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
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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! 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
"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!" Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range; 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 Thank you to Northern Colorado's NoCo Style Magazine for featuring our last community event (a fundraiser), "Fiesta for The Family Center!" We were privileged to work for such a wonderful organization, serving kiddos and families all over Northern Colorado. Click here for a link to their article about this event.
Contact My Big Day "Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!" Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range; 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 At My Big Day we are known for our Signature Events, celebrating holidays, scavenger hunts, goofy sports, galas and balls - and now, celebrating MOM. We have partnered with our friends at DIY Creations to host a creative way to spend time with your mom, other mom friends, or even spouse this Mother's Day weekend. Concept: We've packaged together everything you enjoy when celebrating the mom in your life: Arts & Crafts project + Mimosas + Yummy food + Time together! Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2018 Times: 2 options available - 10am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:30pm Ages: The projects available are recommended for ages 10+ Location: DIY Creations, Loveland Outlets, 5625 McWhinney Blvd Loveland, CO 80538 Package: 1 craft (normally $45+), 1 mimosa, delightful finger foods, cash bar, time with Mom - Just $45 per person Q&A Q: Can only 2 people register, or can a group of us go? A: You can register as many people as you'd like! Q: Can I do this with my other mom friends, rather than little kids? A: Of course! However you want to celebrate Mother's Day is up to you! Q: Would my husband enjoy this? A: Sure! We have tons of couples craft together at DIY Creations. Bonus: They have a full bar! Q: Is the menu a full sit-down meal? A: No, we designed the food to be easy to eat while you craft and visit. It is not a full lunch, but there is plenty of variety! Menu listed below. Q: Can I purchase tickets through DIY Creations? A: No, tickets are only available here, on the My Big Day website Menu provided by Fresh Plate Catering:
Cash bar and free mimosa (alcohol for adults only) provided by DIY Creations! Contact My Big Day "Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!" Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range; 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 Looking for an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos in Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Masonville, Evans, Erie, Mead, or Fort Collins? We had trouble finding one place with all the 2015 Easter Egg Hunt options, so we searched all over and came up with the following list. * Be sure to call ahead for additional information and to confirm that the Easter Egg Hunt is still happening. Enjoy! -The My Big Day Team Windsor Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Tenth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Sponsored by Windsor Kiwanis This is a free event open to everyone! When: Saturday, April 4, 2015 Where: Windsor High School Soccer Field, 8695 Windsor Road Who: All children, age 9 years and under Time: The hunt will begin at 10 am sharp! Be sure to arrive about 15 minutes early. Bring your own Easter Basket - Kids will find candy-filled plastic eggs. Intergenerational Easter Egg Hunt, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday 4/2, Rigden Farm Senior Living, 2350 Limon Drive, Fort Collins. Children of all ages are welcome to join Rigden Farm's annual Intergenterational Easter Egg Hunt. Rain or shine. Information: 970-224-2700. Website: www.rigdenfarmseniorliving.com Easter Egg Hunt in Masonville: 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday 4/4, Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, 8762 N. County Road 27, Loveland. The Buckhorn Presbyterian Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children of all ages are invited to have a grand time searching the grounds of the church for candy-filled eggs. Information: 970-667-2308. Website: www.buckhornpres.org Free Community Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday 4/4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins. All ages are welcome for a fun morning of hunting for eggs, meeting the Easter Bunny, playing games, enjoying tasty treats, and listening to an inspirational kids' message. Information: (970) 482-1226. Website: www.trinitylutheranfc.org Easter Egg Hunt at the Stanley Hotel, Estes Park Bring your basket to collect hidden eggs throughout the front lawn of the historic Stanley Hotel on Easter Sunday, April 5th. The hunt starts at 1pm! Gulley's Easter Extravaganza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 4/4, Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., Fort Collins. Celebrate Easter with something for the entire family, including free face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, real baby bunnies and more. Information: 970-223-4769. Website: https://www.facebook.com/GulleyGreenhouse?ref=br_tf Downtown Greeley April 4: Easter Egg Hunts for children age 3 and under begins at 10 a.m., ages 4-6 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a "more strategic hunt" for ages 7-12. East side of Lincoln Park and the Eighth Street Plaza, Greeley, CO greeleydowntown.com OPTIMIST EASTER EGG HUNT Start: April 4, 2015 at 10:00 am Location: Windsor Main Park - 3rd and Elm Street - Windsor, CO Details:Great fun for the whole family. The Optimist Club of Windsor host and sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Have your children bring their Easter Baskets or sacks to put their Easter Eggs in. