Boulder Family Events: August 24 to 30, 2012

Special Events This Week: Festival On Main, FREE Day at the Botanic Gardens, Boulder JCC free demos, & the East End 2k race.

Friday, August 24

• Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Just Between Friends Sale. Consign or buy used kids’ gear and maternity clothing at this huge sale. Get rid of some of the things you don’t use and pick up with you need. 8/22 to 28.
• Festival On Main. Head to Longmont’s signature summer event. Food, drink, performers, and much more. Free. All ages. 6:00 to 9:00pm.
• Family Game Night at Meadows Library. Play some old and some new games for the entire family. 4:30 to 6:30pm. All ages.

Saturday, August 25

• Boulder Main Library is closed today. 
• USAPro Challenge Bike Race is in town today.
• Twenty Ninth Street Live! brings Great American Taxi to the mall. Free, outdoor venue. 6:15 to 10:00pm.

Sunday, August 26

• Boulder Farmer’s Market. [Date change due to bike race.] 8:00 to 2:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 8:00am to 2:00pm. 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, August 27

• Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table!
• Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Free. All ages. 10:00 to 10:45am.

Tuesday, August 28

• FREE DAY at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Free. All ages.
• Children’s Storytime at George Reynolds Branch Library. Free. 10:15 to 11:00am. Ongoing event.
• Folk Dance for Children [and the Whole Family]! Participatory dance program for children of all ages and their parents! A fun way to learn dances from around the world, find out what young folks like in other countries. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th (between Arapahoe & Canyon) in Boulder. Free. All ages. 6:15 to 7:00pm. Ongoing activity.

Wednesday, August 29

• Wednesday Storytime @ Main Boulder Library. 10:15 to 11:30am. Free. Ongoing.
• Family Garden Story and Song Time with Kristin at Barnes and Nobles. Free. All ages. 1:00pm.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 8:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Valmont Bike Park Family Rides. Bring the bikes and the family for fun rides on the amazing terrain at Boulder’s coolest bike park. All ages. 4:00 to 6:00pm. Free.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 4:00 to 8:00pm. All ages.
• Try a Free FamilySong Class with Kristin McLean of FamilyDance Planet. This is a trial at the Boulder Jewish Community Center. Birth to 5yrs. 10:30 to 11:00am. RSVP to beth@boulderjcc.org to reserve a spot.

Thursday, August 30

• Storytime and Kids Hike. Join OSMP to hear stories and take a kid-friendly hike at Chautauqua. Meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. 9:30 to 10:30am. Free. 3 to 6 year olds and their caregivers.
• Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. A fun time with kids’ story, music and more. Free. All ages. 10:15 to 11:00am.
• Signing Smart Baby Sign Language Demo class at the Boulder JCC. 6mo to 2yrs. Free. 11:45 to 12:15pm. RSVP to Beth@boulderjcc.org.
• East End 2k. Non-competitive 1k fun run for kids under 11. Don’t forget to register.

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 me at Boulder4Families@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.

Pearl Street Mall Kids’ Rock Area

August 17 to August 23, 2012

Listed here are some great family events. Most are free. They are all opportunities to be together as a family and engage your kids of all ages. HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK!

Special Events This Week: Flick & Float, Lafayette Peach Festival, FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Kids Gone Fishing, All That Glistens Is Not Gold, & Princess Bride at Boulder Outdoor Cinema.

Friday, August 17

• Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Noon Tunes on Pearl Street Mall. This is a super fun, family-friendly event that only happens in the summer.

