Boulder Family Events: September 27 to October 3, 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Boulder Families

Friday, September 27

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

Saturday, September 28

Family Day at the CU Museum of Natural History: From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans. Oceans of fun and learning! Explore how we impact the oceans from a thousand miles away, and how the oceans impact you. Hands on science and art activities for the whole family. This is a free event on the CU Campus.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde presented by Theater Hikes Colorado at Chautauqua. This is a unique opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors, hiking and theater. It is appropriate for children 8 and up. Buy tickets ahead of time here. Starts at Noon.
Boulder Rural Fire Department’s Spaghetti Dinner is a family friendly event. If you have a truck crazy child this may be the highlight of the year! Eat yummy food, kids play some games, take a tour of the station, and much more. Proceeds benefit fire fighters impacted by the floods.
LEGO Master Builder Academy. Join Barnes and Noble for a hands-on learning event for kids ages 8 and up. Bring your young LEGO fans to the store where they can master the art of building. 1:00pm.
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.

Sunday, September 29

Nature For Kids & Parents: Coyote Tales. A chorus of yaps, whines, barks and howls: these musical sounds can be heard at any time of the day or year. Hike in coyote country with Debora Martin, Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist to hunt, howl and learn why coyotes can adapt to just about any region of North America! Meet at the Lehigh street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search1903 Lehigh Street in Boulder, where Lehigh and Lafayette Streets Intersect) for a hike on Shanahan Ridge Trail. Ages 5 and up. 1:00 to 2:30pm.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde presented by Theater Hikes Colorado at Chautauqua. This is a unique opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors, hiking and theater! It is appropriate for children 8 and up. Buy tickets ahead of time here. Starts at Noon.
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 30

Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Kids can enjoy storytime activities in the Children’s Area.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, October 1

Children’s Museum of Denver FREE Night. Free 4 to 8pm.

Wednesday, October 2

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Children enjoy stories, songs and more in the Children’s Area.
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, October 3

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

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

Boulder Family Events: September 20 to September 26, 2013

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Boulder Families

My heart goes out to all families as we all do what we can to “mop up” after the flooding. Be safe. Be well. Keep supporting each other.

Friday, September 20

Art Night Out has fun for the whole family! From 5:15 to 7:30pm bring the kids and they can enjoy face painting, magic shows, balloon artists, ping pong painting, stilt walkers, paper lantern making, etc. Lantern walk leaves the Lafayette Festival Plaza at 7:15pm. Food is available as well as beer and wine for the parents! This is a FREE event.
Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.

Saturday, September 21

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde presented by Theater Hikes Colorado at Chautauqua. This is on! It is appropriate for children 8 and up. Buy tickets ahead of time here. Starts at Noon.
Curiosity Day with Curious George at Barnes & Nobles. We’re celebrating a love of reading with everyone’s favorite monkey — Curious George. Join us for a reading of the classic Curious George book, fun activities, monkey mask-making, treats and more! 11:00am.
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 22

Mapleton Hill PorchFest has some kid friendly musical acts! Check out Basho & Friends. They will be playing a free children’s music show this Sunday, September 22nd at the Mapleton Hill PorchFest from 2:30-4pm near the corner of 5th and Mapleton St. Their music is ridiculously fun and he’ll probably sing some classic kid’s songs as well as originals in English and Spanish.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde presented by Theater Hikes Colorado at Chautauqua. This is on! It is appropriate for children 8 and up. Buy tickets ahead of time here. Starts at Noon.
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 23

Monday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Kids can enjoy storytime activities in the Children’s Area.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, September 24

Storytime Creek Walk: Dinosaur Day. Families, join the BPL 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.
Bilingual Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. This ongoing storytime engages native and non-native Spanish speaking children. 10:15am.

Wednesday, September 25

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Children enjoy stories, songs and more in the Children’s Area.
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 26

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

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado

Looking for a Good Book? Check Out These Downloadable Library Books

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Boulder Families

The Boulder Public Library offers free access to tons of books for adults and kids alike. If you use a reader, this is a great resource! We try to buy used books, but now that at least 3 people in our family have eReaders that is tougher. We can’t go to the Bookworm or the Boulder Bookstore. We cannot borrow from friends. Instead we felt like we were stuck buying the books for ourselves and our kids through Amazon. I started looking for more options and I found that the Boulder, Lafayette & Louisville Public Libraries offer access to a lot of great books for our readers online. Score!

Here’s how to download FREE eBooks:

Get your library card ready [you will need your number]
Head to the Boulder Public Library’s website
Click on the link on the top right that says eBooks [link here]:
That will send you to the Front Range Downloadable site. Click on the “Children’s Titles” section. You can choose between Children’s Fiction or Nonfiction & Teen Fiction or Nonfiction.
There are simply tons of great titles that you can “borrow” for a week. This is a screen shot from the site.

I poked around a bit and found that most of the titles were available. If you or your kids are reading on an eReader this is a great cost saving resource for your whole family! Thanks, Boulder Public Library!!!!

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout That Fits A Parenting Lifestyle!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Boulder Families

I was a skeptic. But when the NYTimes reviewed an article that came out in American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal about this micro workout that really works I decided to try it.

When all else fails I can usually find 7 minutes to workout. I found this routine tough but it kept me engaged because I was constantly working on timing myself and moving from one exercise to the next. Some of you won’t feel the same. Some of you will scoff at it. But get this? You get a scientifically proven effective workout in 7 minutes. This fits the life of busy families. Even the kids can give it a try! Of course you still need to mix this with a cardio workout to get maximum benefits.

The full NYTimes article can be found here.

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

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

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.

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Boulder Family Events: September 27 to October 3, 2013

Friday, September 27

Boulder Family Events: September 20 to September 26, 2013

My heart goes out to all families as we all do what we can to “mop up” after the flooding. Be safe. Be well. Keep supporting each other.

Friday, September 20

Looking for a Good Book? Check Out These Downloadable Library Books

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout That Fits A Parenting Lifestyle!

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

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

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

Boulder Family Events: August 16 to August 22, 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 16

Friday, September 27

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Friday, September 20

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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

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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

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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

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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

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