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October 12, 2011
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The Leaves Are Falling Here
But Like the Birds I Am Heading South
I am so excited to be heading out the annual Macaroni Kid Meetup tomorrow. A great opportunity to meet up with publishers from across the country and share ideas and learn all kinds of wonderful new Macaroni fun! It certainly doesn't hurt that this years Meetup is in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida!!! I am ready to lay on the beach under an umbrella with an umbrella drink in my hand. : )
So as you can imagine I am not even close to being ready. The suitcase is out but doesn't ...
Fall Fun - Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Anderson Farms
www.andersonfarms.com
6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie, CO
Open September 23 - October 31
Hours vary check website for complete schedule
There are so many fun things to do at Anderson Farms you don't want to miss out on any of it! Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch - On your way to the pumpkin patch the wagon stops by Animal Acres to say hello to Miles the buffalo and our Scottish Highland cattle. Visit the barnyard and meet our animals.
Get Lost in our 30 acre corn maze ...
Spooky and Kooky Spiderweb Craft
So for some off-the-wall reason, our Munchkin's favorite Halloween decoration by far is the spiderwebs with the spiders. But she's completely grossed out by them and freaked out by the ones that look a little too real.
We came up with this fun variation of a paper mache craft to satisfy her need for spider decorations here at home. We also used colorful spiders to keep her from getting too creeped out but you can use any kind of spiders you want!
what you need:
* balloon blown up ...
Lite Kettle Corn
Sure, we know you can stick in the microwave, but do me a favor give this stove top kettle corn a try. It’s easy, fun and delicious! Trust me, make this popcorn! Ingredients
1/4 cup Canola oil
1/3 cup unpopped corn kernels
1/4 cup sugar cane
salt to taste
1. Put the oil in a pot and heat to medium high. Handles and a cover are your friend today!
2. Put 3 kernels in the oil and wait for the three kernels to pop. Now you ...
1/4 cup Canola oil
1/3 cup unpopped corn kernels
1/4 cup sugar cane
salt to taste
1. Put the oil in a pot and heat to medium high. Handles and a cover are your friend today!
2. Put 3 kernels in the oil and wait for the three kernels to pop. Now you ...
October 13th through October 19th
Thursday, October 13 - Spooky Stories - Tasty Treats - Creepy Crafts
Come for an hour of fun to get you in the mood for Halloween!
Where: Bemis Public Library 6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120When: 3:00 PMWho: Just for Kids in Grades K-5.How: Please call 303-795-3961 beginning Sept. 29 and ask for the Children’s Room to reserve your place.Cost: FREE
Thursday, October 13 - Weebeemusic Fall Program
Come share and sing along with songs of the season - traditional, original, and lesser known gems. Sue has over fifteen years experience researching and singing songs for children. Just like snowflakes, no two shows are exactly alike. Expect songs about leaves, cooler weather, apples, and outdoor fun. Also includes anecdotes and songs from and about the southern hemisphere.
Where: Edgewater LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: This program is for children of all ages.How: For tickets please contact your local library's children's desk.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org Contact: Call Center 303-235-5275 [email protected]
Thursday, October 13 - Forensics: Who Done It?
Participants in "Forensics: Who Done It?", presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS), will use forensic science to solve a crime by analyzing realistic crime evidence, and learn how CSI agents use the scientific process to solve crimes.
Where: Wheat Ridge LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: This is an after-school program for students in grades 4 and above. Participation is limited to 30 students.How: No registration required. Just come down and have fun!Cost: FREE
Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16 - Pumpkin Patch
We will have Pumpkins, hay rides, face painting and temporary tatoos, bake sale with popcorn and desserts, along with Hot chocolate and apple cider.
Where: Belmar Baptist Church 480 S. Kipling, Lakewood , COWhen: Friday night 5 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, and Sunday 1 - 5Who: EveryoneHow: Just come join us and find your perfect pumpkin.Cost: FREE Pumpkins are anywhere from $3 to $15 depending on size.
