Colorado's Family Guide

Sep. 13th - Dec. 6th

Recommended for kids aged 4-6

Minimum Required Skills
No experience needed!

Students will learn basic Spanish skills such as colors, numbers, letters and more.

This class meets on Zoom.

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Sep. 18th - Jan. 8th

To Mars and Beyond!

Challenge yourself to find sources of water and oxygen, grow food in a foreign atmosphere and build shelter to survive the elements.

Comprised of 17 hands-on exhibits, Planet Pioneers will put budding astronauts and space explorers to the test when they attempt to source their own food, shelter and solve problems in an unknown world. Colonizing the planet is no trivial task and visitors should prepare for full-body challenges including driving a 4-D Surface Exploration Vehicle, flying a virtual drone to solve environmental issues and experiencing G-Force in a spinning capsule.

Planet Pioneers exhibit is included in museum admission.

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Oct. 12th - Dec. 5th

Join us Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30am-6:00pm.\r\n\r\nRecommended for kids aged 10-17\r\n\r\nMinimum Required Skills \r\nNo experience needed! \r\n\r\nStudents will learn basic Spanish skills. The exact curriculum will depend on the skills, needs and interests of the enrolled students and will likely include:\r\n- the alphabet\r\n- greetings\r\n- various uses of numbers\r\n- simple yes or no questions and answers\r\n- simple information seeking questions, and\r\n- vocabulary that helps them express themselves on topics that are relevant to their life.\r\n\r\nThe curriculum is customized to the existing skills and knowledge of the students so if your student has done some Spanish in the past, they will work on learning new vocabulary while practicing grammatical concepts they are reviewing and learning new grammatical concepts with vocabulary they already know\r\n\r\nFor students who are taking this class to only fulfill their own desire to learn Spanish, the enrichment option offers that experience. For students who are also trying to fulfill a homeschool World Language requirement, the \"for credit\" add-on option will fulfill this requirement in most states. Please contact us if your state has very specific requirements and we will let you know if we can fulfill them. For credit students will receive a syllabus, graded assignments and assessments and a certificate of completion with covered Standards of Learning and grades notated on the \"back\". If digital versions of these are not acceptable, please communicate that to me and I can snail mail them to you.\r\n\r\nThis class meets via Zoom.

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Oct. 22nd - 22nd

YOU'RE IN FOR A TREAT...
Come on out to the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds for a safe day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun. Wear your favorite costume and head down Treat Street. We'll have games and activities, hayrides, petting farm presented by Fitzsimons Credit Union, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, costume contest, 20+ trick-or-treating stations, adult beverages, food trucks, and more. Tickets are $10 per person. Wear your favorite costume and get in FREE! Tickets at www.arapahoecountyeventcenter.com
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center
25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016

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Nov. 15th - Jan. 15th

When it comes to holiday magic, you can always count on Zoo Lights - where natural wonders take on a whole new light. This year, our newest installations illuminate nature\'s brilliant animation, with enchanting additions like Aurora Borealis, Savannah Sunset and Electric Jungle. As you wander through our winter wonderland, keep an eye out for nightly ice-carving demonstrations, cozy fire barrels and all kinds of festive holiday food and drink! Tickets are on sale now!\r\n\r\nAdults: $25\r\nKids: $15\r\n\r\nDates: 12/3/2022-1/15/2022\r\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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Nov. 19th - Dec. 24th

Holiday Entertainment
Date
Nov 19th - Dec 24th

Celebrate the season with festive holiday entertainment every weekend:

Saturday, Nov. 19th | 5pm - 7pm: Tree Lighting featuring Spinphony, The Beverly Belles & The Original Dickens Carolers


Friday, Nov. 25th | 1pm - 4pm: Spinphony

Saturday, Nov. 26th | 1pm - 4pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Sunday, Nov. 27th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles


Friday, Dec. 2nd | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 3rd | 1pm - 4pm: Meadowlark

Sunday, Dec. 4th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles

Friday, Dec. 9th | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 10th | 1pm - 4pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Sunday, Dec. 11th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles

Friday, Dec. 16th | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 17th | 1pm - 4pm: Altaira Flute Ensemble

Sunday, Dec. 18th | 1pm - 4pm: Meadowlark


Friday, Dec. 23th | 4pm - 7pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Saturday, Dec. 24 | 1pm - 4pm: Spinphony

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Nov. 23rd - Dec. 8th

Your special Black Friday Magic Pass deal is waiting, for a limited time only!
Get a discounted Magic Pass for unlimited access our 90+ messages, and all-new features like the Interactive Gift Tag.
This year, you can print out and add a personalised Interactive Gift Tag to your gifts with a scannable QR code. On Christmas morning, scan the code for a magical, customized video of Santa delivering the gift.
Don't wait! The Black Friday Magic Pass deal is only here for a short time!

