If the word “opera” makes you picture a long evening, formal clothes, and kids being asked to sit still for three hours, we have good news: that doesn’t have to be your family’s first opera experience.
This fall, Opera Colorado has two fun, approachable ways for families to experience live music and storytelling together. Both are Pay What You Wish, making it easy to try something new.
Image credit: Opera Colorado | Earth to Kenzie
Blast off with Earth to Kenzie: October 10
Kenzie is a fifth grader with a big imagination who has recently moved into a family shelter with her mother. Escaping into a world of space adventures helps her navigate challenges at school, make a new friend, and discover that home can mean more than just a place.
This one-act opera is a warm, funny, and heartfelt introduction to the art form, with a story and themes young audiences can connect with.
Earth to Kenzie is Pay What You Wish, with tickets starting at just $5.
Image Credit: Opera Colorado | Spirits & Songs
Get spooky with Spirits & Songs: October 28
Just in time for Halloween, Spirits & Songs brings families together for an evening of music, costumes, and seasonal fun.
Give those costumes a test run and meet Opera Colorado’s newest Resident Artists as they perform a festive mix of songs. It’s a chance for kids to experience incredible live voices up close in a setting that’s playful, and welcoming.
Spirits & Songs is also Pay What You Wish.
Whether your child already loves music and theater or has never heard an operatic voice in person, these performances are all about discovering something new together.
Ready to give opera a try? Explore Opera Colorado’s family programming and reserve your Pay What You Wish tickets at operacolorado.org. Don’t forget promo code MACARONI for no ticket fees.
Macaroin KID readers pay no handling fees on tickets for Earth to Kenzie (October 10th) and Spirits & Songs (October 28th)
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ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY TRIP TO THE OPERA!
Macaroni KID Downtown Denver, Lakewood-Littleton, Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial, and Douglas County, in partnership with Opera Colorado, are giving away one 4-pack of tickets to Earth to Kenzie on October 10, 2026
Enter below for your chance to win, then get ready to blast off with Kenzie on her imaginative journey through the stars.
One entry per email address duplicate entries will be deleted.
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