Family fun for everyone!
January 10-25, 2026
Family shows and kids activities!
Looking for something the whole family will enjoy? From big to small, these events are family-friendly and full of fun. Plus, there's so much to see and do with your grounds admission ticket.
Click on the button below to see all the fun you can have on grounds each day.
Wild West Show
Designed to both
educate and entertain, the NWS Wild West Shows will take you on a historical trip back to the days of the Old West with reenactments of the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows. Known for bringing nations and people together, Buffalo Bill’s influence shows us. Fans of all ages will reminisce of Wild West legends, including Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and others. The show is full of quick-draw antics and cowboy entertainment, painting the story of how the West was won.
Location: CINCH Arena/Events Center
Date: January 17 @ 5 p.m.
January 18 @ 4 p.m.
Xtreme Dogs Show
Dog lovers unite for a show full of amazing tricks, aerial stunts, and unpredictable antics, all performed by man’s best friend. Trained to run, jump and retrieve at incredible speeds, this cast of canines thrills audiences, barking their way into your hearts and leaving fans of all ages laughing and cheering throughout the entire show.
Come meet the stars of Xtreme Dogs at the Pat & Chat following each performance.
Location: CINCH Arena/Events Center
Date: January 19 @ 3 p.m.
January 20 @ 6:30 p.m.
Cinch Equicross
CINCH Equicross is a gymkhana-style rodeo consisting of four (4) events: Rescue Race, Key Hole Race, Wagon Wheel Race, and Flag Racing. Contestants are 14-18 years of age and compete for $5,000 in scholarship money. This event is FREE with your grounds admission ticket!
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: Thursday, January 15 | 2:30 p.m.
Stock Dogs
The National Western Stock Show takes pride in highlighting the relationship between these amazing animals and their human counterparts. From backyard pets to a cowman’s top assistant, dogs are man’s best friend. This event is FREE with your grounds admission ticket!
Location: Yards
Date: TBD
Dog Pull
The dog weight pull is a sporting event that consists of dogs pulling a cart on wheels at a distance of 16 feet within one minute. Dogs are hooked up in a specially designed harness, which disperses the weight evenly.
This event is FREE with your grounds admission ticket!
Location: Stadium Arena
Date: TBD
Remarkable Roundup
The Remarkable Roundup is an adaptive ag experience for kids with special needs. Cowboys and rodeo queens will come together to create an interactive rodeo with events including Steer Roping, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, and Barrel Racing (no live animals are used, only props).
This heart-warming event is FREE to watch with your grounds admission ticket!
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: TBD