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Collins/Greeley: Easter Egg-Stravaganza Fort Collins Site- Saturday, April 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Greeley Site- Saturday, April 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m. We begin with a short program with Mark Thompson who has been successfully delivering God's message of love, devotion and forgiveness for 20-plus years with his incredible gifts of ventriloquism, song and comedic puppetry. Children and preteens are then dismissed by age for an Easter egg hunt (inside or outside, weather permitting). We usually put in a good word and receive a special appearance from the Easter Bunny (great photo opportunity!). Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at Sylvandale Guest Ranch, Loveland – SOLD OUT 4/5/15 You will be pleased to find traditional fare filling the holiday buffet overflowing with fresh home baked breads and rolls, crisp greens, fresh fruit, and colorful vegetables. Our flavorful entrees feature glazed pit ham and a variety of vegetarian options. Save room for tasty homemade desserts! Hey, kids! Bring your Easter Basket …and take part in Sylvan Dale’s Golden Egg Hunt. Our resident Easter Bunny will be on hand to greet you! If you find the Golden Egg bring it to the Easter Bunny for a prize. Antioch Community Church - egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house. City Park, Intersection of Mulberry & Bryan, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Phone: 970-222-8339. Email: Info@antiochfc.org. Event date and time: Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 11am to 1pm (hunt starts at 12:30pm). Calvary Bible Church - Easter egg hunt 615 Evans St, Erie, CO 80516. Phone: 303-442-3484. Email: info@calvarybible.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 10am-12pm. Families come anytime between 10am and 12pm for a unique and special egg hunt. Bring your kids (toddler through 5th grade), baskets, and blankets to a family-friendly egg hunt that includes a special craft, food, games and SURPRISES. Rain or shine! Each year, the Egg Hunt at Calvary Bible Church is a key ministry event that we use to reach people in our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We impact young children, their parents and even grandparents and other relatives with a very God-centered Easter event. It's meaningful and it's FUN! You can be a part of the team that helps to make this ministry high impact Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Easter egg hunt Bethel Baptist Church, 2307 17th Ave., Greeley, CO. Phone: 970-352-7373. Event date and time: Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 9am-12pm. Our annual FREE Easter Eggstravaganza!! There will be free breakfast, egg hunts, dance class, live music, face painting, bouncy houses, giveaways and more. Bring the whole family! Free egg hunts separated by age group, Registration from 9:30 -10 am, events begin at 10 am In case of inclement weather, check website for postponement details. Town of Mead Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015 Founders Park -Starts promptly at 9:00 a.m- at the corner of 9th St. & CR 34 1/2, Mead, 970-535-4477. Berthoud High School Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tots to 5th grade, divided by age group for the hunt. Games, prizes, FREE hotdogs, crafts and more. 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud, CO. My Big Day Events is home of the NoCo Easter Keg Hunt. This annual event takes place in Loveland and Fort Collins. It is the ONLY Easter Scavenger Hunt for ADULTS! The NoCo Easter Keg Hunt sells out every year! To learn more about this event, click the link below. 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Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner... Christine Kovacs Forster, Owner/ Party Planner My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO As event planners, we serve the entire front range; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming and mountain venues. ![]() The My Big Day team recently interviewed Taylor with Pelican Lakes and Water Valley, Windsor's event center, wedding site and golf course. Whether you picture an indoor or outdoor reception Pelican Lakes can accommodate your dream. Looking for a beach wedding in the mountains? The two are hard to find, but there is a sandy beach and small island, suitable for wedding vows in front of your guests (up to 180 people).
