Join the Ocean First Swim School for Splash Day for an opportunity to try out the swim program for free! Students will experience what a swim lesson entails while the teachers evaluate the appropriate starting level for each new swimmer. Current swim school students are invited to practice water safety techniques in a safe and…
Enjoy sun salutations and stories, sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.
Create large sculptures of dogs out of papier-mâché. Students will learn how to create armature, add muscles, and a furry texture all out of paper. Bring in a photo of your favorite dog to create. Ages 9-12.
Learn the basics of skateboarding through this special program called SkateStart Level 1. SkateStart boards will be available to use during class. Perfect for young beginners. Advance registration is required by Monday, March 5. Ages 4-12. Takes place at Redstone Skate Park within the park.
Learn about different animals that build nests in our city. Enjoy educational days with games, crafts, adventures, and top-secret missions about the environment.
Bring your kids learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, sling, acrobatics, and more. No experience necessary. Ages 5-11. Reservations required.
Participate in an interactive music and movement experience, led by Jane Smolens, Director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Ages 0-5.
Explore the museum's exhibits and see IMAX films and planetarium shows. Available for kids in grades K-6. Limited early morning drop-off and late pickup options available.
Enjoy safe gymnastics play with your child, including WiFi and coffee for parents. Ages 18 months-6 years. Age 3 and up (potty trained) can be dropped off for up to 90 minutes. Reservations required.
Enjoy a program presented by the Butterfly Pavilion with puppets, music, and live bugs.
Learn to paint a different work of art each day with step-by-step instructions. Age 4 and up. Reservations required.
Take your child to a 45-minute shoe tying class for children age 5 and up. Class includes movement activities, read aloud and shoe tying practice. Laces are included in cost.
Participate in an interactive music and movement experience, led by Jane Smolens, Director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Ages 0-5.
Hang out in the activity space and make a variety of do-it-yourself crafts. Grades 3-5.
Enroll in a school-day-off camp where kids can enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and indoor climbing. Reservations required.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with BMoCA by exploring the sounds, smells, and textures of the season through multi-media art workshops.
Learn about the bugs of Bear Creek through stories, songs, and interactive programs. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. Park entry fee required.
Enjoy pioneer activities and crafts including a Mountain Man demonstration, a spinning wheel demonstration, and a hands-on candle dipping activity. Age 5 and up with adult.
Enjoy a Star Wars themed science exploration where you'll learn to use The Force (of static electricity) to levitate and repel objects, propel spacecraft, and more. Presented by STEMpunkED. Grades K-5. Reservations required.
Discover the predators of the Front Range. Online registration required.
Participate in hands-on exploration of the plant world, and develop an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of Feb. 27: The Alphabet Garden; March 6: Garden Tools and Trucks; March 13: Curious Clovers; March 20:…
Slither into WOW! for a special presentation all about snakes with My Nature Lab.
Join a yoga class for kids. Use all your senses, learn breathing and relaxation techniques, body and movement awareness, and social skills. Ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Learn about cultures and celebrations from around the globe through different foods and craft projects. Featuring a different country each month.
Try out a full-scale American Ninja Warrior and Obstacle Course Race (OCR) training facility, through a variety of kids’ classes. Ages 6-13. Reservations suggested.
Get to know the characters from the 2018 Colorado Shakespeare Festival season in scenes, monologues, and improvised encounters. Culminates in an informal showing at 2:30pm. Open to students of all experience levels and abilities. Ages 8-18. Reservations required.
Discover the birds of prey that call Standley Lake home. Online reservation required.
Spend a day out of school swinging, spinning, climbing, and hanging upside down. Learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, aerial sling, and more. Ages 8-16.
Be informed about the wonders of science and watch demonstration experiments by renowned University of Colorado professors. This month’s topic is “There's Something in the Air!” presented by professor Steven Brown. Grades 5-9 recommended; all ages welcome.
Turn on your investigative thinking hats to learn more about drinking water and what's in it. This workshop uses a combination of a water quality dataset and an online map-making tool to investigate where a fictitious source of groundwater pollution (based on real world data) may be originating. Students will learn about water quality issues,…
Participate in a French story, song, and activity from instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Please note: The venue has changed! Get an up-close and personal look at musical instruments and the process musicians go through to prepare for an orchestral performance.
