Boulder Family Events: May 17 to 19, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by wemberbrown

Photo credit: Kai Wember-Brown

What is your family up to this weekend? Share your plans or other fun things going on around town here [comment here] or on our Facebook Page.

Friday, May 17

Game Night at the Meadows Branch Library. Come with the whole family to play! Play board games, card games, and even video games. 4:00pm.

Saturday, May 18

Get Outdoors! CD Release Party for Jeff & Paige. This will be a fun, interactive musical event with well loved Boulder musicians. Kids up to 10. To purchase tickets or for more information click here. Two shows: 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Growing Garden’s Community Plant Sale. This is the last one! Come get some organic veggies at this local nonprofit.
Boulder Community Day: Clean! Plant! Restore! Play! Check out everything happening for the Boulder community at the Boulder Community Day
Fishin’ Fun!, part of National Kids to Parks Day. Join ranger naturalist Arian Hampel for a two-hour fishing excursion. We will explore fishing techniques, equipment to use, and places to go on OSMP lands to catch bass, sunfish, bluegill and carp. Limited equipment provided, but feel free to bring your own. Kids will have a better time if their equipment is sized for them. And—when teaching a youngster to fish, it is best to leave your own equipment at home. If you are 16 or over, bring your fishing license. Limit: 24 people. Please register online using this link:http://kidsfishing.eventbrite.com Meeting location will be provided when you register. 2:00 to 4:00pm
Hiking As A Family, part of National Kids to Parks. Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day and Boulder Community Day by loading up the family to hit the trails. Naturalists will share fun, kid-oriented nature games and ideas on the importance of getting kids outdoors this summer and beyond. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and be prepared for an easy hike around the trails. See what is in their “bag of tricks” to encourage kids to soak up the natural world. 10:00am to 11:30am
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, do some artwork, get some lunch. There is always so much going on at the market! 8:00am to 2:00pm.
FREE Day at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits or stop by during the Farmer’s Market for a fun kids craft.
CU Wizards presents Waves and Radios: The Physics of the Information Age! Grades 5 to 9, but everyone is welcome. On campus. 9:30am.
Green Playhouse Auction at the Boulder Community Day. Check out these amazing playhouses. They are on the auction block starting at 1:30pm at the East Boulder Community Center. 1:30pm

Sunday, May 19

Magicians of the Mountain Parks Come meet some of the astonishing magicians who live in our wild backyard – the rabbit, the skunk, the weasel and more. Magician Paul Norton and Naturalist Lynne Sullivan will reveal the amazing survival strategies of our wild neighbors. Join us at the Sunrise Amphitheater on Flagstaff Mountain for this stationary nature magic show. 11:00am.

Boulder Family Events: May 10 to 13, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by wemberbrown

What is your family up to this weekend? Share your plans or other fun things going on around town here [comment here] or on our Facebook Page.

Friday, May 10

What is happening today? Some ideas: Family movie night, take a hike on the Annie U. White Trail, Bike at the Valmont Bike Park, Walk along the Bobo Link Trail

Saturday, May 11

Kids’ Bike Day at Community Cycles. Free event which includes bike tunes for kids bikes, a bike rodeo, bike safety, and lots of other fun stuff. Every kid who participates gets a prize! No need to register just make your way over. 11:00 to 3:00.
FREE Day at the Longmont Museum
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, do some artwork, get some lunch. There is always so much going on at the market! 8:00am to 2:00pm.
FREE Day at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits or stop by during the Farmer’s Market for a fun kids craft.
Dinosaur Day at Chautauqua Millions of years ago, they stalked the earth! Drop by the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage to see and touch fossils that tell the stories of Boulder’s prehistoric creatures. Help assemble a life-sized replica of a duck-billed Edmontosaurus skeleton! Feel a real dinosaur track, and a tooth from the awesome T. rex, and visit with naturalists who will show you pictures of what Colorado used to look like in the days of the thunder lizards. (Hint: prepare to be amazed). Dinosaur costumes and clothing, and lots of questions, are encouraged. Free event. 10:00 to 2:00
Boulder Home and Garden Show at 29th Street Mall. Lots of great ideas and products, food trucks, and an Alpaca Petting Zoo. 10:00 to 4:00
Best of Mary Sue and Cari Be ready to clap, stomp, sing and enjoy “The Best of Mary Sue & Cari” From buzzing like insects to dancing like fairies, these talented musicians will captivate you with their original kid-centered rhythmic music, relevant to kids and parents alike. Lauded by Downtown Boulder as, “The best kids music in Boulder!” this is a concert you wont want to miss. Free event. 11:00am at the George Reynolds Branch Library AND 3:00pm at the Meadows Branch Library.

