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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.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! 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 The school year is ending soon, which means one thing: summer! At MBD, many of us are moms - and we know as well as most parents in our community that we are looking for ways to keep children entertained when school is not in session, so we can keep working! So.... we’ve compiled a list of summer camps, Vacation Bible Schools, and other activities for children in northern Colorado in summer 2022.  Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School: Peace, Love, Pray Where: 2000 S Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 13-17 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: Preschool-elementary Contact: office@our-saviours.org, 970-484-313  Christ United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School: On a Roll with God At Food Truck Party VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they get on a roll with God. They will become chefs and discover how we can turn to God in prayer every day to meet our needs and how we can join God in providing for the needs of others. Where: 301 E Drake Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 6-9 from 9 a.m. - noon Ages: 2-12 Contact: childrensministriescumc@gmail.com, 970-690-6197 Foundations Church Kids Camps and Eagle Lake Day Camp Mark your calendars! Eagle Lake is coming back to Foundations Church in July 2022. Kids ages 7-12 will enjoy a week of day camp that includes Euro-bungee jumping, rock wall, inflatables and more. Kids summer camps are also available at our Windsor and Loveland churches. Where: 1159 Main Street, Windsor, CO AND 1380 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO When:
Cost: Free Ages: 3-12, depending on camp (Eagle Lake is ages 7-12) Contact: office@foundationschurch.org, 970-663-7625 Zion Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School: Sky Ranch Day Camp We are excited to have Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Staff lead our Vacation Bible School this year as a Day Camp. Snacks will be provided. We will begin our morning with check-in, gathering Worship all together then broken out into rotations throughout the morning. Where: 815 East 16th Street Loveland, CO 80538 When: June 27-July 1 Cost: $10 per child or $15 per family Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade Contact: (970) 667-1836 Timberline Church Vacation Bible School: Make a Splash Where: 2908 S Timberline Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 20-24, 9 a.m. - noon Cost: $10 Ages: K-5 Contact: Contact form, (970) 482-4387 Faith Church Vacation Bible School: Monumental Go off-road with Faith Church for a MONUMENTAL adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest! We'll explore God's awesomeness and form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead!Monumental VBS is going to be full of Bible adventures, games, music, snacks, hugs, high-fives, and sciency-fun “wows.” Where: 3920 S Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80526 When: June 6-10 from 9 a.m. - noon Cost: Must set up registration account to see pricing Ages: Preschool - 5th grade Contact: faith@faithchurchfc.org, 970-226-2095  Arsenal Colorado Camps Arsenal Colorado is a non-profit soccer club in Northern Colorado that uses the power of soccer to inspire, to develop, to achieve, and to build community. We offer established and successful programs to youth from ages 4-18. Where: 2721 S. College Ave Suite 10 Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: August 1-4 Cost: $60-80 Ages: U6-U10 Contact: office@soccerfortcollins.org, (970) 226-4253 Colorado State University Summer K-12 Programs Programs are available for kids in elementary, middle, and high school. Categories include: •Animals and Environment •Arts and Human Sciences •Industry and Leadership •Interdisciplinary Programs •Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) •Sport Programs Where: Varies When: Varies Cost: Varies Ages: 6-18 Contact: Contact the department or organization offering the program you’re interested in. Click the link above to be taken to the main CSU summer programs portal. Fort Collins Circus Center Summer Camp Circus arts, such as juggling, aerial dance and partner acrobatics, can be valuable non-competitive activities with which students can learn entrepreneurial, civic, personal, and interpersonal skills. By participating in such activities, students develop abilities in self-expression, collaboration, and musicality, while gaining knowledge and experience in health-related skills. Where: 2536 Midpoint Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: Ages 6-12 July 18-August 5; M-F; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Teens August 8-12; M-F; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: Varies by age Ages: 6-18 Contact: fortcollinscircuscenter@gmail.com, 970-682-4984 City of Fort Collins Summer Camps Camp FunQuest is a full-day, state-licensed child care program for kids ages 5-15 when school is out of session and during summer break. Unique activities including games, crafts, S.T.E.M., and field trips, are designed with children’s age, developmental stage, and interests in mind. Where: Northside Aztlan Community Center and Foothills Activity Center When: Weekly camps begin June 1 and run through August 12; hours are M-F from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $200 per child Ages: 5-15 Contact: recreation@fcgov.com, 970-221-6256  NoCo Theatrix Children’s Theater Summer Camps In addition to singing, dancing and acting, our young performers work on teamwork, costume design, set