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Boulder County Kids, Children and Teen Events Kids can take part in free, guided art activities on the front porch of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art while adults shop at the adjacent Boulder County Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday beginning in April, 9am-1pm. 1750 13th St., 303-443-2122. The nonprofit Art Underground in historic Downtown Louisville offers classes in dance, music, visual arts, theater, film and photography. Studio is at 901 Front Street, Louisville; check website for schedule and more information. 303-229-1127. B.A.S.E. After-school Enrichment Program A new program at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center in Lafayette gives kids in grades 1-6 a place to go after school (until 6pm) for educational, recreational and cultural programming—not random “free play.” There are active games, arts and crafts, assisted homework time, supervised computer use, and age-appropriate classes. Transportation is provided from Lafayette schools. For more info, visit the website or call 303-665-0469. BOULDER PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSES The city’s recreation centers offer classes in sports, arts and more at South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie Drive; East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive; and North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway. You can also stay fit with weights, cardio equipment, swimming or fitness programs. Classes are available for adults, children, teens and disabled individuals. For a schedule, pick up a brochure at any recreation center. Classes: 303-413-7270. Leagues and athletic office: 303-441-3410. BreakThrough Arts’ free classes offer teens a chance to pursue diverse interests. Opportunities include African drumming, pottery, cooking and skateboarding. 303-443-4474 ext. 4650. New residents at the nation’s first stand-alone nonprofit insect zoo include Western Hercules beetles, velvet ants and an Arizona giant centipede. Among the exhibits are Wings Over the Tropics, a tropical rainforest with more than 1,200 butterflies fluttering freely, and Water’s Edge, where you can touch sea stars and other creatures. Check the website for special events, family workshops, kids’ camps and storytimes. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Little ones enjoy books, songs, fingerplays and other fun at library storytimes. The session start at 10:15am, at different library branches depending on the day of the week. Family Creekwalk Storytimes at the main library, listed below, are highlighted by a walk along Boulder Creek; please dress appropriately and leave dogs at home. The walks are free, but pre-registration is required. For complete information: 303-441-3099.
Colorado Children’s Day is an afternoon of free activities for elementary-school children and their guardians, designed to engage kids in age-appropriate activities. Among them are exploration of emergency vehicles, interactive live music, face painting, and games with CU athletes. April 30, noon-4pm on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall. More details at the website. The Colorado Mountain Club offers a Youth Education Program year round, with courses in rock climbing, survival and outdoor skills. See the website for the full schedule. Most programs are at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. The Boulder CMC office is at 633 South Broadway, Unit N. 303-554-7688. CU Science Discovery offers after-school classes that excite kids about science, math and technology through hands-on experience. Check the website for winter/spring programs like Rocky Mountain Winter Adventures. 303-492-7188. Monthly interactive shows entertain and educate children about the wonders of science. Open to all ages but geared toward fifth- through ninth-graders; schedule listed below. 303-492-5011; for details, visit the website (click on Outreach).
Easter Egg Hunt, March 27 Avid egg hunters 8 and younger are invited to bring their baskets to Waneka Lake Park at 10:30am on March 27 (rain date April 3). This is a very popular free event, so arrive early. Waneka Lake Park is at 1600 Caria Drive in Lafayette. 303-665-0469. Boulder Parks & Rec invites kids 7-12 to enjoy a night of crafts, games, swimming and other activities on Friday nights 7-10pm at the North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway. The University of Colorado has a diverse lineup for children and families. Visit the website (click on Kids/Family Events). KIDS’ FARMFEST AT SUNFLOWER FARM Sunflower Farm hosts Kids’ Farmfest every Saturday beginning in May; it’s a day of self-guided tours and farm-related activities, with a giant treehouse, an old-fashioned merry-go-round, toy tractors and more. 10am-3pm at Sunflower Farm, 11150 Prospect Road, Longmont. 303-661-0954. LONGMONT MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER Discovery Days, an interactive, drop-in arts and crafts program for kids 2-5 and their parents, offers three sessions most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year; check website for spring schedule. Other museum experiences for children include an interactive gallery and “adventure backpacks” to accompany the current exhibits. 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. OLD FIREHOUSE ART CENTER SATURDAY ART EXPERIENCE Crafty and creative kids can take part in free art classes at the Old Firehouse Art Center, at 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, the second and fourth Saturdays of the month; there are separate sessions for ages 5-8 and 9-12. Children are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for the OUR Center. Preregistration is required. 303-651-2787. OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS NATURAL SELECTIONS This free educational series on ecology, wildlife and local history produces numerous children’s programs throughout the year. 303-441-3440. Project YES (Youth Envisioning Social change) creates leadership opportunities for young people through the arts and service learning. Create a large-scale public artwork about a social issue that affects your life, or take free after-school classes in mural painting, digital arts, civic responsibility and more. Project YES is located at 1306 Centaur Village Dr. in Lafayette. 303-926-0306. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS RMCMA programs include lessons in all instruments and voice, early childhood classes, music theory for all ages, and concerts. Tuition assistance is available. 303-665-0599. ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS RMTK offers after-school classes in dance, drama, musical theater and improvisation for children in Boulder and Denver during the school year and through their summer camps. Visit the website to learn more. 303-245-8150. TEEN ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY The Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., offers many free programs for teenagers. 303-441-3099. Check out BPL Teens on MYSPACE for a Teen Events Calendar and more. BPL Teens has a Facebook page too! Add them as your friend.
Kids go wild for the wetland flora and fauna at the Thorne Ecological Institute. Founded in 1954, Thorne’s mission is to build Earth stewardship by connecting kids to nature through hands-on environmental education experiences. See website for current schedule of school programs, summer courses, special events and workshops. 303-499-3647. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424. Interactive science and art exhibits, classes, performances and workshops for children and their families. The YMCA of Boulder Valley gives teens a safe place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care, and an opportunity to get involved in programs that help them grow. Special teens-only events and classes include babysitter’s training, leadership courses, Y Riders mountain bike club, skateboarding, BreakThrough Arts, and much more. 303-442-2778 (Mapleton Center); 303-664-5458 (Arapahoe Center).
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