5th and 6th Graders: Get Your Free/Cheap Ski Passes!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Boulder Families

If you have a 5th or 6th grader it is time to start thinking about getting them their Free/Cheap Ski/Snowboard passes. The way it works is that there are two different programs: School of Shred & Colorado Ski Country USA. They both offer 5th graders free skiing, but at different locations, so you want to get both! They offer 6th graders cheap or free skiing depending on the program. More details below.

5th Graders: You get 4 days of free skiing at all Colorado Vail Resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin [School of Shred]. In addition you get 3 days of free skiing at 20 other Colorado ski resorts including Aspen, Buttermilk, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Winter Park, and many more [Colorado Ski Country USA]. In addition you also get one free ski/snowboard lesson and equipment rental through both programs. They really want you to get good!

6th Graders: You can purchase a pass for 4 days at the Ski Country USA resorts for $99. This is a screaming good deal! The School of Shred is offering the same deal for 6th graders as they did for 5th graders–4 free days of skiing at their resorts. Woohooo!!!!

How To Apply: Don’t forget to apply to both!

School of Shred Passport Sign Up: Starting now you can bring your child’s 5th or 6th grade report card to Boulder Ski Deals or other Front Range locations to get a pass.

Colorado Ski Country USA Passport Sign Up: Sign up online at the link to the left. Deadline to sign up is January 31, 2013.

Have fun skiing/snowboarding!

#getoutdoors #skiing #vailresorts #snowboard #free #colorado

Boulder Family Events: September 6 to September 12, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Boulder Families

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, September 6

Pearl Street Stampedes are starting up again! These are fun for the whole family. Come out and cheer on the CU Buffs, listen to band music, and get merry. Starts at 7pm in from of the Boulder County Court House.
Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.

Saturday, September 7

Denver Kids Fun Fest by PBS. Entertainment, activities, characters and more. This sounds fun!
Hygiene Hay Days Festival. Come celebrate the harvest season with a family friendly festival. Live music, hayrides, farmers market, food and more. More info at 303.651.1106 [can’t find a website]. Noon to 8pm.
FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum
FREE Day at the Denver Firefighter 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.

Sunday, September 8

FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Go Club for Kids & Teens. Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes–but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5 and up.

Monday, September 9

Boulder Folders–Learn Origami. Informal origami workshops for people aged 10 and older or experienced younger folders accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own paper if you have it.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, September 10

Bilingual Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. This ongoing storytime engages native and non-native Spanish speaking children. 10:15am.

Wednesday, September 11

Cruisers & Crawlers at the Main Boulder Library. On the first three Wednesdays of the month, crawlers and beginning toddlers (9-24 months) explore language and books with their caregivers in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs and books as well as time for free play and informal discussion of early childhood development. Attendance limited to crawlers and beginning toddlers up to 24 months of age; no older children please.
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, buy some veggies, get some dinner, listen to live music and even have a beer. There is always so much going on at the market and it’s not as crowded as Saturdays, so it’s great for families! 4:00 to 8:00pm.
FREE Night at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits. 4 to 8pm.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, September 12

Toddler Time at the Main Boulder LIbrary. Toddlers (18-36 months) and caregivers explore language and books in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs and books as well as time for free play and informal discussion of early childhood development. Attendance limited to toddlers up to 36 months of age; no older children please. 10:15am
Storytime at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Join this South Boulder library for a sweet storytime.

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

FREE Shutterfly 8×8 Photo Book–limited time!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Boulder Families

I love Shutterfly’s Photo Books! I make one every year for our family [except when I don’t–like last year]. But it looks like I may be able to redeem myself because now they are offering them for FREE. Yes, Free. This is a $23.99 value. Good through 9/11/13. I am feeling motivated by this free offer!

The best part is they make it super easy to create the photo book! You grab a group of photos [usually the toughest part for me], upload them to the website, then start arranging. Shutterfly offers all sorts of templates and makes it easy to arrange and rearrange your photos. Trust me it’s simple–once you pick your photos & upload them.

How to do it:

Go to www.shutterfly.com
Create a free account [if you don’t have one]
Upload a group of photos
Create your photo book [Remember the offer is for a FREE 8×8, but you can apply the $23.99 savings to different photo books so you can upgrade if you’d like.]
Enter code: SUMMERBOOK at check out.

Enjoy!

Infinite Campus: Check Out The Mobile App!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Boulder Families

If you have a child in BVSD [Boulder Valley School District] then you probably know about Infinite Campus. I will say that I never used it until my son went into middle school. Now it is clear that I NEED access to Infinite Campus. Like it sounds, Infinite Campus, allows you to be a helicopter parent to your children. Otherwise known as supporting them through their many classes and seemingly endless assignments. I guess I sound a little critical. I guess I am a little critical. My 11 year old has just jumped in head first into being a young adult. Ahhh, Middle School!

