Barnacles, leader of the Octonauts, and his daredevil crewmate, Kwazii, are exploring the world...

Aug. 16th - 30th

Learn to Build Your Own Underwater World! 8/16, 8/23 & 8/30

Ready to dive into the world of home aquariums? Join us at the Downtown Aquarium for Aquarium 101, a three-part evening serie...

Aug. 25th - Oct. 3rd

Selections from the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Voice and Vision features award-winning artwork by teens from across the country who were recipients of Gold Medals in the 20...

Aug. 30th

First Responder Day FREE DAY

Honor the work of our amazing first responders in the Denver area this Labor Day weekend! Visit Denver Firefighters Museum fo...

Sep. 6th

36th Annual Friendship Powwow

The Denver Art Museum celebrates Native American art and culture with the 36th Annual Friendship Powwow on Saturday, Septembe...

Sep. 9th

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Visit the Denver Art Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions o...

Sep. 13th

Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo FC - BOGO

Join the Colorado Rapids as they take on Houston Dynamo FC in a thrilling Western Conference Showdown! Buy one ticket and...

Sep. 19th - Nov. 2nd

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms

Fly through twists and turns in this year's birds-of-prey-themed maze, featuring eagles, falcons and vultures. Soar to new he...

Sep. 21st

Scouts Day

Calling all Scouts! An underwater adventure awaits you. Discover an itinerary filled with workshops, exhibits, and behind-th...

Sep. 24th - Nov. 1st

Colorado’s Largest Fall Family Entertainment Destination

Fall Festival, September 24 - November 1, 2025. Come out to Colorado’s Largest Fall Family Entertainment Destination for a ...

Sep. 27th

Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United - Noche Latina and BOGO

Join the Rapids on September 27 as they take on Minnesota United for Noche Latina where the team will celebrate our Hispanic ...

Oct. 10th - 12th

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms -

Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family. Ticket price incl...

Oct. 12th

Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives

Join these two witty foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries! Using a humorous storytelling form...

Oct. 12th

Sensory Friendly Morning

The museum's Sensory-Friendly Mornings is a program for kids with neurodiversity or sensory-processing disorders and their fa...

Oct. 14th

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Visit the Denver Art Museum on Tuesday, October 14, and engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibition...

Oct. 15th

Homeschool Day

Homeschooled students and their families are invited to join us for an educational day at the Aquarium! - Explore the Aqua...

Oct. 16th

Create & Play

An early-childhood program for families with children ages 0 - 5, Create & Play offers a range of experiences within the muse...

Oct. 17th

International Sawfish Day

Celebrate our 3 rare green sawfish with feeding demonstrations, activities, and more! Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - Cl...

Oct. 18th

Colorado Rapids vs LAFC - Fan Appreciation Night and BOGO

Join the Rapids for Fan Appreciation Night as they take on LAFC and give back to the fans who have supported us all season lo...

Oct. 18th - 19th

Sloth Weekend

Hang out with us as we celebrate all things sloth with animal encounters and a sloth viewing! Schedule of Events 10:00 AM...

Oct. 21st - 26th

Glow at the Gardens

Wander an immersive, illuminated path to discover enchanted landscapes animated by live performers with hand-carved pumpkin d...

Oct. 24th - 26th

Harvest Hoot at the Children's Musuem

From Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus will transform into a...

Oct. 31st - Jan. 9th

Indomitably Indigenous 2025

Indomitably Indigenous is a youth art showcase at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) featuring artists ages 12 - 25 who identify as ...

Nov. 8th

Free Day & Night at the Museums

Enjoy free admission all day thanks to one of our regular Free Days, and into the night as we celebrate Denver Arts Week and ...