design, and the basic technical aspects of theater. This summer’s play is Disney’s “Moana Jr.” Where: 1296 Main St. #D Windsor, CO 80550 When: June session – June 13-17 and 20-24 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; performance June 25 July session – July 11-15 and 18-22; performance July 23 Cost: $350 per child Ages: 9-16 Contact: nocotheatrix@gmail.com, 407-970-7504 Urban Air Adventure Park Summer Camp Urban Air Adventure Park offers the ultimate adventure-filled day camp. Camp Urbie’s Adventure Camp is the chance for kids to beat the summer heat and explore the best indoor playground around. Register today for a whole week of play, guided activities, games and competitions, snacks and more! Where: 4250 Corbett Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: Morning, Afternoon, or Full-Day available: June 13, June 20, July 18, July 25, and August 1 Cost: $189 for half day, $269 for full day Ages: All ages Contact: hollie@urbanair110.com, 720-262-7252 YMCA Camp NoCo Join the Y this summer for a fun, enriching traditional day camp experience. YMCA Camp Noco allows campers to unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, try new activities, learn new skills and make new friends. Activities include camp songs, hiking and nature activities, archery, gaga ball, sports and games, Color Wars, STEM, arts, and much more. Enthusiastic and well-trained staff will ensure a safe and fun summer. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance is available. Where: Locations in Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, Johnstown, Berthoud, Loveland, and Fort Collins When: Varies Cost: Varies Ages: Preschool - 18 years old The Academy by DivaBee Summer Camps The Academy by Divabee is a place where kids from K-12 are "discovering potential through Arts and Creativity." We offer classes in musical theatre, acting, dancing and private vocal instruction for all ages. Where: 4019 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80523 When: 1- and 3-week camps available running from June through August Cost: $175-899 Ages: K-12 Contact: jalyn@divabeeproductions.com, 970-980-4795  Camp Invention STEM Summer Camp
A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by qualified local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on activities every year. Over 1,000 camp programs run nationwide in schools, community centers and other local facilities! Where: Locations in Wellington and Fort Collins When: Varies by location Cost: Starts at $245 Ages: Kids entering K-6 Contact: Contact information varies for each facility Grace Place Church Summer Camp Breakaway: World of Wonder Hang on tight and get ready to fly away to the most high energy, fun-filled, summer camp in Northern Colorado! During Breakaway: World of Wonder, your kids are going to have an awesome time learning about who God is and building lasting relationships through interactive stories, hands on creative art, and adventurous rec activities. Where: 375 Meadowlark Dr. Berthoud, CO 80513 When: June 20-24 Cost: $109-129 Ages: K-5 Contact: Brooke.carpenter@graceplace.org, 970-532-9886 Most people's fondest grade school memories involve boarding a bus, traveling off to explore someplace new. Field Trips feel like a day off school, a break, a chance to feel like a real human rather than just a kid. Most kids don't realize that field trips are a really an in-depth learning experience than regular day-to-day classroom moments. Studies and statics from all over the country have proven that field trips are more than just a day of fun. Social-Emotional Learning Experience Teaching students social-emotional traits and behaviors is often a complicated matter. Diverse classrooms with students from all different types of backgrounds and living situations make teaching things like self-awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making extremely difficult in the classroom set up. A study done by the University of Arkansas found that field trips give students “stronger critical-thinking skills” and that they, “exhibit increased historical empathy, display higher levels of tolerance, and have a greater taste for consuming art and culture.”  Academic Improvement Many students learn best by visual and hands-on learning. The U.S. Travel Association conducted a study that revealed that “regardless of gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, youth who take educational trips have better grades (59 percent), higher graduation rates from high school (95%) and college (63%), and greater income (12% higher annually). In fact, 89% said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career because the trips made them more engaged, intellectually curious and interested in and out of school.”[1] [1] https://www.neamb.com/work-life/how-field-trips-boost-students-lifelong-success  Practical Knowledge Being stuck in a classroom day in and day out for the entire school year is not only a daunting thought, but it can often contribute to students feeling burnt out and detached from the real world. Getting out to see a museum, a farm, or even just the local library can help expand a student’s world and mind. “The best field trips can bring two seemingly unrelated worlds together.”  Professional Development If you ask successful adults today about their field trip memories, chances are you will find a few who had an eye-opening field trip experience which helped to lead them to the career they are in today. Getting the chance to see a symphony, going to a construction site or a university can get students thinking about what they are passionate about and what they want to achieve in their adult lives.  Field Trips Ideas in Northern Colorado Colorado has so many beautiful natural places to visit for a field trip. Take students to a Colorado State Wildlife Area to see all the amazing creatures in the state. With Denver close by, amazing opportunities for students are just a bus ride away. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science provides field trip adventures for all ages! These Links have other great Field Trip Ideas for In-Person and Virtually: https://www.homeschooltreasury.com/fieldtrips.html https://www.uncovercolorado.com/educational-field-trips-colorado/ https://www.northerncoloradokids.com/Field_Trips.php#close https://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/education-k-12/remote-learning-field-trips/   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
