happenings April
ongoing events
Anti-Bias Toddler Book Club April 6-May 25. Wed, 10:30-11:15am. Little ones will learn some groundwork for breaking down biases and creating a world that is loving for all people. This class will be guided by children’s picture books celebrating similarities and differences. In addition to reading and discussion, participants create artwork, play games, and write stories. This is a drop-off class (caregivers must stay on-site) but parents will receive a resource list to continue the work at home. Ages 3-6. $36, member discount available. Jewish Community Center, Denver. jccdenver.asapconnected.com Aurora Youth Options Drop- In Nights Tue, 5-6:30pm. Parents and youth, in middle and high school, are encouraged to learn about Aurora Youth Options team members and programs that provide resources—including mentorship and homework help—for individual success. Aurora Youth Options, Aurora. aurorayouthoptions.org Morning at the Museum First and third Wed, 10:30am. Spend the morning at the Aurora History Museum and enjoy educational stories, and activities. Ages 3-6. Aurora History Museum, Aurora. auroragov.org
Four Mile Historic Park will host activities this month helping kids dream about growing a garden.
Mother’s Milk Bank Baby Café Fri. 11am-1pm. Gain support and guidance from breastfeeding specialists. Relax with refreshments, share experiences, tips, and techniques, and socialize with other parents in a child-friendly space. Free help from a certified lactation consultant and baby weight checks are available. Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Arvada. rmchildren.org Special Needs Hip-Hop Dance Class April 5-26. Mon, 5:45-6:45pm. The focus of this class is a fun, constructive, and energetic dance environment. Join this group of friends and get moving. Age 5 and up. Registration required. $86, $75 HRCA member. Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch. hrcaonline.org TACT Workshops April 9-May 25. Wed, 4pm; Sat, 11am. Youth on the autism
spectrum who would love to build cool things in a fully-equipped workshop can enroll for TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) courses including auto mechanics, STEM, carpentry, welding, and instrument building. Ages 8 and up depending on the program. See online for a detailed schedule and register. $25. TACT, Denver. buildwithtact.org Bruce Randolph School: Museum of Memory Exhibit Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Fourteen works by students who participated in History Colorado’s Museum of Memory project, in connection to the Bruce Randolph School in the Globeville and Elyria- Swansea neighborhoods, will be on display in the CSU Spur Vida building. The works document stories of their families, the changes they have seen in their community, and life in North Denver through their eyes. CSU Spur Vida, Denver. historycolorado.org Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale April 23-May 22. Sun, noon- 4pm; Tue and Wed, 10am-5pm; Thu, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. Stroll through one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado
artists. Proceeds will benefit Thompson Valley Rotary-sponsored charitable projects, the Thompson Education Foundation, and scholarships for local art students. $7, free youth age 12 and under. Loveland Museum, Loveland. governorsartshow.org Holland House: A Hotel Famous For Food Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Famous for steaks, chicken, trout, banquets, and parties, the Holland House had it all. It was the sixth hotel to occupy the space where Table Mountain Inn now resides. Learn about the hotel’s fine restaurant by entering a recreated scene and head to the play kitchen to whip up your best recipe. Golden History Museum & Park, Golden. goldenhistory.org Jurassic World: The Exhibition Through Sept. 5. Mon and Tue, noon- 7pm; Wed and Thu, noon-8pm; Fri, noon-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-8pm. Guests will walk through the famous Jurassic World gates, encounter life-size dinosaurs, and explore themed environments. Get an up-close look at a velociraptor, stand in awe under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. $30 adult, $20 youth ages 3-15. National Western Center, Denver. jurassicworldexhibition.com
Kids on the autism spectrum gain hands-on experience in STEM fields at TACT.
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