Friday, October 14 through Saturday, October 15 - Beautiful Junk Sale
The sale is huge, the impact is even bigger! This event generates thousands of dollars of financial resources that the Action Center is able to turn back into food, shelter and much more for our neighbors in need.
People flock from all over, even out of state, to shop the Beautiful Junk Sale.
ABOUT THE ACTION CENTER Annually, the Action Center provides assistance to more than 28,000 Jefferson County residents. Services to the community include a food pantry, clothing bank, 22-bed homeless shelter, transportation, utility assistance and much more. With the help of more than 2,900 yearly, the Action Center gives help, provides hope and builds dignity while breaking the cycle of poverty.
Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Exhibit Hall
15200 W. 6th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401When: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Early Bird sale on Saturday 7:30 - 8:30 am)Who: This family friendly event boasts something for everyone!How: Come and show for a great cause!Cost: General admission is $2 and kids (15 and under) get in FREE The Early Bird Shop is $20For more info: For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, please visit www.theactioncenterco.org
or call 303-237-7704.
Saturday, October 15 - Family Fun Walk - The 100 Acre Wood
Join a naturalist for an outdoor adventure. Activities differ every month!
The 100-Acre Wood: Enjoy activities straight out of the adventures of Pooh and his friends - pooh sticks, forest walks, and Tiggers abound.
The 100-Acre Wood: Enjoy activities straight out of the adventures of Pooh and his friends - pooh sticks, forest walks, and Tiggers abound.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
Saturday, October 15 - Hudson FestiFall
Celebrate autumn with us for the first annual Hudson FestiFall! Festivities will include:
•Pumpkin Patch exploration •“Hall of Flame” pumpkin masterpiece display and pumpkin carving demonstrations •“Meet the Beekeeper” question and answer sessions •“Hearty-Har-Harvest” storytimes •Herb demonstrations •Spider plant potting •Leaf art •Apple pressing demonstration with samples •Scavenger hunt •Hay rides •Face painting •Decorative hay bale art •Demonstrations from CSU Extension Service •Straw bale maze exploration
•Pumpkin Patch exploration •“Hall of Flame” pumpkin masterpiece display and pumpkin carving demonstrations •“Meet the Beekeeper” question and answer sessions •“Hearty-Har-Harvest” storytimes •Herb demonstrations •Spider plant potting •Leaf art •Apple pressing demonstration with samples •Scavenger hunt •Hay rides •Face painting •Decorative hay bale art •Demonstrations from CSU Extension Service •Straw bale maze exploration
Where: Hudson Gardens
6115 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, co 80120
303.797.8565When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come out and enjoy the funCost: $1.50 a personFor more info: www.hudsongardens.org
Saturday, October 15 - Halloween Tales and Trails
Join our annual family-friendly, non-scary Halloween festival. Enjoy a guided hike through the forest, make a craft, listen to storytellers, visit nature center exhibits, and much more. . Guided hikes will leave every 10 minutes from the Nature Center. All other activities are ongoing.
Event will be held rain or shine.
Please bring your own mugs for hot chocolate.
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401When: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: If you would like to go on one of the guided hikes you will need to register for the event HERECost: This event is free, there is a suggested donation of $10 per family.For more info: More information HERE
Saturday, October 15 - Free Film: African Cats
See an epic true story, African Cats, set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on earth. Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength and spirit; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns who go on a dangerous journey; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons. Stunning high-definition images show these majestic kings of the African savanna and their family bonds.
Where: Bemis Public Library - Meeting Room
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come enjoy the showCost: FREE
Saturday, October 15 - The Music Train Family Concert: The Blue Canyon Boys
Come on out with the whole family and enjoy great live local music together.
Winners of the 2008 Telluride Bluegrass festival band contest, the Blue Canyon Boys offer a unique style of Colorado Bluegrass steeped in tradition with enough excursions to keep all types of music lovers tapping their feet. Blending incredible brother-duet-style vocals and hard-driving instrumental proficiency, this energetic band is driving audiences to their feet and keeping them there. the Blue Canyon Boys have become one of Colorado’s most celebrated bluegrass bands.
