Denver Events July 25, 2009
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| Concerts 507755 | CSO Instrument Petting Zoo & ConcertThe Colorado Symphony Orchestra brings hands-on exploration to the CSO Summer Parks Concerts series with its Instrument Petting Zoo, which allows little ones to hold and try to play an instrument. Stick around after the "zoo" to enjoy the symphony's free American Salute concert. 303.623.7876 http://www.coloradosymphony.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Zoo 6:30pm-7:15pm; Concert 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 504144 | The Tropical CoyotesBear Creek Lake Park hosts an evening of live music under the stars when The Tropical Coyotes perform fun, island-friendly live music in genres ranging from Calypso to Latin. The concert takes place on the swim beach lawn. 303.697.6157 http://www.lakewood.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8pm Cost: Parking $5/car |
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| Exhibits 503526 | Playhouse ExhibitionFamilies can explore one-of-a-kind children's playhouses, each one created with reusable or sustainable materials by local designers and architects. The Playhouse Exhibition is part of Rocky Mountain Communities' annual fundraiser; this year's theme is Work and Play. The event takes place out in the Museum's plaza. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free (admission rates still apply to museum) |
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| Fairs & Festivals 321545 | Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalTraditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American culture is on display during the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. In addition to the ancient sport of Dragon Boat racing, enjoy an Asian Marketplace with food and gifts, and entertainment on the SCFD Performing Arts Stage including traditional Chinese dances, Japanese taiko drums, and Wendy Woo's rock and roll. 303.722.6852 http://www.col... dragonboat.org Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-7pm Cost: Free; fees for food & some activities |
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| Films 504638 | The Little Star That CouldThe Little Star That Could tells the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way, it makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies, and itself. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-8 Time: Daily 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 504634 | Wild Ocean 3DPlaying in the museum's IMAX theater, Wild Ocean 3D highlights one of nature's greatest migration spectacles, plunging viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy - a struggle for survival among whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and billions of fish. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 449007 | Summer Hot Flix for KidsFamilies can get their film fix every Saturday, all summer long, at the Denver Firefighters Museum, which hosts a family film series. Before or after the flick, you can dress like a firefighter, slide down the pole, and zoom off to a fire in the fire truck. 303.892.1436 http://www.den... tersmuseum.org Ongoing Each Sat 6/6/09 - 8/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Adults $6; Children $4 |
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| Library Programs 515456 | Super Saturdays: A Pirate's TalePuppeteer Daniel Barber visits the library for a wild adventure featuring humorous tales and salty characters. 720.865.1111 http://denverlibrary.org 7/25/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 520558 | Froggy Night OutFamilies can listen to the "jug-a-rum" of bullfrogs and the whining of chorus frogs on an adventurous night hike around the Refuge wetland. Participants should call ahead to reserve a spot and bring along flashlights and bug spray. 303.289.0930 http://rockymo... enal.fws.gov 7/25/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 520087 | Go Wild in Denver: Mucking in the Pond AdventureKids and grown-ups can muck about in the ponds to learn all about pond plants and animals. Make sure to bring water shoes; the center provides nets. Please register in advance. 303.973.9530 info@denveraudubon.org http://www.denveraudubon.org 7/25/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 9am-11am Cost: Members free; non-Members: $4/session; additional pricing available on website |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501313 | Jr. Astronomers: Our Milky Way GalaxyThe Historic William Baehr Observatory at Pine Valley Ranch Park hosts an evening of star-gazing through historic and modern-day telescopes and searching for the Milky Way Galaxy and other celestial gems. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 303.271.5925 http://www.co.jefferson.co.us Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-10 Time: 8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 515826 | Only in BoulderThe Boulder History Museum celebrates the city's 150th anniversary with the exhibit Only in Boulder, which highlights the remarkable, funny, quirky, ingenious, compassionate people and events from the city's history. 303.449.3464 http://www.bou... orymuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 5/23/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 438720 | Junior JobsiteThe museum's summer exhibition allows kids to learn the nuts and bolts of construction in a kid-sized jobsite that features hard hats, blueprints, safety vests, conveyor belts, and plumbing and electricity experiments. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 435960 | Little BuildersYoung children get to become true movers and shakers during a visit to Little Builders, an exhibit that focuses on the concepts of construction, motion, and simple machines and features handson pulleys, conveyer belt, a gantry crane to transport cargo, and plenty of blocks, bricks, and gears. 303.651.8374 http://www.ci.... t.co.us/museum Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430770 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionLife-sized, realistic dinosaurs have invaded the Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the prehistoric creatures while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. Plant fossils and a dinosaur dig site for kids round out the installation. Visit the Chatfield Extension to see giant prehistoric bugs, including a 10-foot sea scorpion. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430774 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionGiant prehistoric bugs have invaded the Chatfield Botanic Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the critters while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. 303.973.3705 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During Garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 416201 | Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, and LandscapesComprised of three separate iterations, each displaying 20-30 Navajo textiles, the exhibit showcases nearly 100 textiles from the museum's spectacular collection of rare Southwestern textiles. The three iterations of the textiles are divided into Diamonds and Beyond, Dreams, and Landscapes, each focusing on a different design element found in Navajo textiles. Most of the textiles have never been displayed for the general public before. 