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

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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 it’s important. They’ll 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

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

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

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.

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