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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!

Spring Fever has set in and I am ready to keep those warmer temperatures around for more than just a day or two.  I could use one more big snow storm though to quench my snow thirst, but if it isn't going to be big it can just move on!

This week you will find all kinds fun Dr. Seuss activities in celebration of his birthday.

Dr. Suess was born March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  His 44 children's books have thrilled many children throughout the years with ...


All About Kids Expo Powered by Radio Disney!

Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of family fun!

Radio Disney AM 1690 Denver hosts a weekend of family fun and entertainment for fans of all ages when stars from Radio Disney, Disney Channel and Disney Junior hit the 19th Annual All About Kids Expo at the Colorado Convention Center SATURDAY, MARCH 5 (10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.) and SUNDAY, MARCH 6 (10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.).

The weekend of fun will kick off with a tween-focused day of entertainment on Saturday including a question and answer session with Bella Thorne and Zendaya, stars of the hit ...


Cat in the Hat Hat

Cat in the Hat hat.

We used a 12 x 12 piece of white cardstock, and cut a few thin red strips of cardstock.  We attached the red to the white and rolled it up (way too small for either of us to wear).  Then I cut a circle in a white paper plate and attached the red and white piece to the circle in the paper plate.  We had to make slits in the bottom of the red and white piece so that we could tape it to the ...


One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish

A Craft/Game to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday

We created our "fish tank" using a small plastic bin and filling it with pasta (which is the water).  You could also use dried rice, beans, or crumpled up paper.  I cut out a variety of different colored fish using cardstock and put them in the "tank".  My daughter also put the scrap pieces of paper in the tank because "that's seaweed" ... and we had a lot of seaweed in our tank.

One fish two fish tank


Then I used paper plates and wrote "1 One Fish", "2 Two Fish", "Red Fish", "Blue Fish ...

This Week's Picks:

February 22nd through March 2nd

Tuesday, February 22 - Dr. Seuss Storytime

 Bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites.
Where: Local Target Stores
When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE!!
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Friday, February 25 - Reptile Feeding

Join us for "Ann's Animals" at the Morrison Natural History Museum

Interested in watching our 8 foot bullsnake Jim eat his supper? Come visit with MNHM Herpetoculture Research Associate Ann Sarg and lean about captive care techniques and the biology of Colorado's reptiles and amphibians.
Where: Morrison Natural History Museum 501 Hwy 8, Morrison, Colorado
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just visit the museum during the program
Cost: Admission to the museum is as follows $5 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under are FREE  
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Saturday, February 26 - Snow Flake Saga

Join this interactive family program and learn about snow.  Can two snowflakes be alike?  Are there different types of snow?  Can snow keep you warm?  Bundle up and find out more.
Where: Flying J Ranch Park
9509 Highway 73
Evergreen, CO 80439
When: 1:00 PM
Who: All ages.
How: Register online at HERE or call 720-497-7600
Cost: FREE
For more info: More information can be found HERE
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Saturday, February 26 - Lowes Build and Grow

From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Pullback #48 Race CarYou don't want to miss this clinic! This race car includes #48 stickers and a pull back motor! Your kids will love it!
Where: All local Lowes Home Improvement Stores
When: 10:00 AM
Who: For kids 3 years and up
How: You can register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, February 26 - 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Aeromodeling Exp

There will be radio controlled planes, helicopters, and even jets! Demonstrations of all sorts will keep you here all day long. There will also be food, hobby vendors, and some of the best scale models on the Front Range! For the kids there will be a plastic model Make & Take, where kids can build and paint their own model plane to take home - all for free!
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, CO
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy!
Cost: Adults 13 - 64 - $9.00 Seniors age 65 and over - $8.00 Children ages 4 through 12 - $6.00 Children under 4 admitted free when accompanied by parent Museum Members - FREE!
For more info: http://www.wingsmuseum.org/
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Saturday, February 26 - The Science of a Snowflake

How in the world is a snowflake formed? What forces of nature must come together to create such an interesting frozen delight?  Use a microscope to examine the mysterious snowflake and even make a craft to take home with you.
Where: Majestic View Nature Center Aravada, CO
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Kids ages 6 - 12 years.
How: Sign up in advance. 720-898-7405.
Cost: $3 per person
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Saturday, February 26 through Sunday, February 27 - Bird and Nature Festival

Come and enjoy many exhibits including : HawkQuest, Steve Weiner (Plains Conservation Center), The Butterfly Pavilion, The Gabriel Foundation Parrot Rescue and more.
Presentations include:  How The Cheyenne Indians ‘Go Green,’ . Steve teaches us how the Cheyenne Indians lived in harmony with and off of the natural resources of the Earth.  HawkQuest “Birds of Prey”, Come see a live hawk, owl & an eagle in this incredible program by this Parker-based non-profit wildlife education group.  The flying demonstration is spectacular!
Family Hour Presentations, Demonstrations & Activities, Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder, Animal Puppets,Make a Drum, Snakes in The Garden.
Where: Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, CO 80016 • 303-690-4722
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM (Check the website for specific times of events)
Who: Everyone
How: Just come out and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.tagawagardens.com/tgevents.htm
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Saturday, February 26 - Happy Birthday Elmo!

