Music with Madelyn and Ernie will be performing at Sunflower Farms this Sunday, September 28th from 12 to 12:45! Studio Allegro will also perform from 1:45 to 2:30. What a great day to go to the farm - fun music, beautiful fall weather, pumpkins, and farm animals all make for great pictures!
Admission is $6/person on Saturdays, $8/person on Sundays, under 12 months free. Lunch is available for an additional fee. Pumpkins are also available for an additional fee.
Kid's FARMFEST is now open SUNDAY, 10-3:00 (Sept and Oct)
Haywagon rides, pumpkin carving and pony rides all day!
Sunflower Farm
Longmont, CO 80504
303-774-8001
http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com/
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Dia de Los Muertos
From Longmont's October City Line newsletter:
The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center’s 8th annual El Día de los Muertos celebration brings artists from Longmont’s sister city of Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico, to Longmont, to participate in an exhibition at the Museum. La Ofrenda de los Muertos: Honoring Days of the Dead, features altars created by members of the community in honor of loved ones, and a special altar built by two artists from Ciudad Guzmán, Felicitas Zamorano Gonzales and Hector Orozco Garcia. The exhibition runs from October 11 through November 9, 2008.
On Saturday, November 1, the Longmont Museum and our community partners invite everyone to come and celebrate El Día de los Muertos. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, visitors can enjoy lots of activities, including decorating sugar skulls, paper flower making, and El Día de los Muertos temporary tattoos. Music and dance performances take place from 12:30 to 2:50 p.m., headlined by Mariachi Vasquez at 12:30. Traditional food, including pan de muertos, tamales, and Mexican hot chocolate, is served in the Museum’s classrooms. All events and programs are free. For more information, call 303-651-8374.
The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center’s 8th annual El Día de los Muertos celebration brings artists from Longmont’s sister city of Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico, to Longmont, to participate in an exhibition at the Museum. La Ofrenda de los Muertos: Honoring Days of the Dead, features altars created by members of the community in honor of loved ones, and a special altar built by two artists from Ciudad Guzmán, Felicitas Zamorano Gonzales and Hector Orozco Garcia. The exhibition runs from October 11 through November 9, 2008.
On Saturday, November 1, the Longmont Museum and our community partners invite everyone to come and celebrate El Día de los Muertos. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, visitors can enjoy lots of activities, including decorating sugar skulls, paper flower making, and El Día de los Muertos temporary tattoos. Music and dance performances take place from 12:30 to 2:50 p.m., headlined by Mariachi Vasquez at 12:30. Traditional food, including pan de muertos, tamales, and Mexican hot chocolate, is served in the Museum’s classrooms. All events and programs are free. For more information, call 303-651-8374.
"FREE" ice cream!
Tomorrow, September 25th, Cold Stone Creamery is hosting the 7th annual World's Largest Ice Cream social to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation! You can stop by between 5 and 8 pm and get one of two 3 ounce creations designed by Make-A-Wish kids for free! Donations are not required but certainly welcome! The two ice cream creations sound great: Jack's is marshmallow ice cream with oreos, chocolate chips and fudge and Emily's is Nutter Butter ice cream with white chocolate chips, kit kats and yellow cake - YUM! The Cold Stone Creamery on south Hover is definitely participating and the one inside Target should be also though I haven't confirmed that one.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Borders Kids Party
Borders is a hosting a free Kid's Party for children 12 and under this Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 2-4 PM. This event will include story time, games, and a scavenger hunt. Plus, you can get a free cookie with any beverage purchase at the Borders coffee shop. More information is available here.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Great American Dine Out
This week is the Share Our Strengths Great American Dine Out! You eat out at a participating restaurant between September 21st and 28th and a portion of your check will go to support the fight to end childhood hunger in America. The only participating restaurant in Longmont is Buffalo Wild Wings so get over there and eat some wings :) Check out their website if you'd like to learn more or find more restaurants (there are several in Boulder, Superior, Broomfield, Fort Collins, Westminster, etc).
