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๐ŸŒŸ Top Picks for Upcoming Family-Friendly Local Events: May 16-22

May 12, 2025

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Here are our top picks for upcoming Family-Friendly Local Events in the greater Thornton, Northglenn and  Westminster areas!

Saturday, May 17: ๐ŸŒญ Northglenn's Food Truck Carnival (May 16-19)
E.B. Rains Park and Civic Center Campus | Northglenn

The event will be held at the beautiful E.B. Rains Park and Civic Center Campus near the new Northglenn Recreation Center. Food Truck Carnival consists of music, 20+ food trucks daily and amusement rides.

Cost: FREE | Event Vendors On-Site


Saturday, May 17๐Ÿฅณ Saturday Morning Movie Pajama Party at Anythink Wright Farms (All Ages)
Anythink Wright Farms | Thornton

Wear your pajamas, bring your coziest blanket and stuffies, and snack on breakfast cereal while we watch a movie together in the library!

Cost: FREE | Registration Required


Saturday, May 17: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Armed Forces Day Ceremony
Armed Forces Tribute Garden | Westminster

Celebrate Armed Forces Day and honor those who serve our nation. The ceremony includes patriotic music, flag presentation, 21-gun salute, keynote speaker, and reading of the names of all new brick honorees.

Cost: FREE 


Saturday, May 17: ๐ŸŽก 28th Annual Erie Town Fair
Downtown Erie |  Erie

Visit more than 200 Craft, Artists, Food and Vendor Booths. Kid's activities, live music, beer garden and more!

Cost: FREE | Event Vendors On-Site


Saturday, May 17: ๐Ÿ› Kids to Park Day
Monaco Park | Commerce City

Bring your family for an afternoon full of free activities like beating an obstacle course, making crafts, participating in a scavenger hunt, winning prizes and more! 

Cost: FREE 

*Publisher Note: This page is updated every week. Top picks are merely suggestions and age recommendations are provided by the venue, we encourage parents to use their own judgment when choosing events to attend, and double-check to make sure the event is still scheduled.

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