Get your Magic Pass deal
Up to 25% off
https://www.portablenorthpole.com/premium

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Nov. 25th - Jan. 1st

Tickets start at $19.99. Go to - web site link to purchase now. Luminova Holidays featured at Elitch Gardens includes: Over 3 million dazzling lights 65 ft. Christmas tree 25 ft. snowman that never melts 200 ft. candy cane tunnel Ornaments and presents scaling over 16 ft. tall 300 ft. x 70 ft wall of lights Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions Train rides for the kids (and the kids at heart) Interactive activities including light-up hopscotch Strolling holiday entertainers Old Saint Nick and his elves Photo opps galore with immersive light displays And more to come !
Luminova Holidays featured at Elitch Gardens includes:

Over 3 million dazzling lights
65 ft. Christmas tree
25 ft. snowman that never melts
200 ft. candy cane tunnel
Ornaments and presents scaling over 16 ft. tall
300 ft. x 70 ft wall of lights
Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions
Train rides for the kids (and the kids at heart)
Interactive activities including light-up hopscotch
Strolling holiday entertainers
Old Saint Nick and his elves
Photo opps galore with immersive light displays
And more to come

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Nov. 28th - Dec. 12th

Capture Santa photos with your pets. Everyone is welcome, even without pets. During Pet Night events, we\'re collecting donations on behalf of The Humane Society of the United States at participating locations.\r\nReservations are required, so please click on the web site link to check availability and schedule your visit.

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Dec. 3rd

What pairs best with a cup of hot cocoa? Many would say "marshmallows," but here at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, we say "cuddles with our Big Barn residents!"

This winter season, we invite you to participate in our first-ever Cocoa and Cuddles Tours. Get ready for a heartwarming and intimate experience learning about each animal resident's story, while enjoying a delicious cup of vegan hot cocoa.

The Cocoa and Cuddles Tour season will begin on December 3, 2022, and conclude on February 26, 2023. Tours offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM.

This is a family-friendly outdoors event that will last between 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Location:
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
3470 County Road 7, Erie, CO 80516
https://goo.gl/maps/Se9K9f8xyLRsLS8JA

Please Register in Advance Here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eventtof/

Cost:
Your generous donations allow us to continue our lifesaving work of rescuing and caring for farmed animals.
Child $15
Adult $25

More Information:
https://luvinarms.org/visit-us/
720.515.8577

About Us:
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary is in Erie, Colorado. We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused and neglected farmed animals. We have created a sanctuary of inspiration and connection where people are empowered to create change that leads to more compassionate choices for themselves, for the planet, and justice for all beings. We practice Ahimsa - nonviolence toward all living beings - in every choice we make. (https://luvinarms.org)

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Dec. 3rd

Find great holiday gifts while supporting 60+ young entrepreneurs ages 6-21.

The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience.

Shoppers will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, baked goods, laser cut wood art, blown glass ornaments, screen printed t-shirts and tote bags, and more - incredible gifts for everyone on your shopping list!

All products are hand-crafted by kids who run their own businesses.

One day only. Open to the public. Free Parking.

Details here: https://yacenter.org/event/youthbiz-holiday-marketplace/

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Dec. 3rd - 4th

As always, Boulder Ballet is set to usher in the holiday season at the Vance Brand Auditorium in Longmont with our production of The Nutcracker. The Longmont Symphony Orchestra joins us in bringing Tchaikovsky's masterful score alive to ensure a festive and family-friendly evening of joy.

Sway along with the Walz of the Flowers and enjoy the uplifting choreography and music that take you on Clara's magical journey through the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker is a favorite for many of our dancers because it unites family and friends of all ages in starting off the holidays.

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