Anyhow, if you want to be able to support, track, encourage your child, then getting on Infinite Campus is important. It’s the main way teachers communicate with parents. You can log on to Infinite Campus via you computer or now via a new App. Here’s how:

Infinite Campus on your Computer:

Go to the BVSD website.
Click on the Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal button. It’s the one on the bottom left of the screen shot below. Or the middle left of your page when you get on the website.
Log in. You will need to know your access info. If you don’t have that access code yet, you need to talk with your child’s school. If you have kids at more than one school you can still just talk with one school as it is for the whole family.

Infinite Campus on your Smart Phone: Woohoo!!!

Follow ALL steps above to log on, on your computer the first time.
Once you are able to log on and create a Username and Password, then you can do the fun part–get the App.
Go to your mobile device and search for “Infinite Campus”. Download the FREE App. App Store or Google Play work.
Put in your District ID: BVSDCO & your Username & Password. Now you are in!

Last night at my son’s middle school’s back to school event I was able to see exactly which classes he had, his schedule on a day-to-day basis, his teacher’s names and email addresses. It was handy. As I watched so many parents walking around with scraps of paper showing where their child’s classes, I was excited to have found this mobile app!

Are there mobile apps you would recommend for parents?

Boulder Family Events: August 30 to September 5, 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Boulder Families

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, August 30

Pearl Street Stampedes are starting up again! These are fun for the whole family. Come out and cheer on the CU Buffs, listen to band music, and get merry. Starts at 7pm in from of the Boulder County Court House.
Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.
Boulder Creek Hometown Festival starts tonight. this hometown celebration features over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors in Central Park and on the Boulder Public Library lawn along the creek, great live performances at the Bandshell, an interactive Sports & Kids Expo, the 4th Annual Family Fun & Fitness 5K, food court & beer garden, the infamous Chili Inferno Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and an entire children’s area with carnival rides and exhibitors, the Great Zucchini Race, Big Wheel 300 races, and much more! Friday 7 to 9pm, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday, August 31

Boulder Outdoor Cinema presents The Big Lebowski. Find this fun outdoor theater experience happening in the parking lot behind the Tea House just off of 13th street. Gates open at 7pm, a band starts at 7:30pm and the movie starts at dusk. This is a fun, family-friendly Boulder event.
Boulder Creek Hometown Festival. This hometown celebration features over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors in Central Park and on the Boulder Public Library lawn along the creek, great live performances at the Bandshell, an interactive Sports & Kids Expo, the 4th Annual Family Fun & Fitness 5K, food court & beer garden, the infamous Chili Inferno Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and an entire children’s area with carnival rides and exhibitors, the Great Zucchini Race, Big Wheel 300 races, and much more! Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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, September 1

FREE Day at the Boulder History Museum.
Boulder Creek Hometown Festival. This hometown celebration features over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors in Central Park and on the Boulder Public Library lawn along the creek, great live performances at the Bandshell, an interactive Sports & Kids Expo, the 4th Annual Family Fun & Fitness 5K, food court & beer garden, the infamous Chili Inferno Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and an entire children’s area with carnival rides and exhibitors, the Great Zucchini Race, Big Wheel 300 races, and much more! Sunday and Monday.
Go Club for Kids & Teens. Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes–but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5 and up.

Monday, September 2

Boulder Creek Hometown Festival. This hometown celebration features over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors in Central Park and on the Boulder Public Library lawn along the creek, great live performances at the Bandshell, an interactive Sports & Kids Expo, the 4th Annual Family Fun & Fitness 5K, food court & beer garden, the infamous Chili Inferno Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and an entire children’s area with carnival rides and exhibitors, the Great Zucchini Race, Big Wheel 300 races, and much more! Sunday and Monday.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, September 3

Free Day at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Note this event is 4 to 8pm.
Bilingual Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. This ongoing storytime engages native and non-native Spanish speaking children. 10:15am.
TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am.

Wednesday, September 4

LEGO Story Club at the George Reynolds Branch Library. Do you like LEGOs? Do you like stories? Then you’ll love LEGO club! We start by reading stories, then build lego creations based on the story theme. If you’re a great LEGO builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. 4 to 5:30pm.
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, buy some veggies, get some dinner, listen to live music and even have a beer. There is always so much going on at the market and it’s not as crowded as Saturdays, so it’s great for families! 4:00 to 8:00pm.
FREE Night at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits. 4 to 8pm.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, September 5

TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am. More details in the June 10 listing.

