Summer is flying by.  It seems like the last day of school was a week ago, not two months ago.  Although the end of our carefree summer days is coming to an end there is still plenty of fun going on around the Denver area. 

SHARK WEEKEND

It’s Shark Weekend at the Denver Aquarium.  In our house this is a BIG deal!  The Aquarium with be having special shark themed events on Saturday and Sunday.  Shark feedings, shark facts, shark scavenger hunts, shark crafts, and even a chance to touch a shark.  You don’t want to miss this great event.

Downtown Aquarium Denver

Denver 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211

Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1

Adults (12-64) $15.99, Children (3-11) $9.99, and Children (2 and under) FREE

Sign up for their email club and get a coupon for buy one get one free admission!

Model Train Show

If your child dreams of being an engineer or just loves to play with trains this is must do for this weekend.  The Lionel Collectors Club of America’s 40^th Annual Convention is going on this weekend and they are have a model train show that is open to the public.  They will have over 100 tables full of trains for you to ooh and aah over, and for those on the hunt they will even have trains to purchase.  A great way to spend the afternoon with your little train enthusiast.

 Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel   

4900 South Syracuse Street, Englewood, CO

Saturday, July 31 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Adults pay $5 admission; kids under 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

The Knack: Free Family Fun Event: Summer Fun

Bring the family, beat the heat and join the fun and create something Mother Nature will surely love.  (I believe they are making summer scrapbooks for this event, but details are subject to change).  Your kids will love the opportunity to create something to take home with them.  Go green with Crayola® Black Markers. Make your mark on the environment with Crayola’s new eco-friendly markers.  The black marker barrel represents items manufactured with recycled plastic and the same superior quality. 

Your Local Michael’s Craft Store

July 31,  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Designed for ages 4 and up

This event is FREE!

Target Tuesday Night at the Children’s Museum

Head on down to the Children’s Museum for a great night of family fun.  Explore their many exhibits and creative play areas.  They offer fun for the entire family.

 The Children’s Museum of Denver

2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211

Tuesday, August 3,  4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This is a FREE event!

This week Lakewood CO Macaroni Kid is having a great contest.   We are giving away a family 4 pack of tickets to the Festival Playhouse’s production of “In Search of the Wizard of Oz” by the Ault Family on August 13th.  A great family play with new and old friends.  Inspired by the original this is a perfect family event.  To enter simply send me an email caras@macaronikid.com that says “Take Me to Oz.”  You must be a subscriber to win. 

For a complete listing of all of the great things going on in the metro area check out www.lakewoodco.macaronikid.com   Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter and website that highlights events and activities for kids and their families in the Denver metro area. For families who work and play here, it has become a go-to source for the latest and most comprehensive information about family activities. We regularly feature family-friendly products, services and websites, book and music reviews, community news, “just for Mom” ideas and other content we believe is of interest to moms.