When my now-adult kids were little, I used to always search
for ways to entertain them for free or cheap. I was a mostly single mom and
didn't have a lot of disposable income for expensive attractions.
So every year when the Taste of Colorado came around, we
would all pile in the truck and drive to downtown Denver (one of my favorite
downtowns in the country). We would park many blocks away and walk in to the
free event.
Now that my adult kids are grown, I have a family of younger
kids that haven't been as often. So this year I am changing that. We are going
to walk around and enjoy the night air, enjoy the festivities, maybe even enjoy the afternoon and see one of our favorites on stage, Mary Lambert.
Taste of Colorado has so much to offer families and couples
alike.
The KidzStage (lineup listed here) features music,
magic, clowns, puppets, and more, all in an intimate setting, where kids can
get up close and interact (right on stage, if they want) with the entertainers.
The Baby Oasis presented by ColoradoKids.com is a convenient area located in the KidZone where parents can nurse, change diapers, and relax in a private environment complete with a rocking chair. An assortment of supplies, including diapers and baby wipes, is provided.
Taste is an opportunity for parents to encourage their children to try new foods from places like the Middle East, Japan, Poland, India, and the Caribbean, as many of the restaurants offer "taste-sized" portions for one to three tickets
Enjoy Carnival Rides and Games, located on Lincoln
Street and Colfax Avenue, Saturday through Monday,presented by KOOL 105. EARLY
BIRD wristbands can be purchased for $15 from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday
through Monday, and are good on the day purchased until 5 p.m. ALL DAY
wristbands can be purchased for $25 from 10:30 a.m. until two hours before
closing Saturday through Monday and are good on the day purchased until
closing. Wristbands are only available at the ticket booths on Lincoln Street.
Individual rides are also available for generally two to ten tickets per ride.
Carnival hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 4 through Sun., Sept. 6
and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon., Sept. 7.
In the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can
learn about the state's pioneer past. Featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, lace crocheting, and felting, along with the popular blacksmith demonstration.
Be creative and take home fun works of art - the KidZone
will also have a variety of free, hands-on craft activities for children of all ages.Glitter, feathers, paint, and more are just a few of the materials that will be available.
No carry-ins are allowed (including picnic baskets or chairs) however you can have backpacks and diaper bags, they are subject to being searched. You can bring in an empty water bottle and fill it up at one of the several water fountains/bubblers in the park.
No carry-ins are allowed (including picnic baskets or chairs) however you can have backpacks and diaper bags, they are subject to being searched. You can bring in an empty water bottle and fill it up at one of the several water fountains/bubblers in the park.
The Taste entrance closest to the KidZone and KidzStage is at Bannock St. & W. Colfax Ave.
For a hassle-free transport, park further down the 16th St. Mall and hop on the free 16th St. Mall Ride, which will drop you off right in front of the festival.
If you haven't been in a while like us, go and see what it's all about!!
Taste of Colorado will run from September 4-September 7th,
CIVIC CENTER PARK
DOWNTOWN DENVER
FRI: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
SAT & SUN:
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
MON: 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
