Wings Over The Rockies

Breakfast Fly-In
2026-07-11 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Get an inside look at warbirds and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and classic cars at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*
There is no better place to learn about unique vehicles, where we are featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

Learn about airplanes and their combat missions
Explore a variety of rare cars
Participate in STEAM activities
Meet-and-greets with pilots
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac

Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly opportunity!
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Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.
Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat
*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Summer Camp: Mission - Outer Space
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17
Explore everything about outer space, including building a model telescope, lunar habitat, and more. Experience the Wingsphere Planetarium, learn about planets, and take your learning outta this world!
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CAMP LOCATION: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:30
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 Exploration of Flight (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).
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Discover how WAE 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

Little Wings: Plane Spotting
2026-07-18 10:15 - 12:30
Watch your child’s curiosity soar at Modern Aviation and explore the amazing world of aviation! Participants will learn about the different parts of an airplane, how airports work and tarmac safety. Then it’s off to spot real planes in action! Watch them take off, land and fly through the skies at Centennial Airport.
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Wings’ Members, remember to sign in to receive 50% off tickets! Capacity is limited to 35, so purchase your tickets today!
Note: This event takes place at Modern Aviation, 8207 Interport Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112.

*This program is designed for children aged 3-6 years old and their guardians. Siblings are welcome to participate. Adults must accompany children at all times. All attendees must purchase a program ticket. General admission to Exploration of Flight is included with program ticket. A significant portion of this activity takes place outdoors on the tarmac. Weather-appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen and hats are recommended. Some binoculars will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own.
Photo Credit: Cliff Lawson

SOLD OUT - Summer Camp: Drone Soccer
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24
This camp is SOLD OUT – click here to join the waitlist.
Learn the thrilling, high-flying aero game called Drone Soccer. Campers learn to fly drones in a safe, low-stress team environment. It’s an exciting way to learn the sport and a great way to begin a drone career!
CAMP LOCATION: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

STEAM Day: Bugs, Birds, and Airplane Wings
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a hands-on day exploring the exciting world of biomimicry through interactive activities all about wings!
But what exactly is biomimicry? This practice helps solve human challenges by drawing inspiration from nature’s time-tested designs. Studying how organisms have adapted over billions of years allows engineers and scientists to create more efficient aircraft, stronger materials, smarter technologies, and sustainable systems inspired by the biological world.
At this special STEAM Day, you’ll get a unique opportunity to learn more about this subject and the fun and function of flight! This event will teach you*:

How the natural world flies and what we learn from it when building aircraft
Activities and bug displays courtesy of the Butterfly Pavilion
Meet real birds of prey and participate in activities courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance
Use your new learnings to observe aircraft flying in and out of our tarmac

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the power of flight!
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Also, make sure to come hungry, because Colorado Coney Company has some tasty options!
*Weather permitting. Activities and participants are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Summer Camp: AeroTech
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31
It’s an incredible journey into the world of aviation and engineering! Campers will engage in thrilling challenges such as 3D modeling and printing, building a rivet plane, exploring simple electrical circuit designs, and more.
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CAMP LOCATION: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

Plane Talk: The Chase with Mike Silva
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:30
How do you stop a fleeing bank robber’s car with a news helicopter? Find out from Colorado Aviation Historical Society Hall of Famer Mike Silva*, and hear about his more than 50-year aviation career flying both military and civilian choppers.
Silva made national news in 1988 during his time as a helicopter pilot for KCNC-TV in Denver. While circling the area for a different story, his police scanner picked up reports of an active car chase. He quickly flew to the scene and learned that police were pursuing a prison escapee who had just robbed a local bank and taken a hostage. The criminal was driving erratically and eventually lost the cops, but Mike still had eyes on him and knew he needed to buy the officers some time. In the news helicopter, he flew low under power lines and landed a skid on the hood of the fleeing vehicle, forcing it to stop. Even with a gun pointed directly at him, Mike held his ground until police could arrive and take control of the situation. He immediately flew away safely and continued to cover the story. Although he did receive firm reprimands from KCNC and the FAA, he also earned dozens of awards for his bravery and a personal thank-you letter from President Ronald Reagan.
Mike is also a decorated military veteran who flew in both Vietnam and Iraq. In Vietnam, he participated in multiple rescue efforts, including the infamous surprise attack by the Viet Cong on Firebase Mary Ann, rescuing more than 30 wounded soldiers while flying through smoke and gunfire. Later, he reenlisted during the Iraq War, flying medical Black Hawks as the oldest Army MEDEVAC pilot, saving injured troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After retiring from the military once again, Silva continued his flying career in the private sector and still operates helicopters today.
This is only a small glimpse into Mike’s many stories. Join us to hear even more during this amazing learning opportunity!
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*Doors open at 10 a.m., with Silva’s talk starting at 11 a.m.