![]() My Big Day is known for our annual Easter Keg Hunt for adults. But many of our party participants have kiddos too, and look forward to an annual Easter Egg Hunt for little ones. My Big Day did some research, and here are all the Easter Egg Hunts we could find in Northern Colorado for Easter weekend 2014. The following cities have hunts for the kids: Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Estes Park, Longmont, Wellington, Milliken, and Berthoud. 4/18/14 Easter Bunny for the 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza! - WINDSOR
Come join the Easter Bunny for the 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza! There will be open gym activities for you and your child to enjoy together along with a gigantic Easter Egg hunt all around the Community Recreation Center, so bring your Easter Basket to fill up! (Easter egg hunt will be held outside if weather permits) Ages 3 - 5 years (or at parents discretion) Date: April 18 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Windsor Community Recreation Center Address: 250 N. 11th St. Windsor, CO 80550 Contact: 970-674-3500 Cost: $3 - pre-registration (until April 17) $5 - day-of registration 4/19/14 Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt - FORT COLLINS Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, 207 Peterson Street Library Park, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Phone: 612-978-3570. Email: laura.godsman@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday April 19, 2014 at 10:00am. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Volunteers are always appreciated! If you would like to volunteer please R.S.V.P to Laura at the email address above and be prepared to arrive at the park at 7:30 a.m. on the 19th. This Easter Egg Hunt is bound to be a huge success and bundles of fun! Hope to see you and your families there! Don't forget to bring your baskets and cameras to capture life long memories!. 0-12 years of age. 4/19/14 Longmont Easter Egg Hunt - LONGMONT Roosevelt Park: The event is FREE and the hunt is open to all children ages 8 and under. We will have a bounce house/slide, face painting, balloon artistry, a puppet show, and more! This year we have more eggs, more prizes, and more fun planned for all participants. Please join us from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM for all events. The egg hunts have staggered starts by age group and will begin at 10:45. Please grab your Easter baskets and join us for a fun day in the park.Hosted by White Fields Community Church. 4/19/14 Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt, Carnival & Larimer County Food Drive - FORT COLLINS at 11 a.m. April 19 at Foothills Assembly of God, 305 W. Swallow Road, Midtown Fort Collins. Free food, refreshments, raffle prizes and games. Information: www.foothillsassembly.com. 4/19/14 Gulley Greenhouse & Garden Center - FORT COLLINS 6029 S. Shields St., Fort Collins, invites the public to its annual Easter Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19. The bunny bonanza will feature a number of free holiday activities, bunnines for petting, and free face painting. The Terrarium Fairy Garden class will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Information: www.facebook.com/GulleyGreenhouse. 4/19/14 Wellington Community Easter Egg Hunt- WELLINGTON April 19th at 1:00pm located at Harvest Farm at 4240 East County Road 66 in Wellington. They will have Face Painting, Games, Prizes, Refreshments, and a Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny. Ages 0-11 are welcome to participate, they will start with ages 0-3 and when they are done they will move to the next age group. 4/19/14 Redeemer Lutheran Church - FORT COLLINS Easter Egg Hunt- April 19th at 10:30 and going through 12pm. Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greeley Easter Egg Hunt - April 19th at 2pm and going through 3:30pm. They will have the Christian Entertainer Gene Cordova to provide ventriloquism, illusions, comedy and balloon animals before the easter egg hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt is available for 5th graders and under. 