303.492.6892 http://cumuseum.colorado.edu/ Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 10/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 375390 | All Ages StorytimeKids are invited to settle in for storytime at the library. Younger "wigglers" are invited to bring along a grown-up lap to sit in. 303.791.READ http://www.dou... ylibraries.org Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 9/2/08 - 12/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-5 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Tours 37236 | Secrets of the DioramasTake advantage of an informative - and free - 45-minute overview of the "tricks of the trade" that the Museum uses to create award-winning dioramas. Meet about five minutes before tour time by the escalator on the first floor near the ticket-takers. Call to reserve. 303.322.7009 Ongoing Each Sat 2/9/02 - 11/9/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: 12:30pm & 2pm Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Open House/Sample Class 523126 | Grand Opening at Color Me MineFlatIrons Crossing welcomes its newest tennant, Color Me Mine, which hosts a Grand Opening Night featuring free paint time. Walk-ins are welcome! 303.469.9337 http://www.colormemine.com 7/25/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: $3 |
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| Open House/Sample Class 520098 | Open House at the Audubon CenterThe Audubon Nature Center opens its doors each weekend for nature stories, ranger chats, and outdoor fun like hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing. The event takes place in all weather. 303.973.9530 http://www.denveraudubon.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/18/09 - 12/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Apr-Oct 10am-3pm; Nov-Apr 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 514462 | Let's Make History: Early DenverThe museum's weekend program for families features hands-on exploration of artifacts and objects, crafts, and demonstrations. This week: Visitors learn about 1860s-era Denver by making their own "boomtowns" using magnetic buildings, investigating the Early Denver diorama, trying on historical clothing, becoming a reporter for the first Rocky Mountain News issue, and writing front-page articles. 303.866.3682 http://www.coloradohistory.org 7/25/09 Ages: 6-12 Time: Ongoing, 11am-3pm Cost: Adults free with museum admission; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Other Events 514697 | Free Admission to City Pools & CentersMayor John Hickenlooper and Kaiser Permanente have announced that city recreation centers and swimming pools are offering Denver youth (17 and younger) free admission this summer! Washington Park Recreation Center is joined by a host of other centers, including Berkeley Park, Congress Pool, and Rude Park. Visit the city's Parks and Recreation Department webpage for more information. http://www.denvergov.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-17 Time: During business hours & Open Swim programs Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 512306 | Butterfly Pavilion's Annual Photography ContestThe Butterfly Pavilion encourages shutterbugs of all ages to see the world through a bug's eye and capture an image either of friends and family exploring the Shrunk exhibit or of something small. Complete inforamtion is available online. 720.974.1864 http://www.butterflies.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509664 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 509188 | Kids Bowl FreeSeveral metro Denver bowling halls, including AMF Arvada Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Some restrictions do apply; the website has complete details and lists participating locations. 303.424.8245 https://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/15/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular business hours Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 506903 | Crafts for Kids: Buggy Welcome SignLakeshore Learning staff members set up shop at the arts and crafts table and teach kids how to make crazy collage door signs that are buggy and cute! Parents are welcome to join in or can take the opportunity to shop. 303.768.8484 http://www.lakeshorelearning.com 7/25/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: Ongoing, 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 503537 | Backyard Explorers: Rain, Rain, Don't Go AwayKids learn why rain clouds are welcome and all about the water cycle's importance for the museum's vegetable garden. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 7/1/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: Wed 1:30pm; Sat 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 503532 | Make Believe Matinee: Ol' Fashioned Radio ShowKids can tune in at the museum, which hosts ol' fashioned radio shows each Tuesday and Thurday during July. Learn about radio waves and Foley sound effects while making all kinds of your own noises like footsteps and crazy voices. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 503539 | Playworks: I Spy Road TripKids are invited to spy with their little eyes all kinds of neat stuff throughout the museum when they take an imaginary road trip filled with fun car games. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 7/3/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: Fri-Sat 11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Puppet Shows 385176 | Cinderella, Mexican StyleThe Denver Puppet Theater presents the story of the famous little seniorita and a magical night at the Mexican fiesta. Tickets are available at the door. http://www.den... pettheater.com Ages: 3-19 Time: Thu-Fri 10am & 1pm; Sat-Sun 1pm Cost: $6 |
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| Shows 522776 | Play-Ground Theatre: In the Green SceneBoulder Journey School presents Play-Ground Theatre: In the Green Scene, featuring the world's first "organic super hero, Super Natural, who was born on Earth Day and raised on peace, love, and granola. Kids can watch as Super Natural saves the planet from the evil plans of Toxic Waste. Show highlights also include Trash to Treasure, a pirate adventure, and an interactive session during which the audience can share their knowledge of recycling, nutrition, and sustainable. 303.786.7030 http://www.bouldertheater.com 7/25/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: Doors 10am; Show 10:30am Cost: $15 |
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| Shows 522807 | Man of La ManchaPHAMALY (The Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League) celebrates its 20th season with the musical tour de force Man of La Mancha, a story that follows the misadventures of an aging Spaniard who imagines himself the infamous knight on a quest to attain the unattainable, and to "dream the impossible dream." View show dates and purchase tickets online. http://www.denvercenter.org Ongoing Daily except Tue, Wed 7/25/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: 7:30pm & 2pm Cost: $15 |
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