Denver Events July 4, 2009
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| Community Service 514839 | Pajama Program DriveAttendees of Dick's Sporting Goods 4th Fest are invited to bring new pajamas (size toddler to young adult), books, or cash donations for Pajama Program, which helps children in need, many of whom reside in temporary housing facilities as they await adoption. Look for PJ-clad volunteers at Gates B & G. Anyone donating will receive a special Colorado Rapids voucher to attend a future Rapids game. More information is available online. http://www.coloradorapids.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Cost: Donations appreciated |
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| Concerts 438620 | The Nylons/Fireworks Display at Hudson GardensThe Nylons puts its emphasis on amazing vocals and energetic singers. A fireworks display immediately follows the concert. 303.797.8565 x321 http://www.hudsongardens.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Gates 5pm; Show 7pm Cost: Adults $20; Members $17.50; Children (3-12) $10 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 321539 | Cherry Creek Arts FestivalThe Cherry Creek Arts Festival, one of the nation's most competitive outdoor juried arts festivals, also offers plenty of entertainment, including artist demos, hands-on art projects, festival foods, and interactive kids' activities at Artivity Avenue and at three performance stages. 303.355.2787 http://www.cherryarts.org Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 515367 | Kids' ShortsKids can beat the heat and the Fourth of July frenzy by taking in a collection of independent short films designed for ages 2-18. Titles include Firefly and the Stars " Three Little Puppets, The Garage Sale, and Happy Duckling. 303.595.3456 www.denverfilm.org 7/4/09 Ages: 2-19 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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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 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 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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| Holiday Seasonal 512920 | Wild West WeekendHeritage Square celebrates the wild, wild West during the Independence Day weekend with character appearances by Doc Holliday, Kate Elder, and other infamous old timers; reenactments of cowboy gunfights; Native American drummers, dancers, storytellers, and a flute player; and street entertainers, jugglers, and live music. 303.279.2789 http://www.heritagesquare.info Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During venue hours Cost: Admission free; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 499391 | 4th Fest ColoradoThe Colorado Rapids and Dick's Sporting Goods celebrate America's birthday with a free outdoor festival featuring live bands, picnic foods, sporting activities, vendors, and the Family Activity Zone. The Colorado Rapids v. Chicago Fire MLS game and fireworks show follows - festival-goers will need tickets to the game. Don't forget to participate in the Pajama Program! http://www.dic... ggoodspark.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-10pm Cost: Festival admission free; fees for some activities; tickets required for game |
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| Holiday Seasonal 436010 | Chautauqua's Sesquicentennial CelebrationChautauqua celebrates the nation's birthday and Boulder's 150th anniversary with entertainment, arts, and a picnic with a brass band on the green. http://www.chautauqua.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 420993 | Independence Day at BreckenridgeA 10K trail race fires up Independence Day morning, and the Firecracker 50 bike race kicks off the Main Street parade, followed by various activities - including Kids' Water Fights - and music throughout town. End the night with the National Repertory Orchestra as they perform a free mountain holiday celebration at the Riverwalk Center followed by a fireworks display (weather permitting). 970.453.6018 http://www.breckenridge.snow.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Parade 11am; Water Fights 2pm; Concert 8:30pm; Fireworks 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 349153 | Cheesman Park Independence Day Kids' ParadeKids are invited to decorate their bikes and wagons for the annual Cheesman Park Independence Day Kids' Parade. There's also a "meet and greet" opportunity with Denver policemen on horseback and with Denver firemen. Meet at the Cheesman Park Pavilion on the east side of the park. http://www.denvergov.org Ages: All Ages Time: Arrive 9:30am; Parade starts 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 349293 | July 4th Family FestivalAmong the highlights of the all-day July 4th Family Festival: a pancake breakfast; the bike-trike-and-wheelchair parade, a patriotic pooch parade, pedal boat rentals, concerts, a kids' area that includes inflatable play, and evening fireworks. Ages: All Ages Time: 7am-10pm; Fireworks 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 497329 | Picnic in the ParkIndependence Day festivities include traditional bocce and horseshoe tournaments, free brats and hotdogs (served from 11am to 2pm), and craft booths and live music beginning at 11am. 303.588.9432 http://www.ci.louisville.co.