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COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FAMILY ACTIVITIES

6/24/2020

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)

Yoga/workout classes/gym

Why:“Lots of sweaty strangers in an enclosed environment, what could go wrong? You’ll also be tempted to wipe sweat off your face, potentially touching your eyes and mouth area, making the risk even higher.”

Vacation

Why: Even if you “wear a mask and gloves in the airport and on the airplane, you take the first flight of the morning to avoid crowds and take advantage of overnight cleaning on the airplane, the airport isn’t crowded, and passengers on the plane are seated with empty seats between them,” the risk is high according to the article’s doctors. “You could do everything right, but at the end of the day you’re at the mercy of your fellow passengers’ health and hygiene.” There is also a risk that, if cases suddenly increase in your area of travel, you will not be able to return home for weeks or months.

Visiting grandparents

Why: It doesn’t matter if case numbers are low in your area, if you avoid staying in hotels, or if you have your entire family tested before the visit, “Grandparents are always going to be a higher risk population. And remember, you can test negative one day and contract the virus the next.”

Graduation/Independence Day/birthday party with 20 friends and family members

Why: The highest-risk activity on this list, it doesn’t matter if your invitees have been mostly staying home or come wearing masks – no one can wear a mask while eating or drinking, and adding alcohol into the mix makes people less likely to be vigilant. And, unless you have 40 bowls on hand and the time to individually dish out chips and salsa to each of your guests, there will be shared food handling involved.

Medium-Risk Activities

Dinner party with 3 or fewer friends

Why: Even if everyone washes their hands and has been following social distancing advice, your attendees won’t be able to wear masks while eating. You can make this activity slightly safer by eating outside, 6 feet apart, and using disposable (biodegradable, please!) dishes and cutlery.

Kids’ Summer Camp

Why: Campers should be kept in groups of 10 or less with no intermixing and as much outdoor time as possible. However, during hot summer months it is usually impossible to keep children outside at all times.

Low-Risk Activities

Camping

Why: If you maintain social distancing, eat only food you brought from home, wear masks whenever you are around other people and use hand sanitizer regularly, camping is a low risk activity.

Drive-in Movies/Concerts

Why: As long as cars are parked 6 feet apart, employees wear masks when interacting with customers, and you maintain your distance from others when outside of your car, drive-in shows are one of the safest out-of-the-house activities this summer. At the Loveland Drive-In, we go the extra mile with even more precautions:

By staggering our cars in a checkerboard pattern, we keep vehicles 10 feet apart rather than the required 6
Our employees monitor bathroom lines to be sure people are maintaining their distance from each other and that there are no more than 3 people in line at a time
We also regularly disinfect our restrooms with an aerosol spray for airborne germs and a bleach spray for solid surfaces like faucets and toilet handles

The Loveland Drive-In abides by the CDC’s advice on their latest “Deciding to Go Out” information page (updated June 15, 2020):

Choose places where there is limited sharing of items and where any items that are shared are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses. You can also choose to visit places that share, post, or announce that they have increased cleaning and disinfection to protect others from COVID-19.

Can you keep 6 feet of space between you and others? Will you be outdoors or indoors? Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces where it might be harder to keep people apart and there’s less ventilation. Choose outdoor activities and places where it’s easy to stay 6 feet apart, like parks and open-air facilities.

Use visual reminders—like signs, chair arrangements, markings on the floor, or arrows—to help remind you to keep your distance from others. (At the Loveland Drive-In, we have “X”s spray-painted on parking spaces in a checkerboard pattern to remind attendees not to park too close to others.)

Will I need to take public transportation to get to the activity? Public transit can put you in close contact with others. By nature, at a drive-in, you BYOV (bring your own vehicle)!

Before you go somewhere, call and ask what extra prevention strategies they are using, like requiring staff to wear cloth face coverings. Visit our FAQ and Code of Conduct pages for the Loveland Drive-In to see some of the precautions we are taking to make sure your family stays safe!

There’s still time to join us for some low-risk family fun this summer! Tickets available HERE!

The Ultimate Northern Colorado Event Guide 2019

11/20/2019

Northern Colorado is primped and primed for an outstanding 2019 Holiday Season! We have so many suggestions for holiday fun, there won’t be a moment to rest between now and Christmas! There is something for everyone - families, couples, singles, pets -- you name it!

Get your jingle bells on and check out our Ultimate NoCo Holiday Events Guide - you’re sure to find one of the MBD elves at some of these fun stops!

November 28
   Thanksgiving Day Trots and Races - Fort Collins & Greeley, CO
You can burn some calories before you stuff yourself with all the turkey and trimmings! Both Fort Collins and Greeley will host their own Turkey Trot Races. You can register for the Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run here: http://www.fctdayrun.com/ and the Greeley event here: https://ncmcfoundation.org/event/ncmc-turkey-trot-2k5k-fun-runwalk/

November 30
   Greeley Lights the Night Parade - Greeley, CO
This lighted holiday parade kicks of the Christmas season in downtown Greeley! There will be over 70 lighted parade floats that will lead revelers through downtown Greeley to Lincoln Park where the holiday light switch will be thrown! Make plans to attend this fun, FREE event!
https://greeleycalendar.com/event/greeley-lights-night-parade/

   Wellington Carriage Rides - Wellington, CO
The city of Wellington will help you get into the holiday spirit by offering carriage rides throughout the holiday season. Rides are $5 a person (kids under 12 are free). The fun goes from 5:00-7:00PM on weekends.
https://www.facebook.com/events/666469630543989/