Ratchet up your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Design and build projects like motorcycles, castles, airplanes and monorails. Activity #346310-01. Registration required. Ages 5-7.
Create your own miniature terrarium world, complete with a small plant, rocks, and colorful touches. Grades 3-12. Reservations required.
Enjoy a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world, while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Topics vary by date including Cool Season Veggies, Painting with Plants, Earth Day, and…
Receive an introduction to marine science including lessons in marine biodiversity and ocean acidification, followed by time in the pool learning basic snorkeling and freediving techniques. For Beginner II swimmers and up. Reservations required.
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
Create a nature-themed masterpiece in this outdoor, instructor-led, step-by-step tutorial. Ages 5-12. Register online.
Improve and develop acting skills in classes divided up by age range for children, teens, and adults.
Develop a variety of climbing skills and work on body awareness and footwork. Ages 5-14. Groups are divided by ability. Reservations required.
Attend classes that combine both movement (dance, yoga, fitness) and creative arts (art, drama, sensory play, creative writing).
Try out a class that incorporates play, music, art, sports, and school skills. Ages newborn-5.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Learn how to play folk music and dance to it using percussion, ukuleles, violins, records, and voice. Ages 6-12.
Join Tinker Art Studio for a morning of art making using a variety of materials. Make projects to take home.
Join a series of hands-on classes for infants and toddlers and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive experiences, with occasional special guests from the community. Classes are offered monthly with a different theme each month. Ages 0-3.
See what a class is like for children ages 0-8 with their parent or caregiver. Experience early childhood learning in the outdoors for play-based kids classes. Classes occur at various parks. Provide your zipcode on the website to find classes and teachers near you.
Enjoy nature programs for the youngest explorers. Have fun with hikes, crafts, or games. Ages 2-5.
Discover art, history, science, and technology at a variety of camps at the museum this summer. Half-day and full-day options available. Ages 3-18. Reservations required.
Enjoy a hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world, while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of March 6: Very Hungry Caterpillars; March 13: Carnivorous Plants up Close; March 20:…
Enjoy a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of July 10: Scrumptious Seeds; July 17: I Love Lavender; July 24: Edible…
Join in a hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group.
Make pumpkins, ghosts, and ghouls out of clay. Work with your child to design a candy platter for trick-or-treaters. All materials included. Pieces will be fired, glazed, and ready for pickup in 2 weeks. Age 4 and up with caregiver. Reservations required.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features "Hill of Fire" by Thomas P. Lewis. Four Mile Bingo will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Learn what plants need to grow while digging in the dirt and helping plant and harvest veggies in WOW!'s garden.
Join Tinker Art Studio for a morning of art making using a variety of materials. Make projects to take home.
Discover how native peoples of the southwest use plants in their everyday lives and explore the plants of the Sacred Earth and Dryland Mesa gardens. Investigate the uses of yucca and learn about traditional cooking tools. Activities are designed for children age 5 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Sing songs, dance, and have fun at the library. Ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Move through a gentle yoga sequence, and play with the goats afterward. Geared toward families with children ages 3-8.
Find out who wakes up when the sun goes down. Investigate the crepuscular and nocturnal creatures of Denver and the South Platte River.
Wed. 11:30 Through Nov. Enjoy a multicultural music and movement class, with upbeat songs in English and different languages, instruments, scarves and drumming. Each session comes with a CD and download card. Ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Drop-in not available, but you can register at anytime throughout the session.
Enjoy basic yoga poses for kids along with stories.
Work on a pottery wheel and create a pottery piece together as a family. The studio will glaze and fire your item for pick up later. Reservations required. Age 8 and up.
Enroll in this three-day camp that offers hands-on experiences for ages 6-10 focusing on art, crystals, dinosaurs, and nature.
Take a weekly fun-based yoga class that includes bending, stretching, strengthening, and mindfulness. Ages 6-17 (5 and under can participate with a responsible guardian). Participants will bend, stretch, and strengthen both body and mind in an engaging environment.
Get up close and personal with a furry friend from the Downtown Aquarium. Register online.
Join in an after-hours event for the whole family, featuring a kid-friendly DJ, crafts, hula-hooping on the patio, and snacks. Reservations required online.
Drop off your kids for creative art projects which explore a different art medium each week. Ages 6-14. Reservations required.
