MBD's team member, Sarah Biekert, did some research for our client The Family Center/La Familia and is bringing you this list of 13 Halloween events for children in Northern Colorado - October 2022. Opening of Día de los Muertos at Global Village Museum Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors 200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins (970) 221-4600, admin@globalvillagemuseum.org Dates: October 7 – November 19 "Día de los Muertos" opens Friday, Oct. 7, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures with free admission from 5-8 pm as part of First Friday Art Walk. Creepy Walk in the Woods at Savage Farms Cost: $30 per person or $25 with coupon 1750 Savage Road, Loveland info@creepywalk.com Dates: October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 6 p.m. What's that sound? It's your heartbeat! Something is just behind that bush. A spooky time for all kids 12 and up – ok to come depending on their scare level. Kids 11 and under are not welcome and no refunds will be given. Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt - Loveland’s New Fall Tradition Cost: Free All over downtown Loveland and Centerera Dates: October 15 - 31 Artistic scarecrows are waiting for you across the city – from downtown and Centerra to fun places in between. These aren’t your typical scarecrows – each has been meticulously designed by local artists and businesses to show off Loveland’s thriving art community. The hunt is free and open to everyone. Players who complete the hunt will win a prize and be eligible for grand prizes. Must download the free, official Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt app - EVENTZEE to participate. Pumpkins on Parade at Gardens on Spring Creek Cost: Children 4 and under FREE; Children 5-11 $5; Adults and children 12+ $10 2145 Centre Avenue, Fort Collins (970) 416-2486, gardens@fcgov.com Dates: October 20-23, nightly from 6-9 p.m. The third annual Pumpkins on Parade is a fun-for-all-ages celebration of Halloween and the harvest, featuring hundreds of pumpkins and gourds arranged across The Gardens in artistic displays and festive activities for the whole family! Costumes are encouraged! This event is candy-free. Loveland Downtown Pumpkin Festival Cost: FREE; pumpkin decorating $12 Dates: October 22, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Foundry Plaza 246 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland (970) 699-2856, info@lovelandpartnership.org We’ll feature local farmers market pumpkins, Loveland artists, Pumpkin Sculptures, food vendors and more! Shop farmers market stands and vendor booths throughout The Foundry Plaza and enjoy some time downtown in the crisp fall air! Candy Crawl at Fort Collins Marketplace Cost: FREE Dates: October 23 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Fort Collins Marketplace College Avenue and Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins (720) 438-2500 The Candy Crawl at Fort Collins Marketplace is back! Join us for safe trick-or-treating and other activities for the whole family! Ghost Tales Historic Rialto Tour Cost: $15 Dates: October 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m.; October 26-28 at 9 p.m. 228 East 4th Street, Loveland (970) 962-2120, RialtoT@cityofloveland.org Come look in the dark crannies behind the scenes, learn about our collection of restless souls and experience the chill firsthand. Kids 14+; parents use your best judgment. Creepy Cinema Classics at Rialto Theater Cost: $13 Dates: October 26 at 7 p.m. – House of Wax (1953) October 27 at 7:30 p.m. – The Blob (1958) October 28 at 7:30 p.m. – Ooze and Schmooze featuring The Blob (1958); adults only; $40 228 East 4th Street, Loveland (970) 962-2120, RialtoT@cityofloveland.org Movie nights for young and old who enjoy classic scary movies. Pumpkin Plunge Windsor Cost: $6 per child Dates: October 28 at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Community Recreation Center Indoor Pool 250 North 11th Street, Windsor (970) 674-3500 Dive into the spooky spirit at the Pumpkin Plunge! Swim through the water to find the perfect pumpkin to decorate. For ages 2-12. Children under 6 must be within arms reach of a parent. Pre-registration required and closes October 21. Space is limited! Treatsylvania at Lee Martinez Farm Cost: $7 Dates: October 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. October 29 from 5-7 p.m. October 30 from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The Farm at Lee Martinez 600 North Sherwood Street, Fort Collins (970) 221-6665 Reservations for Treatsylvania will open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5. Children ages 10 years and under receive treat bags filled with goodies - including coupons, promotional materials, and of course, candy! Participants also enjoy a hayride, a walk through the not-so-spooky barn, and photo opportunities. Halloween Hullabaloo – Fall River Drive Cost: FREE Centerra Marketplace 1569 Fall River Drive, Loveland (970) 962-9990 Dates: October 29 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (costume contest from 3-4 p.m.) Centerra is overjoyed to have the 16th Annual Halloween Hullabaloo return