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October 2017
Website: www.thebookies.com,
June 2018
Website: summerofreading.org/,
July 2018
Website: www.auroragov.org/events,
Website: www.denverlibrary.org/event/movement-storytime-w-colorado-ballet,
Website: www.coloradoadventurepoint.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2308418&OrgKey=3096, www.facebook.com/coloradoadventurepoint/
Website: www.denverlibrary.org/event/crafternoon-2,
Website: www.denverlibrary.org/event/locomotion-science-circus-arts-show-0,
Website: www.denverlibrary.org/event/cupcake-decorating-w-church-cupcakes,
Website: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Website: www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-cooking-class-by-chef-richard-sandoval-tickets-45821189411?aff=ehomecard,
Website: www.denverlibrary.org/event/all-american-street-organ-jamboree,
August 2018
Website: www.auroragov.org/events,
Website: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Website: www.coloradoadventurepoint.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2308452&OrgKey=3096, www.facebook.com/coloradoadventurepoint/
Website: www.northfieldstapleton.com/event/Denver-Police-Department-Safety-Expo/2145504698/,
Website: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Website: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
October 2018
Website: www.auroragov.org/punkinchunkin,
December 2018
Website: www.auroragov.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=1881221&pageId=2037807,
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Storytime for Preschoolers!
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., our littlest booklovers gather around our storyteller, who brings stories to life! Meet other families from the community and stay afterwards to browse the shelves and play in our playhouse! Free! The Bookies bookstore, 4315 E. Mississippi Avenue (303) 759-1117 info@thebookies.com
Categories: Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.thebookies.com,
Summer of Adventure
Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St. 80238 720-865-0325 asksamgary@denverlibrary.org First day to register: June 1 First Day to pick up Registration Prize: June 1 First Day to pick up Completion Prize: June 30 Last day to register: July 28 Last day to for prizes: August 11
Categories: Festivals and Special Events, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: summerofreading.org/,
Summer in the City
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. July 20 – Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn August 1 – Mission Viejo Park The city of Aurora, Colorado invites you to join us this summer for some FREE, fun entertainment. It’s a great way to get the kids outside this summer! This event just for kids offers fun throughout the summer. There will be free, healthy snacks, inflatables, board and field games, an opportunity to try your hand at golf and the gymnastics team…
Categories: Health, Wellness, Fitness, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.auroragov.org/events,
Movement Storytime w/ Colorado Ballet
Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 80238 (720) 865-0325 2:00pm – 3:00pm Engage your families with younger students in movement games, songs and basic ballet vocabulary. Students will learn about a variety of dance concepts, such as, size, balance, rhythm, levels, shapes, and energy. The class will develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and strengthening the body and brain.
Categories: Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.denverlibrary.org/event/movement-storytime-w-colorado-ballet,
Mile High Adventure Camp
We are excited to launch a NEW summer day camp this year, Mile High Adventure Camp! This day camp provides your child with the opportunity to discover some of the most exciting and historic areas in Denver and surrounding areas. Not only will your child get to experience outdoor rock climbing with our certified instructors, they also will explore museums while learning about different cultures, art, astronomy, animals, and more!
Categories: Kids and Families, Kids Camps and ClassesWebsite: www.coloradoadventurepoint.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2308418&OrgKey=3096, www.facebook.com/coloradoadventurepoint/
Pollinator Basics
Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 80238 (720) 865-0325 2:00pm – 3:30pm Learn about different types of bees and wasps—honeybees, native bees, friendly wasps, useful wasps, defensive wasps—and how to help them out. Sarah McGregor, beekeeper at the Urban Farm, will discuss these topics and show you some bee hives, houses and habitat. We might even go looking for neighborhood bees! Suggested for ages 10 and up.
Categories: Kids and Families, Lectures, Classes, Informational eventsWebsite: www.denverlibrary.org/event/crafternoon-2,
LocoMotion: The Science & Circus Arts Show
Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 80238 (720) 865-0325 2:00pm – 3:00pm National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison performs amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning and more, and explains the science behind the artistry. This show is packed with audience participation, education, and entertainment!
Categories: Festivals and Special Events, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.denverlibrary.org/event/locomotion-science-circus-arts-show-0,
Cupcake Decorating w/ the Church of Cupcakes
Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 80238 (720) 865-0325 2:00pm – 3:00pm Ideal for ages 9 to 17. Have you ever seen those fancy cupcakes and wondered how the decorating was done? This workshop will teach you the basics of cupcake decorating…and yes, you’ll get to eat one! Registration is required and space is limited.