   Cookie Decorating at Old Colorado Brewing Co - Wellington, CO
Simply Cakes will be set up in the Old Colorado Brewing Company’s taproom to teach you how to decorate a variety of holiday cookies and treats!
https://www.facebook.com/events/527038044799919/

December 1
   Santa’s Reindeer Return to Bath Garden Center - Fort Collins, CO
Make plans to meet up with Santa’s back up reindeer at the Bath Garden Center in Fort Collins. They will be greeting visitors on three Saturdays throughout the month of December.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2131960497100225/?event_time_id=2132048423758099

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop @ Studio Vino - Loveland, CO
Local florist Wild Posies will provide all the tools and supplies to create a beautiful fresh holiday wreath!
https://www.facebook.com/events/809778466121632/

December 5
   Parade of Lights Preview - Fort Collins, CO
What could be better than free entertainment? The Colorado State Marching Band will be putting their final preparations on their Parade of Lights performance. Pick a spot on the route and watch the band’s light filled practice parade!
https://www.visitftcollins.com/event/parade-of-lights-preview-free/20355/

December 6
   Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer Musical - Greeley, CO
Get your tickets early for this popular holiday show! Rudolph will be performed at the Union Colony Civic Theater:
https://ucstars.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=440

   Timnath Holiday Lighting Festival - Timnath, CO
Everyone is invited to help Timnath kick off the holiday season! There will be tons of holiday activities for you to partake in - and Christmas lights galore!
https://www.facebook.com/events/426342131394677/

December 7
   Homesteaders Holiday - Greeley, CO
This family friendly event benefits the Friends of the Greeley Museums. You’ll be able to tour festively decorated historical homes and enjoy activities for the entire family. Relive holidays from the past at this fun event!
https://www.eventcrazy.com/Greeley-CO/events/details/24643-Homesteaders-Holiday

Wellington’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights -Wellington, CO
Make plans to attend Wellington’s Parade of Lights starting at 5:00PM. Santa Claus will be there to help kick off the holiday celebration! You can even promote your business in the parade!
https://www.facebook.com/events/427423841297982/

Winter Maker’s Market @ New Belgium - Fort Collins, CO
Over 40 local vendors, hot drinks, food trucks, and live music will be set up from 11am-5pm at New Belgium! Word is Santa will be there too!
https://www.facebook.com/events/531613097387691/

Windsor Wonderland - Windsor, CO
Santa Claus is coming to town! Windsor Wonderland will have holiday treats, live performances, a tree lighting ceremony and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2181196872180578/

December 8
   Johnstown Jingle - Johnstown, CO
Another town holiday celebration! There will be pictures with Santa, reindeer to meet, carolers to enjoy, holiday shopping, gingerbread houses and more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/267581034140696/

December 13
A Christmas Nightmare Day @ Ice Rink at The Promenade Shops - Loveland, CO
It’s a Friday 13th Christmas Mash Up! Come skate, dressed up as your favorite character from everyone’s favorite Christmas Nightmare movie!
https://www.facebook.com/events/3183307898409347/

December 14
   TUBA Christmas in Oak Street Plaza - Fort Collins, CO
This fun event has been a staple of downtown holiday celebrations since 1974. Come listen to a plethora of tubas, sousaphones, euphoniums and baritone horns play your holiday favorites!
https://www.eventcrazy.com/Fort-Collins-CO/events/details/279528-A-Tuba-Christmas

December 16
   Chocolate and Tequila Pairing @ Wicked Tequila - Loveland, CO
Yum! Two favorites - chocolate and tequila! Wicked Tequila Room will be partnering with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory from Estes Park for this fun and tasty event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1927858474027669/

December 23
   Light the Menorah - Greeley, CO
Chabad of Northern Colorado will be celebrating Hanukkah with the lighting of the Menorah on the 9th St. Plaza in downtown Greeley.
https://z-m-www.facebook.com/events/601758873696401/

December 29
   Menorah lighting and Chanukah Celebration - Fort Collins
Join in celebration with this Fort Collins tradition. The giant menorah will be lit in Old Town Square and will include Jewish holiday music and traditional Chanukah foods.
https://www.visitftcollins.com/event/menorah-lighting-and-chanukah-celebration/21039/

December 31
Crystal Ball 2019 - Estes Park
Ring in the New Year at the Stanley Hotel’s Crystal Ball celebration!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2423215514645481/

November 15-January 1 Winter Wonderlights - Loveland, CO
Celebrate the holidays in a new light! This walkable holiday attraction will be available for you to see throughout the holiday season. Stroll through the Chapungo Sculpture Park and marvel at all of the lights and tunnels. Weekends will include live entertainment and family friendly activities!
https://www.facebook.com/LovelandWinterWonderlights/

November 29-December 7 UCCC Festival of Trees - Greeley, CO
Join in a Greeley tradition and visit the 31st Annual Festival of Trees presented by the City of Greeley and the Greeley Philharmonic Guild. The beautiful tree displays are only part of the holiday fun served up at this event - there’s also a silent auction and other family friendly entertainment as well!
http://greeleygov.com/activities/fot/festival-of-trees

November 30-December 21 Downtown Winter Market - Loveland, CO
Get your holiday shopping done all in one spot, each weekend, November 30-December 21 in downtown Loveland, CO. The winter market runs from 3-7pm each Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/425456021701829/?event_time_id=425456028368495

December 6-8 Canyon Concert Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” - Fort Collins, CO
Join the Canyon Concert Ballet troupe as they perform this holiday classic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/671329656712587/?event_time_id=671329666712586

Whatever you decide to do and however you decide to celebrate, the My Big Day team would like to wish everyone a safe, fun, and special holiday season! Here’s to living and dreaming big as we close out 2019!

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