Friday, September 19, 2008
Home Depot Workshops for kids
Similar to the programs Lowe's offers, Home Depot offers FREE clinics for kids! Home Depot's workshops are held on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to noon and are designed for kids ages 5 thorugh 12. The next workshop is Saturday, October 4th, and they'll be making a fire truck whistle! See here for more information. If you have been to these in the past please post a comment or email me with your thoughts. Do your kids like it? Is it really busy?
Anderson Farms opens tomorrow!
You know it's almost Halloween when fall festivals start at area farms!
Anderson Farms opens tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th. They have a bunch of great activities - wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train rides, hay bale maze and much more! Their hours vary depending on the day so be sure to check the calendar on their website! Ticket prices also vary so check out their online ticket ordering page. They even have an online coupon!
I'll be posting more about area pumpkin patches soon!
Anderson Farms opens tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th. They have a bunch of great activities - wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train rides, hay bale maze and much more! Their hours vary depending on the day so be sure to check the calendar on their website! Ticket prices also vary so check out their online ticket ordering page. They even have an online coupon!
I'll be posting more about area pumpkin patches soon!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Halloween!
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and it's just around the corner! Have you or your children already decided what they should wear this year? We've been talking about it but really need to get busy since we like to make costumes! Last year was so easy as there was only one thing our oldest asked to be over and over and over again but this year he's gone through 4 or 5 things in just the last week! :)
The City of Longmont sponsors three great Halloween events:
Halloween Costume Parade
Saturday, October 25th, 10 am
Line up in front of the St Vrain Memorial Building at 9:30.
This is probably my favorite event in Longmont (I know, I say that for a lot of things...). But what's cuter than a zillion kids dressed up in their favorite costumes all walking down the middle of Main Street? There are babies in strollers (some with creative parents who incorporate the into the costume!), kids in wagons, and toddlers on up to adults with adorable, creative, scary, and/or funny costumes! The parade route goes down Main Street to 3rd and then turns back up Main and breaks up as kids trick-or-treat at many of the businesses on Main. It's a really fun morning! For additional information contact 303-651-8404.
Pumpkin Dunk
Saturday, October 25th, 5-7 pm
Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine
We've never been to this but it sounds so fun! All ages are welcome to swim and somehow retrieve candy in the pool. There will also be crafts and apple bobbing! Cost is $3 per person, or $10 per family. For additional information contact 303-651-8406.
Safe Halloween Night
Friday, October 31st, 6-8:30 pm
Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road
Free admission!
A fun-filled evening with carnival games, cake walk, petting zoo, glow in the dark boat rides in the pool, and much more! For additional information contact 303-774-4800.
The City of Longmont sponsors three great Halloween events:
Halloween Costume Parade
Saturday, October 25th, 10 am
Line up in front of the St Vrain Memorial Building at 9:30.
This is probably my favorite event in Longmont (I know, I say that for a lot of things...). But what's cuter than a zillion kids dressed up in their favorite costumes all walking down the middle of Main Street? There are babies in strollers (some with creative parents who incorporate the into the costume!), kids in wagons, and toddlers on up to adults with adorable, creative, scary, and/or funny costumes! The parade route goes down Main Street to 3rd and then turns back up Main and breaks up as kids trick-or-treat at many of the businesses on Main. It's a really fun morning! For additional information contact 303-651-8404.
Pumpkin Dunk
Saturday, October 25th, 5-7 pm
Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine
We've never been to this but it sounds so fun! All ages are welcome to swim and somehow retrieve candy in the pool. There will also be crafts and apple bobbing! Cost is $3 per person, or $10 per family. For additional information contact 303-651-8406.
Safe Halloween Night
Friday, October 31st, 6-8:30 pm
Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road
Free admission!
A fun-filled evening with carnival games, cake walk, petting zoo, glow in the dark boat rides in the pool, and much more! For additional information contact 303-774-4800.
Longmont Walking Challenge
Registration began today for the Longmont Walking Challenge! Register at the YMCA, Longmont Rec Center, St Vrain Memorial Building, Longmont Senior Center or the Salud Family Health Center. Be one of the first 1500 to register and receive a free pedometer! Track your steps from September 20th to 27th and help Longmont reach 135 million steps that week!
