Summer Guide
Westminster Public Schools Activities
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
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 | May 27 to August 1
- Westminster Swim and Fitness | 3290 West 76th Ave.
Monday through Friday - May 27 to August 11
- Westminster High School | 6933 Raleigh Street
LUNCH | 11 am - 1 pm
Monday through Friday | May 27 to August 1
- 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
Monday through Friday | May 27 to August 11
- Westminster High School | 6933 Raleigh Street Westminster, CO 80300
LUNCH | 10 am - 12 pm
Tuesday through Friday | May 27 to August 1
- Westminster Sports Center | 6051 West 95th Avenue
Monday through Thursday | June 2 - July 31
- 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.
- Waterview Apartments | 1620 Coronado Pkwy
- Orchard Park Academy | 7395 Zuni
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HEALTHY FARMERS MARKET
Fresh produce, food products, and goods from local vendors are available for purchase. Anyone who receives SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid benefits or is at least 65 years of age will receive a $25 voucher. Community and health resources, live entertainment, and hot food. No markets the weeks of Independence Day and Labor Day.
Tuesdays | 9 am - Noon
- July 29
- August 26
- September 30
- October 14
Margaret Carpenter Rec Center
11151 Colorado Blvd. Thornton
For more information, please contact Thornton Community Connections at 720-977-5800
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.
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!
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.
Museums, Gardens, Festivals and More!
CSU Spur Second Saturdays
July 12th - 10 am to 2 pm | River Festival
August 9th - 10 am - 2 pm | Back to School
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur, presented by Canvas Credit Union, are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming. Parking information and driving directions are available on the visit page.
REGIRAMA OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
Regis University is hosting their annual RegiRama outdoor movie nights at the Boettcher Commons! Bring the whole family, some snacks, and a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy two great movies under the stars:
July 18 - 6:30 pm | Inside Out 2
Admission is free – don’t miss out on this fun summer tradition!
COLORADO BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
Friday, July 11 | 11 am - 7 pm (sensory friendly and seniors day)
Saturday, July 12 | 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, July 13 | 11 am - 7 pm
The Colorado Black Arts Festival returns for its 39th year in the heart of the city- Denver City Park West! Join the community for an immersive event July 11 - 13, 2025!
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.
- Monday, August 25
- Monday, September 15
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 2024-2025 Science Camps!
Camps are offered for children currently in grades K - 1, 2 - 3, and 4 - 5.
- Camps Weeks of June 9 – June 13, June 23 – August 8 | $375 member | $410 nonmember
- 5-Day camps, no camps the week of July 4.
- 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
Wednesday, Aug. 27
REGISTER FOR YORK ST. FREE DAYS
Thursday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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
- July 8 - 10am - 8pm
- July 27 - 10am - 8pm
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.