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 332678 | Highlands Ranch July 4 FestivitiesHighlands Ranch starts the day with a town parade - which includes children and pet participants - followed by a day of rides, a pet adoption fair, balloon twisters, face painters, a mini train, hayrack rides, games, inflatables, live music, and grand finale fireworks show. 303.471.8888 http://www.hrcaonline.org Ages: All Ages Time: Parade 9am; games/rides 10am-9pm; fireworks 9:15pm Cost: Admission free; fees for food and some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 212063 | Broomfield's Great American PicnicBroomfield hosts "The Great American Picnic" for the Fourth of July, an event that begins with a kiddie bike parade replete with decorated bicycles, tricycles, wagons and scooters and is followed by children's entertainment, carnival games, live music from The Nacho Men, and a fireworks show at dusk. Guests are invited to pack a picnic dinner or enjoy a hot dog grilled to perfection for a minimal cost at the park. Kids participating in the parade must wear helmets; each child in the parade receives a participation ribbon and a free pass to the Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park. Complete scheduling is available online. 303.464.5500 http://www.ci.... .us/recreation Ages: All Ages Time: Carnival 5pm; Parade 5:30pm; Concert 7pm; Fireworks 9:15pm Cost: Free; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 91403 | Fourth of July Family Fun & Fireworks"Let Freedom Ring" and celebrate Independence Day in Arvada with family-friendly events throughout the afternoon and evening, including the Hot Times, Kool Cars classic car show, a military display, live music, kids' activities like inflatables and interactive electronics games, and - to cap off the festivities - a spectacular fireworks display. 303.421.9305 http://www.arvadafestivals.com Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm; Parking opens at 2pm; Fireworks 9pm Cost: Free; fees for food & some activities |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501941 | Family Days: Dino DiversityThe Gardens help families learn all about the world of plants with a variety of fun garden activities and projects to take home. In July: Dino Diversity, which showcases dinos beyond T. Rex and Stegosaurus and teaches families about what they ate, where they lived, and how they moved. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/4/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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 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 Exhibits 414870 | The Psychedelic ExperienceThe Denver Art Museum hosts The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1965-1971, showcasing more than 300 works from the Denver Art Museum's newly acquired collection of posters promoting dance concerts and other "happenings" that have since become iconic symbols of the youth culture of the 60s and 70s. The Psychedelic Experience emphasizes the poster artists, their patrons, and the many influences that shaped these significant works during a time of radical American social change. 720.865.5000 http://www.denverartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/21/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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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| 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 511991 | Let's Make History: Celebrate ColoradoThe museum's weekend program for families features hands-on exploration of artifacts and objects, crafts, and demonstrations. This week: a Fourth of July celebration filled with glitter fireworks, lemonade, and lots of fun. 303.866.3682 http://www.coloradohistory.org 7/4/09 Ages: 6-12 Time: Ongoing, 11am-3pm Cost: Free for children 12 & under |
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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 506892 | Crafts for Kids: Fun FirecrackerKids can celebrate our nation's birthday with a safe, cool "firecracker" decoration. Parents are welcome to join in or can take the opportunity to shop. 303.768.8484 http://www.lak... elearning.com 7/4/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: Ongoing, 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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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 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 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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| Other Events 501737 | Bass Pro Family Summer CampFamilies can learn the basics of bird watching, fishing, archery, plant and insect identification, and more during a series of free workshops and activities being offered as part of Bass Pro's in-store "Family Summer Camp" event. Participants earn a pin for each workshop completed (while supplies last); a detailed workshop schedule online. Visitors can also try their hand at a shooting range, casting pond, and the kayak pool. Kids can receive a free photo and take part in free crafts (while supplies last). Visit the website or call ahead for complete information. 720.385.3600 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 5/30/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Tue & Thu 3pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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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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