Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in denver, CO

Polarpalooza!

by Aimee Giese

October 05, 2009

Organizations funded through the public's SCFD (Science & Cultural Facilities District) tax are hosting a variety of low cost and free events during the month of October to thank the citizens of the seven county district for their support. Events being offered are listed below.

October 7 - Denver Zoo Free Day
Over 60 SCFD funded organizations will be offering free performances, crafts, face paiting. Click for printable schedule.
Main Gate Performance Schedule:                                                    
9:00 - 9:30          Media/SCFD/Denver Zoo                                          
9:30 - 10:00        Denver March Pow Wow                                           
4:00 - 4:20          South Jeffco Youth Orchestra                                  
5:00 - 5:30          Aurora Symphony Orchestra                                             
5:30 - 6:00          Aurora Symphony Orchestra            
All Day                Aurora Fox

Conoco Zoo Gardens Performance Schedule:                                               
9:40 - 10:00         Tango Colorado                                                         
10:40 - 11:00       Belliston Ballet   
11:40 - 12:00       Aurora Dance Arts                                                
12:40 - 1:00         CM Dance                                                                   
2:20 - 2:40           Colorado Chamber Players
2:40 - 3:00           Hannah Kahn Dance Company                              
3:40 - 4:20           Aurora Fox                                                                            
4:00 - 4:20           Rocky Mountain Arts Assoc.                                              
4:40 - 5:00           Kim Robards Dance    
5:00 - 5:20           Rocky Mountain Children's Choir
5:40 - 6:00           Longmont Chorale
Wild Encounters Theater Performance Schedule:
9:20 - 9:40           Children's Museum of Denver
10:20 - 10:40       Think 360
11:20 - 11:40        Parker Arts Council
1:20 - 1:40            Parker Arts Council
2:20 - 2:40           Denver Zoo

Wildlife Theater Performance Schedule:
10:00 - 10:20      Augustana Arts
11:00 - 11:20      Su Teatro    
1:00 - 1:20          Christian Youth Theater
2:00 - 2:20          A Child's Song
3:00 - 3:20          Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
5:00 - 5:20          Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Primate Panorama Performance Schedule:
11:30                Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities
2:00 - 2:30        Denver Urban Gardens
4:00 - 4:30       Colorado Children's Chorale

PLUS many organizations will be located throughout the Zoo providing interactive activities for the whole family.

Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will be holding an Art Show at the Bemis Library.  The Library is located at 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton. The juried show starts Sept 29th and runs to October 27th and is free and open to the public. The opening reception is Thurday October 1st from 6:30 to 8pm. Otherwise the lower gallery is open during all library hours. Come and experience all kinds of painting from watercolor and oil to acrylic and pastels.

October 1 -The Alliance Française will have a free happy hour French conversation night on Thursday. French Conversation Happy Hour. Practice your French and meet other Francophiles in the Denver area. 571 Galapago Street - 5-7pm - FREE, hors d'oeuvres and wine provided - RSVP:  303-831-0304, afd@afdenver.org

October 3 - Edelweiss Preservation Foundation - German Day - 11am - 10pm, 14197 E. Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 Join us for German Music, Food and Drinks, German Entertainment, Military Tribute, Vendor Booths, German Reunifcation Day.

October 4 - Boulder History Museum offers the first Sunday of every month as a free day, Sundae Sundays. Guests will receive free admission to the Museum and free ice cream at the conclusion of their visit. We are located at: 12th an Euclid Ave. on ‘the Hill', Boulder - Free parking

October 4 - The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys will be beginning our collaboration with Buntport Theater's tRUNks with free day activities at the Museum. Visitors to the Museum on Oct. 4 from 1-4 can make a mask and draw an entry for the Super Hero Drawing contest.

October 4 - The Boulder History Museum offers the first Sunday of every month as a free day. Guests will receive free admission to the Museum and free ice cream at the conclusion of their visit. 12th an Euclid Ave. on ‘the Hill', Boulder www.boulderhistory.org 303-449-3464 Free parking.

