Zika Virus and Travel: What’s A Family To Do?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Boulder Families

It is no secret that the CDC has issued a travel warning for pregnant women considering traveling to infected areas of the world. In fact many airlines are offering refunds for travelers wanting to change plans based on the Zika Virus. It’s not clear how Zika is impacting travel and specifically families who are traveling. It is clear that the virus is spreading rapidly and to some of my favorite places to travel!

Zika Infected Areas

The most infected areas are shown here:

Zika infected areas include [but are not limited to]:

Cape Verde
Caribbean
Central America
South America
Mexico
Samoa

Infection and Prevention

It seems only 1 in 5 adults infected with the Zika Virus show symptoms which are reported to be flu-like. The biggest issue is for pregnant women because there Zika could increase the risk of birth defects in unborn children. But what about babies? Young kids? Teens? The list goes on.

Since Zika is transmitted by mosquitos it is important to prevent being bitten. How do you do that? Outside Magazine online has some great suggestions:

Use repellents that contain at least 20% deet
Cover up with clothing
Stay inside at high mosquito times of day [dawn/dusk]
Use permethrin-treated clothing

Also, Consumer Reports just published a review of mosquito repellents that best protect against Zika. These are all ways to control your exposure to mosquitos and Zika virus. And the CDC has plenty of reading on the issue including an CDC FAQ page.

Will Zika impact your family travel plans?

Get Your Family On Their Bikes for Boulder’s Winter Bike Week!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Boulder Families

Boulder Families – It’s Almost Winter Bike Week! Maybe this can be your family’s challenge to get on those bikes this winter. Bike to work. Bike to school. Bike around town. Bike in the winter!

All Boulder residents are encouraged to participate in Winter Bike Week from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29. This week-long event is a partnership between The City of Boulder, Boulder County, the Boulder Valley School District and the University of Colorado. The event is coordinated by Community Cycles.

Riders register as individuals or as part of a team to track bike trips and earn recognition and prizes. Registered riders will also enjoy free breakfasts and snacks along their routes [on 1/27] as well as pastries along the bike path [1/29].- check for food locations here.

For more information and to register go to lovetoride.net/boulder.

Kid Friendly Vail, Colorado

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Boulder Families

Awesome playground in Vail at Lionshead

“What Is There To Do With Kids In Vail?” Is Vail, Colorado family-friendly?

Vail doesn’t always conjure up the image of happy families skipping through Vail Village. If your kids are not old enough to ski or you are looking for options when they are not skiing these suggestions will help you get dialed in to the family-friendly Vail scene. Most weekends there is something going on in Vail. During the winter season they offer free live music with big name acts, fireworks, tree lighting, and lots more. Check the Vail Events Calendar for details of what’s coming up.

Vail is our family’s favorite ski mountain. Sure there are tons of mountains to ski in the mountains of Colorado, but Vail gives us lots of diverse terrain, a great park and pipe area, back bowls, trees, groomers and lots more to entertain everyone in the family! The food is expensive and buying a ticket at the counter is very expensive indeed. Last weekend it was $165 for the day for adults which is not so family-friendly, but if you think ahead and get a pass it’s a great spot for the family.

Skiing is the obvious option for families in Vail, but I want to point out the other fun things to do in Vail with your family as a day off or after skiing.

Playgrounds:

Our favorite is the pirate ship playground in Vail Village. This is located just to the left of the Gondola, right at the base of the slope, through Vail Village. This ship is great year around and you will always see kids playing on it rain, snow or sun.
Another option is the funky playground at Lions Head, located just above the ice skating rink.

Other Things To Do:

Ice Skate at Solaris. Kids and adults can have fun skating all day and into the night at this cool skate rink close to Vail Village.
Ice Skate at Lions Head. Located in Lions Head Village at Vail, this is another fun ice rink for the whole family.
Adventure Ridge. This is family fun on the mountain where you can choose snow mobile riding, serious sledding, bungee jumping, and XXX. Expensive, but a blast for the kids!
Bol. This is high tech, over the top, bowling at its best. Kids and adults have a blast here. Reserve a lane ahead of time. You can order pizza, drinks, lane side. Expensive, but very entertaining.
Fuzzywigs candy store. This is always a fun place to take the kids. This is just in Vail Village.
The Vail Library. This is an under utilized resource for families. With programs like Toddler and Preschooler Story Time, Après-Ski Puppetry, games, art projects, and wifi, the Vail Library is a chill and fun place for all kinds of kids. Free.
Colorado Ski Museum. If your kids are old enough to appreciate the history of skiing and snowboarding the museum has some great displays and videos showing the 10th Mountain Division and the progression of the sports of skiing and snowboarding. Free.
Cinnebistro. Dine and watch at the Cinnebistro at Solaris just outside of Vail Village. Kids love it! It’s not cheap, but the memories last of being served right at your seat in a movie theater. Moderate to Expensive.
Take a Walk Along The River. Take a walk along the river in Vail Village. There are beautiful statues, ice carvings, and lots to look at. Free.
Vail Events Calendar. This calendar from Vail.com gives you the scoop on upcoming events and activities on and around the mountain. Most events are free. http://www.vail.com/events/event-calendar.aspx

Vail is a super fun family destination. Ski. Skate. Play. Watch a Movie. Learn. Bowl. Sled. Have fun!