Sunday, May 12

Midsummer’s Night Dream performed by the Boulder Ballet. At the Boulder Theater. 2 shows: 11:00am and 2:00pm.
FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Walking Through the Language of the Landscape Shapely mountains, textured meadows, communities of plants – these are the voices of the landscape, patiently waiting for an observer to discern their stories. Join naturalist Lynne Sullivan as we learn to read the language of the landscape for the subtle and significant stories of our beloved wildlands. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage with water and snacks for this 3 mile moderate hike. Attn: appropriate for teens and up. Free event. 9:00 to Noon.
Bach 4 Kids Concert at the Main Boulder Library. The Annual Bach 4 Kids Concert opens with a performance of a movement of Bach’s “Double Violin Concerto” by Boulder Suzuki Strings under the direction of Amy Gesmer-Packman. The Boulder Bach Trio–Benjamin Tomkins-violin, Ysmael Reyes-flute, and Karen Terbeek-cello–follows with a hands-on demonstration of how Bach ornaments his music by “decorating” it with added notes and trills. Kids will create and “decorate” their own melodies, using the aria from Bach’s “Goldberg Variato”.

Monday, May 13

Rain, Mud, and Bees! Celebrate moisture, mud and May as naturalist Ellen Orleans reads lively picture books at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Your children (or grandchildren!) can join in the fun with pitter-pattering, foot stomping, buzzing, and the color of the week. At 10:30, we’ll take off for a kid-friendly “Signs of Spring” hike. Wear clothes to match the weather and bring a snack if you like. The story portion of this program is wheelchair-accessible. Free event. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. 10:00 to 11:00.

Boulder Family Events: May 3 to 5, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by wemberbrown

Photo credit: City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

The snow may still be on the ground, but warmth is in the air. Please do share your plans or other fun things going on around town here [comment here] or on our Facebook Page.

Friday, May 3

Imagination Makers Theater presents “The Journal of Abby Munson”. This is an original play focused on how a fifth-grader deals with her anger and finds discovers valuable gifts. Ages 7 to 12. Everyone invited to wear PJs and stay for milk and cookies after the play. Main Boulder Library. 7:00pm.
Family Game Night at Meadows Library. Take this chance to join together with your whole family to play age old games and new ones. 4:00pm.

Saturday, May 4

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Storytime. A special storytime reading of selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, presented by ballerinas from the Boulder Ballet Company! Free. Boulder Bookstore at 11:00am.
Boulder Jazz & Artfest. Head to Pearl Street for live jazz and shopping from unique artisans. Fun for the whole family!
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, do some artwork, get some lunch. There is always so much going on at the market! 8:00am to 2:00pm.
FREE Day at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits or stop by during the Farmer’s Market for a fun kids craft.
FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum. Great opportunity to explore the DAM.
FREE Day at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Check out all the cool train cars and much more!
Family Day: Digging in the Dirt at the CU Museum of Natural History. Much of what we do at the museum starts with digging in the dirt. We’ll explore artifacts and fossils dug up by archaeologists and paleontologists. But it’s not just scientists who dig in the dirt – lots of animals dig for food or to make their homes. And we won’t forget the plants, whose roots bring food and water from the dirt. Don’t be afraid to get a little dirty as we explore the world under our feet! Free entry. 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Sunday, May 5