Preschoolers will create a colorful painting featuring twinkle holiday lights. Parent and/or caregiver must accompany the preschooler to the program. Create colorful and whimsical holiday themed paintings and enjoy cookies and punch. Age 3-5. $25 All supplies and goodies included.
Create intricate nature-themed art with the tangles technique and learn a little about the wild side of Bear Creek Lake Park with a park naturalist. Ages 10-17 with adult. Registration required. Park entry fee required.
Attend a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of April 3: A Log’s Life; April 10: Cool Season Veggies; April 17:…
Attend a concert designed for children age 6 and under. This 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the music and learn about instruments.
Encourage good manners and social skills with this program that includes dance education. The classes culminate in a final party at the Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver. Registration is required and is on a first come, first served basis.
Drop in to build with a variety of materials such as Legos, blocks, giant dominoes, and many others. Ages 3 and up. Pick up a ticket a half hour prior to program start.
Spend a day out of school swinging, spinning, climbing, and hanging upside down. Learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, aerial sling, and more. Ages 8-16.
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
Play and learn in the gym with slides, balls, yoga mats, music and more. Ages 0-5.
Be informed about the wonders of science, and watch demonstration experiments by renowned University of Colorado professors. This month’s topic is “Illusion and Reality: the Science of Perception” with professor Lew Harvey. Grades 5-9 recommended; all ages welcome.
Mingle with funny and fascinating opera characters (prospectors, divas, and lumberjacks) as they bring history, music, and stories to life. Age 4 and up.
Be informed about the wonders of science and watch demonstration experiments by renowned University of Colorado professors. This month’s topic is cloud science presented by professor Katja Friedrich. Grades 5-9 recommended.
Participants will design and paint their very own delicious ginger bread houses using acrylic on canvas and glitter paint. Create colorful and whimsical holiday themed paintings and enjoy cookies and punch while painting. $25 per program All supplies and goodies included Ages 6-12.
Learn about drones, then build and fly your own. Send budding engineers to this interactive workshop and get a good introduction to the world of robotic flight. For kids in grades 3-6.
Learn all about groundhogs through stories, songs, and interactive activities. Ages 3-5. Register in advance.
Enjoy a full day of theatrical activities including classes in music, acting, and dance, on select BVSD no-school days. Camps end in a final presentation for family and friends. Ages 5-10. Reservations required.
Join in for a family cooking class with Pastificio Boulder founder, Claudia Bouvier. Learn the art of making traditional Italian pasta from scratch in this hands-on class. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Explore and learn through a variety of garden and pollinator-themed kids' classes, in a partnership with BVSD Lifelong Learning. Ages 5-11. Reservations required.
Come for sun salutation and stories, sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.
Enjoy storytime featuring the book Pig The Pug, followed by a painting project to go with it. Ages 2-6. Reservations required.
Participate in hands-on classes for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of Feb. 6: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue; Feb. 13: The Dinosaur Garden;…
Play outside, meet new friends, and try games that your great grandparents might have played. Ages 6-12 with adult.
Learn about how to develop your very own engaging, well-rounded character in this workshop focused on character designing for role-playing games. Ages 8-14.
Move through a gentle yoga sequence, and play with the goats afterward. Geared toward families with children ages 3-8.
Attend a variety of in-store crafting events for adults and children held at a variety of Michaels craft locations. Visit the website for the schedule and locations.
Learn about a few of the weirder members of the animal kingdom and how being unique can be a great thing. Ages 4-10. Registration required.
Counteract typical Valentine's Day festivities with some oddball love stories, Shakespeare style. Culminates in an informal showing at 2:30pm. Open to students of all experience levels and abilities. Ages 8-18. Reservations required.
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. Call to register.
Move through a gentle yoga sequence, and play with the goats afterward. Geared toward families with children ages 3-8.
Interact with a variety of family-friendly, hands-on projects showcasing Makerspace supplies and equipment, based on a specific theme.
See live raptors and discover which of these magnificent birds comes through Aurora in the spring. Age 4 and up.
Discover the plants that make pizza possible. Make a mini pizza to taste in class and plant a pizza herb garden to take home. For families with children ages 5-10.
Attend a hands-on art program that introduces preschoolers to the arts and allows for parents to assist with their child’s creative process. At each program artists will be introduced to a new art medium that they will use to create their own work of art. Ages 3-5. All supplies included.