Join us to celebrate our favorite furry friend! Celebrate Elmo's 3rd birthday with music, stories, crafts and more! Please note that this is not a costume character event.
Where: Borders Book Store 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO  
When: 2:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and celebrate
Cost: FREE
For more info: 303.277.9101
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Saturday, February 26 - Kids Saturday Nickelodeon

Embark on a fun-filled excursion for the whole family when you attend this Saturday afternoon series with our guarantee: the films are rated G, and entrance is totally free. Sponsored by the Kids First! Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Target, Wells Fargo and the Xcel Energy Foundation.  
Where: Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: Click HERE for more details
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Sunday, February 27 - FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Enjoy all the wonder and learning that the Denver Museum of Nature and Science has to offer, courtesy of the SCFD.
Where: The Museum is located in City Park, approximately three miles east of downtown Denver, at the intersection of Montview and Colorado Boulevards.
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All Colorado residents.
How: Just show you Colorado ID
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: www.dmns.org
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Sunday, February 27 - FREE Day at Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave

Come out and Sing Happy Birthday, eat cake, play games and maybe even learn a thin or two on this very festive day. Join the Museum staff at Noon for a ceremonial cutting of the cake by a photogenic collection of Buffalo Bill look-a-likes. Then wander through the Museum exhibits, visiting with costumed volunteers as they discuss the Native Americans, buffalo and cowboys that were such a vital part of Buffalo Bill’s life. At 1:30 p.m. the action moves back outside for the annual Buffalo-Chip Tossing Contest. Prizes will be awarded in both an adult and child’s category.
Where: Buffalo Bill Musuem and Grave 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 526-0747
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy.
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: www.buffalobill.org
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Sunday, February 27 - Baby Boogie

Let the Babies Boogie!
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.us
When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just jump in the car and come on down!
Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
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Tuesday, March 1 - Target Tuesday Night at the Children's Museum

Families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work.

Through their generous sponsorship of the Children’s Museum of Denver, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month
Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and play!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Wednesday, March 2 - Firehouse Tales for Tots

Join us for story time at the station! Fun, fire-themed books accompanied by songs and take-home crafts.
Where: The Denver Firefighters Museum 1326 Tremont Place
Denver, Colorado 80204
When: 11:00 AM
Who: For ages 2 – 6
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE with paid admission.
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Wednesday, March 2 - Pajama Party at the Children's Museum

Throw on your favorite PJs and head on down to the Museum to play in our exhibits and hear bedtime stories. Then, when you get home, all you have to do is brush your teeth and hop into bed!
Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up!
Cost: Wear you PJ's and get $2 off of admission!!!! Kids under 1 - Free Kids Age 1 - $5.50 Kids over 1 and Adults: $7.50 Members are free
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Teen Scene:

Thursday, February 24 - Jobs for Teens

Looking to get a job in 2011? Teens interested in learning the ins and outs of the job market are invited to a special program hosted by Jefferson County Public Library. Presenters from the Jefferson County Workforce Center will guide teens through the process of finding their first job, filling out applications and interviewing.
Where: Wheatridge Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Teens
How: Reservations are not required.  Participants are encouraged to arrive early
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
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Plan Ahead:

March 4th through March 10th

Friday, March 4 - FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Come and enjoy the picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. 
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All Colorado residents
How: Just show your Colorado ID
Cost: FREE!
For more info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/our-gardens-chatfield-location
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Saturday, March 5 - FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum

Come and experience a wonderful array of art from around the world.
Where: The Denver Art Museum 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, Colorado
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Colorado residents
How: Just show your Colorado ID
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org  
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Saturday, March 5 - Giant Kids Sale

Gently used kids clothes, maternity clothes, toys and equipment, books, videos, and much much more!  Over 40 vendors! Unbelievable Deals!
Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Avenue (6th Avenue at Indian in Golden)
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and shop
Cost: Admission is $1
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Saturday, March 5 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!

In this hands-on program, participants will be introduced to the science of energy. Kids will get to make an energy burst project to take home!
Where: Belmar Library
When: 2:00 PM
Who: This program is for ages 6 and up.
How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
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Saturday, March 5 - LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build

Learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. LEGO Bird
Where: LEGO Store at the Colorado Mills Mall
When: 5:00 PM (until supplies last)
Who: Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only.
How: Just come and build
Cost: FREE!
For more info: For more information go HERE
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Tuesday, March 8 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!

In this hands-on program, participants will be introduced to the science of energy. Kids will get to make an energy burst project to take home!
Where: Conifer Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: This program is for ages 6 and up.
How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
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Thursday, March 10 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!

In this hands-on program, participants will be introduced to the science of energy. Kids will get to make an energy burst project to take home!
Where: Evergreen Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: This program is for ages 6 and up.
How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
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Thursday, March 10 - Young Readers Fun Club

Join us for discussion, crafts and activities based on the book. Alvin Ho:  Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things  by Lenore Look
Where: Arvada Library
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Kids ages 6 -10
How: Just come and have fun
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
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Just Dance Kids

Now the Whole Family Can Dance

My boys love video games.  When we got the Nintendo Wii several Christmas's ago I swore that would be the only game system we ever would buy. I figure if they had to work at playing then it could lessen my guilt of having them "plugged in" so often.  Soon they all had Nintendo DSis and this year Santa brought us an XBox 360.  I have discovered I am raising little gamers.

As the mom of three boys I have been coveting Just Dance and Dance Dance Revolution and ...


Storytimes!

A list of local library, store and museum storytimes

Jefferson County Library storytimes are designed for specific age groups. Please bring your child to the appropriate one.
Baby Time is for babies up to 2 years, unless otherwise specified.
Toddlers are 2-3 years old.
Preschoolers are 4-6 years old.
Family Nights are for all ages.
Children under 4 years must be with an adult during storytime.

Monday

 

Tuesday
Belmar Library - Toddlers - 10:15 a.m.
Golden Library - Toddlers - 10:15 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Baby Time - 10:15 a.m.
Arvada Library -  All ages - 10:30 a.m.
Evergreen ...


Kids Eat FREE!!

There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights!  Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list!  Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.

Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.

Everyday 

Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...


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