Wild Earth Day. Join the Wild Bear Mountain Center to enjoy Boulder County’s largest Earth Day celebration. Hands on events for kids. Central Park in Downtown Boulder. 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Boulder Jazz & Artfest. Head to Pearl Street for live jazz and shopping from unique artisans. Fun for the whole family!
Marsh Songs. Listen for bird songs in a local marsh with naturalist Dave Sutherland and hear selections from the orchestral work. Early birds should meet at Sawhill Ponds, on 75^th Street about 0.6 miles north of Valmont Road, for this easy hike. This program is free and open to the public. Beginning bird watchers strongly encouraged! 8:00 to 10:30am.
Nature for Kids & Parents: Birdsong. Find out why birds sing and where each bird gets his song. Learn a song, dance, and game while observing the many local birds. Go on a bird hunt to listen to the song the birds are singing, so you can tell exactly what is on his mind. Meet at the Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search 1903 Lehigh, where Lehigh and Lafayette Streets intersect) for an easy hike. Parking is available along the street. Ages 6 and up. 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Boulder Family Events: April 26 to 28, 2013

Posted on April 26, 2013 by wemberbrown

I think spring has sprung here in Boulder, Colorado. Hopefully! There are so many great things going on this weekend! I hope your family has a joyous weekend. Please do share your plans or other fun things going on around town here [comment here] or on our Facebook Page.

Friday, April 26

Live Alpacas at the UMC at CU. An educational experience for audiences of all ages! Meet, greet, photograph and learn about the huacaya (pronounced wah-KI-ah) alpaca. The alpacas are a sustainable animal with even their manure going back to the garden and pasture as an outstanding fertilizer. Meet some of the cutest creatures, live near the fountain on the CU Campus. Free. 2:00 to 5:00pm.

Saturday, April 27

Tulip Fairy & Elf Parade on Pearl Street Mall. Bring your sweet ones down to join in this hugely popular event. Kids love it. Parents love it. There are many different activities and productions during the event. It’s just fun! Free. 3:00 to 6:00pm.
Wake the Bears Concert with Jeff Kagan and Paige Doughty featuring hilarious nature songs for children. There will also be an official from the Colorado Division of Wildlife to remind us what to do if we see a bear, lion or coyote in the wild. He will have a mustache. Free. 4:00 to 4:45pm on Pearl Street Mall.
La Cenerentola [aka: Cinderella] is the current Boulder Opera kids production. This is a short, 1 hr, production that has been highly anticipated. It should be a great show!
Prairie Saga Puppet Show at the CU Museum of Natural History. Bring your family to explore animals that live in the ground. The Prairie Saga Puppet Show will take you through a day in the life of a prairie dog colony. We will have real specimens and a hands-on activity to round out your museum experience. Free. 1:00pm.
Shakespeare Storytime with the Boulder Ballet. Bring your children to enjoy Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with one of Boulder Ballet’s dancers! They’ll get to meet the delightful Puck, played by Melissa Heslep, hear her read the classic story, enjoy her beautiful costume and toe shoes, and even dance with her and the other kids! Free. 11:00am at Barnes & Noble.
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, do some artwork, get some lunch. There is always so much going on at the market! 8:00am to 2:00pm.
FREE Day at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits or stop by during the Farmer’s Market for a fun kids craft.

Sunday, April 28

Spring Heritage Days at Walker Ranch. Bring your family up to really learn what it was like to be a homesteading family. This historical enactment is a great event for families. There are hands on opportunities and fun demonstrations. I think this is one of the best events of the year in Boulder!
La Cenerentola [aka: Cinderella] is the current Boulder Opera kids production. This is a short, 1 hr, production that has been highly anticipated. It should be a great show!
FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum. The Art Museum has something for everyone! Even kids enjoy this museum and there are always rotating hands on exhibits.

Boulder Family Events: April 19 to April 25, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by wemberbrown

Friday, April 19

Kids 4 Kids Charity Event. Kids 4 Kids is a committee of middle school students dedicated to supporting organizations who help kids. This is the 2nd year the group has organized a music event featuring middle and high school musicians. The group’s purpose is to empower kids! This event raises money for the Children’s Hospital Colorado. eTown Hall, Boulder. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.