Get a brief introduction on how websites work, how they are built, and how to become a person who builds websites. For girls in 6th-8th grade. Registration is required.
Drop off your kids to explore different art materials and work together with the guidance of an art therapist. Ages 4-13.
Ring in the new year with creative art expression. Explore the sounds, smells, and textures of the season through a multi-media art workshop.
Learn the elements of HTML and CSS and use them to create a website. Using a text editor and web browser, kids will edit web page templates and use them to make their own website. Registration required.
Play and learn with your kids with hands-on early literacy activities you can replicate at home. Receive a free book courtesy of Bal Swan Children’s Center. Includes activities in Spanish. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Splash into this fun, artistic exploration of the deep blue sea. Create artwork inspired by the animals that inhabit the watery realms of our blue planet. Ages 6-14.
Explore kids’ indoor climbing in a safe atmosphere including top ropes, auto-belays, zip lines, slides, and bouldering. Reservations required.
Participate in an introduction to scuba diving, starting with taking an immersive virtual reality dive to spark the imagination. After a comprehensive safety briefing, students learn the basics of scuba diving through games in the pool. Ages 8-12. Reservations required. Must be able to swim comfortably in the deep end of the pool.
Young artists will learn about the screen printing process and print their own drawing on a T-shirt. Age 6 and up.
Explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups. Week of Feb. 6: Fabulous Fungi; Feb. 13: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue; Feb. 20 Tropical Fruit Salad; Feb. 27: The Alphabet Garden
Watch the dancers, sign up for a free class, and enjoy healthy snacks and kids’ crafts. Attendees will receive $20 off registration and be entered in a drawing for $100 off tuition (new students only). All ages.
Create spring themed paintings using acrylic on canvas. Each week participants will paint a different painting based on a spring subject or theme. They will learn about the fundamentals of painting which they will apply to their paintings as well as their own artistic styles. Ages 6-12.
Learn how ice cream is made, tour the facility and taste fresh vanilla ice cream with your choice of toppings. For groups of 15 or more. Reservations required.
Learn to draw and screen-print a set of 30 valentines, complete with envelopes. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Introduce your children to breathing, yoga, dance, and sensory play. For babies who are crawling through age 4. To register for the class, email info@artsandmindskids.com to confirm number of children you are bringing and which day.
Learn a new technique for painting without brushes. Students will create vibrant, unique paintings that use the technique of pouring and dripping paint onto canvas, developing interesting shapes and forms as they tip and move the wet paint around. Ages 7-11.
Attend a 5 week group for tween girls (ages 10-13) whose parents are divorced. The group is a safe place to share frustrations, ask questions and connect with other girls with similar experiences. It doesn't matter if your divorce happened years ago, or if it is happening now. Your daughter is invited to join the…
Create your own miniature terrarium world, complete with a small plant, rocks, and colorful touches. Reservations required.
Get inside the orchestra by sitting on the floor, surrounded by a 30+ piece orchestra and performers. Interact with the music and learn about the instruments. Age 6 and under with caregiver.
Learn about the art and science of bird banding, gain skills in field identification, and more. Ages 11-15. Email gwen@thornenature.org for more details.
Assemble, decorate, and take home your own sled kite so you can soar with the pros at the Arvada Kite Festival on April 8. Ages 4-10.
Get the after-school energy out with an artistic exploration into animals. Registration is required online. Ages 6-14.
Enjoy a class for beginning and experienced knitters. Children will enjoy social time and make a hat. Ages 7-12. Reservations required.
Discover what makes snakes powerful predators of the grasslands. Online reservations required; use event code #910807. Ages 4-8.
Registration is required. Join community-based day programs that build social skills, community safety skills, and support academic goals. Kids go to libraries, parks, bowling, and movies. Age 4-10, with some exceptions.
Participate in a clinic to improve your swim skills. Includes a deck and pool safety class with group problem-solving challenges. Ages 6-12. Students must be able to swim comfortably in the deep end of the pool. Reservations required.
Learn about the screen printing process and print your own drawing on a T-shirt, or any flat fabric. Age 6 and up.
Take your child to a 45-minute shoe tying class for children age 5 and up. Class includes movement activities, read aloud and shoe tying practice. Laces are included in cost.
