WinterSkate in Historic Downtown Louisville Opening Day

What: WinterSkate is an old-fashioned, outdoor ice skating rink complete with traditional holiday music, free parking and free horse-drawn carriage rides. Boasting more than 6,500 square feet of ice, this is the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the county.

Where: 824 Front St., Louisville, 80027

When: Friday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Admission & Skate Rental: Adults: $5 Kids (ages 4-12): $4 Children (ages 3 & under): Free Admission College Students: $3 Senior Citizens: $3 Skate Rental: $3

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Xtreme Teens - Murder Mystery

What: There’s extreme fun for teenagers with ice skating, laser tag, a climbing wall, bumper cars and a mystery to solve at Family Sports Center. This event is for kids ages 10 - 14.

Where: Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial 80112

When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: $12 Non-District, $10 District. This includes all activities. Concessions and arcade games are extra cost.

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85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade In A Box

What: Magic is in the air. Be a part of the excitement and get set for the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at the Park Meadows Mall. Activities include fun kid's music, face painting, balloon artists and tons of surprises.

Where: Macy's Park Meadows, 8455 Park Meadows Center Dr., Littleton 80124

When: Noon

Admission: Free

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Denver Zoo Free Day

What: Visit your favorite animals for free, thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, which makes many free days possible. Visit their website for additional venues' free days each month or check the Free Days list in every issue of Colorado Parent magazine

Where: 2300 Steele St., Denver

When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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WOW! Children’s Museum Anniversary

What: Celebrate 15 years of fun at the WOW! Children's Museum

Where: 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette 80026

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Price: Free

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Cheyenne Skills Class

What:Find out what it was like to live and survive on the prairie.

Where: Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora 80013

When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Child with adult: $15/member; $20/non-member Each additional child: $5/member; $10/non-member

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Day

What:There's no admission for Colorado residents to visit the Museum of Nature & Science on Sunday, but regular fees apply for the Planetarium and IMAX. .

Where: 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80205

When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Denver Botanic Gardens’ Holiday Sale

What:Get a head start on holiday shopping. Plus, get free admission to the Gardens.

Where: 1007 York St., Denver

When: Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Admission: Free

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