to the Street Festival on Fall River Drive! This FREE spooktacular street festival will feature a wide variety of complimentary hands-on and interactive activities for all ages from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin bowling, a not-so-spooky hay maze, face painting, petting zoo, spookie selfie station, games, treats and more! Complimentary goodies and candy available courtesy of Centerra Engagement Assembly, while supplies last. In the spirit of community giving, we are asking all attendees to please bring non-perishable canned food donations to benefit Loveland’s House of Neighborly Service. Trunk or Treat at Timberline Church Cost: FREE 2908 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins (970) 482-4387 Dates: October 30 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Fun and free for the whole family! Foster Care Awareness and variety of vendors and fun at this FREE family event! Dress up if you want or just enjoy the outdoors! Halloween Creepy Movies at Rialto Theater Cost: $7 228 East 4th Street, Loveland (970) 962-2120, RialtoT@cityofloveland.org Dates: October 31 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Enjoy classic movies that put the fright in the night? “Dracula” begins at 7 p.m. and is followed by “Frankenstein” at 8:15 p.m. These movies are not rated but are fun and can be scary to littles. Use your best judgment. We invite you to take advantage of these community events and exhibits to celebrate the spooky season as a family this October! Follow The Family Center/La Familia on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram for information about our organization, related news, and fun, educational ideas for your family. Small Business. Big Impact.
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There is a lot that goes into planning a successful company retreat - logistics, travel, transportation, activities, and itinerary. Let our team help you build lasting relationships and success. We will help you with all of the details so you can focus on the purpose of your gathering and what your company is trying to achieve by bringing people together.
Follow My Big Day on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about our services. You can also find retreat planning inspiration on our dedicated and curated Pinterest page. Getting young children out of the house boosts mental and physical development, encourages social skills, provides a distraction from daily stress and challenges, and is part of a healthy lifestyle. We put this together for our clients, The Family Center/La Familia - a list of free and low cost family events in northern Colorado – and at popular Denver attractions – so you can keep your young ones engaged and thriving this spring! February and Forward Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms SCFD Free Days Cost: FREE 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton (720) 865-4346, info@botanicgardens.org Dates: February 17, March 16, April 21, June 7 Advance online registration is required. Tickets are released on the 15th of the current month for the following month. Free days include regular garden access (no ticketed special events). Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street SCFD Free Days Cost: FREE 1007 York St., Denver (720) 865-3500, info@botanicgardens.org Dates: February 17, March 16, April 21, June 7 Advance online registration is required. Tickets are released on the 15th of the current month for the following month. Free days include regular garden access (no ticketed special events). Denver Museum of Nature and Science SCFD Free Days Cost: FREE 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver (303) 370-6000, guestservices@dmns.org Dates: February 27 (Black Science Day), May 1 (Día del Niño), May 23 Museum capacity is currently limited during the pandemic. The museum encourages guests to check the ticketing page daily leading up to free days for the latest information and availability. Baby & Toddler Storytime at Loveland Public Library Cost: FREE Dates: Every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in February 300 N Adams Ave, Loveland (970) 962-2587, LibraryChildrensDivision@cityofloveland.org Encourage early literacy skills with books, rhymes, music and fun! Suggested for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Space will be very limited, so please arrive early. Masks will be required for everyone ages 3 and up per the current Larimer County mandate. Preschool Storytime at Loveland Public Library Cost: FREE Dates: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. throughout February 300 N Adams Ave, Loveland (970) 962-2587, LibraryChildrensDivision@cityofloveland.org Enjoy books, songs and activities while building early literacy skills. Suggested for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Space will be very limited, so please arrive early. Masks will be required for everyone ages 3 and up per the current Larimer County mandate. Bilingual Storytime - Hora de los Cuentos Bilingües at Loveland Public Library Cost: FREE Dates: Every Thursday in February at 11 a.m. 300 N Adams Ave, Loveland (970) 