October 7 - 12:00 to 1:00 - Brown Bag Lecture - A panel of artist's from the Paint, Sculpt, Shoot exhibit will discuss the show and many of the events that lead up to the exhibit. The lectures are held at the Art Center on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00pm and are free to the public. The Arts Evergreen is located at next to the Buchanan Rec. Ctr. on Hwy 74 and Squaw Pass Road). For more information call 303.674.0056 or visit www.evergreenarts.org.

October 7 - Broomfield Cultural Affairs is offering a FREE CU Jazz concert in the Broomfield Auditorium. This is a tribute to the great American songwriters and the music of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and more. This event is sponsored in part by SCFD funds.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be offering free viewings of the Mobile Art Gallery to the public throughout the week of October 7th in celebration of Polarpalooza.  The Mobile Art Gallery will be on tour in Lakewood at Carmody Middle School which is located at 2050 S. Kipling Street.

October 8 - "Evening of Hebrew Round-Singing in the Sukkah" What: Annual Evening of Hebrew Round-Singing in the Sukkah, includes food, fun, and instant music-making! Where: 2 Ash Street, Denver When: 7:30 p.m. Who: For Singers and Listeners of All Ages Cost: Free and Open to the Public Sponsored by: the Colorado Hebrew Chorale Info: (303)355-0232 or visit www.coloradohebrewchorale.org

October 14 -NMAA presents - Marvels of Motion- Children will got on a journey thorugh the world of Newton's 3 laws of motion.  This interactive event is all about the fun-damentals of moving science.(Designed especially for young children) 10:00 am at the Perl Mack Community Center, 7125 Mariposa Street, Denver.

October 15 - Boulder International Film Festival is offering a free viewing of The Human Experience - 7PM, AT THE BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM - 1000 Canyon Boulevard

Spotlight on the Boulder International Film Festival - Directed by Charles Kinnane (USA - 2008) Drawing sellout audiences and a winner at dozens of film festivals around the world, this remarkable film is the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of answers to the questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one-on-one interviews and real-life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit. In English. (90 minutes)

October 20 - Edelweiss Preservation Foundation - GERMAN LANGUAGE FILM NIGHT "Monster's Inc." - 6:00 P.M. Front Range Community College - Room C1517 Great for kids or adults learning German as well a fun night for those who are fluent! FREE ADMISSION

October 20 - 21 - WOW Museum presents: Planet Earth - Curious about how to approach science with your kids?  Join us throughout the fall months for family science fun!  We will explore a different science topic each month!  Drop-in science is an informal interactive science program that is available for exploration from 10:00am-12:00pm and again from 2:00pm-4:00pm.   Included with Museum admission for the general public; free for Museum members!

October 21 - 12:00 to 1:00 - Brown Bag Lecture - Reno Carollo, sculptor, will be speaking about public sculpture and how people interact (and react) to various pieces of art found around Denver and our mountain community. The lectures are held at the Art Center on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00pm and are free to the public. The Arts Evergreen is located at next to the Buchanan Rec. Ctr. on Hwy 74 and Squaw Pass Road). For more information call 303.674.0056 or visit www.evergreenarts.org.

October 29 - 30 - 9am - 8pm and Saturday, October 31st 10a - 8p - Trick or Treat Street at The Children's Museum Denver - Get your little goblins, superheroes and fairies ready for the sweetest fall festival in town! Travel through the pumpkin patch down Cider Lane and onto a trick-or-treating adventure full of yummy treats, exciting entertainment and fun surprises. Try your luck at the monster carnival, hear stories about creatures and critters, make arts and crafts projects to take home, see theater, music and dance performances, and meet roaming costumed characters! For a full schedule of events, visit www.mychildsmuseum.org.