Saturday, April 20

Children’s Peace Garden Earth Day Celebration. This second annual event is intended to connect children and families to fresh food, local honeybees and healthy bodies. Children’s Peace Garden at 1630 Hawthorn in Boulder. Free event. 10am to 2pm.
Dia de la Nino at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art [BMoCA]. Celebrate Children’s Day, a traditional Mexican holiday, and enjoy art-making, storytelling, dance performances, and authentic food with your young ones. Created in collaboration with The Mexican Cultural Center and The Mexican Consulate in Denver. Free event. All ages. 11:00am to 1:00pm.
FREE Day at the Museum of Nature and Science
French/English Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am
McGuckin’s Apprentice Series: Make a PVC Toddler Chair. 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Saturday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
COOL MOVES at the Main Boulder Library. This is a free multicultural dance performance featuring Malang Diatta – Senegalese drumming and dancing, Streetside Dance Hip-hop and SalsaKo – Salsa dancing. Perfect for families with an opportunity for children to learn some steps onstage. Potluck picnic to follow. Free. All ages.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.
FamilyDance Planet. Featuring DJbUmpKin, seasonal DJ, and Serena, our Face Painting Fairy. Come for some or all of the time. FamilyDance Planet is meant to be a party that you can drop in to when it’s right for your family. 9:30 to 11:30am at the Avalon Ballroom. Purchase tickets–$17 for the whole family.

Sunday, April 21

Marsh Songs Earth Day Celebration. Visit a local marsh with naturalist Dave Sutherland to listen for our local birds, and get a sneak preview of the orchestral work. Meet at Sawhill Ponds, on 75th Street about 0.6 miles north of Valmont Road, for this easy hike. Beginning bird watchers strongly encouraged! Bring binoculars if you have them. Please do not bring dogs. Free. 8am to 10:30am.
Magicians of the Mountain Parks – a magic show for the whole family. In celebration of Earth Day, come meet some of the astonishing magicians who live in our wild backyard – the rabbit, the skunk, the weasel and more. Magician Paul Norton and Naturalist Lynne Sullivan will reveal the amazing survival strategies of our wild neighbors. Meet at the Bluebell Shelter for this stationary nature magic show. In the case of very cold or snowy weather, it will be held in the Ranger Cottage at Chautauqua. Call 720 564-2058 the day of the program for the location. Click on this link for a map to the Shelter; there is a 0.8 mile walk from the Ranger Cottage at Chautauqua to the shelter along a dirt road, so give yourself and your family plenty of time to get there and enjoy the stroll along the way. 11am to 11:45am [arrive by 10:30 to walk to the shelter]
Comic Book Release Party Concert! A live performance by Paige and Jeff and the usual frivolity. Be the first on your block to get the NEW Coyote Bob & Ranger Paula Comic Book- Return to the Flatirons. In this issue, Coyote Bob moves away from his Boulder home. Plus- games, and tips on having nature fun. Meet at Settlers’ Park trailhead in Boulder. Free. 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Giddyup Kitty Bluegrass Band. This is a four-piece, high-energy, all-female bluegrass band. The Denver Post says they are the finest bluegrass youll find anywhere. Weaving fine melodies with rich harmony, these award winning musicians create a show that leaves an audience joyful, and asking for more! Classy, sweet, and smooth, you’ll be a believer, once you catch Giddyup Kitty fever! Free. All ages. 3:00pm at the Meadows Branch Library.
Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”

Monday, April 22

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table
Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.

Tuesday, April 23

Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Storytime Creek Walk: Early birds at the Main Boulder Library. Families, join the library staff for a story and activities including an outdoor explore along Boulder Creek. Dress for the weather, and please remember to leave four-footed family members at home. Free. 10:15am.
Bilingual Storytime: English/Spanish at the Main Boulder Library. Everyone welcome.10:15am.

Wednesday, April 24

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.
Boulder Folders at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Learn to fold beautiful origami. 1:00pm.

Thursday, April 25

Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.

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Boulder Family Events: April 12 to April 18, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by wemberbrown

The Dinosaur Lady will be at the Boulder Public Library!

Friday, April 12

Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each. Last show.
Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.

