Aug. 11th - May. 11th

Folk music and dancing for kids ages 6-12! We will be teaching kids how to play the music of the dances they learn. We welcome all levels of musicians from no experience to advanced players! We teach folk music by ear through singing, percussion, ukuleles, violins, recorders, and any other instrument they would like to play!

We meet on the Second Saturday of every month, starting August 11th from 2-4pm.

Drop in is $15, Full year is $125.

At Kelly's Barn
1360 Sumac Ave, 80304-0806

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Sep. 9th - Dec. 16th

Toddler Aerial Play Time
Sundays 11am-12pm
*No class 9/2, 11/25, 12/9*

Cost: $15 per class

Ages: 2-4 years old with guardian accompaniment

This open play is designed for toddlers to explore and play on the ground and in the air with assistance from an experienced youth instructor and guardian present.

Toddlers will be able to swing and spin on the low flying trapeze with a trapeze bar made just for them! They will get a chance to create shapes and get lost in the aerial fabric and learn basic creative movement skills.

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Oct. 22nd - Dec. 16th

SoccerTykes Classes are designed to provide kids the opportunity to learn to love soccer through fun games and activities. At each level, children will learn and continue to develop their soccer abilities. Classes will focus on FUNdamental agility and soccer skills including passing, dribbling and shooting.

The age appropriate class descriptions can be found here. Class times vary throughout the week and the fee is $119 for the 8-week sessions. We offer a 15% discount for siblings enrolled in the program! If you happen to be registering in the middle of a current season, no problem, we will prorate your registration to the end of the session.

All SoccerTykes participants will need to purchase an annual SoccerTykes Attendance Player Card with class registration. Player cards cost $10.

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Nov. 6th - Dec. 24th

FENCING and PENTATHLON CLASSES FOR KIDS IN DENVER
Give your child a mental and physical challenge with the unique sport of fencing.
Improving concentration, coordination and confidence.
All equipment provided.
FENCING CLASSES
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Saturdays: 7:30am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12 pm, 1pm

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Nov. 18th - Dec. 22nd

Get into the spirit of the season with our November/December workshops! Exclusive and designed to offer a little something extra, our workshops provide extended fun and learning in our most popular exhibits. We cap them at just a few people, so it's really just for you!

Art Studio Workshops
cocoa mugs
Brrr, it's cold out there! In this workshop, sculpt your own hot cocoa mug to warm you up on chilly days. Your creation will be glazed by our clay techs and ready to pick up 2 weeks from the workshop. Ages 5+.
Sunday, November 18, 1 - 2:30 pm
Sunday, December 9, 1 - 2:30 pm - sold out

winter wonderland gardens: a two-part workshop
In the 1st session, build your wintry scene with fairy houses, bird baths, magical fruit trees and woodland critters. Come back a week later to paint your wonderland using a variety of specialty glazes. Your finished creation will be ready to pick up the following week. Ages 3+.
Saturdays, December 1 & 8, 11 am - 12:30 pm - sold out

whimsical wind chimes
Join artist-in-residence Tiffany Matheson to craft your own wind chime. Using recycled materials, colorful beads and a little paint, you'll have a beautiful new piece to decorate your home. Ages 3+.
New time: Saturday, December 15, 11 am - 12:30 pm - sold out

Teaching Kitchen Workshops
gingerbread cookies: an early learners' workshop
In this workshop designed for our littlest pastry chefs, we will decorate gingerbread cookies with a variety of tasty toppings. Cookies are baked by our Teaching Kitchen chefs and ready to decorate when you arrive. Each child guest will receive two gingerbread cookies to deck out and take home. Ages 18 - 36 months.
Sunday, December 2, 10 - 11 am - sold out
Saturday, December 22, 10 - 11 am - sold out

gingerbread houses
Celebrate the season by decorating gingerbread houses! Our Teaching Kitchen chefs will bake and assemble your house before you arrive, then you can decorate your house as a family using frostings, sprinkles, candies and more. The best part? Take your house with you and leave the clean-up to us! Ages 3+.
Sunday, November 18, 2 - 3:30 pm
Sunday, December 16, 2 - 3:30 pm - sold out

STEM Workshops
all about owls
Learn to identify the different types of owls, and dissect an owl pellet to discover more about them. Then, make a pom-pom owl to take home. Ages 5+.
Sunday, November 11, 2:30 - 4 pm
Saturday, November 17, 2:30 - 4 pm

snowflake studies
Learn all about snowflakes and their place in the water cycle. Then grab your magnifying glass to observe different snow crystal formations. After our scientific study, we'll make snow globes to take home. Ages 3+.
Wednesday, December 12, 10 - 11:15 am
Saturday, December 15, 2:30 - 3:45 pm - sold out

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Nov. 19th - 20th

Looking for something for your kids to do when school is off but work isn't? Have them join SPREE as we study the difference between bobcats & lynx, and learn about the coyotes and foxes of our state!