October 29 - Boulder International Film Festival if offering a free viewing of Sita Sings the Blue
7PM, AT THE BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM - 1000 Canyon Boulevard
Spotlight on the Boulder International Film Festival - Directed by Nina Paley (USA - 2007)Nina is an animator whose husband dumps her by email. Sita is a goddess dumped by her husband Rama. Why couldn't these two women, 3,000 years apart, make their marriages work? This award-winning, beautifully animated interpretation of parts of the Indian epic, Ramayana, was rendered on a laptop by a single animator mostly using Flash. Nina Paley lays down wildly imaginative musical interludes that use authentic 1920s blues recordings to link the narratives of these two unfortunate ladies. Why did Rama reject Sita? Why did the animator's husband reject the animator? Find out in this groundbreaking triumph of personal motion picture art. Winner of Best Animated Film at the Boulder International Film Festival and many awards from around the world.  (82 minutes)

October 30 - Friday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm - Evergreen Artists Association Fall Member Show - Members of the Evergreen Artists Association will exhibit their Fall Member Show from October 30 through November 20. The opening reception is Friday, October 30 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Center for the Arts Evergreen. The Art Center is located at 32003B Ellingwood Trail (Hwy. 74 & Squaw Pass Road - next to the Buchanan Rec. Center). www.evergreenarts.org

October 31 - The Littleton Symphony offers a free Children's Concert on Halloween, featuring the Colorado premiere of ‘The Composer is Dead' and various other spooky music. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 South Datura, Littleton. Doors open at 2pm - Performance begins at 2:30pm

CYT Denver presents the musical comedy "THOROUGLY MODERN MILLIE". Performance dates are November 6, 7, 13 & 14th @ 7pm. Matinee performances on November 7 & 14th @ 2pm. Tickets are $12 if purchased online at www.cytdenver.org and $15 at the door. Shows are performed at the beautiful Pinnacle Dinner theatre in Littleton. 9136 w. Bowles ave. Littleton, Co. 80123

End of Summer Fun in Denver!

by Aimee Giese

July 31, 2009

Here are some fun upcoming things to think about doing in Denver as the summer starts to wind down. {I can't believe I just typed that! Summer can't be over yet!]

Movies in Skyline Park: Willy Wonka (G)
August 1, 2009 at dusk
Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.
Denver Parks and Recreation presents free showing of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G). Guests should bring along lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies. Concessions are available.

India Association of Colorado Annual Picnic
August 1, 2009
India Association of Colorado
Picnic activities include: Cricket, volleyball, musical chairs, tug of war, lemon spoon race, sack race, card games, pinata games and lots of BBQ food and soft drinks.

Colorado Renaissance Festival
June 13, 2009 - August 2, 2009
Colorado Renaissance Festival
Hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers live and work throughout the village, performing, continuously, on the festival's seven stages. Our tips: Get there early; bring plenty of sunscreen, hats, water, and comfortable walking shoes; bring only strollers designed for "off-road" travel as the festival grounds are very bumpy and dusty; dicount tickkets are available at all King Soopers. Cost: Adults $17.95; Children (5-12) $8, (under 5) free.

(Other) Mile High Movies
June 13, 2009 - August 8, 2009
Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.
So you've snagged a few friends for happy hour and dinner, and now you're looking for a place to stretch out under the stars? Perhaps you're taking the kids to see the sights downtown and want to cap the evening off with one final treat? Check out Mile High Movies in Skyline Park! All movies begin at dusk behind the historic D and F Clocktower on 16th and Arapahoe.

Boulder County Fair
July 31, 2009 - August 8, 2009
Boulder County Fair
The Boulder County Fair showcases local 4-H and FFA clubs and features animal and agricultural exhibits, free car shows, weaving and spinning demonstrations, dance performances, interactive entertainment and concerts by local artists, a daily carnival, ticketed grandstand events, and special activities for the kiddies.

Mighty Machines
August 8, 2009
Children's Museum of Denver
Monstrous construction equipment is taking over the plaza! Climb up into the driver's seat and explore these huge machines!