  Summer is here and now, so is the Loveland Drive In Movie Theater! This pop-up, family-friendly entertainment venue was born out of our (My Big Day’s) response to the Coronavirus. We wanted to build a safe entertainment option for families to take advantage of during our safer-at-home orders, while at the same time, support a deserving non-profit and local businesses that were impacted by all of the coronavirus closures. The pop-up Drive In fundraiser achieves both of these goals! We are so excited about this summer opportunity, and we know you are too. We’ve come up with a few ideas to make your family’s trip to our Drive In safe, successful, and fun! First off – planning ahead will ensure that your family has fun. Because we are operating during a time of social distancing, pre-planning and organization MUST include thoughts of safety. Our safety guidelines are spelled out on our website here within our Code of Conduct: https://www.lovelanddrivein.com/code-of-conduct.html Please make sure you read through this before your show.  Tips for more fun at the Drive-In Movies! Here are a few more tips that we have compiled to help ensure that you and your family are comfortable and have as much fun as possible. 1. Arrive early to grab the “perfect” spot. Our team will be helping to direct traffic to their assigned spots. Arriving early will ensure that you won’t be stuck in a long line of cars, and you’ll be placed closer to the big screen. The Loveland Drive In will allow entry 45 minutes before the movie call time. MBD Pro-Tip: Most Drive-Ins are requiring that you purchase your tickets online in advance. This is our policy, and it helps us restrict capacity to provide for safe social distance between cars. 2. Consider bringing your own portable radio and extra batteries. We are encouraging attendees to turn their cars off during the movie – for environmental and safety reasons. While you can broadcast your sound through your car’s radio, you can avoid the possibility of running down your car’s battery by using a portable radio that runs on batteries. This will be an ever better alternative if you should choose to set up chairs in your pick-up bed or in front of your vehicle. 3. Bring body essentials. Don’t forget to pack the bug spray, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Our experience is different because we can show movies during the day. However, due to the nature of this activity – you will be out, exposed in the sun. Don’t forget to lather up with the sunscreen so you don’t leave with a nasty burn! 4. Satisfy your hunger! We encourage you to bring money and have your phone ready so that you can order some tasty treats from our food and beverage vendors on site. Some proceeds from food sales will also be benefiting our non-profit, Thompson Education Foundation. You may also bring food with you. Please make sure that you follow our food/beverage guidelines if you choose to bring your own treats. MBD Pro Tip: Check out our vendor partners listed for each showing. They will have links that you can use to order food online. Review their menus before you arrive so you can plan ahead. 5. Wear appropriate and comfy clothes. There will be limited shade, and you will be sitting in a parking lot for the duration of the movie. Make sure you are wearing comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing. Also – don’t forget, even summer evenings can get chilly in Colordao! If you are attending the late show, you might want to pack a jacket or some blankets. 6. Comfortable seating options. We know some of you will watch the movies from the comfort of your car, but we also encourage you to pack camping chairs, mats, pillows, and blankets. 7. Have a bathroom plan. There will be bathroom facilities available on site. However, we also know that some may not be comfortable using public restrooms at this time. Planning ahead, and trying to go before you arrive can lessen your chances of having to use the public restroom during the event. We want to assure all participants that the public facilities will be routinely cleaned throughout the day. Packing extra hand sanitizer and wipes aren’t a bad idea either. 8. Relax and have fun! We are so excited to bring this fun event to all Northern Colorado families! This event is designed to encourage fun and bonding for families. Relax, enjoy, and have fun at the movies!  Health & Safety Reminders My Big Day wants this to be a fun and memorable event for you and your family, and therefore, your safety is of utmost importance to us. The Loveland Drive-In was built around all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. While we are keeping up to date on all law changes and how they affect events, we kindly ask that you follow all guidelines and event rules, so that everyone can have a healthy, safe, and enjoyable time. If you are unsure of the local health and safety guidelines, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19  Contact My Big Day
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