Website:  http://www.BotanicGardens.org
Phone:      720-865-3537  (volunteer coordinator)

Location:  Denver Botanic Gardens    909 York Street    Denver, Colorado 80206

Denver Colo Guide

Mordecai Childrens Garden

The Denver Botanic Gardens Mordecai Children’s Garden is the perfect place to plan your garden family fun learning adventure.   Open from March through November, the garden is a wonderful place for children to explore and play, all while discovering plants and aquatic wonders – no two trips to the garden are the same!  Features of the garden include:  the living Rooftop Alpine Garden, the Marmot Mountain, Springmelt Stream, Glorious Grasslands, Pipsqueak Pond, and the Sagebrush Stage.

Boulder County Fair

Website:  http://www.BoulderCountyFair.org
July – August

Location:  Boulder County Fairgrounds  9595 Nelson Road  Longmont, CO 80501

Longmont Colorado Guide

The Boulder County Fair in Boulder County of Colorado is a long-standing tradition that has a huge number of events celebrating the local area and agriculture.  Free gate admission and parking make this a very affordable family event.  Ticketed grand-stand events are just a small portion of the fun to be had.  Entertainment, Childrens interactives and contests and activities for the whole family, come on out!

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Website:   http://www.CDBF.org
July 

Location:  Sloan’s Lake Park – Denver Colorado 

Denver Directory

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated annually at Sloan’s Lake in Denver Colorado.  This mid-summer event is an invitation to discover the rich heritage of Asian American culture.  With amazing entertainment, Asian food and diverse cuisine, wonderful arts and craft vendors, and of course Dragon Boat racing – this is one of Denver’s classic festivals.

CO German Heritage Festival

Website:  http://www.germanfestdenver.com
July

Location:  Golden CO

Golden Guide

The German Heritage Festival is Colorado’s Front Range celebration of German Heritage, Food, Drink, Music, Kickers, and more!  This year the celebration event takes place in Golden.  This rain or shine event will feature authentic German music, food, bier, festivities, and more.   Tickets are discount in advance and children 12 and under are free!  Have a wonderful time at the German Fest Denver!  Presented by German Fest Denver – Helga’s German Restaurant – and the Colorado Folk Arts Council.

Golden Buffalo Bill Days

Website:  http://www.BuffaloBillDays.com
July

Location:  Golden – CO – Colorado

Golden CO Guide

Golden Buffalo Bill Days is an annual event that commemorates and celebrates Buffalo Bill and the city of Golden Colorado.  The community wide Golden festival is a multi-day event filled with many vendors, including food and craft, entertainment, rides and games for kids, and one of the best parades in the Denver metro region.  The Buffalo Bill Days sustains a successful annual event for Golden, as many families in the Denver area venture to take in the “small-town” feel.  Visit the festival website, or plan on being in Golden Colorado in late July for Buffalo Bill Days.

Arapahoe County Fair

Website:  http://www.ArapahoeCountyFair.com
July
Location:   Arapahoe County Fairgrounds – 25690 East Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016

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The Arapahoe County Fair takes place in late July and features some great events and activities including:  Mutton Bustin, Rodeo action, Dog Show, 4-H Exhibits, Face Painting, Concerts and Music, Petting Zoo, Trout Fishing for Kids, a Demolition Derby, Entertainment, the Junior livestock auction, a carnival and rides, a Kid Corral, and much more!

Pirates Cove Englewood CO

Website:  http://www.PiratesCoveColorado.com

Location:   1225 W. Belleview Avenue  Englewood, Colorado 80120

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Come and cool off at the family fun aquatic center – Pirate’s Cove – in Englewood Colorado in July.  Pirates Cove celebrates Kids Nite with additional fun activities including a treasure hunt, and dancing to a DJ.  This event is aimed at 10-14 yr olds and cost is just $6.  Have a great time at Pirates Cove!

Insectival at the Butterfly Pavilion

Website:  http://www.Butterflies.org
July

Location:   6252 West 104th Ave. Westminster, CO 80020

Westminster Guide

INSECTIVAL!  Visit the Butterfly Pavilion in July for the event Insectival – a creepy crawly carnival celebrating the insect world.   Activities included with admission price.

Activities include games and entertainment such as the Butterfly Encounters, Cockroach Racing, an Info Fair, Carnival Games, a Bubble Land, Caricature Drawings, Bouncey Inflatables, Explore Safaris on the Nature Trail and more!

Cat Fest at Denver Dumb Friends League

Website:  http://www.DDFL.org
July

Location:   2080 S. Quebec St.  –  Denver, CO 80231

Denver Colorado Guide

From 10am to 3 pm Sat July 13 come and celebrate Cat Fest with the Denver Dumb Friends League!

This annual event will have a $10 adoption special and features the Meow Market where you can visit more that 20 vendors offering great cat and pet related merchandise and services.  There will be a lot of “freebies” available, as well as goodie bags, and a live broadcast by Radio Disney.

Colorado Irish Festival Littleton CO

Website:  http://www.ColoradoIrishFestival.org
July

Location:  Clement Park – Littleton – CO – Colorado

Littleton Directory

The Colorado Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Gaelic tradition – taking place in Clement Park, Littleton Colorado.  Children 12 and under are free for this event (when accompanied by a paying adult).  Including a great lineup of Celtic entertainers, food, vendors, and sport, the festival enlightens attendees with a Cultural Village featuring just about everything Irish.  This is a great festival in greater Denver to take in – don’t miss it!