Let's Make History: Colorado Inventions
August 8, 2009
Colorado Historical Society
Who makes history? You do! Join the Colorado History Museum for Let's Make History, a Saturday program just for families. Did you know the cheeseburger was invented in Colorado? Learn about local innovations and then create your own invention from everyday items.

The Good Old Days at CCHP
June 2, 2009 - August 9, 2009
Golden History Museums
Join Pat Hughes at the Clear Creek History Park every Tuesday starting for some fun activities, including ice cream making, gardening and pioneer games, to name a few. She'll be ready to share her knowledge of the Clear Creek History Park and her pioneer expertise with anyone passing by. On Sundays starting scheduled tours of the historic cabins and school-house start at 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm.

Fragile Nature
April 25, 2009 - August 9, 2009
The Wildlife Experience
Ever wonder what it's like to go "On Assignment" for National Geographic? Wonder no more. In his new photo show, photographer Joel Sartore takes the viewer on assignment with the world's greatest magazine. It's a journey into the natural world across much of North and South America, from jaguars and macaws to gray wolves and grizzly bears.

Movie and a Milkshake - Bee Movie
August 26, 2009
The Wildlife Experience
Attention all parents! Go out for the night while your kids are at The Wildlife Experience enjoying themselves as well. During Movie and a Milkshake events, the museum staff will entertain kids of all ages with museum tours, a yummy dinner and other amazing adventures themed around the movie. Tonight's movie will be Bee Movie. This event is for children ages 5-10.               

The Little Star That Could
May 29, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
It's hard to be a little star in a big universe! Follow one star's journey to find a name and family of its own in the new animated space program, The Little Star That Could. Young sky watchers, from toddlers to second graders, will learn that the sun is a star, what stars are made of, why stars are different colors, how some stars are just the right size and temperature to support life on their orbiting planets, and how stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Runtime: 22 minutes

Chile Harvest Festival
August 29, 2009 - August 30, 2009
Chicano Humanities and Arts Council
The Chile Harvest Festival will celebrate contemporary Chicano art, traditional Spanish Colonial art, music, food and of course chiles, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain foothills as a backdrop. The festival is an outreach effort to educate, enlighten and entertain the community with the many different facets of Chicano and Latino culture. Its goal is to give people a well-rounded cultural experience. The festival will feature up to 65 artists, showcasing both contemporary and traditional art forms. There will also be music, dancing and storytelling as well as many other cultural and art activities for the kids.

Junior Jobsite
June 1, 2009 - September 7, 2009
Children's Museum of Denver
Learn the nuts of bolts of construction in this kid-sized jobsite! Hard hats, blueprints and safety vests will help you paint walls, feed bricks up the conveyor belt, discover the pathways of plumbing with airplay, and explore the basics of electricity. The youngest crew members to the oldest can construct, configure, build, form, and assemble! 

Hop Skip and a Jump Start
September 12, 2009
Children's Museum of Denver
The 3rd annual Hop, Skip and a Jump Start 5K is the perfect fitness event for the whole family to enjoy! The stroller-friendly 5K follows the Platte River and is filled with surprises around every turn. Children of all ages can participate in mini-meets in the Kid Course, Toddler Trot, and Infant Crawl. After the races, enjoy a fun-filled day of activities! All proceeds support the Children's Museum of Denver. 

4th on the Front Range

by Aimee Giese

June 30, 2009

What are you up to for the holiday weekend? Well, yet again, folks across the front range will not have a dearth of things to do. Just pick your town and get out there! Personally, we are heading to the Outlaws game for some lacrosse and fireworks! 

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ARVADA
Fireworks kick off at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4th at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex located just west of Kipling on W. 58th Avenue. The fireworks are set to a musical simulcast on KOOL 105.1. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. Call 720-898-7400, or go to ArvadaFestivals.com for more information. There will be lots of family fun which include games, an obstacle course for kids, temporary tattoos, food concessions, and entertainment all day. KOOL 105 will be hosting a classic car show. Parking will be on a first come first serve basis beginning at 2 p.m. No parking will be allowed on Kipling Street. Please remember that fireworks, alcohol and pets are not allowed in the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex.