Saturday, April 13

Awesome Arctic Family Day at the CU Museum of Natural History. The Arctic is a cold and wondrous place! Learn about the peoples and animals that call this snow and ice world home. Explore how YOU are connected to the animals, cultures, and environment of the Arctic. Try on the blubber mitt; look up close at furred and feathered creatures. Build a totem pole, make finger masks to enliven the long, dark winter and make snow goggles to protect from the bright arctic sun. Free event. All ages. 10:00am to 4:00pm.
FREE Day at the Longmont Museum.
The Dinosaur Lady Presentation. Connie Burton Burkhart, aka The Dinosaur Lady, has created a unique blend of entertainment and education as she shares information and stories about dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, and digging in a dinosaur quarry. Weaving together facts and stories using fossils, puppets and props, the Dinosaur Lady has captured the interest of various museums, the Geologic Society of America, as well as many school and outdoor adventure groups throughout the southwestern United States. 2 Times: 11:00am George Reynolds Branch. 3:00pm Meadows Branch. Free. All ages.
Saturday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.
Be Well Mama event at BMoCA. Join health and wellness practitioners to learn about local Boulder resources for new and expectant mamas. Free. 1:00 to 4:00pm.

Sunday, April 14

Nature for Kids & Parents: A Day to Celebrate Trees! Celebrate Arbor Day, and experience the life of a tree! Get ready to go on an exciting nature hunt as we investigate and learn easy tricks to identify trees, how they grow, and why trees are very important to life on earth. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy hike to meet your special tree on Bluebell-Baird Mesa trail. Ages 6 and up. 1:00 to 3:00pm.
The Library Concert Series Presents: Global Roots with Sandra Wong and friends at the Boulder Library. 2:00 to 3:15pm at the Canyon Theater. Free. All ages.
Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”

Monday, April 15

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table
Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.

Tuesday, April 16

Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Lap Babies at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your babies to hear stories. 10:15am.
Bilingual Storytime: English/Spanish at the Main Boulder Library. Everyone welcome.10:15am.

Wednesday, April 17

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.
Cruisers & Crawlers at the Boulder Library. Bring your little ones 9 to 24 months to enjoy an interactive storytime. 10:15am.

Thursday, April 18

Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie at the Main Boulder Library. Interactive, musical storytime for all children. 10:15am
Toddler Time at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your toddlers for fun, interactive storytime. 10:15am.

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Boulder Family Events: April 5 to April 11, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by wemberbrown

Life size LEGO car!

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Friday, April 5

FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Garden’s–Chatfield.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.
Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.

Saturday, April 6

Opening Day of the Boulder Farmer’s Market. This is always a great time for the whole family. Veggies, baked goods, prepared foods, music, flowers and so much more. 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon. 8:00am to 2:00pm.
FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum.
Library Concert Series: SoundHouse Creative Music Making for the Whole Family. This is an interactive day of creative music making for families led by international workshop leader and cellist Heather Truesdall. Dust off your instruments and warm up your voices, grab your parents or children, and gather at the Boulder Public Library for an exciting day of music making! Throughout the day you will explore voices and instruments and together create an original piece of music. Open to musicians and non-musicians of all levels, abilities, and styles. Free and open to parents and children ages 8 and up. 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
French/English Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.
McGuckin’s Hardware: Learn to Build a Cold Frame. Build one of your own and start your veggies early this year. I saw the sample cold frame and it looks great! 1:00pm.

Sunday, April 7

Boulder JCC’s KidStuff Sale. Get some great used clothing at this free event. No charge to enter. Cash only. 9:00am to Noon.
Nature for Kids & Parents: Is it Spring Yet? The air warms, the ground thaws, the trees reawaken. Did you know that some male birds signal spring and the coming mating season by getting dressed up? Play games and explore the signs of spring on a scavenger hunt with City of Boulder’s Open Space & Mtn. Parks. Meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for a hike. Ages 6 and up. 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Boulder History Museum FREE Day. A great museum of families. They usually offer some hands on programs for kids too.
Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

Monday, April 8

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table

Tuesday, April 9

Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Lap Babies at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your babies to hear stories. 10:15am.
Bilingual Storytime: English/Spanish at the Main Boulder Library. Everyone welcome.10:15am.

