What's Happening in Boulder County!
October 27-28 brings us another year of Boo at the Zoo at the Denver Zoo. Activities are free with zoo admission and are sure to please the whole family: creepy-crawlie animal demonstrations, many trick-r-treat stations and loads of entertainment throughout the zoo. Come on out and celebrate your Halloween with the animals at the zoo!
Celebrate 50 years of Eldora in style. To thank the locals for getting a season pass, an Eldora Season Pass Party will be held at the Shine Gathering Place. Enjoy a night of dinner specials, live music, dancing, door prizes and give aways. Get your pass to Eldora Mountain Resort now!
The party is tomorrow at Shine Gathering Place. 5:30-midnight, 2027 13th St in Boulder.
Valmont Dog Park is celebrating the re-opening and the Bike Park is celebrating a new shelter on Oct. 20 from 10-11am.
Join in for a ribbon cutting, light refreshments, a costume contest for the dogs, and a recreation center pass raffle. Meet under the shelter near the east parking lot.
October 27 and 28, 2012, the Butterfly Pavilion hosts their annual Halloween celebration. Come on out and meet some real life creepy-crawlies, along with games, costumes and candy. This event is included with your membership fee.
Come check out Seasoned Outdoor Exchange’s sample sale today! It’s their first sample sale, with reps from various outdoor apparel and gear companies. Hopefully you’ll find those snow pants you’ve been looking for – it’s almost ski season!
9am-3pm, 2067 30th Street in Boulder.
Today is the last Art and Craft Fare at the Boulder Farmer’s Market. Come check out excellent art for your home!
If you’re a fan of corn mazes, we have some aMAZing options for you!
Cottonwood Farms is one of our fall favorites. A hay bale maze for the little ones, corn maze for the braver, pumpkins galore, hay rides and more!
Anderson Farms in Erie puts on quite the fall event including Terror in the Corn haunted hayrode and ghost town after dark. For those not interested in the frightful possibilities, the maze is open during daylight hours and is very family friendly!
Rock Creek Farm, (Hwy 287 between Lafayette & Broomfield) also has a corn maze, pick your own pumpkins, and meet some farm animals.
The Wild Bear Mountain Mountain Ecology Center hosts the 12th annual Enchanted Forest this Saturday, October 13, 2012. Learn all about forest creatures and their habitats!
You’re thinking of adding a deck – do it yourself or hire a contractor? Tom Kalinski says hire a professional! Here are his tips on what makes for a great DIY project and what to leave to the pros. Painting or installing trim? Go got it.
With the weather turning colder, you might be looking for more indoor activities for the kiddos. Boulder Public Library has something for everybody:
Story times for all ages: Bilingual (Spanish/English or French/English), Musical story times, something for all kids!
For the older kids, they host a Lego Club, Go Club and The Boulder Folders, an Origami Club
Teens can enjoy movies, homework help, art and even be a voice in choosing books and planning activities!
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