AURORA
Fireworks will be launched 9:30 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center lawn and can be viewed within a two mile radius. The 25-minute professional firework display can be seen on Friday, July 4, on the lawn at East Alameda Avenue and Chambers Road. Live entertainment by the Aurora Symphony Orchestra will begin at 6:30 p.m., there will also be other walk around entertainment as well as food and beverages. There will be a concert at 8:15 p.m. by the United States Air Force Academy Concert Band. Places to park: Town Center at Aurora, Aurora City Place, and Community College of Aurora For additional information, visit AuroraGov.org or call 303-739-7000.

BLACK HAWK
Fireworks will begin at sundown. You can watch at any point in Black Hawk and the show will last about 30 minutes. More info at CityofBlackHawk.org or call 303-582-2235.

BOULDER
Fireworks spectacular at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado. Fireworks, choreographed to live music, begin at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. and admission to the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and fireworks display is free. Other entertainment will be provided by the Skip-Its Jump Rope Team and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra.

BROOMFIELD
Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Broomfield County Commons, located at 132nd and Sheridan. Kids activities start at 5 which include carnival games and inflatables, concert from the Funkiphino Band at 7. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. For additional information, call (303)-464-5530.

CASTLE ROCK
The Castle Rock Liberty Festival will be held at Rhyolite Regional Park. It's a holiday helping of family fun with kids events, live entertainment and of course, a fireworks show. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and ends with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The website for the event is Town of Castle Rock. For more information about the events, call 720-733-2284.

COLORADO SPRINGS
Fourth of July Celebrations will take place on July 4th in Memorial Park, located on the southeast corner of Hancock Avenue and Pikes Peak Boulevard. Fireworks begin at dusk. Memorial Park will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Live music with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra and other celebrations begin at 8 p.m. Grills are discouraged in the park but picnics are welcome. Go to SpringsGov.com.

COMMERCE CITY
On Friday, July 4, events will be held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The fireworks will start after the Rapids game. Kickoff for the Colorado Rapids face off against the New York Red Bulls at 7:30 p.m. Food, kid's activities, a beer garden, and live bands will start at 5 p.m. To learn more go to ColoradoRapids.com or to the official website 4thFestColorado.com or call 303-727-3500.

DENVER
- Fireworks at Coors Field on Thursday and Friday, July 3 and July 4, after the Colorado Rockies game. Tickets required. For more information call (800) 388-7625 or 303-762-5437 or go to ColoradoRockies.com.
- Fireworks at Invesco Field at Mile High on Friday, July 4 following Outlaws Lacrosse game.
- Blues Traveler Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The concert begins at 5 p.m. Red Rocks provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown. For more information contact: 303-830-TIXS.
- The 18th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be taking place July 4-6. The arts festival weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The CCAF is located in Denver's Cherry Creek North Business District, from 2nd to 3rd, on the six streets starting on Clayton through Steele. Fireworks will be on Saturday, July 5, at 9:30 p.m. Best viewing is from 1st Avenue at Fillmore Plaza. Learn more at CherryArts.org.
- Go historic this Independence Day and bring the entire family for a day of fun at Four Mile Historic Park's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration! Festivities will include visits from Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam; the reading of the Declaration of Independence and performances by the Denver Concert Band and other area musicians. http://www.fourmilepark.org/

EDGEWATER
Fireworks will be set off on Thursday July 3 at Citizens Park at 24th and Chase St. Vendors will begin serving drinks and food at 4 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 8:30 or 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.edgewaterco.com or call call 303-238-7803.

ENGLEWOOD
- Fireworks display will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park at 9:30 p.m. on July 4th and can be seen from Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks. There will also be games, entertainment, food and fishing on hand. For more information, call (303)762-2680 or go to City of Englewood. As a reminder, all alcohol, glass containers, pets and fireworks are strictly prohibited.
- The prestigious Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents a rousing "Spirit of America" performance at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre. www.coloradosymphony.org

ERIE
- Fireworks will be shot off at Vista Ridge Golf Club on Thursday July 3. For more information about Vista Ridge's Independence Day Spectacular call 303-665-2732 or visit VistaRidgeGC.com.
- Erie will also be holding the first annual 4K run/walk. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the community recreation center and is open to ages 13 and more. Call (303)-926-2793.

