Ongoing Events NATURE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
Denver Zoo’s Stingray Cove Open daily. The new interactive exhibit gives visitors a chance to touch and feed an array of stingrays and sharks while they swim carefree in a state-ofthe-art habitat. Tickets for Stingray Cove available onsite only. $5 plus admission. Denver Zoo. See Where the Kids Are, page 60.
Family Nature Days Aug. 29, 9am-noon. Join Bluff Lake Nature Center’s youth education team for monthly themed family days. Drop in the last Saturday morning of each month through September to find activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more. Bluff Lake Nature Center, Denver. blufflake.org
VIRTUAL CAMP@HOME with UNICEF Kid Power Online
daily. Young do-gooders can log on to UNICEF’s Kid Power programming to find more than 75 short videos guiding them in sports, crafts, cooking, campfire songs, and more. They’ll be inspired to play and build skills on-screen, then go make an impact off screen. kpop.ukp.io VIRTUAL Dome to Home: Understanding the Next Meteor Shower Tue, 2pm. Join
Fiske Planetarium’s virtual planetarium summer series and watch them fly (via their YouTube channel) around the universe and answer your space questions. Each episode includes handson activities, for different ages, and social media challenges. colorado.edu
Join Denver Public Library and StoryCenter online to share personal stories of joy, struggle, and resilience. Register online. Age 14 and up. denverlibrary.org
Fireside Chats Second Thu, 6:30-7:30pm. All ages are welcome to the Bluff Lake Nature Center for fun and educational drop-in programs. Sit around a campfire, roast s’mores, and interact with astronomy, animals, music, and more. Bluff Lake Nature Center, Denver. blufflake.org
Fetch at Stanley Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Enjoy safe summer shopping while visiting more than 40 local makers popping up alongside locally-owned small businesses. Event features live music, food, and drinks. Vendor prices vary. Stanley Marketplace, Denver. stanleymarketplace.com
VIRTUAL Confection Perfection: Jolly Rancher Company 6-7:30pm. One of the
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CLASSES, CLUBS, AND PROGRAMS
Amaryllis Kids Yoga Sat,
VIRTUAL Junior Firefighters Virtual Summer Camp Aug. 4-
world’s most iconic candies—the Jolly Rancher kiss—was invented in Golden. Join Golden History Museum Director Nathan Richie to learn about the history of the company, from its founding as a mom-and-pop ice cream shop on Washington Avenue to an international sensation. Register online. goldenhistory.org
Discover what makes turtles so unique and see a real turtle in action. Outdoor only, register online. Ages 8-12. $5. Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada. arvada.org
Get a good look at the natural world on an Expedition for kids, on Aug 26.
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VIRTUAL Mother and
Daughter Virtual SelfDefense Basics See Aug. 6.
Are You a Turtle? 10-11am.
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Naturalist 4-5pm. Mud mucking,
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Nature at Night: Nocturnal Insects 7:30pm. Take a walk to see what’s out and about at night as the seasons change. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. All participants are required to wear a mask during the program and practice social distancing. Registration required. Pronghorn Natural Area, Aurora. auroragov.org VIRTUAL Reflective Life
Writing Workshop 3-4:15pm.
trail hiking, bird watching—being a naturalist provides a lot of fun experiences. Learn what it means to be a naturalist with Majestic View Nature Center online. Registration required. Ages 8-16. $5. arvada.org
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Star K Kids Discovery Time See Aug. 13. VIRTUAL Virtual Self Defense for Teens See Aug. 11.
9-9:45am. Kids enjoy yoga as an imaginative experience that helps them connect with their minds and bodies. Teacher Kendra, a doctor of pediatric physical therapy, engages kids in a holistic practice designed to build flexibility, strength, and confidence. Ages 4-11. Mats provided. First class free, $10-$15 sliding scale. Amaryllis Therapy Network, Denver. amaryllistherapy.net VIRTUAL Black Breastfeeding Week Aug. 25-31.
August is National Breastfeeding Month and the Black community is bringing attention to the specific experience and needs of Black women and families when it comes to nourishing their young ones. This seventh annual event is for education, collaboration, imagination, and innovation. Find more information about program schedules online. blackbreastfeedingweek.org
Sept. 5. Take part in a fun, kid-friendly virtual summer camp focusing on fire safety, firefighting history, and the fire service. Ages 5-12. Register online. $15-$40 child, $25-$70 family. Denver Firefighters Museum. See Where the Kids Are, page 60.
Kids Art Nite First Fri, 6-8pm; third Sat, 5-7pm. It’s an Open Studio Nite at artSPARK. Kids grades 1st-5th can enjoy self-led creative experiences while parents enjoy a relaxing evening out. $35. artSPARK, Littleton. artsparkcreative.com VIRTUAL Kids Yoga Fri, 2-2:45pm. Join Guided By Humanity and Satya Yoga Cooperative Instructor Lakshmi Nair via Zoom for an all-abilities kids yoga class. Ages 5-12. Participants will join in physical postures as well as mindfulness activities, music, and dance. Register online. guidedbyhumanity.org
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