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

Trip Review: Riding the Mountain at Beaver Creek and More!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Boulder Families

Skyler biking on the Rose Pedal trail in Beaver Creek.

Our family loves heading to the mountains! We are avid skiers and at least some of us love mountain biking. Sometimes on long Boulder rides our kids complain, but when we take them to a resort where we take the chairlift up, they always enjoy themselves!

Recently we headed to Beaver Creek for a conference my husband was attending and decided to take our nine year old. We love the entire Vail Valley for it’s ski potential, but it is easy to forget that this area is bustling in the summer with so much to do! There were families everywhere enjoying all the recreation options, sitting by a fire pit in the heart of Beaver Creek Village eating pizzas they picked up, making s’mores, ice skating, biking, hiking, swimming, etc… And these resorts know how to make it easy!

What can you do at ski resorts during the summer?

Mountain Bike: You can head up hill on your own or you can take the chairlift up and bike down. With kids we always choose the later. They love finding the fun trails down. They also enjoy eating up on the mountain! There were so many kids there! The really young ones were playing in sand box at the top of the lift, others were exploring, eating at the restaurant, or getting ready to hike or bike. Our favorite mountain biking trail was the Rose Pedal. We did this at least 4 times.

Hiking: There are endless hiking options in the Beaver Creek area. Hiking on the mountain gives you endless options for hikes for all levels. The flowers are amazing and the views are spectacular! Our favorite hike in that Vail Valley is Booth Creek Falls in Vail.

Ice Skating: They keep the ice rinks open all year around. So lace up your skates and take a twirl. The kids love this in the early evening!

Roast Marshmallows/Make S’mores: Beaver Creek is renowned for their warm cookies after a long day of skiing. In the summer if you stay at a hotel the warm cookies turned to s’more makings by the outdoor fire pit. Yummmmm!

Activities: Kids [and adults] can try their hand on outdoor climbing walls, a putt putt golf course, and much more.

Swimming: Take a dip with your kids, slope side. My son loved swimming after a long day of biking, hiking, & playing!

Things to consider for your visit:

Lodging: You can rent directly from any of the hotels in Beaver Creek, or try Vail On Sale, a discount lodging site for Vail and Beaver Creek. You can always enjoy Beaver Creek via a VRBO [Vacation Rental By Owner] deal. This option can net you a condo or house which might work best if you have a larger group.

Mountain Biking & Hiking: Purchase chairlift tickets for yourself and your bike onsite or here. It looks like the prices are the same if you purchase ahead of time or right when you need them. Often I find waiting with the kids is best because I just never know what might come up. Kids under 12 are FREE!

Activities: There are events and concerts happening all year around. To find out what is happening at Beaver Creek check in here.

#vailresorts #mountainbiking #getoutdoors #kids #families #beavercreek #

Boulder Family Events: August 23 to August 29, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Boulder Families

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, August 23

Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.

Saturday, August 24

Flick N Float. Check out the movie, “E.T” in the pool at Scott Carpenter Pool. Family open swim will begin at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). $5/person or $20/family of 5.
Boulder Outdoor Cinema presents Monte Python [Holy Grail]. Find this fun outdoor theater experience happening in the parking lot behind the Tea House just off of 13th street. Gates open at 7pm, a band starts at 7:30pm and the movie starts at dusk. This is a fun, family-friendly Boulder event.
Boulder Folders–Learn Origami. Informal origami workshops for people aged 10 and older or experienced younger folders accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own paper if you have it. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am to Noon.
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, August 25

Go Club for Kids & Teens. Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes–but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5 and up.

Monday, August 26

All Aboard the Tebo Train. Calling all kiddos, enjoy a free ride on Pearl Street Mall’s one-and-only Tebo Train! Children ages 10 and under (and accompanying adults) will chug along the beautiful Pearl Street Mall on the only set of wheels permitted “on the bricks”! Board from 10 – 11:15 am in front of Wells Frago Bank at the corner of 12th and Pearl Street. Admission is FREE!
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, August 27

FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Bilingual Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. This ongoing storytime engages native and non-native Spanish speaking children. 10:15am.
TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am.

Wednesday, August 28

Boulder Folders at the Reynolds Branch Library. Come learn to fold some spectacular shapes. It’s easier than it looks! Drop-ins welcome & paper provided. 1 to 3pm.
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, buy some veggies, get some dinner, listen to live music and even have a beer. There is always so much going on at the market and it’s not as crowded as Saturdays, so it’s great for families! 4:00 to 8:00pm.
FREE Night at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits. 4 to 8pm.
TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am. More details in the June 10 listing.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, August 29

TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am. More details in the June 10 listing.