962-2587, LibraryChildrensDivision@cityofloveland.org Join Miss Claudeth for stories, music, fingerplays, and fun in English and Spanish! Suggested for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Hora de los Cuentos Bilingües ¡Únase a Miss Claudeth para disfrutar de cuentos, música, juegos de dedos y diversión en inglés y español! Recomendado para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. Family Night at Urban Air Fort Collins Cost: $49.99 includes a large cheese pizza, four water bottles, and two hours of play for a family of four Upcoming dates: February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, and March 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 4250 Corbett Dr., Fort Collins (970) 682-3374 One ultimate pass for a family of four, plus dinner. Reservations are valid for 3-5 p.m., 4-6 p.m., OR 5-7 p.m. Jumperoo! Parent/Tot Fun at Urban Air Fort Collins Cost: $9.99 per child + one FREE parent per child Upcoming dates: February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4, and March 11 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 4250 Corbett Dr., Fort Collins (970) 682-3374 Parents and caregivers – enjoy some time with just the little ones. Tubes, playground, and trampolines available. Enjoy parent-child playtime and stay for some lunch! Reserved for children 5 and under only. Kids’ meals can be purchased for $3.99. Super Cool Kids Club Cost: FREE Upcoming dates: Every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. The Lyric Cinema 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins (970) 426-6767, marketing@lyriccinema.com Weekly live music, art projects, educational demos, and more. Past kids clubs have included jugglers, reptiles, dancers, chemistry experiments, pottery wheels, musical theater, and story time. The Super Cool Kids Club is based on community building – don’t worry if you’re running late, as our festivities often run until 5:30 p.m. Feel free to stay for dinner, too! Indoors during winter; masks required. STEM Program – Can We Send Trash to Space? Cost: FREE Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins (970) 498-5775, gcohen@larimer.org Dates: February 15-18, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grade school. Explore what might happen to trash in space. Design an air powered rocket and test it out. Registration required. Coming in March: Denver Art Museum SCFD Free Days Cost: FREE 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver (720) 913-0130, info@denverartmuseum.org Dates: March 8, April 12, April 24 Ticket reservations are encouraged. Tickets for March 8 are currently available; later dates coming soon. Children 18 years and younger are ALWAYS FREE. DIY Reusable T-Shirt Bag Workshop for Teens Cost: FREE Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins (970) 498-5775, gcohen@larimer.org Dates: March 4 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Practice reusing by turning an old t-shirt into a tote bag. We will show you how to do it yourself. It's easy! Provide your favorite used shirt or use one of ours. Registration required for adults and teens. Spring Into Song (ages 3-6) Cost: FREE Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins (970) 498-5775, gcohen@larimer.org Dates: March 9 and March 11 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Recycling education and activity – move, learn and sing: Make an upcycled musical instrument, observe the different sounds different objects make, and go through our outdoor Recycle Hero Obstacle Course as fast as you can. Free Admission Day at Global Village Museum Cost: FREE 200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins 970-221-4600, info@globalvillagemuseum.org Date: March 12, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures welcomes all visitors for free on Saturday, March 12, the 110th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912. "Girl Scouts Impact the World” is currently showing in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The exhibit highlights how Girl Scouts have made the world a better place through courage, confidence, and character. No registration required. Spring Break – Early Bird Gets the Worm Cost: FREE Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 South Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins (970) 498-5775, gcohen@larimer.org Dates: March 15-18; two sessions per day – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration required! For grade school aged participants with their caregiver. What do you know about birds and worms? Learn what they have to do with garbage. Make an upcycled bird feeder. Pot a plant you can care for at home. Starting in April: Denver Zoo Free Days 2300 Steele St., Denver (720) 337-1400, guestcare@denverzoo.org Spring dates: April 10 (Lottery runs from March 29 - April 2) To provide the best experience for all guests, the Denver Zoo is offering a limited number of tickets for each Free Day, using an online lottery system. Anyone who wants to attend a Free Day must register online during the open lottery period for a chance to obtain up to five (5) vouchers for its corresponding Free Day. We invite you to take advantage of these community events and special deals to entertain the whole family this spring – on a budget! Contact MBD Marketing & Events
Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken Colorado is so beautiful in the wintertime, with snowy mountains and lots of festivities! It’s the perfect time to have some fun while remaining safe with the whole family. We are bringing you our top picks for activities in Northern Colorado for winter this year! With the COVID pandemic in mind, there are lots of options for safe fun. From festive light displays to ice skating at the Promenade Shops at Centerra, there are plenty of budget-friendly activities outdoors where you can keep a safe distance while having a great time. Getting creative with fun at home activities is another way to celebrate and enjoy your time with your family while keeping warm all from the comfort of your own home. Outdoor Winter Activities in Northern Colorado 1. Downtown Fort Collin’s Santa Quest Go on a scavenger hunt around Old Town for Santa! If you find them all you can be entered for a chance to win gift cards! 2. Loveland Winter Wonderlights See the beautiful lights at Chapungu Sculpture Park this December. A romantic night out or a fun family night to see Santa and his reindeer! 3. Bundle up for a Cross Country Ski Everyone can cross country ski! In town or up in the mountains, get on some snow gear and explore a beautiful snowy day! We recommend some of the trails in Estes Park! 4. Hunt for the Loveland Holiday Gnomes Back by popular demand, get ready to hunt for Herbie (Loveland’s holiday gnome) and all of his gnome friends around Loveland! Herbie and his friends have homes at various locations throughout the city. To play, you must download EVENTZEE, a free mobile app, to find out where they are, meet each of them, and complete each of their challenges. You’ll snap photos of yourself with the gnomes and be entered into our contest through the app to be able to win one of the grand prizes below. All players who successfully complete all of the challenges on the app will win a holiday prize! Home for the Holidays-Fun Activities to do at Home 1. CP Holiday Train at Home"Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The Strumbellas will lead an all-star cast of performers aboard the CP Holiday Train for the 2021 "Holiday Train at Home" concert." 2. Make a Hot Cocoa Bar for a Family Movie Night Make an ordinary family movie night extraordinary with a hot chocolate bar. Marshmallows, caramel, peppermints, cookies, you name it! Let the family have their way with their hot cocoa! 3. Make Snow/Ice Sculptures Give your snowman a mohawk! Design a winter wonderland with not just snow but ice as well! For more ideas check out our Pinterest Board https://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/education-k-12/winter-activities/ Contact MBD Marketing & Events
Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken My Big Day Marketing & Events supports a number of non-profits who serve kids and families. And our entire team loves kids! So, why not feature fun activities for families? Bringing fun is what we do! Enjoy! Spring break is right around the corner for us here in Northern Colorado! Most of us with kids have exhausted all of the fun activities that we could come up with around the home this past year. So here is a list of some alternative ideas to keep your family safe and entertained without having to build yet another fort in the living room! For other ideas check out our Pinterest
It’s the perfect weekend to plan a trip to one of the many awesome NoCo farms and pumpkin patches in search of the great pumpkin! Here’s a list of some of the most festive spots we have found: 1. The Bartels Farm, Fort Collins. Famous for their beautiful pumpkin patch, this is one of the most popular spots on our list. With plenty of activities and attractions, there will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Be prepared for large crowds (they have plenty of parking - we're talking an overflow parking lot with hundreds of vehicles) - so make sure to pack your mask for safety purposes! (Their website is under construction)
Contact My Big Day Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken With COVID-19 numbers increasing in parts of the country, many of us with kids (My Big Day and “Loveland Drive-In” employees included) are wondering what we can do to keep our families entertained outside of the house and how safe those activities really are. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated information about the risk level of various activities. We are pleased that drive-in shows continue to be listed as one of the safest activities for families this summer. See our COVID-19 risk assessment for family activities list below! High-Risk Activities (from “Covid 19 Risk Calculator,” ABC News, updated June 19, 2020)
Medium-Risk Activities
Low-Risk Activities
The Loveland Drive-In abides by the CDC’s advice on their latest “Deciding to Go Out” information page (updated June 15, 2020):
There’s still time to join us for some low-risk family fun this summer! Tickets available HERE! |
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