National Aviation Day & Pay As You Wish Day at Wings Over the Rockies
2024-08-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Wings Over The Rockies, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, 80230, United States
On Saturday, August 17th we will be celebrating National Aviation Day. Come and learn about the history of flight. We will have science demonstrations, open cockpits, small talks, activities for the kids, and more. If you have not been in to see our Snoopy and Red Baron exhibit yet this would be a great day to do so, and it’s a Pay as You Wish day.

Wings Over the Rockies: Hauntings in the Hangar
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00
Hauntings in the Hangar

Date: Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Holiday Event, Kids Activities, Special Events
Get ready for a spook–tacular fun time at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum! Celebrate Halloween in the hangar with thrills and chills for all ages.
Come in costume and enjoy many frightfully festive family activities including:

Rat scavenger hunt with prizes
Discovery Carts: Flying Phantoms & more!
Activities & crafts: Pumpkin launchers, space sun catchers, Halloween characters make-a-face, Bernoulli masks and paper airplanes
Black hole listening station – Hear the chilling sounds of NASA’s sonification of a black hole
Trick or treat candy stations
Open Cockpits

Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
Incom T-65 X-Wing fighter

More here.

FREE Day Wings Over The Rockies: FREE Day for Lowry Residents
2025-03-29
Free Day for Lowry Residents!
Calling all Lowry neighborhood residents! Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through aviation and space history right in your backyard. Enjoy FREE admission to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum as our way of saying thank you to our vibrant Lowry community.

Wings Over the Rockies: National Aviation Day | Pay As You Wish!
2025-08-16 10:00 - 14:00
Date: Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Discount Days, Kids Activities, Special Events
Join Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a celebration of flight on Saturday, August 16. Pay as you wish and participate in family-friendly activities and learn about the science and history of flight. Discover the extreme side of flight as you check out our newest exhibit 2theXtreme and experience the new Wright Flyer simulator. The first 150 guests will receive a special gift!
Enjoy special activities including:

Science demonstrations
Select open cockpits:

New! AV-8B Harrier II+
Steen Skybolt
Aerospatiale AS316 Alouette III
F-104C Starfighter

Pedal planes
Kids zone & crafts
Drone demonstrations
Book sale
Small talks
And more!

Please note: Pricing for Simulator Experiences are standard Wings’ pricing. Pay as You Wish offer is valid only on 8/16/25 at the Air & Space Museum. Pre-sale tickets not available for this event.

National Aviation Day is a powerful time to celebrate aerospace innovation, and Wings Over the Rockies is proud to inspire individuals of all ages about the exciting world of aviation and space.

Wings Over the Rockies: Hauntings in the Hangar
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Date: Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Holiday Event, Kids Activities, Special Events
Get ready for a spook–tacular fun time at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum! Celebrate Halloween in the hangar with thrills and chills for all ages.
Come in costume and enjoy many frightfully festive family activities including:

Scavenger Hunt
Discovery Carts
Activities & Crafts
Trick or Treat Candy Stations
Open Cockpits
Pedal Planes
And much more!

Purchase tickets here.

Candy bags will be provided while supplies last.

Wings Over the Rockies: Artemis II Family Day -To the Moon and Back
2026-02-16 10:30 - 12:30
We are going back to the moon and beyond!
All are invited to explore human space flight during our Artemis II Family Day at Wings Over the Rockies® Air & Space Museum. At this event, discover NASA’s plan to send astronauts beyond the Moon and how Colorado’s aerospace community is helping make it happen.
You’ll also get the opportunity to connect with local companies and professionals working on the Artemis program, hear from astronauts and even ask your own questions about deep space discovery!
Activities*:

Enjoy hands-on science experiments, expert perspectives, and activities for all ages throughout the day
Learn from engaging talks

How the ISS has Prepared Astronauts for Longer Missions (10:30 – 11:00 am)
To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond (1:00 – 1:30 pm)
What We’ll Face in Space (2:00 – 2:30 pm)

Q&A on Hangar Floor (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)

The Rockets Behind Artemis
Space Jobs
The Engineering of Artemis

Wings Over the Rockies: FREE Day
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00
Date: Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Discount Days, Special Events
Calling all Lowry neighborhood residents! Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through aviation and space history, right in your own backyard. Enjoy FREE admission to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum as our way of saying thank you to our vibrant community.
Redeem your free ticket* at check-in, and enjoy a day of exploring with us.
*Proof of residency in the Lowry neighborhood (zip code 80230) is required.

Wings Over the Rockies: Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30
Date: Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Education, Special Events, Wings Aerospace Exploration Events
Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!
Join us to learn about both Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) and Wings Aerospace Exploration Enrichment (WAEE) opportunities for students in grades 6–12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies®. During this session, you’ll hear a program overview, meet our educators and instructors, learn from current and former student experiences, and get your questions answered. This meeting will take place at the Air & Space Museum (7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230).
Discover how WAE / WAEE students have the opportunity to explore the wonders of flight, engage with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills for future careers in aerospace. The program includes building and operating RC airplanes, drones, and robotics, as well as coding, rocketry, and LOTS of other aviation and space-related subjects. WAE / WAEE programs complement but do not take the place of an accredited educational institution.
Questions? Please contact:
Nedra Hall – Education Programs Coordinator, 303.360.5360 ext. 125.
WingsEducation@WingsMuseum.org

Wings Over the Rockies: Cockpit Demo Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00
Date: Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Special Events
Get an up-close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn about its history, instruments, controls and more!
Featured Aircraft in April*:

Sonic Arrow Jet Car
F-100D Super Sabre
UH-1M Huey (wheelchair accessible)
F-104C Starfighter
MiG-23 Flogger

*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

Wings Over the Rockies: Aerospace Exploration Parent/Family Info Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Education, Special Events, Wings Aerospace Exploration Events
Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!
Join us to learn about both Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) and Wings Aerospace Exploration Enrichment (WAEE) opportunities for students in grades 6–12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies®. During this session, you’ll hear a program overview, meet our educators and instructors, learn from current and former student experiences, and get your questions answered. This meeting will take place at the Air & Space Museum (7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230).

Wings Over the Rockies: Space Race 5K - Mother’s Day, May 10th
2026-05-10 08:00 - 10:00
Wings is excited to welcome the community to the Space Race 5K at Wings Over the Rockies this Mother’s Day, May 10th — a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the moms in our lives.
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is designed for all ages. After crossing the finish line, families can enjoy a festive outdoor area with local vendors, activities, and space-themed fun — no race experience required!
Wings Over the Rockies 5K Space Race

Wings Over the Rockies: SCFD Free Day at the Museum
2026-05-19 10:00 - 17:00
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Discount Days, Special Events
Enjoy FREE admission at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum on Tuesday, May 19, and bring the whole family for a day of discovery, imagination and fun!
Step into the world of aviation and space exploration as you get an up-close look at our Choose Your Own Adventure temporary exhibit, where you can learn all about nose art, fighter jets, and wing-shape engineering. Plus, take a look at our newest addition, the Thunderbird F-16!
Don’t miss out on a memorable day for the whole family!
