Boulder/Denver Event List: November 16th - 24th, 2007 |
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This is the full event list (including a preview of next weekend). By keeping the detailed event information online, it can be continously updated. If you find a problem with an item in the newsletter, please check the Corrections at the bottom of this page to see if a fix has been already posted.
Friday
Music Playhouse: Free Trial Class (various)
Friday 11/16/2007 9:00 am (Louisville)
Monday 11/19/2007 10:45 am (Boulder)
The best way to discover what The Music Playhouse is all about is to try a class - you and your child are very welcome to join us for an open house demonstration class. If any of the following times do not work, you are also welcome to schedule a visit for one of our regular classes to try out The Music Playhouse program, if space is available. (Details...)
Free Admission (Denver Botanic Garden)
Friday 11/16/2007 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 11/18/2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Three-day holiday sale. Free admission. (Details...)
4th Annual 'Taste of Africa' (CU Boulder) - not specifically a kiddie event
Friday 11/16/2007 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Taste of Africa is hosted by the African Students' Association (ASA). This is a great opportunity to taste the many different foods from various countries in Africa. This event is free and open to the public. (Details...)
2007 Young Artists Exhibit: Opening Reception (Louisville Arts Center)
Friday 11/16/2007 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
View over 175 pieces of student artwork selected by Louisville art teachers. Live music will be provided by Monarch High School musicians. Additionally, artwork is available for viewing over several weekends in November and December. Free. (Details...)
Friday's recurring events
Various: WinterSkate
// B&C Bouncetown (Longmont)
// Library Storytimes
Discount Crafts: Discovery Days (Longmont)
// Pots n Paints (Superior)
Stage:
// Babes in Toyland (Northglenn)
// Hansel and Gretel (Denver)
Museum: Let's Play (Boulder)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
Special: Shop at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette (indicate either "Monarch" or "Tiny Tots" and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support that school). This special cannot be combined with coupons. If you can't make it to 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette, just call 303-926-7144 and/or email your purchase request to jerome [AT] crawdaddystoys.com
Saturday
Free Admission (Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden)
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bring a Colorado ID. (Details...)
Free Admission (Denver Botanic Garden)
Friday 11/16/2007 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 11/18/2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Three-day holiday sale. Free admission. (Details...)
CU Wizards Science Show (Rm 140 Cristol [Bio]Chemistry Bldg in Boulder)
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Making a classroom geyser from mints and soda and creating magic sand will be among the experiments highlighting CU Wizards show “Go With the Flow.” Free. (Details...)
Santa Arrival and Free Breakfast (Flatiron Crossing)
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Celebrate the arrival of Santa as FlatIron Crossing hosts a free breakfast with Santa in the Food Court from 9:30-10:30 a.m., along with fun activities for the kids. After the breakfast, Santa will be escorted down to his holiday home, lower level at the base of the Grand Staircase! (Details...)
CU Ralphie the Mascot Buffalo's Salute to a New Era (Dal Ward Center in Boulder)
Saturday 11/17/2007 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tour the indoor practice bubble and visit Ralphie IV and welcome Ralphie V to CU! Free. (Details...)
Baby Loves Disco (Boulder Theater)
Saturday 11/17/2007 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dance party for toddlers and young kids. $12 per person (non-walkers are free). Fun music, chill out areas, healthy snacks provided. (Details...)
Children’s Theater Series: Play-Ground Theater: Musical Variety Show (Boulder Library - Canyon Theater)
Saturday 11/17/2007 11:00 am
Play-Ground Theater (professional performers Jeff Haycock and Mia Sole) bring one hour of music, stories and fun for everyone in this interactive performance of “The Return of the Dodo Bird,” “The Pirate’s Treasure” and “The Space Crusaders.” Play-Ground Theater performances are geared for audiences of preschool through grade five, and are suitable for the whole family. Free. (Details...)
