Nature/Outdoors | Kids Out and About Denver

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Butterfly Pavilion

At the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster step to Water’s Edge and see an underwater world full of sea creatures. Explore our tropical rainforest where 1,600 butterflies rule the sky! End your journey in our gardens and nature trail!
6252 West 104th Ave.
Westminster , CO , 80020 39° 53' 13.4772" N, 105° 3' 59.274" W
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Denver Tour Club

Everyday is an adventure! We visit exciting destinations in and around Denver. Day long excursions offered over summer break, school holidays and select weekends. Check out our schedule today!
400 S Williams Street
Denver , CO , 80209
Phone: 720-309-1828
39° 42' 32.8248" N, 104° 57' 57.078" W
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Organization:

Location:

320 Pepper Grass Lane
Fountain, CO, 80817
United States
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Phone:

7195206745

2’s & 3’s Outdoors: Sensory Safari

Dates: 
12/13/2018
Time: 
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Organization:

Location:

210 Offerson Rd
Avon, CO, 81620
United States
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Phone:

(970) 754-4636

38th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Beaver Creek

Dates: 
11/23/2018
Time: 
5:00pm-8:00pm

Organization:

Location:

6115 S Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-797-8565

A Hudson Christmas: Holiday Light Show

Dates: 
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
11/30/2018
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Time: 
Box Office Hours: 4:30-8:30 PM; Show Hours: 5:00-9:00 PM; Santa Visits: 5:00-8:00 PM (through December 23)

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

A River at Work: SPREE Spring Break Camp

Dates: 
03/25/2019
03/26/2019
03/27/2019
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Time: 
8:00am-4:30 pm. Aftercare 4:30-6:00 pm

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

Camping 101: SPREE Holiday Camp

Dates: 
04/29/2019
Time: 
8:00-4:30 pm. Aftercare 4:30-6:00 pm

Location:

Festival Park
300 Second St.
Castle Rock, CO, 80104
United States
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Phone:

303-660-1036

Candlelighting in Castle Rock

Dates: 
12/24/2018
Time: 
5-6 p.m

Organization:

Town of Estes Park

Location:

P.O. Box 1967
Estes Park, CO, 80517
United States
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Phone:

970-586-6104

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration

Dates: 
11/23/2018
Time: 
Visit with Santa Claus at his workshop near Bond Park from noon to 2pm. The lighted Christmas parade begins at 5:30 pm

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

Cats & Canines with SPREE

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
Time: 
8:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

17249 6250 (Dave Wood) Rd
Montrose, CO, 81403
United States
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Phone:

917-224-5313

Christmas Trees at Covered Bridge Ranch

Dates: 
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
11/25/2018
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Time: 
10 am-4:30 pm

Organization:

Colorado Springs Festival of Lights

Location:

Downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO, 80916
United States
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Colorado Springs Festival of Lights

Dates: 
12/01/2018
Time: 
5:50 pm

Organization:

Belmar Mall

Location:

408 S. Teller St.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
United States
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Phone:

(303) 742-1520

Denver Figure Skating Performance at The Rink at Belmar

Dates: 
11/25/2018
12/09/2018
Time: 
10:30-11:15 am

Organization:

Location:

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
United States
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Phone:

719-633-9925

Electric Safari 2018

Dates: 
12/07/2018
12/08/2018
12/09/2018
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Time: 
Time: 4:30 early entrance for Zoo members and their paying guests. And 5:30 to 8:30 p.m for general admission.

Organization:

Location:

Holly Acres Nursery 5403 Hwy 86
Elizabeth, CO, 80107
United States
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Phone:

303-646-8868

Elizabeth Christmas Festival

Dates: 
11/24/2018
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

Environment Investigators Holiday Camp

Dates: 
01/21/2019
Time: 
8:00-6:00pm

Location:

Evergreen Lake House
29612 Upper Bear Creek Road
Evergreen, CO, 80439
United States
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Phone:

720-880-1020

Evergreen Park & Rec District Sailing Camp

Dates: 
08/05/2019
08/07/2019
08/09/2019
Time: 
10 AM-2 PM

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
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Phone:

303-376-4800

Fall Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
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Phone:

303-376-4800

Fall Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo- Daily

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

7030 Garrison St.
Arvada, CO, 80004
United States
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Phone:

720-898-7405

Fur Coats and Cozy Caves at Majestic View Nature Center

Dates: 
11/27/2018
Time: 
10:30-11:30 a.m

Organization:

Location:

1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO, 80904
United States
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Phone:

(719) 634-6666

Gallop in the Garden

Dates: 
11/29/2018
12/06/2018
12/13/2018
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Time: 
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Organization:

Location:

6631 S. University Blvd
Centennial, CO, 80121
United States
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Phone:

303-798-7515

Geminids Meteor Shower

Dates: 
12/13/2018
Time: 
7:00PM - 9:30PM

Organization:

Location:

7030 Garrison St.
Arvada, CO, 80004
United States
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Phone:

720-898-7405

Geology Parfait at Majestic View Nature Center

Dates: 
12/08/2018
Time: 
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Location:

Strouse Park
Rose and 6th Streets
Goergetown, CO, 80444
United States
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Phone:

303.569.2840

Georgetown Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Dates: 
11/24/2018
Time: 
5:15 PM

Organization:

Broomfield Parks and Rec

Location:

One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO, 80020
United States
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Phone:

303.464.5530

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Broomfield

Dates: 
12/07/2018
Time: 
6pm

Location:

Aurora Municipal Center
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO, 80012
United States
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Phone:

303.739.7000

Holiday Tree Lighting in Aurora

Dates: 
12/04/2018
Time: 
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

28194 US Hwy 6
Keystone, CO, 80435
United States
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Phone:

888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246)

KIDS FREE 2 SKI PASS-A-Basin

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
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Time: 
check website

Organization:

Location:

100 Dercum Square
Keystone, CO, 80435
United States
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Phone:

(800) 354-4386

Kidtopia Holiday Spectacular

Dates: 
11/24/2018
12/01/2018
12/02/2018
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Time: 
varies

Organization:

Downtown Boulder

Location:

1942 Broadway Suite 301
Boulder, CO, 80302
United States
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Phone:

303-449-3774

Lights of December Parade in Boulder

Dates: 
12/01/2018
Time: 
6:00 p.m.

Organization:

Denver Public Library-HADLEY BRANCH LIBRARY

Location:

1890 S. Grove St.
Denver, CO, 80219
United States
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Phone:

720-865-0170

Little University: Instrument Petting Zoo with Swallow Hill Music at Hadley Branch Library

Dates: 
11/20/2018
Time: 
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Organization:

City of Louisville

Location:

749 Main Street
Louisville, CO, 80027
United States
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Phone:

303.335.4581

Louisville Parade of Lights & First Friday Art Walk

Dates: 
12/07/2018
Time: 
5:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

700 Water St.
Denver, CO, 80211
United States
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Phone:

303-561-4450

Low Sensory Mornings at Downtown Aquarium-Denver

Dates: 
12/09/2018
Time: 
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Organization:

Location:

700 Water St.
Denver, CO, 80211
United States
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Phone:

303-561-4444

Marine Biologist for a Day

Dates: 
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
12/20/2018
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Time: 
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

Washington Park Denver
Louisiana Ave And Downing
Denver, CO, 80209
United States
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Mile High United Way Turkey Trot

Dates: 
11/22/2018
Time: 
10 am

Organization:

Belmar Mall

Location:

408 S. Teller St.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
United States
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Phone:

(303) 742-1520

Mountain Edge Skating Club Performance at The Rink at Belmar

Dates: 
12/02/2018
Time: 
10:45-11:15 am

Organization:

Location:

320 Pepper Grass Lane
Fountain, CO, 80817
United States
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Phone:

719-520-6745

Nature Adventures: December Doves

Dates: 
12/06/2018
Time: 
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

Nature Camp: Fall Break- South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
Time: 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

Nature Camp: Martin Luther King, Jr - South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
01/21/2019
Time: 
8:30am-4:30pm

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

Nature Camp: President's Day - South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
02/18/2019
Time: 
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

Nature Camp: Spring Break- South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
03/25/2019
03/26/2019
03/27/2019
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Time: 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

Nature Camp: Winter Break - South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
12/26/2018
12/27/2018
12/28/2018
Time: 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

Neat Nesters: SPREE Holiday Camp

Dates: 
02/01/2019
Time: 
8:00 am- 6:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

3000 W Carson Dr
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
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Phone:

303-730-1022

No School Nature Camp - Inservice - South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

Dates: 
01/07/2019
Time: 
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location:

Johnson Habitat Park
610 S Jason St
Denver, CO, 80223
United States
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Phone:

(303) 743-9720 ext. 930

Nocturnal Nature: SPREE Holiday Camp

Dates: 
02/18/2019
Time: 
8:00 am- 4:30 pm aftercare available 4:30-6:00 pm

Organization:

Belmar Mall

Location:

408 S. Teller St.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(303) 742-1520

Noon Year’s Eve at The Rink

Dates: 
12/31/2018
Time: 
11 am - 1 pm

Organization:

Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce

Location:

1010 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO, 80401
United States
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Olde Golden Christmas Parades

Dates: 
12/01/2018
12/08/2018
12/15/2018
Time: 
see website

Organization:

Location:

210 Offerson Rd
Avon, CO, 81620
United States
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Phone:

(970) 754-4636

Opening Day at Beaver Creek

Dates: 
11/21/2018
Time: 
9:00am-10:00am

Location:

Historic Downtown Louisville
Main Street
Louisville, CO, 80027
United States
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Phone:

303.666.5747

Parade of Lights & First Friday Art Walk in Louisville

Dates: 
12/07/2018
Time: 
5:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m

Organization:

Town of Parker

Location:

20120 E. Mainstreet
Parker, CO, 80138
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303.841.0353

Parker Christmas Carriage Parade

Dates: 
12/08/2018
Time: 
Noon

Location:

The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park
1381 W Plum Creek Pkwy
Castle Rock, CO, 80109
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-660-1036

Reindeer Games in Castle Rock

Dates: 
12/14/2018
Time: 
3-6 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