Wednesday, April 10

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.
Cruisers and Crawlers at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your little cruisers and crawlers to listen to some compelling stories and engage in fun activities. Please not older siblings. 10:15am.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

Thursday, April 11

LEGO Club at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Love LEGOs? Do you like stories? Then you’ll love LEGO club at the George Reynolds Branch Library! Join this ongoing club on the 2nd Thursday of every month for a LEGOextravaganza. If you’re a great LEGO builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. 4:00 to 5:30pm.
The Shape of Nature: Children’s Story Time and Hike. We enjoy nature even more when we remember to look closely. Join naturalist Ellen Orleans at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for picture books celebrating the many shapes of our natural world. Your children can join in with foot stomping, hand gestures, and sound effects as well as a kid-friendly hike. Please wear shoes that can get muddy. Bring water and a snack if you like. 3 to 6 year-olds. 10:00 to 11:00am.
Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Storytime for all children. 10:15am
Toddler Time at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your toddlers for fun, interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

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Boulder Family Events: March 29 to April 4, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by wemberbrown

Friday, March 29

Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.
Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Egg Hunts: Get details of Saturday Boulder area events from the Boulder Families list.
Saturday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

Sunday, March 31

Easter Egg Hunts: Get details of Sunday Boulder area events from the Boulder Families list.
Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

Monday, April 1

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Clementine Art and Storytime at Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Enjoy an art project and storytime with the folks from Clementine Art Studio. 1:00pm.
Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie at the Main Boulder Library. Get into the groove at 10:15am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table

Tuesday, April 2

FREE Day at the Children’s Museum of Denver. 4:00 to 8:00pm.
Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Lap Babies at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your babies to hear stories. 10:15am.
Bilingual Storytime: English/Spanish at the Main Boulder Library. Everyone welcome.10:15am.

Wednesday, April 3

Author Reading: Celia the Great; Tricks for Being a Happier Kid, by Abby Jacobs. In this fun-filled book kids can learn how deal with and address specific challenges they face as they grow up. Celia discovers that her magic can help her handle many situations. The magical methods provide scenarios that are great for children to learn positive behavior without them realizing it! Boulder Bookstore. 6:30pm.
Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

Thursday, April 4

Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Storytime for all children. 10:15am
Toddler Time at the Main Boulder Library. Bring your toddlers for fun, interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Open Tumbling for Preschoolers at the Boulder JCC. 9:30 to 11:00am and 2:00 to 4:00pm. $5.
Boulder Dinner Theater’s Kids Kabaret Presents: The Differentest School of All. Children’s play performed based on Dr. Seuss book ‘Hooray for Diffendoofer Day’. This fun and whimsical show focuses on creative ways to teach and learn. Showtimes are mid-day, Weds to Sunday through April 12, 2013. Kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets are just $8.00 each.

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Boulder Family Events: March 22 to March 28, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by wemberbrown

Love is a sweet kitty!

Friday, March 22

Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
Open Tumbling for Preschoolers at the Boulder JCC. Noon to 3:00pm. $5.
Family Game Night at the Meadows Branch Library. Free. 4:00pm.

Saturday, March 23

City of Lafayette Easter Egg Hunt. Free. Ages 1 to 8. More details here.
Spring Time Bird Houses. Come paint a wooded bird house with acrylic outdoor paints and then accessorize it with embellishments: gems, natural earth materials, jeweled stones, and other materials. Register ahead of time. $15. Kids ages 3 to 9. 10:00am to 11:30am.
Boulder Folders. Learn to fold origami. 10:15 at the Main Boulder Library.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.

Sunday, March 24

Reading the Language of the Landscape. The roll of the hills, the texture in the fields, the patterns of the snow – these are the voices of the landscape, patiently waiting for an ear to hear and an eye to see the stories they have to tell. Join naturalist Lynne Sullivan to learn to read the language of the landscape for the subtle and significant stories of our beloved wildlands. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and bring water, snacks and plenty of layers as this hike will take us into colder, shadier trails. 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”

Monday, March 25

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Monday Storytime at the Library. Join librarians at the Main Boulder Library for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table

Tuesday, March 26

Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Storytime Creek Walk: Spring is here! Free. All ages. 10:15am.

