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This Week's Top Kid-Friendly Events near Broomfield: April 11-17

April 10, 2025

Here are Macaroni KID Broomfield's picks for the top things to do in and near Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior neighborhoods (plus some worth the drive!).

Click on the links below for all the details.
Ongoing Events & Reminders:

NOW - April 19:  Photos with the Easter Bunny at Flatirons Crossing (Times Vary - Please See Event Details)

NOW - April 19: The Great Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at Broomfield Plaza


Friday, April 11: Kids Nite Out: Spring Fling Night
Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC) | Broomfield

This week’s featured activities include:

  • Egg Hunt Frenz
  • Decorate Eggs
  • Cupcake Walk
  • Musical Eggs Contest
  • Home Run Derby

Cost: $15 / Child / Registration Required


Saturday, April 12: Dawson School K-12 Open House
Dawson School | Lafayette

This is a drop-in-style event that features Upper, Middle, and Lower School division tours. Talk to Dawson faculty, students, and families. 

Light food and beverage will be provided.  

Cost: FREE | Registration Required


Saturday, April 12:  CSU Spur 2nd Saturdays
CSU Spur |  Denver

Theme: Health and Wellness Spring Festival

Free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including:

  • 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.

Cost: FREE


Saturday, April 12: Easter at the Orchard
The Orchard Town Center |  Westminster

Join us for a spring celebration. Take your photo taken with the adorable Easter bunny. Make a seasonally themed craft and get your face painted. Visit select tenants to complete your bingo card and be entered to win the Grand Prize!

Cost: FREE


Saturday, April 12: Erie Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt
Clayton Park |  Erie

 The Optimist Club of Erie and Mountain View Fire Rescue Present the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt at Clayton Park in Erie Highlands. Play games, hunt eggs, and meet the Easter Bunny

Cost: FREE




Macaroni KID Broomfield & Beyond would like to thank our wonderful sponsor, Empower Elite Martial Arts Academy, for bringing our Top Events to you this week.