Things to do with kids in Aurora, CO
Checked · All times are local Mountain Time (Aurora time)
Coming up in Aurora: Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (Oct 31), Santa's Grand Arrival at Town Center at Aurora (Nov 20), Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 8) and 4 more events. 8 always-open places. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Halloween & fall events in Aurora
Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 12–4pm
- Cost
- Free admission
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Mall-wide trick-or-treating at participating retailers, costume contests, local vendors and dance performances.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Santa's Grand Arrival at Town Center at Aurora
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5–7pm
- Cost
- Free admission
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Santa's arrival kicks off the season with photos with Santa, carolers, holiday crafts for kids, a dance performance and a reindeer petting zoo.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting
- When
- Tue, Dec 8 · 5–7pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Illumination of thousands of light strands with holiday activities, sweet treats, performances and Santa.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
DeLaney Farm Holiday Open Day
- When
- Sun, Dec 13 · 11am–2pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
Tour the historic round barn and Gully House, with crafts, scavenger hunts and holiday treats, hosted by the Aurora History Museum.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Holiday Free Day at Plains Conservation Center
- When
- Thu, Dec 17 · 10am–3pm
- Cost
- Free (register ahead)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday-themed free day on the prairie at the Plains Conservation Center, run by Denver Botanic Gardens.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Camp Gingerbread with the Gr!nch at Town Center at Aurora
- When
- Sun, Dec 20 · 1–4pm
- Cost
- Free admission
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Gingerbread cookie decorating, a meet-and-greet with the Gr!nch and photos with Santa.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
All Ages Storytime at Aurora Central Library
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 – Sat, Dec 12 (Saturdays) · 10:15–10:45am
- Cost
- Library program
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Weekly Saturday storytime for all ages at the Central Library.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Aurora History Museum
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Aurora Reservoir
- Price
- Day pass $10 per vehicle ($15 Memorial Day–Labor Day); state park passes not accepted
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Open year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Cherry Creek State Park
- Price
- Daily vehicle pass $10 (Colorado plates) or $15 (out of state), plus a required $1 water basin fee
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Trails dawn to dusk
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Plains Conservation Center
- Price
- Free general admission; education programs are ticketed
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Great Plains Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
54.5 acres with a playground, tot swings, trails and a seasonal splash pad (summer only)
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Utah Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
46.5-acre park with a playground and tot swings, restrooms, ball fields, tennis courts, Westerly Creek Trail access and the Utah Indoor Pool; city parks open 5am–11pm
Aurora Central Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Storytimes for babies, toddlers and all ages plus Discover Through Play (ages 2–5); Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, closed Sun
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Aurora this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) we list 2 family events in Aurora, 1 free: Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (Sat, free) and All Ages Storytime at Aurora Central Library (Sat).
What time is trick-or-treating in Aurora?
Sunset on Halloween in Aurora is at 5:58 p.m. Aurora doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What Halloween events are in Aurora in 2026?
We list 1 Halloween or fall event in Aurora: Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (Sat, Oct 31, free).
What are free things to do with kids in Aurora?
These are free according to their official sites: 3 places and 5 upcoming events in Aurora, including Aurora History Museum, Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, Plains Conservation Center and Mall-O-Ween at Town Center at Aurora (Sat, Oct 31). See all 8 above.
Where can kids play indoors in Aurora when it's cold or snowy?
We list 2 indoor places in Aurora: Aurora History Museum (Free) and Aurora Central Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Aurora?
We list 3 events with Santa in Aurora, all free: Santa's Grand Arrival at Town Center at Aurora (Nov 20), Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 8) and Camp Gingerbread with the Gr!nch at Town Center at Aurora (Dec 20). Our Santa guide for the Denver area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Aurora?
We list 1 holiday light event in Aurora: Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 8, free). Our holiday lights guide for the Denver area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Aurora?
We list 1 everyday program in Aurora: All Ages Storytime at Aurora Central Library (Saturdays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Aurora?
We list 7 places in Aurora that welcome kids under 2, including Aurora Reservoir, Cherry Creek State Park and Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch. See all 7 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Aurora family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Aurora: Aurora Reservoir (Day pass $10 per vehicle, $15 Memorial Day–Labor Day) and Cherry Creek State Park (Daily vehicle pass $10, Colorado plates or $15, out of state, plus a required $1 water basin fee). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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How we build this page: each event comes from the organizer's official website and shows the date we checked it. Prices marked verified were copied from the venue's official site; others show an estimated price level or "Not stated". A place is called free only when its official site says so. Read how we verify listings · Arizona weekend search.
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