Summer Guide
Westminster Public Schools Activities
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM 2026
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students up to age 18, Monday - Friday throughout the summer at multiple locations.
The school site was selected to best meet the nutritional needs of all children and each and every child is welcome! To participate, children simply need to attend one of the participating Summer Meal Programs at the sites listed below. Families do not need to fill out any forms to qualify and there are no income requirements.
Dates, Times & Locations
Please check each location's specific summer schedule for dates of availability.
BREAKFAST | 8 am - 9 am
Monday through Friday | June 1 to July 31
- Westminster Swim and Fitness | 3290 West 76th Ave.
Monday through Friday - June 1 to August 11
- Westminster High School | 6933 Raleigh Street
LUNCH | 11 am - 1 pm
Monday through Friday | June 1 to July 31
- McFall Park | 4801 West 92nd
- Westminster City Recreation Center | 10455 Sheridan
- Countryside Outdoor Pool | 10470 Oak Street
- Westminster Swim and Fitness Center | 3290 West 76th
- Westminster Park Station | 3501 Creekside Drive
Monday through Thursday | June 1 - July 31 (Closed June 19)
- Village of Greenbriar | 8290 N. Federal Blvd.
- Orchard Crossing Apartments | 4195 W. 72nd Ave.
- The Alto at Westminster | 3045 W. 71st Avenue
- Zuni Apartments | 7595 Zuni St.
Tuesday through Thursday | June 1 to July 31
- Copperwood Apartments | 8200 Sheridan Blvd.
Monday through Friday | June 1 to August 11
- Westminster High School | 6933 Raleigh Street Westminster, CO 80300
LUNCH | 10:30 am - 12 pm
Tuesday through Friday | June 1 to July 31
- Westminster Sports Center | 6051 West 95th Avenue
WPS SUMMER ART SERIES
June 2 through June 18, 2026
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Workshops will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays -- from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at Westminster High School.
- $5 for each session
- Workshops are for levels Kindergarten through 12th -- levels listed on workshop descriptions.
- Seats are limited so register soon!
City of Westminster Activities
CITY OF WESTMINSTER ACTIVITY GUIDE
From swimming schedules at Recreation Centers to festivals, ice skating, fitness and more, check out the complete activity Guide.
ART A LA CARTE
This summer, get ready for creativity and fun with our vibrant, hands-on classes which are perfect for the whole family to explore their artistic side. Classes include acrylic painting, flower arranging, mixed media, creating small scale sculptures, painting with light and yarn, and exploring the connection of the written word and 3D art. All of our classes are taught by talented local artists, so you'll learn new techniques while supporting your community. Come make this summer your most artistic yet!
Evening sessions will be held in Westminster's downtown covered pavilion. Our morning sessions will continue to be held in our beautiful parks.
Caregivers can attend for free when they register one or more attendees under the age of 16.
FUSE BOX CONTAINER ART GALLERY
This art gallery is filled with beautiful, rotating art from local artists. The Fuse Box is created from a specially designed shipping container which is climate controlled and provides windows into the gallery, allowing for the viewing of art 24/7. The Fuse Box is staffed through a partnership with the Paletteers Art Club. These dedicated community members keep the Fuse Box Art Gallery open Thursdays through Sundays. Stop by and enjoy the art and talk with your local artists!
Hours
- Thursdays 12 - 5 pm
- Fridays and Saturdays 12 - 7 pm
- Sundays 12 - 5 pm
Location
8898 Westminster Blvd., Downtown Westminster
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Watch your favorite movies on a giant, outdoor screen! Live music, pre-show activities, and food concessions start at 7 p.m. The movie starts at dusk.
Friday, June 26
- 7 pm | Westminster High School
- The SpongeBob Movie
Friday, July 17
- 7 pm | Amherst Park
- Bad Guys 2
Friday, August 14
- 7 pm | Legacy Ridge
- GOAT
SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY!
The Westminster Public Library has 2 locations (Irving Street and College Hill) offering a number of summer-time enrichment activities to keep your kids learning and having fun year-round!
Summer Reading Program | June 1 - July 31
Sign up and earn prizes by participating in contests, reading, and attending library programs. ALL AGES!
Activities include family playtime, story time in English and Spanish, crafting club, Lego club, reading to therapy dogs, Teen game days, Math and Me program for early math skills, Art Club, Gardening, Offsite story time, D&D Club, Tye Dye Face Paint and more!
The library's Adventure Pass Program provides free access to explore cultural and recreational attractions in the community such as:
- Butterfly Pavillion
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Colorado State Parks Pass
- Firefighter Museum
- Dinosaur Ridge
- Museo de las Americas
- and more!