Where: The D-Note
7519 Grandview Ave Old Towne Arvada 80002When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: For reservations please call 303.GO.DNOTE (303-463-6683)Cost: $7/Adults $3/child FREE for 1 and underFor more info: www.ridethemusictrain.com
Sunday, October 16 - 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.
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.usWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just jump in the car and come on down!Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
Wednesday, October 19 - Weebeemusic Fall Program
Come share and sing along with songs of the season - traditional, original, and lesser known gems. Sue has over fifteen years experience researching and singing songs for children. Just like snowflakes, no two shows are exactly alike. Expect songs about leaves, cooler weather, apples, and outdoor fun. Also includes anecdotes and songs from and about the southern hemisphere.
Where: Belmar LibraryWhen: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: This program is for children of all ages.How: For tickets please contact your local library's children's desk.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org Contact: Call Center 303-235-5275 [email protected]
October 20th through October 26th
Thursday, October 20 - FREE Day at the Denver Zoo
Come enjoy the Denver Zoo and all of its fabulous animal inhabitants.
Where: Located in Denver's City Park, the Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street. Our address is 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205.When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All Colorado residentsHow: Just show your Colorado IDCost: FREEFor more info: www.denverzoo.org
Thursday, October 20 - Live Bats!
Join Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation at the for an encounter with a Big Brown bat from North America and fruit bats from Africa and Asia. Come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox from Malaysia.
Where: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, COWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: No pre-registration on this program.Cost: $5.00 per person - payable at the doorFor more info: Co-sponsored by Majestic View Nature Center. Call Margaret at 303-205-7554 for more details.
Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23 - Pumpkin Patch
We will have Pumpkins, hay rides, face painting and temporary tatoos, bake sale with popcorn and desserts, along with Hot chocolate and apple cider.
Where: Belmar Baptist Church 480 S. Kipling, Lakewood , COWhen: Friday night 5 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, and Sunday 1 - 5Who: EveryoneHow: Just come join us and find your perfect pumpkin.Cost: FREE Pumpkins are anywhere from $3 to $15 depending on size.
Friday, October 21 - Mount Vernon Ghost Town Tales
Join Hiwan Homestead staff and LMNC naturalists for this evening walk to the historic Mount Vernon Cemetery. Listen to colorful stories about the ghost town of Mount Vernon and its human, bat, and snake citizens.
Where: Matthews/Winters Park
1103 Highway 26
Golden, CO 80401When: 6:30 PMWho:
Ages 6-adult.How: Register online HERECost: FREE
Saturday, October 22 - Cars 2 Agents on a Mission Tour
Cars 2 is touring the country, and they're stopping at the Children's Museum of Denver for a day of fun!
Come see four-time Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen, his best friend Mater and the very savvy British spy Finn McMissile. You'll get to take your photo with the cars, play games, make your way through an inflatable obstacle course and enjoy great giveaways.
Come see four-time Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen, his best friend Mater and the very savvy British spy Finn McMissile. You'll get to take your photo with the cars, play games, make your way through an inflatable obstacle course and enjoy great giveaways.
Where: The Denver Children's Museum
2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come out and have fun with cars from Cars 2!Cost: The Cars 2 event on the Museum plaza is FREE to the public. Fun and learning inside the Museum is included with the cost of admission.
Children under 1: Free
Age 1: $6.00
Ages 2 – 59: $8.00
Seniors (60+): $6.00
Members are always freeFor more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
Saturday, October 22 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic
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!into any Lowe's store and build a wooden project.
This kit is awesome! This "Monster" truck includes a flashing light and glow in the dark stickers!
Where: All local Lowes Home Improvement StoresWhen: 10:00 AMWho: For kids 3 years and upHow: You can register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate of merit.
Saturday, October 22 - Halloween Tshirt Event
Make a fun scary spider T-shirt.
