Top Ways to Celebrate National Star Wars Day In Denver
Star Wars fans pose with the new BB8 figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London in London. (credit: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)There is one day every year that is unofficially designated as the "Star Wars Day." May 4, as in "May the Fourth Be With You", is the day each year that Star Wars fans (and other science fiction fans) gather to honor one of the most influential film series in cinema history. You can celebrate on your own with a viewing of one or two of the movies, or check out some of these fun themed events happening at destinations all over the Denver area. Celebrate National Star Wars Day in Denver with these great activities for the whole family.
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
1880 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-1053
www.dmmdt.org
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Price: $9.43 - $11.54
Bring the kids to the adorable Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys on Star Wars Day for this special mid-week workshop. They'll get to make their own Ewok homes and fluffy Ewoks using lots of different crafting supplies, as everyone works to make an entire Ewok Village. All materials are supplied, and this workshop is designed for kids ages four and older to enjoy with the help of an adult. Plan on spending some fun, quality time with your kiddo as you make this great Star Wars-themed craft idea.
Boettcher Concert Hall
1000 14th St
Denver, Co 80202
(303) 623-7876
www.coloradosymphony.org
Friday, May 6, 2016
Price: $29 - $89
Keep the celebration going into the weekend with this exciting event from the Colorado Symphony. This third edition is a celebration of all things pop culture, and you'll get to hear the amazing musicians of the Colorado Symphony bring many of your favorite themes to life, including the debut of music from "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens" as well as music from "Doctor Who," "E.T.," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and many more. Plus, just for fun, you'll even hear selections from "How to Train Your Dragon," and you can check out Christopher Tin's orchestral cover of Taylor Swift's popular "Bad Blood."
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 370-6000
www.dmns.org
Price: $23.95 for adults/$19.95 for seniors/$17.95 for children
Celebrate Star Wars day by taking a look at the real-life robotics and amazing scientific feats that are happening right now. Check out and interact with cutting-edge robots from all over the world in this very exciting exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. You'll get hands-on time with lots of different machines and you'll see how many different robotics labs from all over the world are bringing robots into the 21st Century. This is the first time any exhibit of its kind has come to Denver, allowing you to actually interact with so many remarkable robots.
7711 E Academy Blvd
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 360-5360
www.wingsmuesum.org
The Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver is one of the lucky museums to actually have a piece of Star Wars history on display. You can visit this museum to check out an actual X-Wing Fighter from the films themselves. While you browse around the impressive museum, be sure to stop off at the Star Wars X-Wing for plenty of photo opportunities and a chance to see one of the actual air crafts that was has traveled all over the world in honor of Star Wars. The Wings Over the Rockies Museum is one of the few places of its kind to have such an exciting exhibition on permanent display, so be sure to check it out while you can.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 370-6000
www.dmns.org
Price: $19.95 for adults/$15.95 for seniors/$13.95 for children
What better way to celebrate Star Wars Day than to enjoy a show or two at the Gates Planetarium at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science? There are several different shows running, depending on when you get to the Planetarium, so plan ahead to catch your favorite. For the younger star-gazing fans, check out "We are Aliens" or "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" or go for one of the other shows like "Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity," "Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure" or "Destination Solar System." No matter what you see at the Planetarium, you're sure to inspire the imagination of all the space-loving Star Wars fans in your life.
