Watch a silent comedy in which Harold Lloyd plays a nerdy college student who will do anything to become popular on campus. Featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy on piano.
View a collection of 13,000-year-old stone tools known as The Mahaffy Cache that was found in a Boulder backyard in 2007.
Learn about old-fashioned jobs and traditional arts and crafts. Participate in games and make-and-take activities. See demonstrations including blacksmithing, candle-dipping, and working with a drop spindle. All ages.
Learn about the history of gold in Colorado, local geology, and mineral identification from a life-long prospecting enthusiast. Age 6 and up. $12.
Step back in history to visit an Assay Office, once used by miners. For school age children and older.
Visit the Louisville Historical Museum during First Friday Art Walk to sample old-fashioned soda. Learn about local drug store and soda fountain history.
Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s games and chores such as doing laundry the old-fashioned way, woodworking, meal preparation, and blacksmithing. Meet animals at a petting zoo, and learn about the animals raised on the ranch.
Hear Dr. Tom Noel, author of Colorado: A Historical Atlas, as he tells stories from Colorado's history. Sponsored by The Broomfield Depot Museum and the Broomfield Depot Museum Friends. $5 suggested donation.
Learn about the history of Arvada which includes still-visible Native American artifacts from this area, and farming roots. Advance registration is required and closes at midnight the evening before the program.
See how fossils are studied and what things can be learned from them.
Learn about Louisville’s historical downtown buildings and use the photo collection to look at images of buildings that are gone, during the First Friday Art Walk.
Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s games and chores such as doing laundry the old-fashioned way, woodworking, meal preparation, and blacksmithing.
Try biscuits and gravy or homemade stew, and enjoy live music and craft booths, based on a tradition of the late 1800s.
Commemorate the historical blending of the American mountain men and Hispanic communities of Old Bent's Fort. See historical interpreters demonstrate their wares, including trade silver, moccasins, beaver skin hats, and buckskin period dress.
Experience an exciting living history reenactment of the life of brave pioneer, Abner Sprague, appropriate for all ages. There will be time for discussion and reflection on how this pioneer story has meaning for our understanding of Rocky Mountain National Park and the the area’s tourism.
Visit the History Colorado Museum for free. Two free kids per paying adult.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm and are first come, first served.
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with free general admission and a variety of art-making activities and performances for the whole family.
Join characters from the past as they recount tales of humor, exploration, and danger. Learn what life was like for them during their stay in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy time for campfire questions and roasting marshmallows after the program.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in the exhibits. Age 5 and up.
Step back in time for the 33rd annual silent film series showing of Rin Tin Tin, with live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy on piano.
Learn about life on a ranch in the 1800s and enjoy the annual vintage baseball game. Participate in games and chores like doing laundry the old-fashioned way and watch a blacksmith in action. All ages.
Come for story time in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals. Ages 2-5. Free with admission.
Watch three classic silent film comedy shorts featuring Charlie Chaplin, accompanied by The Silent Cinema Trio.
5, 6 and 7pm (trolleys depart). Hop on the trolley for a guided tour of Día de los Muertos around Longmont, in which you’ll learn about history, traditions, and local adaptation of this Central American holiday. $5 in advance, $8 the night of tour, Reservations required: longmontcolorado.gov.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Hear thrilling tales of adventure from pioneers facing perilous encounters and daring escapes via historical reenactors.
Step back into history, with free admission.
Learn about Colorado mining history and try your hand at panning for gold. Meeting location provided to registered participants. Reservations required. Age 5 and up.
Tour three buildings constructed between 1903-1908, and see coal mining artifacts and historical photographs that reflect the settlement and industry of Louisville.
Enjoy a walking tour that uses pictures, quotes, landmarks, and stories to paint a vivid picture of life in early Longmont. Reservations required.
Celebrate the library's anniversary with a historical photo game, light refreshments with Betty the Book Bike, a sing-a-long, time capsule ceremony, and string ensemble performance.
Tour the Broomfield Depot, where the station agent lived onsite with his family.