Meadow Music to Celebrate Open Space (Courthouse lawn of Pearl St Mall in Boulder)
Saturday 11/17/2007 Noon - 3:00 pm
Mark and Jeff (the Meadow Music rangers from Chatauqua) welcome you to join them in celebration of 40 years of Open Space and Mountain Parks beauty;
Boulder citizens became the 1st in the nation to
tax themselves to buy and preserve land in 1967. The duo will be singing (Noon - 12:30) lullabies to Boulder's Bears so they will sleep tight till spring. Have your picture taken with Coyote Bob. Afterwards will be performing Music from 1967, fun interviews with the Open Space Founders, Cake, a Tea & Cocoa Toast to our beloved wild lands. Sign the Giant Card. Bring something to put in the Time Capsule. Free 40th anniversary poster. Dress in 1967 style clothing or as your favorite animal (not required). (Details...)
Magic Matinee (Madcap Improv Theater at the Westminster Promenade)
Saturday 11/17/2007 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Featuring master magician Mark Strivings, the MaDcap Magic Matinee is an hour of fun and amazement for the whole family! Please CALL AHEAD before going to the theater. (Details...)
Interactive Music Performance for Kids (Cannon Mine Coffee in Lafayette)
Saturday 11/17/2007 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Musician Rebecca Abraxas will be performing her set of kids songs with audience interaction. (Confirmed on Friday, it just doesn't appear on the Cannon Mine website.) (Details...)
Telebration! Storytelling Celebration (Boulder Library - Canyon Theater)
Saturday 11/17/2007 2:30 pm
This family-oriented storytelling event is sponsored nationally by National Storytelling Network and the Rocky Mountain Storytellers Guild. The theme this year is “Personal Peace.” Four storytellers share tales of times when they were able to find peace within themselves. This is part of an annual event which happens all over the country and elsewhere around the world on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Free. (Details...)
On Stage: Missoula Children's Theater production of the Brothers Grimm , "The Pied Piper" (Erie Middle School)
Saturday 11/17/2007 3:00 pm show and 7:00 pm show
This is a story of a town with a rat problem. One day, a man claiming to be a rat-catcher approached the villagers with a solution. They promised to pay him for the removal of the rats. The man accepted, and plays a musical pipe to lure the rats into the river, where all of them drowned. Despite his success, the people reneged on their promise and refused to pay the rat-catcher. That’s when the trouble begins. (Two professional actors and a whole bunch of local kids.) (Details...)
Russian Storytime (Boulder Library - Meadows Branch)
Saturday 11/17/2007 3:00 pm
Boulder’s Russian-speaking community organized this event to which everyone is invited. This is a great opportunity for students of Russian to hear easy words, charmingly illustrated and shared during the reading of Russian-language children’s books. The reader is from the Russian Center for Arts and Humanities. Free. (Details...)
Saturday's recurring events
Outdoor Fun: WinterSkate
// Kids Farmfest (Longmont)
// Goat Farm Tour (Niwot)
// Hikes (Boulder)
Discount Crafts:
TOSA (LODO/Denver)
Stage:
Babes in Toyland (Northglenn)
// Hansel and Gretel (Denver)
// Santa Needs a Holiday (Golden)
Museum: Secrets of Dioramas (Denver)
// Let's Play (Boulder)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
// Young Artists Exhibit (Louisville)
Stories: Barnes & Noble (Westminster)
// Library Storytimes
Special: Shop at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette (indicate either "Monarch" or "Tiny Tots" and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support that school). This special cannot be combined with coupons. If you can't make it to 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette, just call 303-926-7144 and/or email your purchase request to jerome [AT] crawdaddystoys.com
Sunday
Peak of Leonid Meteor Shower (in the night sky)
Super Morning for Soccer Fans (Commerce City)
Sunday 11/18/2007 starting at 9:00 am
Fans of all ages are invited to this free event, which will be held at the Stadium Cantina, located on the south end of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. MLS Cup 2007 will kick off at 10:00am on ABC. Join the Rapids' staff, mascot, and cheerleaders for this special event. Stadium tours, door prizes, etc. (Details...)
Free Admission (Denver Botanic Garden)
Friday 11/16/2007 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11/17/2007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 11/18/2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Three-day holiday sale. Free admission. (Details...)
Let's Play - Special "Game Day" Sunday (Boulder History Museum)
Sunday 11/18/2007 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Challenge your family and friends to one of many vintage or contemporary games set up throughout the Museum every Sunday for the duration of the exhibit. (Details...)
