Boulder Family Events: October 25 to 31, 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Boulder Families

Wondering what to do this week? Check out this list of fun family-friendly events and happenings around town!

Friday, October 25

Jeepers Creepers–Halloween Fun In Nature! Explore the mysterious worlds of our favorite Open Space and Mountain Parks Halloween creatures, the bat, the bear, the owl and lion. Naturalists will lead you on a short hike around a wild neighborhood from den to roost and perch, where we will share a moment with these costumed creatures of the night. Join in your own costume, with a flashlight for this short hike. You have to register for 1 of 3 hikes. 5:30pm, 6:00pm, or 6:30pm.
Location provided with registration. Ages 6 and up.
Halloween Carnival at the South Boulder Recreation Center. Jumpy house, games, activities, etc. Kids 2-8 y.o. can join in this fun annual event. 3:00 to 5:00pm. Cost is $5.
Pearl Street Stampedes 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. CU vs Arizona. Free.

Saturday, October 26

Super Science Saturday at NCAR. People look forward to this event all year long! Be entertained all day with weather balloon launches, science experiments, amazing activity tables, and engaging activities for the whole family. In one of the most amazing locations ever. Free event. All ages. 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Ghost Walk, Ghost Talk. Learn about the haunted happenings in the historic homes on north Mapleton Hill. This is a family-friendly spooky event. Children $8 [5 and under free] 5:30 to 9:00pm. Purchase tickets ahead of time.
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center’s Enchanted Forest. Meet mountain creatures, tell stories, make crafts, and more. 3:00 to 6:00pm. $6 advanced or $8 at the door. Great for children of all ages.
Louisville’s Monster Dash. 1k kid’s race, 5k/10k adult race.
Boulder High’s Kid Friendly Haunted House. They turn on the lights, turn down the scare factor and let kids enjoy a fun haunted house experience. 1:00 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.

Sunday, October 27

Ghost Walk, Ghost Talk. Learn about the haunted happenings in the historic homes on north Mapleton Hill. This is a family-friendly spooky event. Children $8 [5 and under free] 5:30 to 9:00pm. Purchase tickets ahead of time.

Monday, October 28

Bats, Spiders & Pumpkins–Halloween story time & hike. Celebrate the creepy creatures of Halloween as naturalist Ellen Orleans reads lively picture books at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Kids join in the fun with foot stomping, arm-flapping, and the color of the week. 3 to 6-year-olds. Wear clothes to match the weather and bring a snack if you like. 10:00am start.
Halloween at the Y. The Arapahoe Y is hosting their annual Halloween Hullabaloo. Venture into the haunted house (not for the timid), enjoy carnival games, explore the cookie forest and light up the night in our new glow-in-the-dark room. Oh, and don’t forget the bone-chilling fun of the ice rink with costumed performances from the Flatirons Figure Skating Club. Free for members and non-members. 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Kids Eat FREE: Larkburger & Cafe Mexicali

Tuesday, October 29

Great Ideas: Halloween Tips for Making Neighborhood Connections

Wednesday, October 30

Treasure Hunters Halloween Party at the Boulder Bookstore. Join the Boulder Bookstore for a Treasure Hunters themed Halloween party. They’ll have snacks, crafts, trivia, a pirate costume contest, and a treasure hunt! 6:30pm.
Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Children enjoy stories, songs and more in the Children’s Area.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, October 31

Munchkin Masquerade on the Pearl Street Mall. This is the classic Boulder Halloween event for kids! Join the masses as you walk along Pearl Street stopping into businesses that happily hand out treats. Dress up. Have fun. Great for young kids. 3:00 to 6:00pm.

#getoutside #free #parenting #boulder #colorado #halloween

Boulder Family Events: October 11 to October 17, 2013

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Boulder Families

Wondering what to do this week? Check out this list of fun family-friendly events and happenings around town!

Friday, October 11

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

Saturday, October 12

FREE Day at the Denver Firefighter Museum
FREE Day at the Longmont 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.
Fundraiser: Celebrating Lyons, One Brick at a Time. This is a fun musical fundraiser great for the whole family. 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Grand Opening of the South Boulder Pumpkin Patch. Near the Table Mesa Shopping Center at 3485 Standford Street. 4:00 to 8:00pm.
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. 3:00pm.

Sunday, October 13

Nature for Kids & Parents: Looking at Leaves. Take a hike in the woods with Naturalist Debora Martin and enjoy the beauty of Autumn. We’ll use our senses, record on our observation sheets, and go on a scavenger hunt! Meet at the Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search 1903 Lehigh Street in Boulder, where Lehigh and Lafayette Streets intersect) for a hike on Shanahan Ridge Trail. 1:00pm. Ages 6 and up.
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.
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 3pm.

Monday, October 14

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. 6:30pm at the Meadows Branch Library.
Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie. Bring your little ones for fun stories and songs. 10:15 at the Main Boulder Library.
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 15

Lap Babies at the Main Boulder Library. Babies (birth-12 months) and their 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 babies up to 12 months of age; no older children please.

Wednesday, October 16

Wednesday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Children enjoy stories, songs and more in the Children’s Area.
Kids Eat FREE tonight at Wahoo’s!

Thursday, October 17

Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie. Join these creative performers for stories, music, and more. 10:15am at the Main Boulder Library.
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: October 4 to October 10, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Boulder Families

Wondering what to do this week? Check out this list of fun family-friendly events and happenings around town!

Friday, October 4

Pearl Street Stampedes 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. Free.
Family Dance Planet’s Friday Family Dance. Family dance fundraiser for flood victims. Avalon Ballroom 6 to 7:30pm. Free to join in. All donations go to support flood relief.
Friday Storytime at the Main Boulder Library. Come listen to stories. Free. 10:15am.

Saturday, October 5

FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the Boulder Public Library. Kids will learn about wildlife rehabilitation and why its important. Theyll also learn what to do if they find an injured or orphaned baby animal, and how they, as kids, can make a difference for their local wildlife. Meadows Branch Library at 3pm.
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.
Kids Workshop at the Boulder Home Depot. Mornings until noon.

Sunday, October 6

FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
FREE Day at the Boulder History Museum
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, October 7

FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Musical Storytime with Alice and Melanie. Bring your little ones for fun stories and songs. 10:15 at the Main Boulder Library.
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 8

Lap Babies at the Main Boulder Library. Babies (birth-12 months) and their 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 babies up to 12 months of age; no older children please.
Read to the Dog at the Meadows Branch Library. Whether your child needs to practice reading or not they all love reading to the sweet dogs at the library! Practice your reading by reading aloud to one of our calm and certified therapy dogs. They love to be read to and they never criticize! Parents must sign up ahead of time. Call Pam at 303-441-4390 to reserve space.

Wednesday, October 9

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 10

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 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!!!!

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!

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.

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Boulder Family Events: October 25 to 31, 2013

Friday, October 25

Boulder Family Events: October 11 to October 17, 2013

Friday, October 11

Boulder Family Events: October 4 to October 10, 2013

Friday, October 4

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

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

FREE Shutterfly 8×8 Photo Book–limited time!

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

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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

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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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