happenings April
Sensory-Friendly Morning at the DAM 9-11am. Kids with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders, and their families, can visit the museum in a safe and fun way. The museum will open early, lights will be dimmed, and tools will be provided to aid the experience. The Martin Building will open at 10am at regular capacity and lighting/audio levels. Denver Art Museum, Denver. denverartmuseum.org Rockin’ on the River 5K 9am. Break out the family’s trusty running shoes and head out for a community race along the Platte River, then enjoy music and entertainment. The flat and fast course will take participants through the scenic Hudson Gardens to the Mary Carter Greenway. Dogs are not permitted, but strollers are allowed. All ages and abilities. Registration required. $20 adult, $10 youth age 14 and under. The Hudson Gardens and Events Center, Littleton. ssprd.org 5:30-7pm. Attendees will learn how to make unique popcorn flavors as well as strategies to package their popcorn to entice customers and build a small business in this workshop. Ages 8-14. Registration required. $10. Young Americans Center for Financial Education, Denver. yacenter.org 16 Saturday Easter Eggstravaganza at the Mile High Flea Market 7am-5pm. Come out for fun at the flea market; don’t 14 Thursday The Perfect Pop Workshop
miss face painting, balloon artists, a fire truck, music, and candy bags for the kiddos. The Easter Bunny will pose for photos with guests who bring their cameras. $3, free youth age 11 and under. Mile High Flea Market, Henderson. milehighfleamarket.com Earth Day at Rock Ledge Ranch 10am-2pm. Garden of the Gods Nature and Visitor Center and Rock Ledge Ranch invite families to celebrate Mother Earth with free admission to the Ranch. Visit the historic homes for inside tours and a history lesson. Stop by the Blacksmith Shop to test your mettle, and pop in the General Store for some old-fashioned provisions. Picnics are also welcome. All ages. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs. rockledgeranch.com Victorian Easter Egg Hunt and Tea 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm seatings. Up the elegance with this three- course tea time and egg hunt hosted in a castle. Ages 2-12. Call 719-685-1011 for reservations. $35 adult, $25 youth. Miramont Castle, Manitou Springs. miramontcastle.org Family Nature Club 10:30am-2pm. Discover the history and importance of Earth Day and learn how you can help the planet at home. All ages. Register online. $14 adult, $6 youth ages 2-12; $6 adult member, $4 youth member ages 2-12. Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster. butterflies.org Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2-3pm. Enjoy a bit of the Bard with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. A company
of actors performs a 45-minute abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in and around a pickup truck “set” parked in the library lot. Bring a camp chair for this outdoor, family-friendly performance. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, Denver. denverlibrary.org MHFB’s Carnival Ball 7-9pm. New Orleans comes to you with the Mile High Freedom Band Swing group. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, Cajun food, and King Cake. All food and drink is available by donation. Live stream option available. $10 adult, $5 youth. McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver. mhfb.org 17 Sunday Easter Sunrise Service 5:30- 7:30am. The Colorado Council of Churches will host its annual sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The service, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition, draws thousands of worshipers each year. Early arrival and warm clothing is recommended. Red Rocks Ampitheatre, Morrison. cochurches.org City of Trash: Puppet Performance and Workshop April 18 and 28, 4-5pm. The City of Trash residents need to rescue their beloved city that’s become overrun with waste. This Earth Day, puppet superheroes will help save the city. During the performance, audience members are guided 18 Monday through a puppet-building workshop to build their own trash superheroes using household objects. Ages 5-12. Register online. Virtual Event. arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com Stewardship Day 9-11am. Give back to a local park and the planet at South Platte River Environmental Education’s family-friendly volunteer event. Start the day with a trash pick-up, then enjoy crafts and activities that can be brought home or completed in the park. Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle. Registration required. Johnson-Habitat Park, Denver. thegreenwayfoundation.org Family Friendly: Earth Day Work Day 9am-1pm. Kids ages 6-11 will enjoy educational activities led by Growing Garden’s educational staff, and youth 23 Saturday Family Spring South Platte
ages 12 and up will work alongside family members and other volunteers to tackle a number of projects on the farm. Tasks include maintaining a fine gravel trail that runs through the educational pollinator garden, installing educational signs, and reseeding the orchard. Register online. Growing Gardens, Boulder. voc.org 24 Sunday Lift Every Voice 2:30pm. Join in a new experience from the education team at Colorado Symphony. Live symphonic music and other art disciplines celebrate the human spirit and deliver a message of unity and social justice. This family- friendly concert features guest artists Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Fiesta Colorado Dance Company. Arrive early for a themed craft. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. tickets.coloradosymphony.org 28 Thursday Family Art Workshop 5:45-7:15pm This workshop includes sculpture, collage, printmaking, painting, mixed-media, and design projects. Families will examine the formal qualities and themes of art and will be encouraged to try new techniques to discover the art process together. Each family will take home one masterpiece. Age 5 and up. Registration required. $27, $25 resident, $15 additional participant. PACE Center, Parker. parkerarts.org 30 Saturday The Color Wheel Project 4pm and 7pm. This production emphasizes how visual arts and dance can intersect, while also enabling community connections. It features T2 Dance Company performing choreography inspired by the visual artworks of students from Bear Creek Elementary, Coal Creek Elementary, Flatirons Elementary, Friends School, Lafayette Elementary, and Meadowlark School. $15-$25. Dairy Arts Center, Boulder. thedairy.org
Special Easter activities will dot the Flea Market's 80-acre lot on April 16.
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