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Boulder Family Events: March 8 to March 14, 2013

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Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

Sunday, March 10

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

Thursday, March 14

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.
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2013 SCFD FREE Days

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Check out the great FREE opportunities in and around Boulder. Here is a list of the big ones–All the big ones are in Denver but there are smaller locations that offer FREE Days through SCFD such as the Colorado Railroad Museum, the Boulder History Museum, the Longmont Museum, and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

I always list these free events on my weekly update which comes out on Fridays. A permanent link to the 2013 FREE Days can be found on Boulder Families’ Website under What To Do In & Around Boulder.

2013 SCFD Free Days

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Monday – January 28
Monday – February 11
Sunday – April 21
Sunday – May 12
Monday – June 3
Monday – July 1
Sunday – July 21
Sunday – August 11
Monday – August 19
Sunday – September 8
Sunday – October 6
Monday – December 9		 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 303.322.7009

www.dmns.org

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily
 
Denver Zoo
Friday, January 11
Saturday, January 12
Wednesday, January 23
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
Thursday, February 21
Monday, November 4
Friday, November 15
Thursday, November 21		 Denver Zoo: 2300 Steele St, 303.376.4800 www.denverzoo.org

Open every day 9am-6pm
Denver Botanic Gardens
Monday – February 18
Wednesday – March 27
Monday – April 22 (Earth Day)
Tuesday – July 9
Tuesday – August 27
Monday – October 7
Saturday – November 2		 Denver Botanic Gardens: 1005 York St., 720.865.3500

www.botanicgardens.org

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Times Vary – Check Schedule SCFD 10 for $10Each Tuesday at 10am, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts will release a limited number of $10 tickets. Ten seats for every Denver Center Theatre Company performance in the coming week will qualify (up to 25 shows per week). Tickets available by phone (303-893-4100) or in person in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby at Speer & Arapahoe.		 Denver Performing Arts Complex: 14th and Curtis, 303.893.4100

www.denvercenter.org
Denver Art Museum
General admission is free for Colorado residents on the first Saturday of every month.Saturday, January 5
Saturday, February 2
Saturday, March 2
Saturday, April 6
Sunday, April 28 – Dia De Los Ninos
Saturday, May 4
Saturday, June 1
Saturday, July 6
Saturday, August 3
Saturday, September 7
Saturday, October 5
Saturday, November 2
Saturday, December 7		 Denver Art Museum
The Museum is now open late! Open until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Friday nights, the Museum is a great place to go during an evening trip to downtown with out-of-town family and friends. The new Museum complex opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, allowing more time in the morning to view the collections.100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway

720.865.5000

www.denverartmuseum.org

Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Sat. – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,,Fri. – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.,,Sun. – noon – 5 p.m., Monday – Closed
Children’s Museum of Denver
The Children’s Museum of Denver is opening its doors to the public for free the first Tuesday of every month. 4:00 to 8:00pm		 Children’s Museum of Denver, 303.433.7444The Children’s Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.

www.mychildsmuseum.org

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

Boulder Family Events: March 1 to March 7, 2013

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Friday, March 1

Saturday, March 2

Sunday, March 3

  • FREE Day at the Boulder History Museum. They offer hands on rotating exhibits that are great for kids.
  • Nature for Kids & Parents: Lions, Bobcats, Lynx, Oh My! Fascinated by cats? Join Debora Martin, Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist on an adventure into the mystery of our Colorado cats!  Long tail, short tail, spots, bearded, tufted ears, ghost cats?  With a little understanding of these great cats and their habitats, we can coexist with these magnificent animals!  Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy hike filled with fun activities at 1:00 pm. Ages 6 and up.
  • Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”

Monday, March 4

Tuesday, March 5

Wednesday, March 6

Thursday, March 7

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.
#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #March

Boulder Family Events: February 22 to February 28, 2013

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Friday, February 22

Saturday, February 23

  • CU Wizards: The Chemistry of Cooking. A great way to introduce kids to the science in every day. Aimed at children in grades 5 to 9, but all are welcome! Cristol Chem 140.
  • Boulder Folders: Learn Origami. Learn to fold beautiful origami. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am to Noon.
  • Saturday Storytime. Main Boulder Library. 10:15am.
  • Library Concert Series: Colorado Chamber Players. The Colorado Chamber Player’s “Revolutionary Times: Haydn and Washington” – World Premier. The CCP performs with actors, in a zany theatrical program all about Haydn’s quartet, the Revolutionary War against the British and European royalty. 11:00am.
  • Family Day at the CU Museum of Natural History. Explore 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, design an inukshuk to show the way, make finger masks to enliven the long, dark winter and make snow goggles to protect from the bright arctic sun. Free. 10:00am.
  • Junior Ranger Adventures. A winter adventure day which will include ice safety, building a snow shelter, learning how to safely start a fire and even making ice cream. For a special treat, watch the Boulder Emergency Squad perform an ice rescue demonstration! After completing all your outdoor challenges, kids will receive the title of Junior Ranger! Perfect for kids aged 6-12. 11:00am start at Mud Lake. A parent or guardian must be present. Registration is required. Contact Ranger Erin O’Leary, 720-352-7041 or eoleary@bouldercounty.org
  • BMoCA [Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts] FREE Day. This is a surprisingly kid friendly space!
  • McGuckin’s Apprentice Series: Make a dog collar and leash. This is a great ongoing series. If you have a child who has a special pet they want to make a collar and leash for this would be a great opportunity. The only cost is materials. 1:00 to 4:00pm.