Breakfast Fly-In
2026-08-08 09:30 - 12:30
Celebrate America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th birthdays and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft and a carnival at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*
Step right up for a morning of family fun, where we are featuring special activities in addition to our usual events, including:

Play games where you can win prizes
Grab a FREE bag of popcorn**
Get your face painted by a professional
Hear a historic talk about vintage aircraft clothing and uniforms
Sit in a classic-style Jeep
Explore vendors selling artisan items
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac and meet the pilots

We hope to see you “under the big top!”
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Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.
Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat
*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.
**While supplies last

Little Wings: Plane Spotting
2026-08-15 10:15 - 12:30
Watch your child’s curiosity soar and explore the amazing world of aviation! Participants will learn about the different parts of an airplane, how airports work and tarmac safety. Then it’s off to spot real planes in action! Watch them take off, land and fly through the skies at Centennial Airport.
Buy Tickets*
Wings’ Members, remember to sign in to receive 50% off tickets! Capacity is limited to 30, so purchase your tickets today!
This event is sponsored by:

*This program is designed for children aged 3-6 years old and their guardians. Siblings are welcome to participate. Adults must accompany children at all times. All attendees must purchase a program ticket. General admission to Exploration of Flight is included with program ticket. A significant portion of this activity takes place outdoors on the tarmac. Weather-appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen and hats are recommended. Some binoculars will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own.
Photo Credit: Cliff Lawson

Warbird Weekend
2026-09-05 10:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00
Bringing aviation to life, this two-day event* will provide a rare opportunity to experience aerospace history and give you the opportunity to take flight in a WWII-era aircraft!
This showcase will give guests rare, up-close access to remarkable airplanes. It includes guided ground tours, interactions with aviation experts, a museum-member-only coffee hour, and flight rides. Beyond the featured exhibits, there will also be family-friendly public programming activities related to warbirds and a presentation exploring their historical significance.
The featured aircraft on display and available for flight rides will be the TBM Avenger, which is an 80-year-old aircraft and flying museum, and the CAF MHW SNB Sonoran Beauty. Additional airplanes include the Trojan T-28A. Even more warbirds will be out on our tarmac and on display, plus more surprises!
Timeline of Events:

Open on Sep 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Member-Only Hour open on Sep 6 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sep 6 public admission open from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Flight rides are available from 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:00 .pm. See more info below.

Purchase Tickets:

Buy here for Sep 5
Buy here for Members’ Only Coffee Hour on Sep 6
Buy here for general admission on Sep 6

Flight Tickets:

TBM Avenger
SNB Sonoran Beauty

Food Trucks:

Sep 5: Hogback BBQ and Grill
Sep 6: R&B Tacos and Grill

*General admission discounts, including community passes and ASTC Passport Program reciprocal admission, do not apply to this special event. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission. Flights are limited and may sell out quickly.

Breakfast Fly-In
2026-09-12 09:30 - 12:30
Check out Corvettes and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and unique cars at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*
Start your engines at this family-friendly event where we feature special activities in addition to our usual events, including:

Explore local vintage vehicles courtesy of the Central Colorado Corvette Club
Chat with the drivers and hear their stories
Take a seat in both cars and airplanes
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac and meet the pilots

See you soon for this family-friendly event!
Buy Tickets
Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.
Food Trucks: Cooper’s Coffee & Wafflerita
*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.
