Educational, Kids

Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science!

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Today is a free day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science today, Monday, June 3, 2013. Spend a day or just an afternoon enjoying the exhibits at this fantastic museum! Free all day. More information about exhibits and other attractions here.

Boulder, Educational

Boulder Start Up Week: Be Inspired May 15 – 19

Screen Shot 2013-05-07 at 1.47.18 PMGet ready, get set, Start Up Week is almost here. Each May, this 5-day event showcases the unique startup culture of Boulder. No registration required. You’ll find meetups, coffee shop pow-wows, the largest Ignite in the world [sold out], parties, drinks, food, hikes, bike rides, sun, and good people. Find out more here. [May 15 through 19, 2013 . Various locations in Boulder]

Boulder, Educational, Kids

Take a Free Tour of the Celestial Seasonings Factory

Celestial Seasonings tea_mapWe are lucky in Boulder that we have Celestial Seasonings right in our backyard. You probably already know the teas are delicious! But did you know their factory is open for tours? They offer 45 minute tours seven days a week, every hour, on the hour. No need to make a reservation [except during holidays]. Tour hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am to 3:00pm. The tours are family friendly, so bring the kids! More information on Celestial Seasonings tours can be found here.

Arts and Culture, Boulder

Winter Heritage Day at Walker Ranch Today

WalkerRanchJoin Boulder County Open Space to learn more about what the pioneer days were like at the beautiful Walker Ranch. Pioneer settlers had a lot to do preparing for and surviving Colorado’s long winters. Learn about typical winter chores when you explore the Walker Ranch Homestead. Take a tour, explore on your own, and maybe taste a treat from the past. Free and appropriate for all ages. January 27, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. More information here.