Sunday, February 24

  • The Prairie Saga. We live on the short grass prairie and yet it is one of the most endangered and least understood ecosystems. Come meet Petey, the Prairie Dog, as he learns about the amazing animals that live on the prairie. Snakes, Black Footed Ferrets, Burrowing Owls and Ferruginous Hawks all tell us their stories in an entertaining and educational puppet show. The show is performed by Maureen Lawry and sponsored by the Boulder County Audubon Society. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Ages 6 and up. This program is wheelchair accessible. 1:00pm.
  • Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave FREE Day. Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration! Free admission all day (9 am – 4 pm), free cake and ice cream starting at noon (while supplies last). Buffalo Chip tossing competition [if you’re into that sort of thing!] http://www.buffalobill.org
  • Trickster Tales. Coyotes live throughout most of North America and coyote tales are found in many native cultures. Sometimes coyote has the power of creation, other times he battles supernatural enemies, and sometimes he’s a trickster, outsmarting people and animals alike. Take a moderate 2-mile hike at Hall Ranch Open Space to learn more about this clever, adaptable character. Dress for the weather, wear hiking boots or shoes, and bring drinking water and your sense of humor. All ages are welcome. Free. 10:00 to Noon.
  • 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, February 25

  • Nature, Nature, Everywhere!  Story Time and Children’s Hike. Celebrate the natural world both near and far as naturalist Ellen Orleans reads picture books about animals, plants and weather around the world and right in our own back yard. Children can join in the fun with sound effects, the color of the week, and their own observations. Afterwards, if weather allows, we’ll take off for a kid-friendly hike.  If it’s too cold to hike, we’ll offer indoor nature activities for young children. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack if you like. The story portion of this program is wheelchair accessible. 10:00am.
  • Monday Storytime at the Library. Join librarians at the Main Boulder Library for an interactive storytime. 10:15am.
  • Rise and Shine Storytime @ Barnes & Noble. 9:30am. Don’t forget the fun train table

Tuesday, February 26

Wednesday, February 27

Thursday, February 28

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.
#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #February

Boulder Family Events: February 15 to February 21, 2013

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Friday, February 15

Saturday, February 16

Sunday, February 17

  • Go Club for Kids & Teens at the Main Boulder Library. 2:00 to 5:30pm. Ages 5 and up. Free. “Learn to play the ancient and mysterious game of Go.”

Monday, February 18

Tuesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 20

  • Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Enjoy books, songs and more at weekly storytimes for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Cruisers and Crawlers 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. 10:15 to 11:30am.

Thursday, February 21

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.
#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #February

Boulder Family Events: November 30 to December 6, 2012

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Special Events This Week: FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum, Rudolph Dash 5k Walk/Run, Lights of December Parade, CU Wizards–Bio Chem!, St. Nick on the Bricks, & Author Reading of Pigs Over Boulder 2, 

Friday, November 30

Saturday, December 1

Sunday, December 2

  • 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, December 3

Tuesday, December 4

Wednesday, December 5

Thursday, December 6

Upcoming Family Events:

December 9: FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

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.
#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #November #December

Boulder Family Events: November 23 to November 29, 2012

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Special Events This Week: St. Nick on the Bricks, FREE Day at the Zoo, & Boulder Folders

Friday, November 23

  • St. Nick on the Bricks. Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for FREE. 11:00am to 2:00pm at 1301 Pearl Street
  • Friday Children’s Storytime at the Main Library. 10:15 to 11:00am. Free. Ongoing activity.

Saturday, November 24

  • St. Nick on the Bricks. Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for FREE. 11:00am to 2:00pm at 1301 Pearl Street
  • Boulder Folders @ the Main Boulder Library. Children and adults age 10 and over come learn to fold origami. Bring paper if you have it. 10:15am to Noon.
  • Saturday Storytime @ the Main Boulder Library. Listen to stories and enjoy a morning at the library. Free. All ages. 10:15am.

Sunday, November 25

  • 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, November 26

Tuesday, November 27

  • Yikes, I have nothing to share today!

Wednesday, November 28

Thursday, November 29

Upcoming Family Events:
December 1:
  • FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum
  • Lights of December Parade 6:00pm Downtown Boulder
  • CU Wizards: Bio Chem for Kids! 9:30am on campus

December 5: Boulder Children’s Author Kerry MacLean will read Pigs Over Boulder 2 at the Boulder Bookstore

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.
#families #free #Boulder #events #boulderfamilies #getoutside #November