28194 US Hwy 6
Keystone, CO, 80435
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

9705135742

Santa at A-Basin with the Summit Choral Society

Dates: 
12/24/2018
Time: 
11 am - 1 pm

Organization:

Georgetown Loop Railroad

Location:

P.O. Box 249
Georgetown, CO, 80444
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

1-888-456-6777

Santa's Lighted Forest at Georgetown Loop Railroad

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
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Time: 
varies

Organization:

Four Mile Historic Park

Location:

715 S. Forest Street
Denver, CO, 80246
United States
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Phone:

720-865-0800

Small Settlers

Dates: 
11/20/2018
11/27/2018
12/04/2018
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Time: 
9:00-10:00 am

Organization:

Location:

16831 W. Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

917.575.1333

Spring Break Camp at Dinosaur Ridge

Dates: 
03/26/2019
03/27/2019
03/28/2019
Time: 
9am-3pm

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-376-4800

Spring Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo

Dates: 
03/25/2019
03/26/2019
03/27/2019
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Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-376-4800

Spring Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo- Daily

Dates: 
03/25/2019
03/26/2019
03/27/2019
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Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Location:

Festival Park
300 Second St.
Castle Rock, CO, 80104
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-660-1036

Storytellers and S’mores in Castle Rock

Dates: 
12/08/2018
Time: 
5-7 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

39126 Highway 133
Hotchkiss, CO, 81419
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

970-527-1110

Sunday Brunch Buffet at Big B's Juices, Hard Ciders, and Delicious Orchards

Dates: 
11/25/2018
12/02/2018
12/09/2018
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Time: 
10 AM - 2 PM

Location:

South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Drive
Littleton, CO, 80120
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-798-7515

Supermoon Eclipse

Dates: 
01/20/2019
Time: 
7:00PM - 10:30PM

Location:

Highland Events Center
3401 W. 29th Avenue
Denver, CO, 80211
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

720-663-1634

Thanksgiving Break Camps-Full Steam Education

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
Time: 
Full Day (9:00-4:00) Half Day (9:00-12:00)

Location:

Brighton Recreation Center
555 N 11th Ave
Brighton, CO, 80601
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-655-2176

Thanksgiving Break Day Camp: I Want To Be An Astronaut at Brighton Recreation Center

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
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Time: 
half-day 9am – 12pm full day 9am – 4pm

Organization:

Belmar Mall

Location:

408 S. Teller St.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
United States
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Phone:

(303) 742-1520

The Rink At Belmar

Dates: 
11/19/2018
11/20/2018
11/21/2018
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Time: 
see schedule

Location:

Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton
11000 Colorado Blvd
Thornton, CO, 80233
United States
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Phone:

303-255-7800

Thornton Winterfest

Dates: 
12/07/2018
12/08/2018
12/09/2018
Time: 
Friday, December 7 ~ 6:30 - 9p.m. Saturday, December 8 ~ 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, December 9 ~ 5 - 9 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

13401 Picadilly Rd.
Brighton, CO, 80603
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-659-6005

Toddler Story Time at Barr Lake State Park

Dates: 
12/06/2018
Time: 
10 AM - 12 PM

Location:

Parker Recreation Center
17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO, 80134
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303.805.6304

Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk

Dates: 
11/22/2018
Time: 
8:00 am

Organization:

Castle Rock Recreation

Location:

100 N. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO, 80104
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-663-3103

Turkey ROCK Trot

Dates: 
11/22/2018
Time: 
8-11 a.m.

Organization:

Belmar Mall

Location:

408 S. Teller St.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(303) 742-1520

Ugly Sweater Skate Night at The Rink at Belmar

Dates: 
12/14/2018
Time: 
4-10 pm

Organization:

Location:

7030 Garrison St.
Arvada, CO, 80004
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

720-898-7405

Wildlife Viewing Tips - Starting with Birds at Majestic View Nature Center

Dates: 
11/20/2018
Time: 
6-7 p.m

Organization:

Location:

16831 W. Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

917.575.1333

Winter Break Camp at Dinosaur Ridge

Dates: 
01/02/2019
01/03/2019
01/04/2019
Time: 
9am-3pm

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-376-4800

Winter Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo

Dates: 
12/26/2018
12/27/2018
12/28/2018
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Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-376-4800

Winter Safari Mini-Camps at The Denver Zoo- Daily

Dates: 
12/26/2018
12/27/2018
12/28/2018
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Time: 
9 am to 4 pm

Location:

Festival Park
300 Second St.
Castle Rock, CO, 80104
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-663-3103

WinterFest in Castle Rock

Dates: 
12/01/2018
Time: 
1-5 p.m.

Organization:

YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center

Location:

2515 Tunnel Road
Estes Park, CO, 80511
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

970-586-3341

YMCA of the Rockies 5K Turkey Trot

Dates: 
11/22/2018
Time: 
8 am

Organization:

Location:

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

303-376-4800

Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo

Dates: 
11/30/2018
12/01/2018
12/02/2018
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Time: 
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

700 Water St.
Denver, CO, 80211
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

3035614444

Zoologist for a Day

Dates: 
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
12/20/2018
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Time: 
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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