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Low Sensory Mornings - Downtown Aquarium Denver

For people with autism or sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us on a special morning when we open early and turn down the ambient sounds so you and your family can enjoy the aquarium in a calmer and more quiet setting.
Dates: 
07/20/2025
08/17/2025
09/21/2025
8:30am - 10:00am
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Location:

700 Water St.
Denver, CO, 80211
United States

Phone:

303-561-4444

SUN-Day In The Park at Bear Creek Nature Center

It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at the Bear Creek Nature Center! Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will be there from 9 AM – Noon with special Solar telescopes for safe observing of the Sun! We’ll also have some Sun related hands on activities as well as information about our other free nighttime observing programs.
Dates: 
07/19/2025
9 am - 12 pm
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Location:

245 Bear Creek Road
Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
United States

Music at the Movies - Animal Farm and "Captain America: Brave New World" (PG-13)

Music at the Movies offers free concerts followed by family-friendly movies under the stars.
Dates: 
07/23/2025
5 p.m.
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Location:

Mission Viejo Park
3999 S Mission Pkwy
Aurora, CO, 80013
United States

Phone:

303.739.6600

Chainsaws and Chuckwagons 2025

2025 marks the 13th year of our annual Chainsaws & Chuckwagons event! Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art, and we’re bringing them to Frederick to compete against each other! The carving competition will take place July 16-19, 2025 with family entertainment and food trucks (Chuckwagons)! Hour-long quick carves will be auctioned off on the spot on select days of the event.
Dates: 
07/16/2025
07/17/2025
07/18/2025
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Location:

Centennial Park-Frederick
630 8th St.
Frederick, CO, 80530
United States

Phone:

720-382-5500

Colorado Renaissance Festival 2025

Celebrating over 40 years of family fun & magical memories! As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park! Ready yourself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft, and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods, and much more.
Dates: 
07/12/2025
07/13/2025
07/19/2025
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Location:

650 Perry Park Ave
Larkspur, CO, 80118
United States

Phone:

303-688-6010

Douglas County Fair Parade

Celebrate the Fair Parade in downtown Castle Rock, presented by the Castle Rock Chamber in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock. The parade starts on the south end of Town, and flows down Wilcox to 4th, to Perry, and ends at 2nd Street.
Dates: 
07/26/2025
9:30am
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Location:

420 Jerry St
Castle Rock, CO, 80104
United States

Phone:

303-688-4597