Categories: Kids and Families, TeensWebsite: www.denverlibrary.org/event/cupcake-decorating-w-church-cupcakes,
Full Moon Hike
Have you ever wondered what the lake looks like under the glow of the moon? Join our park naturalist for a moonlit stroll and see firsthand the lake in a whole new light! We will not be using flashlights. Class is offered from 8:00-9:00pm at Standley Lake Regional Park Class is free! Park day entrance fee or pass required. Ages 10 and up. Class is limited to 15 spaces. For more information call 303-658-2796 or email lbmartin@cityofwestminster.us
Categories: Kids and Families, Nature and OutdoorsWebsite: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Kids Cooking Class by Chef Richard Sandoval
Take a break from the kitchen and let your kids do the cooking! Join us with your niños (ages 7+) for an interactive cooking class with celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval. Your family will get an exclusive lesson on Chef Sandoval’s cooking tips and tricks, and the history behind traditional Latin cuisine, all while your kids prepare a chef-inspired menu. In this hands-on class, your child will learn how to prepare a variety of dishes inspired by the La Sandia menu…
Categories: Food and Cooking, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-cooking-class-by-chef-richard-sandoval-tickets-45821189411?aff=ehomecard,
All American Street Organ Jamboree
Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 80238 (720) 865-0325 2:00pm – 3:00pm Master magician Mark Strivings brings the entire family a festival of music, laughter, fun, magic and much more! Using a genuine street grinder organ, Mark will share music, history and laughter (and some amazing magic along the way!). Does he have a monkey? Come and find out! Hope to see YOU there!
Categories: Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.denverlibrary.org/event/all-american-street-organ-jamboree,
Summer in the City
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. August 1 – Mission Viejo Park The city of Aurora, Colorado invites you to join us this summer for some FREE, fun entertainment. It’s a great way to get the kids outside this summer! This event just for kids offers fun throughout the summer. There will be free, healthy snacks, inflatables, board and field games, an opportunity to try your hand at golf and the gymnastics team will be onsite as well. The library will…
Categories: Health, Wellness, Fitness, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.auroragov.org/events,
Nature’s Beauty Hike
Snap some pictures on this guided hike around Margarets Pond in July and Standley Lake in August and view the season’s abundance of colorful wildflowers, foliage, and gorgeous vistas! While getting exercise and fresh air we will learn about the environment, including flower names and common wildlife. Dress appropriately. Bring sunscreen and water. Program is from 8:00am-10:00am All ages welcome. Class is free! Park pass required. Class is limited to 12 spaces. For more information call 303-658-2796 or email lbmartin@cityofwestminster.us
Categories: Kids and Families, Nature and OutdoorsWebsite: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
08-10-2018
We are excited to launch a NEW summer day camp this year, Mile High Adventure Camp! This day camp provides your child with the opportunity to discover some of the most exciting and historic areas in Denver and surrounding areas. Not only will your child get to experience outdoor rock climbing with our certified instructors, they also will explore museums while learning about different cultures, art, astronomy, animals, and more!
Categories: Kids and Families, Kids Camps and ClassesWebsite: www.coloradoadventurepoint.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2308452&OrgKey=3096, www.facebook.com/coloradoadventurepoint/
Denver Police Department Safety Expo
Saturday, August 11 from 10 am – 2 pm in the parking lot near GameWorks. Bring the kiddos and join us for a fun and informative day with the Denver Police. learn more about the bomb robots, canines, horse patrol, safety vehicles to include: bomb unit, crash car, fire engines and more! There will be some food vendors and other sponsors!
Categories: Festivals and Special Events, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.northfieldstapleton.com/event/Denver-Police-Department-Safety-Expo/2145504698/,
S’more Stories
Standley Lake and Westminster Public Library have teamed up to share their appreciation for nature, wellness and literacy with you! Gather round the campfire for delicious s’more stories and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer by taking a short nature walk and feeling animal pelts. Program is from 7:30-8:30pm Children must be accompanied by adults. All ages welcome. Class is free! Park pass required. Class is limited to 40 spaces. For more information call 303-658-2796 or email lbmartin@cityofwestminster.us
Categories: Kids and Families, Nature and OutdoorsWebsite: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Full Moon Hike
Have you ever wondered what the lake looks like under the glow of the moon? Join our park naturalist for a moonlit stroll and see firsthand the lake in a whole new light! We will not be using flashlights. Class is offered from 7:30pm-8:30pm at Standley Lake Regional Park Class is free! Park day entrance fee or pass required. Ages 10 and up. Class is limited to 15 spaces. For more information call 303-658-2796 or email lbmartin@cityofwestminster.us
Categories: Kids and Families, Nature and OutdoorsWebsite: prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=STLKP&SessionID=f3a5114d2c4f94d3fe2770d006fa0d4d727f4cc353f90450f2781e3033b8eadf11b3bfeb22eba8932f06d78572db8e9d349f3cec836433aef5a10197db60619f&_ga=2.188371496.1239626040.1519252212-920945114.1519252212,
Punkin Chunkin Colorado
Celebrating its 19th year, Punkin Chunkin is one of Colorado’s favorite fall festivals. Grab your family & friends to see how far pumpkins can fly using a variety of air cannons, catapults and other wild contraptions. Eighteen teams of Chunkers came from across Colorado, Texas & Oklahoma to participate in the competition in an effort to break world records and gain bragging rights. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 6 & 7 at the Arapahoe Park racetrack. In…
Categories: Festivals and Special Events, Kids and FamiliesWebsite: www.auroragov.org/punkinchunkin,
City of Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora, CO 80012 The Holiday Tree Lighting is a night full of fun! The evening highlights the sights, sounds and tastes of the holiday season! Our annual event features: • Snack on seasonal treats • Live musical and dance performances • A special visit from Santa Claus • View the spectacular outdoor lights display • Appearances by North Pole Elves and Olaf from Frozen The…
Categories: Kids and Families, Seasonal/Holiday eventsWebsite: www.auroragov.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=1881221&pageId=2037807,