Saturday, August 18

• French/English Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Join Marie for delightful stories in French. Free. All ages. 10:15 to 11:00am.
• Flick & Float: The Lorax. Join the City of Boulder to float lazily in the pool and watch The Lorax. Entry at 7pm. Movie starts at dusk. $10/family of 4. All ages.
• Kids Gone Fishing. Join Boulder County Open Space to teach your kid[s] how to fish. Kids will run through different learning stations and leave with confidence and experience to continue fishing. Registration required–link on site. Free. Ages 5 to 15. 9:00 to Noon.
• All That Glistens Is Not Gold. Try your hand at gold panning with Boulder County Open Space. Registration required–link on site. Free. All ages. 11:00 to Noon.
• Lafayette Peach Festival. Enjoy everything peach at this fun family-friendly event. Includes concerts, food, face painting, activities, etc. Free. All ages. 9:00 to 4:00pm.
• Boulder Outdoor Cinema presents Princess Bride. This is such a fun, outdoor, evening event for the whole family.
• Children’s Saturday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 8:00 to 2:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 8:00am to 2:00pm. All ages
• Home Depot: Kids Building Project. Join the folks at Home Depot to create a new craft. Always hands on and the kids keep their project. Free. 9:00 to Noon.

Sunday, August 19

• 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, August 20

• Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table!
• Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Free. All ages. 10:00 to 10:45am.
• FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Free, free, free. Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 21

• Children’s Storytime at George Reynolds Branch Library. Free. 10:15 to 11:00am. Ongoing event.
• Folk Dance for Children [and the Whole Family]! Participatory dance program for children of all ages and their parents! A fun way to learn dances from around the world, find out what young folks like in other countries. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th (between Arapahoe & Canyon) in Boulder. Free. All ages. 6:15 to 7:00pm. Ongoing activity.

Wednesday, August 22

• Wednesday Storytime @ Main Boulder Library. 10:15 to 11:30am. Free. Ongoing.
• Storytime and Kids Hike. Join OSMP to hear stories and take a kid-friendly hike at Chautauqua. 9:30 to 10:30am. Free. 3 to 6 year olds and their caregivers.
• Family Garden Story and Song Time with Kristin at Barnes and Nobles. Free. All ages. 1:00pm.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 8:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Valmont Bike Park Family Rides. Bring the bikes and the family for fun rides on the amazing terrain at Boulder’s coolest bike park. All ages. 4:00 to 6:00pm. Free.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 4:00 to 8:00pm. All ages.
• Just Between Friends Sale. Consign or buy used kids’ gear and maternity clothing at this huge sale. Get rid of some of the things you don’t use and pick up with you need. 8/22 to 28.

Thursday, August 23

• Mystery Trek with Wild Bear Arts in Nature Family Workshop. Explore the magic of the Flatirons and our Boulder backyard. $10/adults or $5/children. All ages. 10:00 to Noon.
• Thursday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. A fun time with kids’ story, music and more. Free. All ages. 10:15 to 11:00am.

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 me at Boulder4Families@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.

August 10 to August 16, 2012

Listed here are some great family events. Most are free. They are all opportunities to be together as a family and engage your kids of all ages. HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK!

Special Events: Aladdin performed at Rocky Mtn Theater for Kids, Asian Aloha Festival, Dr. Noize in Concert, Fairy Tale Festival, & FREE Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Friday, August 10

• Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Noon Tunes on Pearl Street Mall. This week is a puppet show. Free. Noon.
• Agricultural Heritage Center. Learn about the agricultural history of Boulder County. Visit the barns, milk house, and blacksmith shop. Open 10:00 to 5:00. 11:00am tour of the facility. There is a Nature Detective Map of this site [see the Center page for more details] Free. All ages.
• Aladdin performed by kids of the Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids. These are always great shows! They are kid friendly, reasonably priced and well done! Buy tickets ahead of time. August 10 to 12. 7:00pm.