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

Hungry Family: Kids Eat Free! In Boulder

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Boulder Families

Boulder restaurants offer Kids Eat Free! nights throughout the week. Bookmark this link and check back regularly to see what’s new. Kids Eat Free Listing

Monday

Larkburger invites kids ages 12 and under to eat FREE every Monday from 4 p.m. to close when an adult spends $9. 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303.444.1487
Beau Jo’s Pizza’s Family Night is Mondays. Up to 2 kids eat FREE with each paying adult. Plus there is kids’ entertainment each night. They have gluten-free options. 2690 Baseline Road, Boulder. 303.554.5312
Cafe Mexicali [Baseline just East of 28th] offers FREE kids meal with an adult meal purchase.

Tuesday

Oscar Blues in Lyons offers Kids Eat CHEAP on Tuesday. Kids eat for 99 cents off their kids’ menu. 303 Main Street, Lyons. 303.485.9400

Wednesday

The Attic Bar & Bistro offers a Kids Eat Free until 7pm. 949 Walnut St., Boulder. 303.415.1300.
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos serves up to two FREE kids meals for every $10 adult meal purchased after 4pm on Weds. Kids must be 12 or younger. 2790 Pearl Street, Boulder. 303.473.9072
Mamacita’s offers Kids Eat for CHEAP off the kids menu all night. Kids eat for 99 cents of the kids’ menu. This restaurant is on The Hill–great people watching.

Thursday

What restaurant should go here? If you know of one I’m glad to include it on the list.

Friday

What restaurant should go here?If you know of one I’m glad to include it on the list.

Saturday

What restaurant should go here? If you know of one I’m glad to include it on the list.

Sunday

Centro Latin Kitchen has Family Night each Sunday where Kids under 10 receive a FREE kid’s entrée (choice of any entrée from the Centro kids’ menu) with the purchase of an adult entrée after 5 p.m. 950 Pearl St., Boulder. 303.442.7771.

Everyday Discounts for Kids

Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers Kids Eat Cheap Every Day. Kids 10 and under pay $2 for their kids menu daily. They are new in town, but delicious!
St. Julien/Jill’s offers free meals for children 3 and under when they eat off the children’s menu. 900 Walnut St., Boulder. 720.406.9696
The Taj offers Kids Eat Free under 5. Between 5 and 10 years kids pay 1/2 price for meals. 2630 Baseline Rd., Boulder. 303.494.5216
Smiling Moose provides a Free Kids Meal with the purchase of any sandwich, chips, & a drink. Coupon is at the link above. 3223 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder. 303.530.2700.
Wild Mountain Brewery offers Kids Eat Free on the first Tuesday of each month. For kids 12 and under with a paying adult. 70 East First Street, Nederland. 303.258.WILD.
Casa Alvarez offers Kids Eat Free every day with the purchase of an adult meal. Just join their club-it’s free, easy and you get the discount the same day. 3161 Walnut Street, Boulder. 303.546.0630.

Boulder Family Events: August 16 to August 22, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Boulder Families

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, August 16

Colorado Railroad Museum FREE for Boulder Residents. Yes, you heard right. If you live in Boulder you can visit the CRM for FREE today. If your kids are crazy about vehicles or just interested in train history then head on down for this special day.
Noon Tunes on Pearl Street Mall. Head down to Pearl Street for some free, grooving good tunes. Let the kids play in the pop fountain and dance the afternoon away. Noon to 1:30pm.
Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.
The Hill Flea: Reuse, Remake, Create, Community Fun! Live music, garage sales, merchants, food, skills sharing, tours of the Hill, etc… This is an eclectic day and you are invited to join. On the Hill. 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, August 17

Back to School Family Fun Ride with Community Cycles. This ride is designed to welcome the ten-and-under set. We’ll ride on paved off-street paths to Scott Carpenter Park, where we’ll break for snacks (bring your own) and playground time. Older and more experienced kids may add a journey along off-street paths to Martin Park. Meet at 9:00 to 10:30am at Community Cycles. Trailers and tag-a-longs encouraged!
Boulder Outdoor Cinema presents Tombstone. Find this fun outdoor theater experience happening in the parking lot behind the Tea House just off of 13th street. Gates open at 7pm, a band starts at 7:30pm and the movie starts at dusk. This is a fun, family-friendly Boulder event.
Boulder Public Library Children’s Book Sale. Come browse hundreds of children’s books, including picture books, chapter books, easy readers, and nonfiction. Take home some gems, or find some great books for your classroom!
Books are 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar. Main library. All day.
14th Annual Lafayette Peach Festival. Food, kids activities, and of course plenty of peaches. More information here. 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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.
Twenty Ninth Street Live! Live musical performances Saturday nights throughout the summer. Food trucks, drinks, music. All outside at the Twenty Ninth Street Mall. 7:00 to 10:00pm.