#Vail #Colorado #Family #Vacation #Kids #Children

Skiing Every Month in 2014 = Building Grit in this 12 Year Old!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Boulder Families

My oldest son has a goal to ski every month this year. Good goal for a ski obsessed kid! [See this 12 year old’s ski video] So this weekend my husband took him to St. Mary’s Glacier to get in his August skiing. It turns out skiing has become a great opportunity for father-son bonding. It’s also great overall family bonding, but this was of the father-son genre. The take home for our family – It’s the Process that Matter Most, Not the End Result!

: Hiking with all the gear!

: Taking it all in!

: Kai and Dad on the way up…

The process is so much more than making the turns – but it includes the turns! The process is talking about open ended questions on the way up the mountain to the destination. The process is getting on the pack and loading it up with boots and skis and gear and stuff, then putting said pack on this 12 year olds back and hiking up about a mile to get a few turns. A mile up hill. A mile to find just enough snow to make those necessary turns that he committed to earlier this year.

Sometimes the skiing happens at #Vail or #Breckenridge or #CopperMountain, but in the summer it has happened by earning his turns. I’ve got to believe this process helps create grit in my son! Grit that will help him in get through the tough parts in his life. Grit that he will call upon when he needs to hike that last mile or finish that tough homework assignment. There is nothing as important as having grit, so when Kai tells me about his experience and how it was tough but he did it, I take a deep breath that fills me up inside. I know the process and these experiences will fill him up in the end.

Take Homes from this Adventure:

Follow your passion
Do it even when it’s tough
Enjoy the process
Find a way to bond – something you enjoy doing together!

Interested in what a 12 year old can do skiing? Check out this video Kai made of his skiing!

Easter + Spring Egg Crafts – Fun For The Whole Family!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Boulder Families

I have gathered some family craft ideas for Easter or just to celebrate spring!

Kid Friendly Craft Ideas Can Be Found @ Boulder Families on Pinterest.

	Use a hot glue to make really unique eggs!
	Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunts Rock!
	Dye eggs naturally
	Create floating “eggs” with floss and dyes
	Grow seedlings in egg shells. In the ground the eggs serve as fertilizer for your seedlings

#Easter #Egghunt #outdoorfamily #getoutdoors #Boulder

Sunscreen: Keeping Our Kids Safe from Sun AND Chemicals!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Boulder Families

The sun is out in full force these days. Around here we went from winter to spring conditions in what seemed like a day! No longer are we thinking about how to shovel out from the over 46 inches of snow we saw in the Boulder area, but we are turning to the age old question of sun protection. I feel like I have to educate myself again every year!

It doesn’t have to be confusing what we put our skin and our little ones. Here is a Glossary of Terms to help get started:

UVA: the rays that cause skin cancer
UVB: the rays that are responsible for burns
Mineral sunscreens: those containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
EWG: Environmental Working Group is a consumer group that tests cosmetics, including sun screen to let the public know what’s safe and what’s not
SPF: Sun protection factor which is a measurement of the UVB rays only [not UVA]
Nanoparticles: EWG states that they are safe in lotion, but not in sprays because nanoparticles can get into your lungs and cause harm.

The most effective protection for UVA is zinc oxide, but it’s tough to put on the kids and leave your skin white and pasty looking. The reason this works so well is it that it reflects the sun and doesn’t allow penetration. But don’t be fooled by companies that use nanoparticles to get sheer coverage because these could be harmful. For more specific information on your sunscreens head to EWG’s Sunscreen Guide.

So What Should a Family To Do? The best thing to do is avoid the sun during the middle of the day. Find shade then and head outside early or late. If you cannot do that then avoid nanoparticles, and use mineral sunscreens. The most effective protection for UVA is zinc oxide, but it’s tough to put on the kids and leave your skin white and pasty looking. The reason this works so well is it that it reflects the sun and doesn’t allow penetration. If you and your kids can stand these sunscreens they are the best.

Delicious Living Magazine recommends the following sunscreen products:

Badger SPF 34 Baby Sunscreen
Goddess Garden Sunny Body
True Natural All Natural Tropical Tan Self Tanner

You can find Delicious Living’s full article on sunscreens here.

Boulder Family Events: April 19 to April 25, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Boulder Families

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.

Please let me know of any upcoming events that should be listed here. I am happy to include your free, low cost or unusual event in Boulder Family listing of weekly events. You can reach Boulder Families here or visit us on Facebook.

#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #April

Boulder Family Events: April 12 to April 18, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Boulder Families

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.

#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #April

Boulder Family Events: April 5 to April 11, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Boulder Families

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.

#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #April

Boulder Family Events: March 29 to April 4, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Boulder Families

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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