Wednesday, March 27

FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Signs of Spring: Children’s Story Time and Hike. Celebrate the arrival of spring as naturalist Ellen Orleans reads picture books at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Children join in the fun with foot stomping, arm-flapping, and sound effects galore. Afterwards, we’ll go for a kid-friendly, signs of spring hike. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. Please wear shoes that can get muddy. Bring water and a snack if you like. 10:00am.
Boulder Folders at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Learn to fold beautiful origami. Free. 1:00pm.
Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.

Thursday, March 28

Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Storytime for all children. 10:15am
Open Tumbling for Preschoolers at the Boulder JCC. 9:30 to 11:00am and 2:00 to 4:00pm. $5.

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Boulder Family Events: March 15 to March 21, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by wemberbrown

Photo courtesy of BPL

Friday, March 15

Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
Open Tumbling for Preschoolers at the Boulder JCC. Noon to 3:00pm. $5.
Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by Rocky Mtn Theater for Kids. Buy tickets right away because they sell out! This is a performance by kids for kids. Super fun. Through March 17.

Saturday, March 16

McGuckins Apprenticeship Program: Annual Make & Take. Kids come to McGuckins Hardward and make a model onsite and then you can take it home. Free. 10:00am to 2:00pm. East side of the store.
CU Museum of Natural History: Family Day brought to you by the letter B. Learn about bees during the day. Bees, beetles, birds, bison, blossoms, brontotheres, and butterflies are just a few of the bountiful, beautiful beasts and botanicals we’ll explore. Bring your bodies and your brains to the museum for a day of big fun with the best “B’s” from our collections. Free. 10:00am to 4:00pm.
CU Wizards: Fibonacci numbers and the golden ration–Why can’t we all just get along! This fun event is presented by CU professor “wizards” in a creative way. Free. 9:30am.
The Prairie Saga. Join the City of Boulder’s Open Space & Mtn. Parks to learn about how we live on the short grass prairie and yet it is still one of the most endangered and least understood ecosystems. Come meet Petey, the Prairie Dog, as he learns about the amazing animals that live on the prairie. Snakes, Black Footed Ferrets, Burrowing Owls and Ferruginous Hawks all tell us their stories in an entertaining and educational puppet show. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Ages 6 and up. Free. 1:00 to 2:00pm.
French Storytime. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
Puppets and Things on Strings. Willy Worm takes kids on an Adventure in Reading where they not only explore how reading opens up a world of learning, but also why reading is important. They also learn about classics and how to use their imagination. A highlight is when Willy tells them a hilarious fractured version of a story he has just read. Kids are amazed when a drawing of a classic book comes to life before their eyes. Free. George Reynolds Branch @ 11:00am and Meadows Branch at 3:00pm.
BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space! We loved the one where you threw cups against the wall. See what’s happening at this local Boulder museum.
Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by Rocky Mtn Theater for Kids. Buy tickets right away because they sell out! This is a performance by kids for kids. Super fun. Through March 17.

Sunday, March 17

Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”
Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by Rocky Mtn Theater for Kids. Buy tickets right away because they sell out! This is a performance by kids for kids. Super fun. Through March 17.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all! Come celebrate Irish heritage on March 17th at 10:00 am at the Pine Street Church in Boulder. We’ll have bagpipes, fiddle music, food, and activities for your little leprechauns. Bring a friend or two. All are welcome. No exceptions! See you there!

Monday, March 18

Monday Milk & Cookies Club at Becoming Mothers. Meet other moms and discuss concerns. Free. 11:00am.
Monday Storytime at the Library. Join librarians at the Main Boulder Library for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table

Tuesday, March 19

Grandrabbits’ Play Day. There is always a new theme Free. Children 2 to 7. 11:00 to 11:45am.
Lap Babies Storytime. Main Boulder Library. Babies up to age 9 mo. 10:15 to 11:30am.
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join librarians for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.

Wednesday, March 20

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cruisers and Crawlers Storytime. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
Storytime at the Meadows Branch Library. 10:15am.

Thursday, March 21

Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Storytime for all children. 10:15am
Toddler Time. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
Open Tumbling for Preschoolers at the Boulder JCC. 9:30 to 11:00am and 2:00 to 4:00pm. $5.

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