Go on a tot-size hike and enjoy a fun, nature-based craft or game. Ages 2-5.
Participate in new art experiences each week with your family, facilitated by an art therapist. Family members will work together to create one piece of art during the session. Reservations required.
Join in a 30-minute beginner level yoga class for kids in which you’ll learn basic poses, meet physical challenges, and use your imagination. Age 3 and up.
Create art projects through drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage. Join for individual days or all week. Registration required for activity #374002. Ages 5-14.
Attend Farmside Shabbat on Milk and Honey Farm. Sing songs, read a story, and explore the farm. Ages 0-8.
Discover nature through fun, hands-on learning. Dress for the weather, register in advance. Register online.
Learn everything there is to know about local birds. Participate in fun hands-on activities, learn bird watching tips, and compare wing spans with some amazing birds.
Attend a concert designed for children age 6 and under. This 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the music and learn about instruments.
Engage in educational, hands-on art activities to develop motor, language, and social skills. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.
Create miniature lands for mystical garden friends. Each child will create a container garden to take home. Classes are designed for families with children ages 5-10.
Attend a drop-in class with art exploration and sensory tables. Paint, play in the sand trays, create an art collage, or build a tower with toys. Ages 18 months-5 years. Space is limited; reservations recommended.
Make French cuisine like crepes and pastries with Alliance Française de Denver. Space in the cooking classes is limited, first-come, first served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Study the difference between bobcats and lynx, and learn about the coyotes and foxes of our state with SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) holiday camps. Age 6-5th grade.
Investigate the interactive natural world with special crafts, games, and activities.
Use artistic skills to discover animals, plants, and weather in a place where it is always warm, the tropical rain forest. Register online.
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. Call to register.
Meet invertebrates from around the world and discover more about them and their importance, including a meet-and-greet with Rosie the Tarantula.
Enjoy indoor fun with plenty of toys and room to move in the gymnasium. Ages 6 months to 5 years with parent; no older children.
Learn about acting in a theater show, then perform in the production.
Investigate the interactive natural world with special crafts, games, and activities. Just swing by and explore.
Learn plants that changed the world through the efforts of early explorers and creative inventors.
Enjoy an interactive music experience with singing, movement, and instrument play, led by Jane Smolens, director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Space is limited. Ages 0-5 with caregiver.
Learn about basic improv comedy skills and then venture into improvising sonnets and Shakespearean scenes. Culminates in an informal showing at 2:30pm. Open to students of all experience levels and abilities. Ages 12-18. Reservations required.
Join a yoga class for kids. Use all your senses, learn breathing and relaxation techniques, body and movement awareness, and social skills. Ages 6-12.
Check out the swim program and try a class, featuring Josh the Otter, a bouncy castle, and airbrush tattoos. Current students welcome to practice their water safety skills in the pool with the supervision of swim teachers. Reservations required by phone. Ages 3-12.
Create tie-dyed items with a technique using permanent markers and water. Grades 3-12. Reservations required.
Work in teams to design a mobile app. Select an app idea, develop a prototype, and present a final product to the class. This session will provide specific tools, techniques, and workflows to help kick off the mobile app idea the right way.
Be informed about the wonders of science and watch demonstration experiments by renowned University of Colorado professors. This month’s topic is “Much Ado about Absolute Zero,” presented by professor Paul Beale. Grades 5-9 recommended.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features "The Day it Snowed Tortillas" from the book "Watch Out for Clever Women" by Joe Hayes. Pioneer Games will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Explore the many ways prairie dogs contribute to the ecosystem. Online reservations required; use event code #910806.
Enjoy nature programs designed for the youngest of explorers. Activities include a hike and a fun nature-based craft, game, or story. Ages 3-5. Register online.
Be informed about the wonders of science, and watch demonstration experiments by renowned University of Colorado professors. This month’s topic is “Speed” with Prof. Eric Cornell. Grades 5-9 recommended.
Come be creative with ongoing out-of-the-box art projects, such as papier-mâché monsters, suminagashi, mosaics, and silk painting. Drop-ins welcome; call in advance to check available space.
Attend this series that unleashes creative potential through various art forms including painting, sketching, and crafting, discovering that nature is an artist itself. Ages 6-10.