Sunday's recurring events
Various:
WinterSkate
Discount Crafts:
ColorMeMine (Boulder)
Stage:
Babes in Toyland (Northglenn) - FINALE
// Hansel and Gretel (Denver)
Museum: Let's Play (special Game Day on Sundays) (Boulder)
// Super Science Sundays 3pm (Denver)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
// Young Artists Exhibit (Louisville)
Special: Shop at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette (indicate either "Monarch" or "Tiny Tots" and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support that school). This special cannot be combined with other offers. If you can't make it to 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette, just call 303-926-7144 and/or email your purchase request to jerome [AT] crawdaddystoys.com
Monday
Day camps for BVSD Day Off - Register in advance and verify suggested ages
See the GreatIdeasForKids.com listing of various camps during school-days off.
Music Playhouse: Free Trial Class (various)
Friday 11/16/2007 9:00 am (Louisville)
Monday 11/19/2007 10:45 am (Boulder)
The best way to discover what The Music Playhouse is all about is to try a class - you and your child are very welcome to join us for an open house demonstration class. If any of the following times do not work, you are also welcome to schedule a visit for one of our regular classes to try out The Music Playhouse program, if space is available. (Details...)
Monday's recurring events
Various: Pump It Up Playtime (Broomfield)
// B&C Bouncetown (Longmont)
// WinterSkate
Stories:
Barnes & Noble (Westminster)
// Library Storytimes
Tuesday
Day camps for BVSD Day Off - Register in advance and verify suggested ages
See the GreatIdeasForKids.com listing of various camps during school-days off.
Tuesday's recurring events
Various: Pump It Up Playtime (Broomfield)
// B&C Bouncetown (Longmont)
// Goat Farm Tour (Niwot)
// WinterSkate
Stories:
Pottery Barn for Kids (Flatirons Mall)
// Library Storytimes
Discount Crafts: Discovery Days (Longmont)
// Pots n Paints (Superior)
// ColorMeMine (Boulder)
Museum: Let's Play (Boulder)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
Wednesday
Special Pre-Thanksgiving Comedy Shows (MadCap Improv Theater at the Westminster Promenade) - Reservations encouraged
Wednesday 11/21/2007 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (second show is 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Denver's #1 Live Comedy Venue (according to the Denver Channel's 2007 A-list Poll) is hosting special pre-Thanksgiving shows. The first show will be earlier than the
usual weekend performances and is a great choice for families. The comedy and language will be (as always)
clean. Audience suggestions drive the skits. Recommended for ages 6+ (my 4 year old loves the shows, but his daddy is usually on stage :)
(Details...)
Day camps for BVSD Day Off - Register in advance and verify suggested ages
See the GreatIdeasForKids.com listing of various camps during school-days off.
Wednesday's recurring events
Various:
WinterSkate
// B&C Bouncetown (Longmont)
// Library Storytimes
Discount Crafts: Discovery Days (Longmont)
Stage:
Jack and the Beanstalk (Boulder)
Museum:
Let's Play (Boulder)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday's recurring events
Various:
WinterSkate
Stage:
Hansel and Gretel (Denver) - CALL AHEAD
Next Friday
Christkindl Market (Cherry Creek in Denver) - OPENING
Friday 11/23/2007 10:00 am (market opens)
Saturday 11/24/2007 5:00 pm (grand opening ceremony)
Following an over 500-year old German tradition join the German American Chamber of Commerce and Cherry Creek Shopping Center for some traditional German holiday spirit. You will find quality merchandise from the Old Country as well as food and drink, including Glühwein. As a special treat the Nuremberg Christkindle will make an appearance at the opening ceremony. There will be demonstrations of crafts such as a German glassblower, and shows by local entertainers.
(Details...)
WinterSkate: Outdoor Ice Skating (Flatiron Crossing) - OPENING
Friday 11/23/2007 11:00 am
WinterSkate at FlatIron Crossing presents a perfect opportunity to enjoy the festive winter season in a beautiful outdoor setting. Join us just outside the Food Court and ice skate the day away to traditional holiday music. We'll have rentals and refreshments, so just bring your holiday spirit and get ready to participate in this treasured activity sure to glide you right into the heart of the season. (Details...)