SPREE= South Platte River Environmental Education

SPREE Holiday camps are fun and educational days filled with games, crafts, adventures and even top secret missions about the environment! SPREE offers school holiday camps for students Kindergarten (must be at least 6)-5th grade at SPREE Headquarters from 8AM to 6PM. The daily schedule will be as follows:

8AM - 9AM: Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time
9AM - 3PM: Planned educational activities and adventures by the river
3PM - 4:30PM: Flexible pick-up time, free explore and craft time
4:30PM - 6:00PM: Aftercare, flexible pick-up time, free explore and craft time ($6/child/day)

Be sure to pack your camper with a water and a full lunch + 2 snacks. Pack sunscreen, water shoes, and any clothing that they need to spend a majority of the day outside.

Cost: $50/day + optional after-care cost of $6/day

Campers can attend one or both days.
Day 1: Cats of Colorado
Day 2: Canines of Colorado

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Nov. 24th - Dec. 24th

Colorado Ballet will present its 58th annual production of The Nutcracker with 27 performances, November 24 through December 24 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, with live music featuring the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

"Even after 57 seasons, Colorado Ballet's production of The Nutcracker remains one of Denver's favorite holiday traditions," states Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs. "We invite families and friends to make lifelong memories by attending this timeless ballet - showcasing our exceptional dancers performing to Tchaikovsky's beloved music. We strive to make each performance more magical than the last, and audiences can't get enough of this classic. With a story that sparks the imagination of audiences young and old, The Nutcracker will whisk you away to distant lands with its whimsical battles, hypnotizing snow flurries and celebratory sets and costumes."

The popularity of The Nutcracker continues to grow, and this season Colorado Ballet will increase the number of offerings to 27 performances from Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas Eve. Many performances sell out before opening night, so patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to secure the best available seats and avoid disappointment.

TICKETS
Tickets range from $30 to $155. Visit COLORADOBALLET.ORG or call Patron Services at 303-837-8888 ext. 2 to purchase tickets.
To continue to reduce the number of ticket resellers, please purchase directly through Colorado Ballet via the website or phone number listed above. Tickets purchased through resellers may not be valid.

SPONSORS
Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker is presented by Anadarko, and supported by Colorado State University, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Colorado Ballet Auxiliary and Pura Vida.

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Dec. 1st - 31st

Give the gift of AquaMermaid this holiday season.

Give a mermaid tail for a great gift under the tree and a mermaid swimming class to learn how to swim in the tail! Gift cards are also available.

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info.

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Dec. 2nd - 16th

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER!
Chevy Chase and company are back in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Take a break from your frenzied holiday preparations to enjoy the chaos of Clark Griswold and family. Don that festive sweater or dress up like Cousin Eddie and join this adults-only roller coaster of a Christmas ride. This modern classic keeps you laughing and fills your holiday with cheer.
Enjoy an all-inclusive night out!

EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES:
• Your choice of two holiday-themed cocktails, house wine or domestic beer
• A Griswald Christmas dinner prepared by our in-house culinary team including food stations, passed hors d'oeuvres and dessert
• Gourmet Movie Popcorn
• Classic on the Giant Screen

EVENT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2, 2018 | 5:30PM - 9:00PM
DATES:
Dec 2
Dec 9
Dec 16
HOURS:
5:30pm - 9:00pm

AGE RESTRICTION:
21+

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Dec. 6th - 30th

Santa's Big Surprise Playing NOW at Denver Puppet Theater

*See site for details

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Dec. 14th - 16th

Dashing through the snow... Enjoy a peaceful horse-drawn carriage ride through Historic Downtown Littleton before you dip into your fondue meal! Fridays, December 7 & 14: 4p-9p Saturdays, December 8 & 15: 2p-8p Sundays, December 9 & 16: 2p-8p

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Dec. 14th - 23rd

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only one place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures and enjoy a full Zoo experience! This year's event will celebrate 28 years of holiday cheer, and we hear that Santa Claus himself will be taking holiday wishes each night through December 23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animal experiences and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit: http://www.cmzoo.org/electricsafari

Some nights may sell out, so get your tickets early! Plus, when you buy online, you'll save two dollars per ticket! Discounted tickets purchased online (senior and military) will only be valid at the front gate when accompanied by valid form of identification.

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