Easter Sunrise Service At Red Rocks (credit: CBS)
Easter Sunday is April 5 but there are lots of fun events that run all weekend long. That’s one of the best things about Colorado in the spring, lots of great outdoor events and typically beautiful sunshine to enjoy it all. So bring out the whole family for lots of great memory making activities. Grab the camera and head over to any of these great events running Easter weekend and you’ll find everything you need to celebrate the holiday in style. Here are five of the best events to check out for Easter weekend in the Denver area.
The Bunny Express
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Ave.
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-4591
coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Price: $15 for adults/$10 for seniors/$5 for children
The Colorado Railroad Museum is always a fun place to celebrate any holiday in Denver. If your family is full of train lovers, then you’ll want to hop over for the Bunny Express. The whole family can ride the Bunny Express Train, which features an actual 1880s vintage passenger coach. It’s like stepping back in time as you see just how travel was done more than 100 years ago. Of course the Easter Bunny himself will be there, along with Spike the Railyard Hound with lots of yummy spring treats to enjoy. You can also swing by the Depot General Store for the perfect Easter Basket for your train loving children.
Annual Easter Festival
Heritage Square
18301 W. Colfax Ave.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 277-0040
hertiagesquare.info
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Price: General Admission is free
It was recently announced that Heritage Square will close its doors at the end of the 2015 season, so this is your last chance to attend the Annual Easter Festival at this Colorado landmark. There will be lots of fun things to see and do, including giant interactive puppets, stilt walkers, and workshops where you can learn how to walk on stilts. Check out a solar powered bubble tower and then get lost in Colorado’s largest bi-level maze as you search for the Golden Egg. It’s a fantastic Festival that is perfect for the whole family; so don’t miss your chance to have one final family day at Heritage Square.
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Sunrise Services
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
18300 W. Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO 80465
(720) 865-2494
redrocksonline.com
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2015
Price: Free to attend
If you are looking for the most beautiful place in Colorado for an early morning Sunrise Service, you can’t go wrong with the annual Sunrise Services at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. It’s the most amazing way to enjoy the holiday as you watch the sun rise over the stunning rock formations at this one of a kind location. Make sure to arrive early, as the gates will open at 4:30 a.m. You’ll need some time to park and head up the ramps to the amphitheatre. Since this service is outdoors, the dress is casual, so wear layers and dress warmly. The preacher for the services is Rev. Dr. Thomas Wolfe, the President and CEO of the Iliff School of Theology. While the services are free, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies.
Bunny Bolt 5K/10K
City Park
1700 N. York St.
Denver, CO 80206
runningguru.com
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Price: $10 to $65 depending on race
Welcome in the holiday weekend with a little fitness before you enjoy all that candy. The annual Bunny Bolt 5k/10k is perfect for families, with activities just for the kids and a Golden Egg Hunt just for the adults. As you walk or run the course, you’ll find the Golden Eggs, each filled with lots of different prizes. All participants will also receive a shirt, goody bag, and race photos. Plus the kids will enjoy a huge Easter Egg hunt and photos with Disney Princesses and the Easter Bunny, with face painting and a balloon artist. It’s the perfect event to keep everyone happy all day long, and all the proceeds benefit Action for Amyloidosis.
Bunny Trail EggVenture
Children’s Museum of Colorado
2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-7444
mychildsmuseum.org
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Price: $9 for ages two through 59/$7 for ages one or over 60
There is no better place for families with young children than the Children’s Museum of Colorado and its annual Bunny Trail EggVenture. It’s a whole spring time festival, complete with the Eggsploration Station, where your kids will have fun dyeing eggs, watching story time with the Easter Bunny and making their own special springtime art projects to take home. This annual event at the Children’s Museum of Denver is always a popular one for parents across the Denver area, so make sure to head over early so you have plenty of time to enjoy all the different activities.
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Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
