What's Happening in Boulder County!
The City of Boulder offers excellent programs for families! These programs are offered on a regular basis and help us all to learn more about the environment around us.
On the last day of the year get outside with your kids to learn more about the critters that live all around us. They get to be detectives as you look for signs of tracks and learn the stories of these animals. This tracking program is on December 31, 2014. Learn moreĀ HERE.
Code.org has started a movement to get all children to try an hour of coding each year – Hour of Code. This year Hour of Code is December 8-14, 2014. Their mission is simple – give every child exposure to computer coding. There are over 500 events in Colorado alone and many more tutorials available online at Code.org.
The Boulder Public Library offers tons of events and activities for families! One of those is their weekly Creekwalk Storytime. If you have young children [5 and under] then take an hour to walk along the creek and hear delightful stories. Start at the main library in the children’s area – 10:15 to 11:00am. More information and details here.
Is 60 the new 40? Social Sciences Today is presenting a forum on economics, attitudes and society at CU. Get the scoop on age and society September 9, 2014 at 6:30pm – Eaton Humanities 250 on campus.
Operamania! is a lively performance of opera scenes that introduces children of all ages to the world of opera. This classic appeared for two seasons on PBS and is now brought to Boulder by the Boulder Opera. Operamania! introduces your whole family to the world of opera with scenes from many family friendly favorites. Only this weekend! For more information or to purchase tickets click here.
Location: Boulder Public Library
Dates: May 17 & 18, 2014
Join History Colorado’s and Boulder’s Dan Corson for a presentation on the homes and residents of Boulderās early African-American residents. Learn why a mostly integrated community became increasingly segregated in the 1920s, especially in āThe Little Rectangle,ā a part of the Goss-Grove neighborhood. Corson will also explain why this unique history of Boulder is at risk of being forgotten. Friday, May 2, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:15pm.
$5Ā General Admission;Ā FREEĀ for Boulder History Museum and Historic Boulder Members
The Liquid Crystal Wizardās ShowĀ is this Saturday at CU
A great CU program teaching kids the love and magic of science! These are free presentations that are always fun. Aimed at kids 5th grade and up, but all are welcome! Saturday, November 9 at 9:30am @ CU Duane G1B30
Enjoy a fun and engaging day of science experiments, activities, and so much more. Watch weather balloons launch, participate in science experiments, and so much more. People wait all year for this hands on event. Free and suitable for all ages. 10:00am to 4:00pm at NCAR just above Boulder. More detailed information here.
Wondering what to do today? Consider heading to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a Denver adventure day. Hit the museum which is free today, see an IMAX, & check out the planetarium. There is plenty of green space outside for a fun picnic or get food at the museum restaurant. More information here.
The Boulder History Museum is having a free day today. Why not stop in and find out what you may not know about Boulder? Their newest exhibit includes Beer! Boulder’s History on Tap, so if you love beer and Boulder you may just want to get to know both a little better with a stop at the Boulder History Museum. More information here.
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