FORT COLLINS
 Fireworks begin at dusk at City Park 1599 City Park Drive. July 4th will kick off in Old Town Square and Civic Center Park at 11 a.m. with petting zoos, live music all day, beer gardens, wagon rides, and much much more! For more information, go to DowntownFortCollins.com.

GLENDALE
Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 5th at dusk. The fireworks site is Creekside Park and families will be viewing at the Park, on office building lawns, in parking lots and from local streets. Call 303-759-1513 or go to the city's Web site or InfinityParkAtGlendale.com for more information.

GOLDEN
Fireworks begin at dark on Friday, July 4 at Lions Park, located 10th and Maple Streets. The Golden Lions Club will sponsor the day's activities at Lions Park. Park in the outlying parking lots to avoid the congestion on 10th St. after the fireworks. Entertainment will be provided all day from various bands. Drawings for door prizes, children's rides and food will also carry on throughout the day. For more information go to GoldenLionsClub.org or call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113.

GREELEY
Greeley Independence Stampede -- a Rodeo and Western Celebration. There will be fireworks following the concert on Friday July 4th. For more information call (800) 982-BULL or log onto GreeleyStampede.org. It has become a tradition to spend the 4th of July at Island Grove Park.

GREEN VALLEY RANCH
Fireworks on Friday, July 4 at the Amphitheater and Plaza at Oakwood Homes area. There will be food, music and fun. To learn more, go to GVRCO.com.

HIGHLANDS RANCH
Fireworks will set off at 9:30 p.m. at the Intersection of Highlands on Ranch Parkway and Blake Drive. on the 4th. For more information call 303-791-2500. For more info, click here. There will also be a parade, kiddie rides, events for pets and concerts.

LITTLETON
- Fourth of July Festivities on Friday, July 4. A spectacular fireworks show will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park. Other activities will take place at Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks (near South Windermere and West Belleview Avenues.) Food concessions will be available. Face painting and field games start at 4 p.m. Go to Littletongov.org for more information.
- Clement Park is hosting a celebration on Thursday July 3 from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., followed by fireworks. For more information, call 303-409-2626 or visit IFoothills.org

LONE TREE
Residents from Lone Tree and Acres Green are invited to attend Lone Tree's 11th annual Independence Day Celebration, featuring the City's fourth annual Firecracker 5K Run, community parade, live entertainment, activities for kids, local food vendors and spectacular fireworks show. Wristbands are required to enter the Celebration at Sweetwater Park. These wristbands can be purchased on July 2 and 3. Parade into park begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks Display start at 9:00 p.m. Call 303-225-4948 or go to CityofLoneTree.com for more info.

LONGMONT
Celebrate the 4th of July with the wonderful music of the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at Thompson Park at noon. Public display of fireworks at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, will take place at 9:30 p.m. Call 303-651-8437 or click here for more information.

LOUISVILLE
Fireworks at dark at Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W Dillon Rd. Free Shuttle Bus Service provided from 6 p.m. -11 p.m. Prior to the fireworks will be a picnic in the Community Park on Bella Vista Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 303-666-8747 or click here for more information.

LOVELAND
 Independence Day Fireworks Display over at North Lake Park located at 29th and Taft beginning at 9:17 p.m., following 8 p.m "Star Spangled Spectacular" concert. Visitors to the July 4th Festival are urged to bicycle or walk to the park as parking will be limited to paid car parking in the lots at Loveland High School or on-street parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Call 970-962-2563 or CityofLoveland.org to learn more.

