Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. All ages, Free. 7030 Garrison Street, Arvada. Help us celebrate our 15th year of serving Arvada’s residents, human and otherwise, at our Birthday Bash! Enjoy a Slackline performance over Oberon Lake, and dance to live music from your kid’s favorite local musicians, Jeff and Paige. Your attendance automatically […]

2nd Wednesday of the summer months. Gather at 6:15 p.m., start at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $3/person, $9/family. August 9, Ralston Creek Trail/Shadow Mountain Park Meet at the Arvada Skate Park, 12920 West 72nd Avenue Join Arvada native, Dean Bernard, on a walk along one of Arvada’s 150 miles of trails. Adults and children will […]

Tuesday, August 15, 6-7:30 p.m. All ages, $5/person, $15/family. Bats, owls and cats, oh my! Join naturalist Angela Borland to dive into the world of nocturnal animals and their lives in the dark. Fun for the whole family. Sign up in advance.

Saturday, September 2, – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All ages, Free. Did you know that the Monarch population has declined by 90% in the last 20 years? Small changes in our lives could make big differences for America’s most iconic butterfly. Come anytime between 10-12:30 to this open house, or stay for the whole time. Festivities […]

Tuesday, August 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Family program, all ages, $5/person, $15/family. Location: Outdoor Classroom Summer nights are perfect for toe tapping and harmonizing by the fire. Listen to the live acoustic music of the eclectic American strings band "Gone Before They Got Here" for a musical medley of songs that warm your nature-loving heart! Don't […]

Classics Night at Cactus Jack's The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra presents a preview of their upcoming 36th season at the Third Annual “Classics Night at Cactus Jack’s” on Thursday, August 31st at 6 pm at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill in downtown Evergreen.  Ticket price will include a fabulous buffet while enjoying a live orchestral concert on the […]

Friday, September 1, After dark. All ages, Free. If the clouds are few and far between, look for Naturalists from Majestic View Nature Center and Lookout Mountain Nature Center down in Olde Town near the water fountain. We will have a telescope pointed to the coolest celestial body in the sky that night. Come take […]

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.

Tuesday, September 12, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 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 […]

Wednesdays, September 13-October 4, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-6 yrs., $18 for four-week session. Jody Weiland teaches about butterflies, frogs, raccoons and bears. Enjoy a glimpse into their wonderful worlds, using books, stories, crafts, and games. Sign up early.

Tuesday, September 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Adults, $10. The secret to delicious lasagna, hummus, and mashed potatoes? Garlic of course. October is a good time to plant garlic, so come learn about good varieties for the Front Range, growing techniques, and storage tips. Taste a few different garlic preparations and leave with some scrumptious recipes to […]