Saturday, August 11

• Asian Aloha Festival. Booths and performances focusing on Asian culture. Pearl Street Mall. 10:00 to 6:00pm. Free and open to everyone.
• Dr. Noize in Concert at George Reynolds Branch Library. Join this seriously entertaining performer for a great kids’ show. Free. 11:00am.
• Dr. Noize in Concert at Meadows Branch Library. Join this seriously entertaining performer for a great kids’ show. Free. 3:00pm.
• Fairy Tale Festival at Kid Row. Join this fundraiser for There With Care to participate in a fairy tale parade, face painting, & photo and activity stations. This should be a fun one! A full list of donation items needed as well as further event details can be found at the There With Care Facebook Event Page. 10:00 to 1:00pm. All activities are Free. All ages.
• Boulder Outdoor Cinema presents Jurassic Park. This is such a fun, outdoor, evening event for the whole family.
• Aladdin performed by kids of the Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids. These are always great shows! They are kid friendly, reasonably priced and well done! Buy tickets ahead of time. August 11 to 12. 1:00pm and 7:00pm.
• Butterflies and Other Flying Creatures Hike. Join Boulder County Parks and Open Space on an easy hike 1 1/2 mile hike to look for butterflies and other flying creatures. 9:00 to 11:30am. Free. All ages.
• Children’s Saturday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 8:00 to 2:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 8:00am to 2:00pm. All ages
• Twenty Ninth Street Live! presents Chris Daniels & The Kings at 29th Street Mall. Opening band at 6:15pm. Main band at 7:30pm. This is a fun family-friendly event!

Sunday, August 12

• FREE Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science. All day. Free. All ages.
• Asian Aloha Festival. Booths and performances focusing on Asian culture. Pearl Street Mall. 10:00 to 6:00pm. Free and open to everyone.
• 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.”
• Aladdin performed by kids of the Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids. These are always great shows! They are kid friendly, reasonably priced and well done! Buy tickets ahead of time. Last presentation. 2:00pm.

Monday, August 13

• Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table!
• Children’s Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. 10:15 to 11:00am.
• International Summer Celebration at the Main Boulder Library. This is an international celebration with storytelling, dance performances, and music from a variety of countries. 11:00am.
• Meadow Music. This is a treat for families and includes live music and nature education. Consider bringing a picnic and enjoy the show. Ages 2 to 8 [but all ages are welcome!]. 5:30 to 6:45pm at Chautauqua

Tuesday, August 14

• Children’s Storytime at George Reynolds Branch Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Ongoing event.
• Read to the Dog at Meadows Branch Library. Please call ahead to reserve a time to read to this gentle dog [15 minute blocks]. Kids love it! 3:30 to 5:30pm.
• Dance for Children [and the Whole Family]! Participatory dance program for children of all ages and their parents! A fun way to learn dances from around the world, find out what young folks like in other countries. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th (between Arapahoe & Canyon) in Boulder. Free. All ages. 6:15 to 7:00pm. Ongoing activity.
• Walker Ranch Family-Friendly Sunset Hike. Join Boulder County Parks & Open Space for a beautiful  hike. Volunteer naturalists will interpret each park’s history, geology, ecosystems, wildlife, and plants. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening exploring your local parks. 6:30 to 8:30pm. Free. All ages.

Wednesday, August 15

• Wednesday Storytime @ Main Boulder Library. 10:15 to 11:30am. Free. Ongoing.
• Storytime and Kids Hike. Join OSMP to hear stories and take a kid-friendly hike at Chautauqua. 9:30 to 10:30am. Free. 3 to 6 year olds and their caregivers.
• Family Garden Story and Song Time with Kristin at Barnes and Nobles. Free. All ages. 1:00pm.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 8:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Valmont Bike Park Family Rides. Bring the bikes and the family for fun rides on the amazing terrain at Boulder’s coolest bike park. All ages. 4:00 to 6:00pm. Free.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 4:00 to 8:00pm. All ages
• Band on the Bricks on Pearl: A different band each week will rock Pearl Street! This is an ongoing event each Weds night throughout the summer. All ages. 7:00 to 9:00pm.

Thursday, August 16

• Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie. Story songs, musical stories and much, more. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. All ages.

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 me at Boulder4Families@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.

