• Children's Story Time - Kids of all ages will enjoy listening to stories about plants, animals and nature, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Denver Botanic Gardens, 720-865-3545, clearcreekhistorypark.org
• Fun at the Firehouse: A Community Open House at the Denver Firefighters Museum - Activities will offer kids the chance to use a fire hose, try on firefighting gear, ride on a firetruck and maneuver through the fire-safety obstacle course, as well as learn about family safety, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 1326 Tremont Place. 303-892-1436
• Summer Family Film Series - Free outdoor fun in the East End Arts District's Fletcher Plaza. Films include Nanny McPhee, Saturday, and Mission: Impossible III, Aug. 11. 303-326-8804
• Free-admission night - 4 to 8 p.m., first Tuesday of every month, Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, 303-433-7444. www.mychildsmuseum.org
• Free River-Rafting Rides - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 11 on the South Platte River through the rapids at Confluence Park/Shoemaker Plaza. citywild.org
• Zip A De Do at the Zoo - An adventure for the entire family, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Denver Zoo, 303-376-4860.
Send items to Family Calendar, Karen Ziegler, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; or e-mail Spotlight@RockyMountainNews.com.
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