Participate in activities themed around Ute history, including performances from native dance groups, and a beadwork activity. Learn about the use of bison, travois craft, and paint with a yucca paint brush. Age 5 and up.
Speed through the big wheel racetrack, and saddle up for a bicycle rodeo to learn the skills to ride a bike safely.
Learn about pioneer life through a short storytime and hands-on activities. Ages 3-6 with adult.
Tue. 9-10am. Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Call to register. $5 nonmember child, free for members and adults.
Hear songs and stories by Susannah and Jackson—dressed in typical 1860s attire—about crossing the plains. Tales include early Colorado pioneer women, Native Americans, miners, cowboys, and ranchers. Age 4 and up.
Dive into the 1800’s and beyond for this history program about Standley Lake Regional Park. Register for this class through the City of Westminster’s Activity Registration Webpage. Park day entrance pass required. Ages 16 to adult. Class is limited to 20 spaces.
Participate in fun, hands-on activities such as packing a Prairie Schooner, making journey cake and learning in an 1876 schoolhouse. Ages 6-14. Call to register. $2 per participant fee to be paid in advance or on arrival.
Peek into the past and see what pioneers did for work and fun on a mountain ranch. Cheer on the vintage baseball players and learn some facts about old-fashioned sports and pastimes.
Test your skills with a scavenger hunt through the museum campus for food and fun. Earn a prize from the Louisville History Foundation when you finish.
Meet the founder of Bent's Fort, and learn about his life in the western territories. Included with admission.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features The Bee Man by Laurie Krebs. Pollinate Your Mind activities will follow.
See noted historian Patricia Limerick and a panel of veterans speak about All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel, which relates the experiences of a German soldier during World War I. The panel will discuss universal experiences of soldiers during wartime and how these experiences continue to affect them when they…
Discover, design, doodle, and more, in the museum’s new and improved play space in which children can touch real museum specimens.
Get a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and learn about the lives of the miners. Hear a short talk at 2pm during visiting hours.
Visit the Discovery Corner for a hands-on introduction to the world of science and nature. Examine museum specimens, make crafts, and hear a story.
See a collection of beautifully restored antique automobiles, including models powered by steam, electricity, and early internal combustion types.
Learn about the history of Boulder and innovation developed there, and gain an understanding of Boulder’s ongoing contributions to history, science, and culture.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals during this monthly storytime. Read stories and then have playtime in the Destination Colorado exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Enjoy a rural setting and learn about the agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse.
Learn what NASA does and its plans for the future with hands-on activities and multimedia experiences, created by the Space Science Institute in Boulder.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities. This month's theme is Modern Homesteading and will include wool dyeing, frontier games, cabin building with pool noodles, doll making, and leather stamping. Age 5 and up.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities. Age 5 and up.
Get a head start on early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Call to register.
Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s rural games and chores. All ages.
Learn about Colorado's mining history and try out panning for gold. Age 5 and up. Registration required.
See a 1920 silent horror film based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s story that explores the theme of split-personality. Featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano.
Watch a silent film about a silly and meek individual who is really a courageous vigilante who seeks to protect the oppressed. Featuring Douglas Fairbanks with live musical accompaniment by The Silent Cinema Trio.
Learn about Colorado mining history and try your hand at panning for gold. Reservations required: 303-258-7332. Age 5 and up.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Learn what pioneer settlers did to prepare for Colorado’s long winters. See a working blacksmith demonstration and smell food being prepared on the wood stove.
Enjoy a rural setting and learn about the agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse. Tours start at 11am; groups can make special arrangements for tours.
Learn all about wild turkeys at this program which includes hands-on crafts and play. $2 per person/$5 per family suggested donation. All ages.
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
Enjoy a living history presentation with Colorado-based author “Gunny” Jeff Norman. Norman guides audiences through Buffalo Bill Cody’s life in a costumed one-man play. Presented by Creative Broomfield. All ages. $10.
