Denver's Family Guide

Jun. 3rd - 30th

Now Enrolling in all Summer Sports Camps
The official operator of Nike Sports Camps, US Sports Camps has 40+ years of experience connecting young athletes with the best coaches, facilities and instruction in the country across 22 sports. Jump on our site today - Select your sport, explore our programs and locations, then reserve your camp today. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
Expires: Aug. 31st, 2022

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Jun. 7th - Jul. 28th

Our summer fired art camps are a lot of fun! Each camp is 2.5 hours long with 2 really neat projects for only $49. We will be working with clay, glass, and pottery painting techniques. Camps will start at 9am and end at 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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Jun. 13th - Aug. 5th

Summer at Kent Denver offers all children ages 3-18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, design and technology. Our nearly 100 camp offerings allow you to customize and build a summer schedule that is both engaging for kids and convenient for parents and guardians. From designing space missions at the Eurekus NASA camp to making potions at Hogwarts Castle, performing in musicals, playing sports, visiting with the ponies at our Tiny Farm Day Camp and more, there's plenty of summer fun for everyone!

2022 camps run from June 13-August 5. Explore all of our offerings at www.kentdenver.org/summer!

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Jun. 20th - Aug. 5th

Join us for a week of design, discovery and down right Awesomeness where you get to customize, design and paint your own skateboard deck! Each student will receive their own skate deck to design using their own creative vision. The week will begin with drawing and sketching your concept, test painting your design onto your deck, then creating your skate deck!
(Ages 2nd-5th, 6th-8th) Check our online calendar for dates and times for each age group!

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Jun. 21st - 26th

Mark your Calendar - Colorado Lavender Festival JUNE 24 - 26, 2022
Festival in Riverbend Park, Saturday, JUNE 25th 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Steering Committee is busy planning the 2022 event with necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our attendees, volunteers and vendors. The 2021 Festival was such a huge success that it was decided to keep the event at Riverbend Park in Palisade. There will be more space and plenty of vendors to shop with.

There will be a small admission fee $5 for adults and children over 12. Children under 12 FREE. Included with your admission is FREE entry to all educational seminars and cooking demos. (In the past the seminars were an additional $20 each)

Avoid long lines at the gate and puchase your tickets ahead of time. There will be two sessions of the ever popular Wreath Class which is a paid ticket event of $25 to cover all your materials. A small amount of tickets will be sold at park. Reserve your seat by buying early - Purchase ticketes here.

To add to your Lavender Weekend experience there will be self-guided private Lavender Farm Tours on Friday, A Lavender & Wine Dinner on Saturday evening and finally the Free Open House Farm Tours on Sunday. Tickets for North Fork Valley Friday Tour here.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP, GET FREE ADMISSIOIN AND A FESTIVAL COMMEMORATIVE ITEM PLEASE SIGN UP HERE:

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Jun. 25th - 26th

A MAGICAL OUTDOOR EVENT FOR FAMILIES, COSPLAYERS, AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES IMAGINATION AND FUN! Over 20 live unicorns! More mermaids than EVER! Shero Palace! Dragon Obstacle course! Foam Sword fights! Bounce Houses! Face Painting! Karaoke Kingdom! Creation Station! Stage Entertainment! Cosplay! Much More! - ALL INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION TICKET! Tickets good for BOTH days!

PLUS: SPECIAL GUESTS:
- Stephen Cosgrove, author of Morgan and Me/Serendipity Books - in his last big public appearance!
- The Unicycling Unicorn from Minneapolis! Stage shows and wandering photo opps!

Come take selfies with mythological creatures & princesses! ?Indulge at our many FOOD TRUCKS! Interact with fairy tales and become part of the magic! You'll see why it's THE #1 SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVAL!

Hours: 10:00 - 5:00 both days
Tickets: $25. Kids 2 and under FREE. Discounted Family 4-packs: $79.
Tickets, Info & Schedule at www.unicornfestivalcolorado.com

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Jun. 25th

The Cortez Celtic Fair will host a Highland Games competition, Highland Dance competition, Celtic bands, Clan tents, an animal exhibit, and kids activities. The event is free to the public. Beer proceeds are donated to local charities.
The fifth annual Cortez Celtic Fair is free to the public, and will have activities for all.
Here’s what people are saying about the Cortez Celtic Fair:
“The Celtic Fair events that have been held in Cortez, Colorado have been among the most popular and most entertaining venues in our history! The overall atmosphere is one of family fun and relaxation. The City of Cortez encourages your repeat performances! “

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Jun. 27th - Jul. 1st

Each camp is a week long from 9:30 am- 3 pm.
Your child will learn about farming, gardening, animals, crafts, cooking, and games. Your child(ren) will need to bring a lunch and water bottle. A snack will be provided. Ages 5-10.
$450 per person

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Jun. 27th - Jul. 1st

Explore the Hildebrand Ranch and learn about life on a farm. Meet our farm animals, learn what it takes to make vegetables grow and discover how everything we eat is connected to the farm.

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Jun. 27th - Jul. 1st

Spruce up your art skills while you mold and sculpt your love of nature. Explore art exhibitions throughout Denver Botanic Gardens and discover connections between plants, art and science.

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