All ages, Free Bring your children for a nature playdate at our “Nature: Explore” space, where they can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. No screens, no plans, no slides or swings, rather loads of unstructured imagination and creativity.   Stay as long as you […]

Saturday, April 1 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 4-10 yrs., $5 (All materials included in fee) Assemble, decorate and take home your own sled kite.  Come out and fly your new kite at the free Arvada Kite Festival at Stenger Soccer Complex on Sunday, April 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Watch […]

All ages, $12 Are you thinking about raising chickens in your backyard? Then come explore the fun and educational hobby of keeping chickens. Learn about selecting and starting chicks, setting up a secure home, and keeping your growing chickens happy and healthy so they produce tasty eggs. Ken and Beckie of Pioneer Farmsteaders have been […]

All ages, $5 Get egg-cited as we learn all about eggs and the animals that lay them. See different eggs and nests from the animal kingdom, and decorate an egg to take home. Bring your own basket for the second annual Majestic View Egg Hunt! Space is limited so sign up in advance by registering […]

All ages, Free Bring your children for a nature playdate in our “Nature: Explore” space, where they can climb on logs, jump stump to stump, build forts, dig in the dirt and connect with their world. No screens, no plans, no slides or swings, rather loads of unstructured imagination and creativity.   Stay as long as […]

Adults & Teens, $5. CSU Master Gardeners Learn how to recycle your kitchen scraps into “black gold” by keeping a worm bin. Vermiculture, or the growing of worms, is an easy and time-tested method of rapidly improving your garden and indoor plants. A CSU trained Master Gardener will teach you how to start and maintain […]

Adults, $5 If your bucket list has room, might we suggest a trip to California to watch the majestic monarch butterflies make their annual migration? Take in the wonderful stories and pictures from Pat and Jerry Martinez' recent trip to witness the North American wonder, as well as learn a bit about the iconic butterflies […]

All ages, Free Enjoy an introduction to hiking Colorado's Front Range Mountains, taught by three local hiking enthusiasts. Discuss how to prepare, what to bring, how to stay safe, and most importantly, where to go! Bring the kids to learn about hiking safety in a fun and interactive way. Come for a fun, hands-on class […]

Harpist extraordinaire Emily Levin will perform with the Colorado Chamber Players (Paul Nagem, Flute and Barbara Hamilton, Viola) in the Historic Jones Theatre as part of InConcert Westcliffe. Emily is the newly appointed Principal Harp of the Dallas Symphony. Program: The Lark, arranged by Mily Balakirev…………………Mikhail Glinka Valse romantique…………………………Claude Debussy Divertissements a la francaise, a […]

Ages 5-10 yrs Don’t be fooled by the warm spring weather, we are sure to get a seedling-squashing snowstorm in May. Get a jump on gardening by starting a few herbs and veggies in your own upcycled containers. Kids will have fun learning about seed starting, and you will be glad to have a few […]

First Thursday and Third Monday at 10 a.m. All ages, Free Investigate the amazing natural world from the Nature Center. Explore different themes using hands on activities, books, puzzles, crafts, and other interactive items. No need to sign up in advance, just swing by and enjoy!

Ages 5-12 yrs Children will create their very own work of art (acrylic on canvas), just in time for Mother’s Day! This is an outdoor, instructor led class with a step-by-step tutorial. No experience necessary. Be ready to have a fantastic time. All supplies included. Please dress appropriately for the activity and the weather, and […]