happenings February
welcome to register for a free music class. Children’s Music Academy, Arvada. childrensmusicacademy.org
vendors, activities, and prizes! At FamilyFest, families can learn, have fun, and find family resources. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center, Aurora. familyfests.com 9 Sunday Valentine’s Day 4 Mile 9am Share in the love of running with your community during this Valentine’s Day-themed run. City Park, Denver. rundenverseries.com Free Day at the Zoo 10am–5pm Gain free admission all day. Get your free tickets online only! Denver Zoo. denverzoo.org Join two foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries! Using a humorous storytelling format, Foxy and Shmoxy help young children access and experience artworks in unique ways. Free Robotics Workshop 11am–Noon Ages 7–14 can get hands-on experience with the world of robotics. Candlewood Suites Denver North, Thornton. moonpreneur.com 10 Monday Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers. 7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 11 Tuesday Baby Time 9:15–9:45am Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Arvada Library. Foxy and Schmoxy: Art Detectives 10:30am–Noon Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org
7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Magic. Ball Arena, Denver. nba.com 7 Friday Pay What You Wish Day at Clyfford Still Museum 10am–5pm Gain admission for any donation amount to the museum. Donations less than $1 can be made in person without registering in advance. Clyfford Still Museum, Denver. clyffordstillmuseum.org Family Night Out at Kids Wonder 5–7pm Every Friday night, gather the family for a fun evening of play. Kids Wonder, Centennial. kidswonder.net 8 Saturday Sharkey’s Sweetheart Family Breakfast 9 and 10:30am Families can enjoy a delicious breakfast made with love. There will also be appearances by Sharkey and the Mystic Mermaids. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurant.com Free Introductory Music Class 10–11am Children ages 4–9 are
jeffcolibrary.org Prairie Pup Adventures 9–10am
Preschool aged children are invited to learn about the animals, plants, and people who call the prairie land home through hands-on activties. Plains Conservation Center, Denver. botanicgardens.org Homeschool Day at the Downtown Aquarium 10am–8pm A special day for homeschooled children and their families to learn more about the aquarium animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. Register by February 8. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com Brain Builders: Valentine Yarn Monsters 3:30pm Join every Tuesday for a new after-school adventure. Lakewood Library. jeffcolibrary.org 12 Wednesday Full Moon Hike 5–6pm Discover Aurora’s nature under the light of the full moon with this guided hike. Plains Conservation Center, Aurora. botanicgardens.org Civic Center Stargaze 6:30–8:30pm Learn from skilled astronomers about the wonders of the cosmos, constellations, and their folklore, and observe the moon through high-powered telescopes. Civic Center Park, Denver. civiccenterpark.org Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers 7pm Watch the Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers. Ball Arena, Denver.
Personal Narratives Writing Workshop 10am–1pm
Writers ages 7–16 are invited to explore how the big and small moments of our lives can come to life on the page. The Bookies Bookstore, Denver. denverwrites.org Children and Family Make & Take: Garden Valentines 10am and 1pm Decorate a Valentine display using a variety of dried natural plants and crafting materials. Then explore the Gardens’ Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Runs through February 9. Denver Botanic Gardens. botanicgardens.org Get an up-close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft, instruments, and controls. Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Denver. wingsmuseum.org FamilyFest Noon–5pm Colorado’s annual indoor family festival. Family-friendly Cockpit Demo Day 10am–2pm
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Spend a night exploring the stars
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