Join Piff for an all-ages magic show. Thurs/Sun, $22; Fri/Sat: $30.
Explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of May 1: A Rainbow of Wildflowers; May 8: Garden Art; May 15: Inch by Inch; May 22: Life in the Pond; May 29: The Plants in Your Pizza.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Discover the legend of the leprechaun as you design and create a miniature garden to attract these mischievous garden friends. Each child creates a container garden to take home. Classes are designed for families with children ages 5-10.
Combine graham crackers, candy and icing to create a special holiday treat. The workshop lasts one hour and is designed for children and adults to create together. Reservations are required.
Join in a fun, encouraging beginner level yoga class for kids of all ages (toddlers too)! In this 30 minute session, kids will learn basic poses to create healthy energy, offer physical challenge and inspire your imagination. Parents are welcome to join too. Included with Museum admission.
Attend a concert designed for children age 6 and under. This 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the music and learn about instruments.
Enjoy an educational musical performance by The Denver Brass that enriches early brain development and musical awareness in children. Ages 3-10.
Take your child to a 45-minute shoe tying class for children age 5 and up. Class includes movement activities, read aloud and shoe tying practice. Laces are included in cost.
Make slime, explode candy, erupt volcanoes, and more while exploring and learning about science. Ages 3 and up.
Speak one-on-one with the musicians of the Denver Brass and play several different instruments at the Brass Petting Zoo, following a concert. Ages 3-7.
Meet more than 30 authors and illustrators of board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels who will be sharing readings, storytimes, illustration demonstrations, and offering book signings.
Celebrate Earth Day with creative sustainable crafts and decorations. Reuse plastic bottles, toilet paper rolls, and pinecones as you follow instructions or create your own sculpture. Register online. Ages 6-12.
Explore the similarities and differences between plants and fungi, investigate specimens from the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi, and explore the active life of yeast. Homeschool Days offer families the opportunity to explore plant-based themes through a variety of hands-on activities, tours, and take-home projects that families can do together.
Enjoy an evening of swimming, sports, dancing, concessions, and more. Grades 3-6.
Participate in exhibition-based art activities led by certified art instructors. Participants visit the current exhibition and then create a project from that experience. Ages 5-12. Reservations preferred.
Enjoy singing, dancing, and drumming, with a mix of classic kid's songs, popular music, and American folk/bluegrass music. Reservations required.
Join in a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare's greatest scenes and speeches. Culminates in an informal showing at 2:30pm. For newcomers and experts. Ages 8-18. Reservations required.
Join in an early childhood music and movement program. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.
Learn fishing tips from Colorado Division of Wildlife experts. Fishing pole provided. Class tends to sell out quickly. Ages 6-11.
Learn about ducks, skunks, moose, and muskrats through stories and crafts. Register in advance. Ages 3-6.
Enjoy a weeklong celebration of all things food and family fun. Decorate unicorn-themed desserts, make snacks such as cheese-stick snowmen and edible gold medals, and participate in fun food challenges.
Engage students’ interest in science and experimental learning through a variety of after-school classes, school-day-off events, and homeschool classes.
Watch as members of the acclaimed Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company present an interactive kid-friendly movement workshop and performance. Age 5 and under.
Attend hands-on classes such as making a headband, ipad case or fairy house pillow. Must be at least 8 years old to participate. Registration required online.
Try out a research-based children’s music class featuring singing, movement, and instrument play. Ages newborn-5 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Reservations required online. Classes are also available in Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, and Greeley.
Explore the tools of gardening, put the garden to bed, enjoy fruits and vegetables, and save seeds for next year. Ages 4-11. Reservations encouraged.
Unveil the adaptations that led the Bald Eagle to become the nation's symbol. Online registration required.
Learn to bait, cast, tie knots, reel ’em in, and unhook the catch. Participants will receive a free rod. Advance registration is required.
Create art projects through drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage. Join in for individual days or all week. Activity #374001. Registration required. Ages 5-14.
Participate in ceramics programs that teach hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Participate in a multi-age program as an addition to your child’s regular preschool class. Includes artist of the month, author of the month, science projects, and dramatic play. Reservations required. Contact preschool director Amy Chally for more information.
Learn about famous artists and recreate their masterpieces in this art history program using a variety of materials which will include watercolor resist painting, collage, oil pastels, and other mixed media materials. Ages 6-12.