Explore the farm and learn about animals, plants, and agriculture. Program includes a short storytime, hands-on activities, and a short take-home craft. Ages 3-6 with adult.
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
Tue. 9-10am. Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Call to register. $5 nonmember child, free for members and adults.
Explore the park's grounds and buildings for free.
Join a professional geologist for a 2½-hour walk and discussion of the geology and changes of the Denver area through time. Age 8 and up. Registration required.
Get a head start on early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5. Call to register.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum and explore the 12-acre grounds. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and first come, first served.
Hear inspiring stories of cultural icons through hip-hop, rhyme, and spoken word. Age 10 and up.
Explore the importance of water in and the history of Hispanic settlers in southern Colorado. Included with admission.
Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s rural games and chores. Meet animals up close at the petting zoo and learn about the language of flowers.
Shop a seasonal market to raise funds for historic preservation and education.
See what living dinosaurs were really like and explore how dinosaur biology has changed over the past two decades, featuring research by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History.
See the authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known Biblical documents dating back over 2,000 years. In addition, view more than 500 artifacts from the ancient Middle East including inscriptions and seals, weapons, stone carvings, terra cotta figurines, remains of religious symbols, coins, shoes, textiles, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, and a three-ton…
Join volunteer naturalists for a hands-on program to learn about local animals. Visit the historic ranch house after the program.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit. Read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
See a 1928 film in which a woman flees for killing in self-defense, and meets a vagabond who helps her run from the police. Featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano.
Walk your dog and learn a little about Denver's history in this guided walking tour series. Reservation required. $20, $17 members, $35 family ticket, $30 member family ticket.
Tue. 9-10am. Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Call to register. $5 nonmember child, free for members and adults.
Watch a family-friendly performance by Central City Opera that tells the stories of Colorado historical figures Molly Brown, Horace and Baby Doe Tabor, and Clara Brown. After the performance, use an ecological scavenger hunt to explore the grounds. Recommended for families with children age 8 and up.
Tue. 9-10am. Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Call to register. $5 nonmember child, free for members and adults.
Go on a walk through the neighborhood surrounding Majestic View. Hear fun stories and curious facts about the people who lived in and helped develop the community called Arvada Heights.
Enjoy a downtown tour that covers the main themes of Louisville history. The tour is geared toward new residents and visitors. Meet at Main St. and Elm St.
Celebrate Colorado heritage with western entertainment, livestock displays, and hay rides.
Explore technologies and art created by American Indians who have made the Plains their home. Discover hands-on science, art, and cultural activities. All ages.
Join in a group discussion about the meaning of death and life, presented by Grey Havens Group, Inc. Ages 7 and up.
Explore animal interactions, defense mechanisms, and extreme adaptations with hands-on activities. Reservation required.
Build and keep a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation. Ages 5-12.
Walk your dog and learn about history. Take a historic and geological walking tour of North Table Mountain along the North Table Loop Trail to the Golden Cliffs. Visit website for exact location of walk.
Learn Longmont's role in WWI through an exhibit featuring full infantry uniforms, artifacts relating to medical care, propaganda posters, and more. See website for a variety of special events related to the exhibit.
Watch a documentary about the fatal expedition of two great climbers in the early 1900s, with live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano.
Learn about history through ongoing activities, crafts, and live demonstrations. Included with admission.
Learn about the Unsinkable Margaret Brown's love for Christmas. Tour the holiday decorations and enjoy delicious yuletide-themed treats. Age 6 and up.
Go back in time to when the Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians arrived in Colorado, learn about the earliest settlements in the St. Vrain valley, experience the arrival of the train, and more.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, and greet farm animals.
Explore the History Colorado Center in a lower sensory museum environment. Reservations required.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm and are first come, first served.
Attend a family-friendly event that provides animated storytelling and open discussion about Jewish views of the afterlife, by entering the invisible worlds populated by ghosts, lost souls, haunting spirits, dybbukim, and heavenly angelic guides.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities. Age 5 and up.
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
