happenings July
7 Sunday Yoga at Barr Lake State Park 9-10:30am Yoga classes at Barr Lake State Park are intended for beginners and experienced yogis. Participants should bring a mat or large towel and a water bottle. A limited number of mats are available to borrow on the day. Nature Center, Barr Lake. cpw. state.co.us Colorado Rockies Military Appreciation Day 1:10pm The Colorado Rockies invite all military veterans, active duty personnel, and their family members to celebrate Military Appreciation Day at Coors Field. Coors Field, Denver. mlb.com
schedule and to purchase tickets. Red Rocks and Amphitheatre, Morrison. denverfilm.org 9 Tuesday Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center 9-10am Prairie Pup Adventures offers preschoolers a fun way to learn about the prairie’s animals, plants, and people. The program is designed for children ages 3-6, accompanied by a caregiver. Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver. botanicgardens.org 10 Wednesday Tunes & Tales 7-8:30pm Head to the Outdoor Classroom Amphitheater in July and August for stories and music. Registration is required. Outdoor Classroom Amphitheater, Lafayette. lafayetteco.gov Astrology Class: A Beginners Guide 7-8pm Curious about astrology? Join Artist and Astrologer Grace Noel in her studio to begin your astrological journey. Guests can sign up for the class online. Grace Noel Art, Denver. gracenoel.art
will try coding a controller board in MakeCode using block-based programming to add movement, lights, and more. By the end of this 3-day series, each child will have created a crafty electronic friend or companion. inventHQ Markerspace, Broomfield. compass.broomfield.org 12 Friday Squirt’s Fire Safety Class 9:30-11am The Squirt’s Fire Safety Class is designed for preschool-aged children and adults. Each session helps participants learn and practice these life-saving ideas through books, videos, and engaging hands-on activities. Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver. denverfirefightersmuseum.org Denver Water Lantern Festival 5:30-10pm The family-friendly Water Lantern Festival is filled with happiness, hope, fun, and great memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Jump online to purchase your ticket. Carpenter Park, Thornton. waterlanternfestival.com 13 Saturday Colorado Mountain Club presents Wilderness First Aid Training The 16-hour class covers environmental, medical, and traumatic injuries, focusing on inclusive care and rescue, as well as patient and bystander mental health. American Mountaineering Center, Golden. cmc.org Cookie Chase 5K Run/Walk 8am Jump online to register for the Cookie Chase 5K Run/Walk. Registration starts at $30 and includes a shirt, finisher medal, fresh cookies at the finish line, and more. Sloans Lake, Denver. coloradorunnerevents.com 14 Sunday Parker Farmer’s Market 8-10am The Parker Farmer’s Market is open every Sunday and has
over 100 vendors to explore. Shop for local fresh produce, beautiful plants and flowers, and more. Downtown Parker on Mainstreet. parkercolorado.net Sensory-Friendly Morning 9am-Noon The museum’s Sensory-Friendly Mornings program allows children with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders and their families to visit in a safe, enjoyable environment. Denver Art Museum, Denver. denverartmuseum.org 15 Monday Salida Circus Adventure 3-4pm extinction during the interactive show. Children and the young at heart are entertained with globe walking, plate balancing, puppets, and juggling. Belmar Library, Lakewood. jeffcolibrary. bibliocommons.com 16 Tuesday Summer Fun Tuesdays 4-4:45pm Each Tuesday until July 30th, bring your K-5 grader to the library for an exciting activity. On July 16, the activity is Mini Golf. Standley Lake Library, Arvada. jeffcolibrary.biblio commons.com Help save Ranger Critta’s wilderness friends from Are you waiting to explore the new Buc-ee’s in Colorado? Head to the Community Recreation Center by 10:15 a.m. to join the tour. Apex Community Recreation Center, Arvada. apexprd.org Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities 1-2:30pm The program welcomes adults with disabilities and their caregivers to make crafts, create art, play games, and more. Lakewood Library. jeffcolibrary. bibliocommons.com 17 Wednesday Adult Trip to Buc-ee’s 10:15am-3:15pm
8 Monday Bark for Books 4-5:30pm
Bark for Books helps budding and struggling readers build confidence and self-esteem by encouraging them to read aloud to trained therapy dogs, providing a non-judgemental environment. Castle Pines Library. castlepines connection.com
Film on the Rocks: The Wizard of Oz 7pm
11 Thursday Build a Robot Friend 9-11:30am
Head to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a unique film experience that the whole family will love. Jump online to see the entire film
Kids ages 8-12 can learn to build and program a robot friend. They
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