Drop in to explore a variety of art stations with different materials. Ages 18 months to 12 years. Reservations suggested.
Learn how to paint throughout the month of March. Kids will get to create their own acrylic on canvas paintings featuring their favorite trend. Do one painting or all. Each class has a different theme such as Dinosaur Landscape and Superhero Logos. Ages 6-12.
Power up engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of Lego parts. Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Activity #346310-02. Registration required. Ages 7-12.
Join the Barr Lake rangers for this intro-level event. Loaner equipment will be on hand for use during class. Registration is limited and is required by phone. Age 6 and up.
Think like engineers and find a solution to a problem using Tinkercad and 3D printing. The class is designed for girls in grades 6-8.
Receive an introduction to marine science, followed by time in the pool learning basic snorkeling and free-diving techniques. Ages 6-12. Reservations required. Students must be able to swim comfortably in the deep end of the pool.
Attend nature programs provided for young explorers including a tot-size hike and a nature-based craft or game. Ages 3-5.
Try out a new kind of art, learn, explore, and get messy. Ages 2-5. Reservations required.
Come to the farm to learn about seeds, hear stories, and try some seed activities. Ages 3-7 with caregiver.
Learn skills and confidence needed to safely handle dangerous situations involving strangers. Learn about age-appropriate self-defense scenarios. Classes are open to kids age 4 and up. RSVP is required online.
Participate in a camp for kids who stutter, the first of its kind in the state. Created through a collaboration between the CU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Friends (a local non-profit for children who stutter), and the Scottish Rite Foundation. Ages 12-18. Reservations required: slhcappointments@colorado.edu.
Participate in an intro to scuba, which starts with an immersive virtual reality dive. Receive a comprehensive safety briefing and learn the basics of scuba through games and activities. Ages 8-12. Reservations required.
Let instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Discover how pikas store food, avoid danger, and thrive in the cold climate. Ages 5-10 with accompanying adult. Register online.
Spend a day out of school swinging, spinning, climbing, and hanging upside down. Learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, aerial sling, and more. Ages 8-16.
Sign up for a six-week firefighting and fire safety series designed for kids ages 3-7. Reservations required.
Meet animal ambassadors and learn general information about a variety of different animals. Families with children 5 and under.
Learn a different dance style like ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, belly dance, improvisation, and break dancing. Sign up for individual days or all week. Activity #374801. Registration required. Ages 7-14.
Learn about mixing fresh pasta dough, rolling it, and cutting it into classic shapes during this hands-on workshop with Seeds Cafe. Registration is required. Meet in the Boulder Creek Room.
Enjoy the sounds of the taiko (Japanese drum) in a hands-on drumming and storytelling workshop. All ages. Presented by Taiko with Toni.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Participate in a stroke technique and dive clinic to improve swim skills. Includes a deck and pool safety class with group problem-solving challenges. For Intermediate I swimmers and up. Reservations required.
Attend a concert designed for children age 6 and under. This 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the music and learn about instruments.
Go on a small hike and enjoy a nature-based game, craft, or storytime. Online reservations required; use event code #910802. Ages 2-5.
Focus on refining skills in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing during four-week sessions. Previous experience required. Ages 8-16.
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.
Experiment with different storytelling forms. Learn about the parts of a story, put together a collection of poems that tell a story, and write letters. Presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Ages 8-11. Get a ticket at the children’s desk 30 minutes before the program.
Enjoy an educational musical performance by The Denver Brass that enriches early brain development and musical awareness in children. Ages 3-10.
10am and 8pm. Learn more about astronaut Terry Virts and his adventures on the International Space Station (ISS). Ages 12-17. For the 10am show: $18. For the 8pm show: $26-$35 and child (18 and younger) are $15.
Bring a teddy friend and see special animal shows throughout the day. Stop by the Teddy Bear Clinic for a free stuffed animal "checkup." Volunteers from Children’s Hospital Colorado will administer stitches, splints, or any necessary “medical” procedures to stuffed animals that are in need of a little TLC.
Take the kids for a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of June 1: Plants in your Pizza; June 5: Sunflowers…
Explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall and study flora and fauna in transition.
Attend a concert designed for children age 6 and under. This 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the music and learn about instruments.