Where: Your local Michael's Store www.michaels.comWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up and create with us. While supplies last.Cost: Craft event is FREE with the purchase of a tshirt.
Saturday, October 22 - DeHaunted Trail Adventure
Experience Bear Creek Lake Park with all its ghostly magic in an evening of ghostly trails and tales. Walk along the Owl Trail and discover critters of the night. After your walk warm your toes by the fire at the amphitheater and enjoy roasting marshmallows and sipping hot chocolate. Hawk Quest will also be at the visitor center with their live birds of prey.
Where: Bear Creek Lake Park Park entrance: South off of W. Morrison Rd., a quarter mile east of C-470.When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Registration: 303-697-6159
Registration is required, and space is limited. There are no refunds for cancellations.Cost: $5/person (Children 3 and under free)
All vehicles entering the park must have a ($5)daily pass or a BCLP annual pass.
Tuesday, October 25 - Signs of Fall
What does your family do in autumn to get ready for winter? Join us in play and discovery as we explore the colorful changes of the season and learn how plants and animals are preparing for the cold.
Where: Carson Nature Center
3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, COWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 5 and underHow: Register HERE A caregiver 14 or older must attend with each child registered.Cost: $9 a person, $12 Non-South Suburban District Resident. Caregivers free.For more info: www.ssprd.org
Tuesday, October 25 - Paper Pumpkin Event
Grace your home with ghoulish decor with our Make-It Take-It craft.
Where: Your local Michael's Store www.michaels.comWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up and create with us. While supplies last.Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 25 - Weebeemusic Fall Program
Come share and sing along with songs of the season - traditional, original, and lesser known gems. Sue has over fifteen years experience researching and singing songs for children. Just like snowflakes, no two shows are exactly alike. Expect songs about leaves, cooler weather, apples, and outdoor fun. Also includes anecdotes and songs from and about the southern hemisphere.
Where: Lakewood LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: This program is for children of all ages.How: For tickets please contact your local library's children's desk.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org Contact: Call Center 303-235-5275 [email protected]
Wednesday, October 26 - Simon's Game Play Tour
2011 Simon GamePlay tour, connecting fans of all ages to the hottest video games before they are officially launched and available in stores. The recently launched Nintendo 3DS gaming system will take center stage at this year’s GamePlay. A “Nintendo 3DS Lounge” -- decked out with couches, snacks and games -- will be at the disposal of shoppers wanting to kick back and compete on their handheld 3DSs.
The tour also offers 10 gaming pods, including two mature zones, with a variety of products from leaders in the video gaming industry, including 2K Play, Capcom, Eidos, SEGA, Namco-Bandai, Warner Brothers Interactive, THQ, 2K, Atari, and Edios/Square Enix.
Where: Colorado Mills
14500 W Colfax Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80401When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come enjoy the funCost: FREEFor more info: Call (303) 384-3000, visit www.coloradomills.com or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ColoradoMills.
Wednesday, October 26 - Weebeemusic Fall Program
Come share and sing along with songs of the season - traditional, original, and lesser known gems. Sue has over fifteen years experience researching and singing songs for children. Just like snowflakes, no two shows are exactly alike. Expect songs about leaves, cooler weather, apples, and outdoor fun. Also includes anecdotes and songs from and about the southern hemisphere.
Where: Wheat Ridge LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: This program is for children of all ages.How: For tickets please contact your local library's children's desk.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org Contact: Call Center 303-235-5275 [email protected]
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 ...
Macaroni Kid Mom's Group Directory
Are you new to the area? Even if you are not, maybe you are looking for other moms to hang out with (with kids and maybe sometimes without!). Local mom's groups are a great way to meet new friends, and find support. And your kids will make new friends as well!
I've created a list of area Mom's Clubs in the new Business Directory (Many thanks to everyone who contacted me and submitted information.) I know there are more, so if you are a member of a ...
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A little info on this great feature
Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
Macaroni Kid to the rescue! (Dramatic music here)
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