Denver, CO weekend events for preschool (3–5)

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Denver Public Library, Jefferson County Public Library and Arapahoe Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Time · At 7 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:15am
Standley Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Columbine Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Standley Lake Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Arvada Balsam Temporary Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Lakewood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Golden Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Evergreen Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Sam Gary Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Woodbury Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Bear Valley Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyCuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Edgewater Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Wheat Ridge Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2:15pm

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Fri, Nov 13 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Park Hill Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Virginia Village Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

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10:30amFamily Book Celebration · Decker, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amLearning Lab: Dinovember · Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Ford-Warren Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Sam Gary Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Central Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30pm

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLet's Dance · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Edgewater Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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11:30amStay and Play · Ford-Warren, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmOur Periods, Ourselves book release + launch event with Author Mathangi Subramanian · Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmCreate to Learn: Music & Movement · Montbello, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3:30pmCreate Together: Fun Friday · Hadley, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:30amArabic Stories & Language Hour | اللغة العربيةوقت القصة · Lena Archuleta, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amDanza Azteca: Mexica History and Living Traditions in Colorado · Montbello, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmDiscovery Play · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

11:30amRainbow Family Storytime · Central Library, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmየአማርኛ ትረካዎች ለልጆች! · Green Valley Ranch, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 23

Denver Christkindlmarket

Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

German-style holiday market with local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment, at a new Auraria Campus location this year.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Mon-Thu 1-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-9pm.

Details at Denver Christkindlmarket ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:30pm–9pm

Blossoms of Light

Denver Botanic Gardens — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

Holiday lights throughout Denver Botanic Gardens (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Denver Botanic Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Denver Public Library, Jefferson County Public Library and Arapahoe Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Time · At 6 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:15am
Standley Lake Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Columbine Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Lakewood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Golden Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Standley Lake Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Arvada Balsam Temporary Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Sam Gary Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Woodbury Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Bear Valley Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyCuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Edgewater Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:15am
Wheat Ridge Library Sun, Nov 22 · 2:15pm

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Fri, Nov 20 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Park Hill Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Virginia Village Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

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10:30amCreate to Learn: Sensory Exploration for Babies · Decker, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLearning Lab: Littlest Life Skills · Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Ford-Warren Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Sam Gary Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Central Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30pm

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLet's Dance · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Edgewater Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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11:30amStay and Play · Ford-Warren, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyDiscovery Play · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Belmar Library Fri, Nov 20 · 2pm
Columbine Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30pm

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3pmKids Explore - Building with Cardboard · Central Library, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmCreate Together: Fun Friday · Hadley, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLEGO® Build and Play · Columbine Library, Littleton 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amStory & Discovery Time with Dr. Aldora White Eagle · Virginia Village, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amMusic Play · Ross-Cherry Creek, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmBeaded Corn Centerpieces · Express Library West Arvada, Arvada 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

10:30amKids Create - Snowpeople Paintings · Sam Gary, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmRocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers: Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers: Native American Heritage Month · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 23

Denver Christkindlmarket

Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

German-style holiday market with local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment, at a new Auraria Campus location this year.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Mon-Thu 1-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-9pm.

Details at Denver Christkindlmarket ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:30pm–9pm

Blossoms of Light

Denver Botanic Gardens — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

Holiday lights throughout Denver Botanic Gardens (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Denver Botanic Gardens ↗

Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

Light displays across Denver Zoo on select nights (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Denver Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From Denver Public Library, Jefferson County Public Library and Arapahoe Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Sam Gary Fri, Nov 27 · 10:15am
Woodbury Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Bear Valley Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11:30am

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10:30amLearning Lab: Road Trip · Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Virginia Village, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Ford-Warren Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
Sam Gary Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Central Library Sun, Nov 29 · 3:30pm

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11:30amStay and Play · Ford-Warren, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2:30pmCreate to Learn: Dance Party · Montbello, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15amFamily Time · At 7 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Belmar Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Columbine Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Lakewood Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Golden Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Evergreen Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Arvada Balsam Temporary Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Standley Lake Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am

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10:15amLet's Dance · Edgewater Library, Edgewater 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyCuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Belmar Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11:15am
Wheat Ridge Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2:15pm

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1pmFossil Keeper's Treasure: A Book Talk · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmDiscovery Play · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

9amSand Creek Massacre Commemoration Gathering Space · Central Library, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 23

Denver Christkindlmarket

Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

German-style holiday market with local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment, at a new Auraria Campus location this year.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Mon-Thu 1-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-9pm.

Details at Denver Christkindlmarket ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:30pm–9pm

Blossoms of Light

Denver Botanic Gardens — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

Holiday lights throughout Denver Botanic Gardens (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Denver Botanic Gardens ↗

Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4:30pm–10pm

Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo — Denver · Denver Co. · Denver

Light displays across Denver Zoo on select nights (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Denver Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From Denver Public Library, Jefferson County Public Library and Arapahoe Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Time · At 7 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:15am
Standley Lake Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Lakewood Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Golden Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Columbine Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Evergreen Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Arvada Balsam Temporary Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Standley Lake Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Sam Gary Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Woodbury Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Bear Valley Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Central Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyCuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Edgewater Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Belmar Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:15am
Wheat Ridge Library Sun, Dec 6 · 2:15pm

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Fri, Dec 4 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Park Hill Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Virginia Village Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

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10:30amLearning Lab · Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Ford-Warren Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Sam Gary Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Central Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30pm

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLet's Dance · At 2 Denver, Jefferson County and Arapahoe branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Columbine Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Edgewater Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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11:15amPreschool Process Art · Standley Lake Library, Arvada 3-5 · Free

11:30amStay and Play · Ford-Warren, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3:30pmCreate Together · Hadley, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

7pmHoliday Celebration: Golden Candlelight · Golden Library, Golden 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amArabic Stories & Language Hour | اللغة العربيةوقت القصة · Virginia Village, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amPrimeros sábados: Los niños exploran / First Saturdays: Kids Explore · Westwood, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmDiscovery Play · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

2pmHoliday Open House · Columbine Library, Littleton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmOromo Storytime · Green Valley Ranch, Denver 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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136 events tagged for preschool (3–5) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026