This Weeks Special Events: Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Art Museum, Boulder History Museum, & Children’s Museum of Denver; Boulder Historic Train Unveiling; Boulder County Fair; Boulder Outdoor Cinema–The Muppets; Pearl Street Mile Race; & The Gustafer Yellowgold Show

Friday, August 3

• Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.
• Noon Tunes on Pearl Street Mall.  Free. Noon.
• Boulder County Fair runs through Sunday, August 4. There are many free events for families. More information here.
• FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens @ Chatfield.

Saturday, August 4

• City of Boulder’s Historic Train Unveiling at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Come see Boulder’s restored locomotive, coach & caboose. FREE admission to the museum for Boulder residents. 10:00 to Noon. All ages.
• FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum. Free. All ages. All day.
• Bears, Bears, Bears! It’s black bear season! Join OSMP for a moderate hike to learn what bears are up to this time of year? Are they dangerous? How do I know if one is close by? Learn all about these fascinating animals, including what motivates them, what we can learn from them, and how to behave around them.  Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Free. All ages. 8:00 to 10:30am.
• French/English Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Free.
• Home Depot Kids Club. Kids can stop by the stores to build something of their own. The themes change every week. 1st/3rd Saturday each month. Free. All ages. 9 to Noon.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 8:00 to 2:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 8:00am to 2:00pm. All ages
• Twenty Ninth Street Live! Opening band at 6:15pm. Main band at 7:30pm. This is a fun family-friendly event!
• Boulder County Fair runs through Sunday, August 4. There are many free events for families. More information here.
• Boulder Outdoor Cinema bring The Muppets to Boulder tonight.

Sunday, August 5

• 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 County Fair‘s final day. There are many free events for families. More information here.
• FREE Day at Boulder History Museum. All ages.
• The Gustafer Yellowgold Show at the Main Boulder Library. International phenomenon and acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations,and storytelling. Free. All ages. 1:00pm & 3:00pm shows.

Monday, August 6

• Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table!
• Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie at the Main Boulder Library. Songs, stories, etc. Free. 10:15 to 11:00am.
• Meadow Music. This is a treat for families and includes live music and nature education. Consider bringing a picnic and enjoy the show. Ages 2 to 8 [but all ages are welcome!]. Free. 5:30 to 6:45pm at Chautauqua.

Tuesday, August 7

• FREE Day at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Free. All ages. 4:00 to 8:00pm.
• Children’s Storytime at George Reynolds Branch Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Ongoing event.
• Dance for Children [and the Whole Family]! Participatory dance program for children of all ages and their parents! A fun way to learn dances from around the world, find out what young folks like in other countries. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th (between Arapahoe & Canyon) in Boulder. Free. All ages. 6:15 to 7:00pm. Ongoing activity.

Wednesday, August 8

• Wednesday Storytime @ Main Boulder Library. 10:15 to 11:30am. Free. Ongoing.
• Family Garden Story and Song Time with Kristin at Barnes and Nobles. Free. All ages. 1:00pm.
• Boulder Farmer’s Market. 4:00 to 8:00pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon Blvd. Great opportunity for families to purchase locally grown produce, eat delicious food, listen to live music and so much more! A Boulder kids’ favorite.
• Valmont Bike Park Family Rides. Bring the bikes and the family for fun rides on the amazing terrain at Boulder’s coolest bike park. All ages. 4:00 to 6:00pm. Free.
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts [BMOCA] Check out Art Stop which provides FREE guided art activities for kids on Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market. I have heard that they have a space where you can throw a cup at the wall. Kids love it! 4:00 to 8:00pm. All ages
• Band on the Bricks on Pearl: A different band each week will rock Pearl Street! This is an ongoing event each Weds night throughout the summer. All ages. 7:00 to 9:00pm.

Thursday, August 9

• Pearl Street Mile. Kid’s 1/2 mile non-competitive race for kids 11+ under. Register ahead of time.
• Children’s Storytime at Boulder Public Library. 10:15 to 11:00. Free. Ongoing activity.

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 me at Boulder4Families@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.