MORRISON
- Fireworks Display at Bandimere Speedway on Friday, July 4. Gates open at 3 p.m. Discount tickets are available at Big O Tires locations and advance tickets can be purchased at White Fence Farm, Mardel, and the Bandimere Speedway's Box Office. Tickets required to see the fireworks and the races. Click here or call (800) 664-8946 or 303-697-6001. Adults are $18 ($16 advance) and children 6-15 are $12 ($10 advance). Day begins with at 3 p.m. with qualifying racing, rides, live music and contests.
- Blues Traveler Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The concert begins at 5 p.m. Red Rocks provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown. For more information contact: 303-830-TIXS.

NORTHGLENN
Fireworks Display at 9:30 p.m. over Webster Lake at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 117th Avenue and Community Center Drive (S.E corner of 120th and I-25.) Hazel Miller Band will be performing prior to the display. Call 303-450-8935 for more information or go to Northglenn.org.

THORNTON
Fireworks display at Thornton Multipurpose Fields at East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard at 9:30 p.m. Events prior to fireworks include walk-around entertainers, food and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Call 303-255-7800 or click here for more information.

WESTMINSTER
Fireworks begin at dusk at Westminster City Park soccer field, at 105th and Sheridan. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, check out the city's Web site or call 303-430-2400 ext. 2223.

*Information pulled from various sources, including CBS4, The Denver Channel, Fox 31 and Denver City Events site.

It's National Stock Show Time Again!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

January 07, 2009

You can always tell it's January when the signs for the Stock Show start appearing around Denver and there is an infiltration of cowboy hats. For over 100 years, the National Western Stock Show has been coming to Denver, and bringing animals, cowboys and loads of fun with it. I have to be honest, and say that even after living in Denver for over 15 years - we only made it to the Stock Show for  Read more...

My Top Ten for 2008

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 30, 2008

I can't believe this year is drawing to a close already. And it's been really fun talking about all the great things to do in Denver. And just like everyone does at the end of the year - let's take a look back! Here are my ten favorite posts from 2008. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Local Pride: 5 Awesome Reasons To raise Kids In Denver Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In  Read more...

It's Pumpkin Patch Time!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

October 06, 2008

One of my very favorite things about the Halloween season is visiting a pumpkin patch. And, until I was visiting home last week, I didn't realize just how lucky we are here in Colorado - where we have TONS of pumpkin patches to choose from. As I talked to my sister about the fun we have when we go, the wagon rides, the bouncy castles, the apple cider, the hay stacks, and of course, THE  Read more...

Taste of Colorado is THIS WEEKEND!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 29, 2008

Are you up for more crowds after a week of the DNC? Then the Taste of Colorado is just in time. even though it is a Labor Day traditon, I am kind of surprised they still decided to have it go on this weekend - the poor grass in Civic Center Park! But the Taste starts today and runs through Monday, September 1st. And if your kids are ones to enjoy lots of people, the Taste is a great family  Read more...

Two Great Ways To Go West

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 18, 2008

I have jokes several times about how a friend of mine considers Denver as part of the midwest and I think it is solidly part of the west, right? Well, the National WESTern Stock show every January notwithstanding, there are two events happening around these parts this summer to help prove my point. Buffalo Bill Days July 23-27, 2008 Golden, Colorado You don't get any more "wild west" than  Read more...

Last minute 4th of july fireworks guide

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 04, 2008

Happy Independence Day! This year we are lucky and the 4th falls on a Friday, making fireworks convenient for the whole family, right? I am, at least, a *little* more inclined to go ahead and let Declan stay up and see the splashes of color in the sky since we are at the beginning of a long weekend! Here are some of the best vantage points to catch the various shows across the Front Range, if  Read more...

Summer Music Guide

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 01, 2008

So here we are. The dog days of summer. The perfect time to check out live music, right? And there is a ton going on in Denver, as there always seems to be this time of year. Everyone is ready enjoy the warm air, warm sunshine and listen to some good tunes, right? But are the kids ready for it? That's up to you and what you think your kids are up to, but here are some ideas to get the rhythm  Read more...