SCFD Community Free Day celebrates all children with multicultural activities and programs
DENVER ― April 17 ― The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is partnering with the Mexican Cultural Center to host the sixth annual “Día del Niño: Celebrating All Children,” an SCFD Community Free Day event, on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Children’s Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a very special celebration, where families are integrated into a fun day where they get an experience in science, health, arts and culture that fosters their overall well-being,” said Ana Valles, executive director of the Mexican Cultural Center.
The Museum’s Día del Niño celebration will include multicultural music and dance performances, face painting, crafts, Colorado sports mascots, Mr. Bones the Paleo Puppeteer, a Museum-wide scavenger hunt and free admission to the “Our Senses: Creating Your Reality” temporary exhibition.
Día del Niño guests will enjoy 50 percent off admission to the temporary exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius.”
Transportation and Parking
Limited free parking is available at the Museum, so alternative transportation is highly encouraged. Additional free parking will be available at East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. Free shuttle buses will run throughout the day between the Museum and the high school.
Lyft ridesharing service is offering $5 off the first three rides for new users with the code DMNSNEW.
For more information about the Museum’s Día del Niño celebration, visit dmns.org.
The Mexican Cultural Center would like to thank the following sponsors for making this event possible: Telemundo Denver, Channel 4, Noble Energy, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, US Bank, AMICA, Children’s Diabetes Foundation, 1st Bank, Southwest, EDUCA radio, Aurora Public Schools, Colorado Creative Industries, Denver Human Rights and Community Partnership, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Done Vida Colorado, Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs and Garritz.
About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education. Our mission is to be a catalyst and ignite the community’s passion for nature and science. The Museum offers a wide variety of engaging exhibitions, programs, activities and scientific research to inspire public appreciation and understanding of the wonders of Colorado, Earth and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. Information: dmns.org or 303.370.6000. Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the Mexican Cultural Center
The Mexican Cultural Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, established in April 1992.The Mexican Cultural Center’s mission is to promote the Mexican Culture in the State of Colorado. The Mexican Cultural Center is dedicated to conveying the richness of Mexican culture through arts and education and working in collaboration with other institutions in the State to enhance the effectiveness of its programs and have a greater impact within the community. The Mexican Cultural Center is located at 5350 Leetsdale Dr., Suite 200 W, Denver, CO, 80246. To learn more, call 303-331-0172. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter by visiting our website.