Kids

Santa Alert: Santa Is At The Twin Peaks Mall Today

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If you are on the lookout for Santa you will find him today at the Twin Peaks Mall in Longmont from 11am to 7pm today.

Boulder, Kids

No Ice Skating At One Boulder Plaza This Winter

iceskating1What you will not be doing this winter: Ice skating at One Boulder Plaza. No more hot chocolate breaks after a long skate with the family at The Ice Rink. Unfortunately mechanical issues have caused the owners to cancel the entire season. What a bummer! Read the entire Daily Camera article here

Boulder, Educational, Kids

CU Wizards Presents: The Liquid Crystal Wizard’s Show Saturday @ 9:30am

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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

Kids

Ahoy Mate! Check Out the Treasure Hunters Halloween Party at the Boulder Bookstore Tonight

The Boulder Bookstore is hosting a FREE children’s event: A Treasure Hunters Halloween Party51446-pirates-des-caraibes

 Join the Boulder Bookstore for a Treasure Hunters themed Halloween party. They’ll have snacks, crafts, trivia, a pirate costume contest, and a treasure hunt! Great for the whole family! 6:30pm at the Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street.

Boulder, Kids

Calling All Tiny Ghosts and Goblins to Boulder’s Annual Munchkin Masquerade Happens On Halloween!

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Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by thousands of tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, super heroes and animals of every size, trick-or-treating along Pearl Street. 3 to 6pm, rain or shine on the Pearl Street Mall. More information here.

Boulder, Educational, Kids

Get Nerdy and Have Fun @ Super Science Saturday at NCAR

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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.

Kids, Lafayette

WOW! Museum is Getting Spooky for Kids! Get Your Tickets Now.

Come have a spooktacular time at WOW!’s Family Halloween Party!

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Dress up in a costume and enjoy pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, face painting, an ooey gooey science demonstration and giveaways. October 27, 2013 from 10:00am to Noon. For more information and/or to purchase tickets click here.

Kids

Be Amazed By The Carousel of Happiness!


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Want to ensure a smile today? Head up to Nederland to enjoy an afternoon of exploring the town including taking a ride on the Carousel of Happiness. This carousel has been lovingly created and is housed in the sweet mountain town of Nederland, Colorado. This magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turns to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. This carousel is a delight for children and adults alike. More details at their website.

Kids, Lafayette, Outdoors

Lafayette’s Quest Scavenger Hunt is a Great Family Event! Don’t Miss Out, Registration is Underway…

Screen Shot 2013-09-08 at 8.24.16 AMIt is time to gather your team for a good cause! The Lafayette Quest Scavenger Hunt is looking for teams of 2-4 to enjoy some healthy competition. Teams follow clues and participate in challenges all while using smart phone technology. This is a fundraiser for Youth Scholarships at Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Cost is $20. In return your team has a fun experience and can win some great prizes! Register here.

Boulder, Festivals, Kids

The Great Zucchini Race Is A Hometown Classic

Screen Shot 2013-08-28 at 11.00.47 PMA Hometown Fair original! Children of all ages design and decorate giant zucchinis—complete with wheels—and race their creations down the Great Zucchini Race ramp. Winners in each heat receive a prize! Check out this fun event all weekend long from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Children’s Area at the Hometown Fest (on the Boulder Municipal Building lawn).