Anyone with a valid Westminster Public Library card can book a pass.
When you book a reservation, you will receive an email confirmation that includes a link labeled "View Pass Info." The page that displays after you click/tap that link is what you should present at the ticket desk.
Please note: some venues require a printed version of the pass instead of a digital version. Please read the pass description carefully.
FLYING TRAPEZE & AERIAL FITNESS
Fly Mile High is Colorado's very first Flying Trapeze and Aerial Fitness school, right here in Westminster. We offer flying trapeze classes for adults, teens, and kids. Starting May 1, you will be able to take part in this thrilling bucket-list experience and turn it into your new favorite weekly workout!
UNCLE SAM SPLASH BASH
July 4 | 12:30 - 3 pm
Celebrate 50 years of the Uncle Sam Splash Bash with an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Enjoy swimming, pool games, and music from a live DJ. Free BBQ, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn.
DOGGIE DIVE-IN
August 22 | 12 - 5 pm
$5 per dog, owners free! Bring your dog to Countryside Pool for an end-of-summer swim.
Museums, Gardens, Festivals and More!
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANNUAL FISHING FESTIVALS
June 6 | 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Celebrate the brand-new Aerostat Park in Downtown Westminster. Enjoy free ice cream, live entertainment, a bubble tower, and more!
FARMERS MARKETS
Fresh produce, food products, and goods from local vendors are available for purchase. Community and health resources, live entertainment, and hot food. No markets the weeks of Independence Day and Labor Day.
ARVADA
Jun 7th - Sep 27th
Sundays | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Olde Town Square | 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80002
CITY PARK JAZZ
This year, the season spans 10 Sunday evenings from 6 – 8 pm starting June 7, 2026. The free concerts are staged at the City Park Pavilion.
CSU Spur Second Saturdays
10 am - 2 pm
Second Saturdays at CSU Spur, presented by Canvas Credit Union, are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming.
- Cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen.
- Watching veterinarians at work.
- Observing horses assisting with human therapies.
- Engaging with scientists at work.
- Playing in the mock kitchen, mock vet clinic, and mock lab.
- Getting your hands dirty in the stream table.
- Exploring the world of virtual reality (ages 9+).
- Strolling through the rooftop greenhouse.
- And more!
BUTTERFLY PAVILION
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world. They offer unique, hands-on learning experiences in their exhibits and educational programs, summer camps and family nights.
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE FREE DAYS
Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your Free Day or Free Night ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or our brand-new Infinity Theater.
- Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Monday, August 24
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS
Looking for something amazing for your kids to do during school breaks? At the Museum, your child will experience fun and wonder, see Infinity Theater and planetarium shows, and explore the marvels of our Museum exhibitions. Each day will be something new as we bring together our favorite camp themes and activities for 2025-2026 Science Camps!
Camps are offered for children currently in grades K - 1, 2 - 3, and 4 - 5.
Camps Weeks of June 1 – June 12, June 22 – August 7 | $375 member | $410 nonmember
5-Day camps, no camps the week of July 4.
Full Day Camps, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Camps Week of Juneteenth: June 15 – 18 | $300 members | $330 nonmembers
4-Day camps, no camp on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Full Day Camps, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN FREE DAYS
Registration required. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. Tickets will be available three months at a time (on a rolling basis) and the tickets will be released on the 1st of the month.
Free Days for York Street and Chatfield Farms
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, July 1
Tuesday, Aug. 25
REGISTER FOR BOTANIC GARDENS FREE DAYS
Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (pollinators)
Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (summer art celebration)
Thursday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.(agriculture)
DENVER ART MUSEUM FREE DAYS
A must add to your summer calendar. The museum’s global art collections represent cultures around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 collections. Check out the fascinating touring shows and art room for young students. Engage with art, explore onsite activities,and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission to our Hamilton Building and Martin Building! Please be aware general admission does not include entry to ticketed exhibitions or entry to the Kirkland Museum. Please register in advance.
General admission is free every day for visitors 18 and under, thanks to the Free for Kids program presented by Bellco Credit Union.
Free Days for Denver Arts Museum
- Tuesday, June 9
- Tuesday, July 14
- Saturday, August 1
U.S. MINT TOUR
Learn how to make money! The U.S. Mint can produce more than 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little "D" for Denver. Free guided tours show every step in the process of turning a dull, blank, metal slug into shiny pocket change. Tours are available Monday through Thursday (excluding Federal holidays). All visitors must be 7 years and older.