Switch on the Holidays (Pearl St Mall in Boulder)
Friday 11/23/2007 5:00 pm lights and concert, 6:00 pm ice show
National recording artist Lyndon Carriger entertains with holiday songs prior to Santa’s countdown to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and the star on Flagstaff Mtn. At 6pm, head over to the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza for Light up the Ice, a holiday ice show starring Tweedles the Elf. (Details...)
"Catch the Glow" Holiday Celebration (Estes Park)
Friday 11/23/2007 all afternoon, then parade starts at 5:30 pm
An annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Beginning at noon children will be able to visit with Santa, enjoy hay rides and pony rides and be entertained by characters and animals throughout the downtown area. An early-evening lighted parade begins at 5:30 pm. All activities are free.
(Details...)
Grand Illumination (Downtown Denver)
Friday 11/23/2007 different times ranging from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Witness the magic of Downtown Denver: starting with this year's Grand Illumination on November 23. Beautiful lighting displays will be at the City and County Building, Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions, Union Station, Skyline Park, the 16th Street Mall and the historic D&F Tower. Downtown's unique holiday atmosphere is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. (Details...)
Santa's Indian Market and Thanksgiving Powwow (Denver)
Friday 11/23/2007 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 11/24/2007 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 11/25/2007 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Market of indian crafts, powwow and hand game tournament. Admission is $5 per day, children 5 and under are free. (Details...)
SPECIAL: Click for the GreatIdeasForKids.com Coupon for 30% off your purchase (of $30 or more; excluding Webkins and Legos) at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette. They have a wonderful selection of Thomas, Rokenbok, Playmobil, cool dollhouses, Groovy Girls, SuperStructs, Quadrilla, and lots of great art & science toys. Ask Jerome about the countries-of-origin for his inventory, he investigates each manufacturer and chooses only the best. SE corner of 95th St. & Arapahoe in Lafayette. 303-926-7144
Jill: I like the family who runs this store and really appreciate that Crawdaddy's regular prices are reasonable.
Friday's recurring events
Various:
WinterSkate
// B&C Bouncetown (Longmont)
// Library Storytimes
Discount Crafts: Discovery Days (Longmont)
// Pots n Paints (Superior)
Stage:
The Man Who Rented Christmas (Arvada) - OPENING NIGHT
// Hansel and Gretel (Denver)
Museum: Let's Play (Boulder)
// Egypt (Lafayette)
Special: Coupon for 30% off your purchase (of $30 or more) at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette.
Preview of Next Weekend
Here is a preview of Saturday November 24th. This section may be supplemented sometime next week, so stay tuned. (The next newsletter may not be sent until early the following week.) Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!
+ Free visits with Santa at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday
+ First weekend of sleigh rides to pick out Christmas trees in Estes Park (make reservations)
+ Meet the reindeer (come early) and watch the Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa 6:00 pm at the 29th St in Boulder
+ Skydiving Santa, fire jugglers, torchlight parade, fireworks show, and more at En Fuego from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Copper Mountain
Tie-over until the next Full Newsletter
+ Thursday 11/29 Slime and Ooze class at the WoW Museum (Lafayette) for Ages 3-5.
+ Thursday 11/29 Broomfield City and County Building holiday event at 6:00pm
+ Fantastic Fridays (music concert for kids) with Sue Schnitzer in Boulder -- CALL AHEAD 303-443-5108
before driving, this event is listed on the cafe's site but not Sue's, so it might not be happening.
+ Special: Until December 1st, shop at Crawdaddy's Toys in Lafayette (indicate either "Louisville Elementary" or "Ryan Elementary" and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support that school). This special cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. If you can't make it to 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette, just call 303-926-7144 and/or email your purchase request to jerome [AT] crawdaddystoys.com
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New additions made Wednesday November 28th including: Slime & Ooze class (Nov 29), and Louisville/Ryan school fundraisers at Crawdaddy's for this week. The next full newsletter will be published by November 30th and will cover wonderful events for the coming week.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 December 2007 )
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