Sunday, August 18

Junior Rangers Adventures–Hop, Jump & Hike on Patrol with the Rangers. Rangers patrol the parks every day. Sometimes unexpected obstacles like rocks, logs, river crossings and even wild animals make park patrol difficult. Go on patrol with the rangers and complete a natural obstacle course. Meet at Bald Mountain Open Space. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Library Summer Festival. Join the Boulder Public Library for our Summer Reading Program celebration–with an afternoon of music–featuring Pick Up Sticks Marimba, magic–with Erica Sodos, games, and fun activities on the Library Plaza Lawn in front of the Canyon Gallery entrance. 2:00 to 5:00pm.

Monday, August 19

Summertime Stories and Children’s Hike Join Boulder’s Open Space & Mountain Parks to celebrate summer with stories of flowers, frogs, ants, shadows, and more. Join naturalist Ellen Orleans for lively picture books at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and then a fun hike. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. 10:00am.
FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
All Aboard the Tebo Train. Calling all kiddos, enjoy a free ride on Pearl Street Mall’s one-and-only Tebo Train! Children ages 10 and under (and accompanying adults) will chug along the beautiful Pearl Street Mall on the only set of wheels permitted “on the bricks”! Board from 10 – 11:15 am in front of Wells Frago Bank at the corner of 12th and Pearl Street. Admission is FREE!
Meadow Music. Meadow Music programs are our most popular (and very fun) education and outreach events. Children and parents join OSMP’s Jeff Kagan, Paige Doughty, Mark Wesson and other guest artists for evenings of children’s music and nature education. The evening consists of a short, kid-friendly hike on the McClintock Trail followed by 45 minutes of nature music for kids on the Chautauqua Green. Best for kids ages 2-8. Meadow Music is free! Bring a picnic, bring a blanket, rain or shine.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, August 20

Bilingual Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. This ongoing storytime engages native and non-native Spanish speaking children. 10:15am.
TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am.

Wednesday, August 21

Bands on the Bricks. Get down and enjoy great live music playing on the Pearl Street Mall. Check out the line up here. Free. 7:00 to 9:00pm [libations starting at 5:30pm]
Boulder Farmer’s Market. Meet your farmers, buy some veggies, get some dinner, listen to live music and even have a beer. There is always so much going on at the market and it’s not as crowded as Saturdays, so it’s great for families! 4:00 to 8:00pm.
FREE Night at BMoCA. Join them all day to delight in their exhibits. 4 to 8pm.
TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am. More details in the June 10 listing.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, August 22

TEBO Train on Pearl Street Mall. Free. 10:00am to 11:15am. More details in the June 10 listing.

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

Sweet, Delicious, Cold Iced Tea!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Boulder Families

We go through a lot of liquid in our house. Beside my 2 kids, there are usually a few extra at our house. Instead of giving them juice, I keep iced tea in the refrigerator. It is naturally sweet and costs very little to make. Most importantly, kids love it!

I used to boil hot water for tea. But then I would worry about putting hot water in my glass container–maybe it would crack. Putting hot water in plastic–not an option. It was also a step that some days I just could not do. Then I found Celestial Seasonings’ Cold Brewed tea. Be careful to pick up the herbal, non-caffeinated sort. Put a few tea bags in your glass bottle, fill with cold water, put in the refrigerator or over ice and you have a delicious drink your kids will love! Really, they will love it! It’s sweet, cold, and healthy. It is also relatively cheap to make.

Instant Iced Tea!

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Boulder Family Events: September 6 to September 12, 2013

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, September 6

FREE Shutterfly 8×8 Photo Book–limited time!

Infinite Campus: Check Out The Mobile App!

Infinite Campus on your Computer:

Infinite Campus on your Smart Phone: Woohoo!!!

Are there mobile apps you would recommend for parents?

Boulder Family Events: August 30 to September 5, 2013

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, August 30

Trip Review: Riding the Mountain at Beaver Creek and More!

Boulder Family Events: August 23 to August 29, 2013

Boulder Family Events is a weekly listing of what is happening in Boulder that will be of interest to families. Please feel free to submit your unique, low cost or free events or ones you have heard about. This listing is a resource for all families, so please get involved!

Friday, August 23