Goalie Denver helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 17th9:15 AMHarley’s Birthday PartyDenver Zoo Conservation Alliance · Ages 0–12
- July 17th4:30 PM–8:00 PMJoy Park Free NightChildren’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Ages 0–12
- July 18th10:00 AM–2:00 PMCockpit Demo DayWings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum · Ages 4–12
Farmers markets
- Friday2–5 PMHuerta Urbana Farmers MarketGlobeville–Elyria-Swansea · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–2 PMCherry Creek Fresh MarketCherry Creek · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–1 PMCity Park Farmers MarketCity Park · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- River paths, open spaceCommons ParkCentral Platte Valley · South Platte River Trail connection
- Play, culture, lakeCity ParkCity Park · Playground beside zoo and museum
- Lake loop, playSloan's Lake ParkSloan Lake · Large lake park with pump track
Play sports
- SkateboardingPaco Sanchez ParkSkate, destination play · Inventory · verify status
- PickleballMamie Doud Eisenhower Parkfour drop-in courts · 8 a.m.–8 p.m. court window · verify current status
Play in water
- Outdoor poolCook Park Outdoor PoolOutdoor pool at Cook Park Recreation Center · Public pool · check current session
- Outdoor poolHarvey Park Outdoor PoolSouthwest Denver outdoor pool · Public pool · check current session
- Outdoor poolBarnum Outdoor PoolWest Denver outdoor pool · Public pool · check current session
Local libraries
- children’s, maker, and technology spaces with documented access supportsCentral LibraryCivic Center / Golden Triangle
- an ideaLAB and digital media studio with outdoor seating and sensory supportsRodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch LibraryWest Colfax
- African American history archives, research resources, and exhibit floorsBlair-Caldwell African American Research LibraryFive Points