4/19/14 Jax Eggstravaganza! - FORT COLLINS & LOVELAND On April 19th the North College Jax Location will be hosting the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10am for the 3 and under age group, 11am for the 4-6 year olds, and 12pm for the 7-12 year olds. If you go to the Ranch and Home Location in Loveland they will be doing pictures with the Easter Bunny from 11am-1pm. 4/19/14 Annual Grace Place/Community Colorado Easter Egg Hunt - BERTHOUD (Come rain, snow, wind or shine): FREE Saturday, April 19 11:00 am Berthoud High School Huge Easter Egg Hunt for kids zero - 5th grade - Hunt divided by age, including a toddler spot - Free hotdogs, changes to win great prizes, games, Inflatables, crafts, face painting, live band & more Special Prizes for the first 500 families through the gates - Sponsored by Grace Place and local businesses www.GracePlace.org 4/19/14 Easter Eggstravaganza - MILLIKEN Description: What will you find? A free Easter Egg Hunt; to include prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny. This is a community event that takes place in the springtime, and allows children (up to 11 years of age) and parents to run the fields of Sappington Park to search for Easter eggs. Enjoy the adventure of finding as many eggs as you are able and visit with the Easter Bunny. The Egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Location: Sappington Park in Milliken, Colorado 4/19/14 Fox Run and Fox Creek Easter Egg Hunts - LONGMONT Be sure to bring baskets for your children! Fox Creek Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 10:00 a.m. At the "Gulch" - the east end of Aspenwood Lane (east of Cedarwood) Fox Run Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 11:30 a.m. At the Park on Fox Run Blvd. 4/19/14 WIlder-Nests Retreats Easter Egg Hunt - LOVELAND The Wilder-Nests Retreats Easter egg hunt will be 11 a.m. Saturday at 9144 N. Glade Road, Loveland, weather permitting. This is for children age 10 and under. Call 481-2563 for details. 4/19/14 Community Easter Egg Hunt - LOVELAND Waypoint Church will host a community Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lucile Erwin Middle School, 4700 Lucerne Ave. Families will be treated to bounce houses, snow cones, popcorn, prizes, and more than 6,000 eggs. Festivities will be broken up by age group: toddlers age 3 and under; preschool age 4-5; kindergarten to second grade; and third to fifth grade. For details, email Nate Tyler, Pastor of Family Ministries, at nate@waypointonline.org. 4/20/14 2014 Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt - ESTES PARK Join The Stanley for Easter with an Easter Brunch 11 AM - 4 PM for $52 per person, Ages 5-12 are $26 per child and childeren under 5 eat free. The Easter Egg hunt starts at 1 PM sharp for your little ones! Call 970-577-4001 for reservations. 4/20/14 Easter Sunrise Service & Easter Egg Hunt - LOVELAND New Freedom Outreach Center, 175 S. Madison Ave., is having an Easter sunrise service beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday, followed by baptisms. An Easter egg hunt for children will be at the park close to the church. An Easter morning breakfast will be served to everyone that comes. For details, call 669-1480. ![]() My Big Day follows a number of event sites and wedding blogs to keep up on the latest trends. One trend (or common theme) that just isn't going away is friend envy. If you've ever had a BIG DAY or life event centered around you, perhaps you have experienced this sad phenomenon. It's said that those closest to you can hurt you the most. We see this time and time again... someone gets engaged, has a baby, gets a work promotion, etc... and all of the sudden ONE of your friends acts out. They are rude, try to one-up you, ruin a surprise, or just spoil something for you. Who needs a friend like that?!? Not you. The photo below is the best visual I've seen in a while of a friend showing her lack of support for her 3 close girlfriends who all got engaged. Funny, yes. But also hurtful.
As an event planner for 16+ years, I've personally seen lots of bridesmaids gone bad, mothers who ruin surprises, family members who can't control themselves or set aside past issues for ONE day of celebrating their loved one/s, co-workers stealing thunder, exes showing up unannounced, the list goes on...
We even experience it as owners of a small business. There will always be people in your life who love and support you, and then there are the rare few who don't like to see you succeed. When you hire My Big Day Events, you are hiring your own, personal advocate. Our #1 job is to make your BIG DAY the most memorable day of your life, and to help buffer those with friend envy from ruining your moment. Cheers! -Christine
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