Event Calendar
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PLANNING AHEAD
March 3, Harlem Globetrotters at the 1st Bank Center, http://1stbankcenter.com/
March 14 - April 21, Jack and the Beanstalk at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, Kids Kabaret performances are fun for people of all ages, but ideal for children in pre-school through grade 5. http://www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com/kids.html
March 29-31, Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic at the Denver Coliseum, http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00479BCFB656AB?artistid=830558&majorcatid=100 03&minorcatid=22
FEBRUARY
Now - June 14, One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure at the Museum for Nature and Science, One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. This cross-cultural adventure opens children's eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected.http://www.dmns.org/planetarium/current-shows/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure
Now - April 14, How I Became A Pirate at the Arvada Center. http://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/how-i-became-a-pirate .
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February 2-4, Disney's Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Show Ever! at the Wells Fargo Theatre.http://www.ticketmaster.com/Disneys-Phineas-and-Ferb-The-Best-LIVE-Tour-Ever-tickets/artist/1566120
Sunday, February 5, Snow, Trees, and Furry Mammals!
1:00 to 1:30 Stories for ages 2 to 4
1:35 to 1:50 Nature Detective Scavenger Hike
2:00 to 2:30 Stories for ages 4 to 6
Join naturalist Ellen Orleans for story time at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. This lively reading features colorful picture books and a chance for children to join in the fun with noises, rhymes, and their own observations. Two story times options offer different books for different age groups, but all children (and adults!) are welcome at both sessions. Our nature scavenger hike gives children the chance to look, listen, and touch as we hike an easy path nearby. http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2855&Itemid= 1045
Sunday, February 5 11:00 AM Super Sunday Fun Run/Walk http://www.broomfield.org/recreation/special/specialevents.shtml
Monday, February 6 8:00 PM Dance Arts Studio at Broomfield Auditorium http://www.broomfield.org/culturalaffairs/events/
Wednesday, February 8-Sunday, February 12 Cirque du Soliel performs Dralion at First Bank Centerhttp://1stbankcenter.com/events/
Thursday, February 9 4:00-5:00 PM ARF Read with a Dog at the Broomfield Libraryhttp://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/library/calendar/webGrid20122.html
Sunday, February 12: Mid-Winter Music (Meadow Music's chilly twin!) 1-2:30pm ,
Join Open Space and Mountain Parks Naturalists Mark, Paige and Jeff for our first ever mid-winter outdoor music program! We'll take a short hike in search of our animal of the week followed by an outdoor nature concert in the Chautauqua Rock Garden honoring the winter season. We'll conclude with free hot cocoa in the Ranger Cottage. This will be an outdoor event, whatever the weather. Come prepared with warm clothes, a chair/tarp to sit atop and a mug for hot cocoa. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage.http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2855&Itemid= 1045
Wednesday, February 15 11:00 - 11:45 AM Champion Kid Power presents Let s Play for children aged 2-6 at Broomfield Library http://www.broomfield.org/library/kidtracks/children.shtml#spevents
Saturday, February 18 4:00 PM Marvelous Musicales at the Broomfield Auditoriumhttp://www.broomfield.org/culturalaffairs/events/
Saturdays, February 18 - March 14, Once Upon A Rainbow at The Harlequin Center for the Arts, A musical written for the Peanut Butter Players and presented at a luncheon for the family. http://www.harlequincenter.com/nowshowing.html
Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, Rails Through the Rockies, Estes Park Conference Center, This premier model railroad show, which covers 16,000 square feet, includes 40 model train layouts in all gauges from G to Z. There are modeling and scenic clinics along with quality vendors. Families can enjoy interactive train layouts and hands-on running, LEGO layouts, and activities about trains. http://www.estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm?currdte=02-01-2012&eventid=3380
Sunday, February 19: Nature For Kids and Parents: Great Horned Owls, 1-3 pm
Does the dead of winter sound like a good time for a bird to sit on the nest? It does if you re a Great-horned Owl! In order to find a mate and establish territory, Great-horned Owls do more hooting in the winter than any other time. Learn how to hoot like an owl and try it out some winter night in your backyard. They might hoot back or fly over to check whoooooo's in the neighborhood. Find out why owls are so cool with volunteer naturalist Debora Martin on an easy hike on Enchanted Mesa/Kohler Trail. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Please dress for the weather, and be prepared for icy spots on the trail. Ages 6 and up.http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2855&Itemid=1045
February 20th, 21st and 22nd, Discovery Days at the Wow Museum
This Month s Topic: Energy for Everyday, Discover your inner scientist! Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we re learning about the different kinds of energy that we use and how it all traces back to the Sun! Activities are open for exploration from 10:00am-1:00pm and are included with your Museum admission. http://www.wowmuseum.com/
Thursday, February 23 4:00-5:00 PM ARF Read with a Dog at the Broomfield Libraryhttp://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/library/calendar/webGrid20122.html
Thursday, February 23: Open Space Story Hour! 1- 2 pm
1 - 1:35 pm Nature-themed Story Books
1:40 - 2 pm Nature Detective Scavenger Hike
Join naturalist Ellen Orleans for story time at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. This lively reading features colorful picture books and a chance for children to join in the fun with noises, rhymes, and their own observations. Our scavenger hike gives children the chance to look, listen, and touch as we hike an easy path nearby. http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2855&Itemid= 1045
Saturday, February 25 1:00-4:00 PM Game Creation at the Broomfield Library http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/library/calendar/webGrid20122.html
Saturday, February 25: Bug-A-Rythym at the Butterfly Pavilion, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Buggy Down! Join the Butterfly Pavilion and Radio Disney for a fun-filled day of live music and dance, bug-tastic activities and more! http://www.butterflies.org/events/bug-a-rhythm.php
Sunday, February 26: Nature For Kids and Parents: Wildlife In Winter, 1-3 pm
Animals survive the winter using their unique adaptations. Do you ever wonder what it would be like? Choose the animal you want to be and investigate how it copes with the cold. By the end of this nature hike with volunteer naturalist Debora Martin , you will know all about their keen survival skills, and more! Meet at the Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search "Lehigh Street and Lafayette Street, Boulder, CO" where Lehigh and Lafayette Streets intersect - park along the street), for an easy hike and games. Please dress for the weather, and be prepared for icy spots on the trail. Ages 6 and up. http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2855&Itemid=1045