The best part? Registration is free AND you can work out for free at the Longmont Rec Center or the YMCA that week! Yes, for free! And if you join the YMCA that week your $50 registration fee will be waived. All exercise counts (not just walking) so get out there and get moving! There will also be a drawing for a one year membership to the YMCA or Longmont Rec Center.
For more information see this flier or call 303-776-0370.
The best part? Registration is free AND you can work out for free at the Longmont Rec Center or the YMCA that week! Yes, for free! And if you join the YMCA that week your $50 registration fee will be waived. All exercise counts (not just walking) so get out there and get moving! There will also be a drawing for a one year membership to the YMCA or Longmont Rec Center.
For more information see this flier or call 303-776-0370.
Moms Day Out
Sorry for all the posts today - I'm getting caught up :)
This tip came from a reader...
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy has openings in their Mom's Day Out program! This program is for kids 13 to 36 months old and you can sign up for 1 to 5 days per week. The standard time is 8:30 to 12:30 am but you can also add on afternoon hours. The kids do crafts, sing songs, play outside and hear a bible story. If you're considering sending your kids to this school later (they go through 8th grade) then get them in now - it's really hard to get in when they're older (there are usually wait lists). Go to http://www.rmcaonline.org/ or call Dorothy at 303-652-9162 for more information.
This tip came from a reader...
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy has openings in their Mom's Day Out program! This program is for kids 13 to 36 months old and you can sign up for 1 to 5 days per week. The standard time is 8:30 to 12:30 am but you can also add on afternoon hours. The kids do crafts, sing songs, play outside and hear a bible story. If you're considering sending your kids to this school later (they go through 8th grade) then get them in now - it's really hard to get in when they're older (there are usually wait lists). Go to http://www.rmcaonline.org/ or call Dorothy at 303-652-9162 for more information.
2008 Dog Day 5K Run/Walk
Longmont's annual Dog Day 5K fun run and walk will be held this Saturday, September 20th at Union Reservoir! Registration and packet pick-up begin at 7 am and the race starts at 9. After the race dogs can swim in the reservoir and there will be lots of pet and human friendly food, events and vendors! What a fun way to spend some time outside in this beautiful weather and get some exercise for you and fido at the same time :)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Lowe's Build and Grow Workshops
Head on over to Lowe's this month to build your own pirate ship and fire truck! Register at http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com to build a pirate ship tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th, or a fire truck on Saturday, September 27th. Both clinics are held from 10 to 11 am at the Lowe's here in Longmont (in the Harvest Junction shopping center). The clinics are recommended for kids in 1st through 5th grade and are FREE! :)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sunflower Farm Fall Children's Performance
From a Sunflower Farm email today...
Attention all talented children in the community!
Sunflower Farm is hosting A Fall Children's performance
Date: Kids Farmfest, Sunday, September 21st
Time: 12:00 to 1:00
Sunflower Farm invites children in the community to consider performing (solo or group) at Kids Farmfest, Sept 21, 2008. Please register/direct questions by emailing Bren at bren@ecentral.com. Performances can be 2-10 minutes long. Sound system provided.
Benefits include free family admission to Kids Farmfest, $10 per performance, and a free pie pumpkin (maximum six pumpkins per group).
Singing? Dancing? play an instrument? Puppetry? Bike stunts? Magic show? Acting?
--
Bren Frisch
Sunflower Farm
Longmont, CO 80504
303-774-8001
http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com
Attention all talented children in the community!
Sunflower Farm is hosting A Fall Children's performance
Date: Kids Farmfest, Sunday, September 21st
Time: 12:00 to 1:00
Sunflower Farm invites children in the community to consider performing (solo or group) at Kids Farmfest, Sept 21, 2008. Please register/direct questions by emailing Bren at bren@ecentral.com. Performances can be 2-10 minutes long. Sound system provided.
Benefits include free family admission to Kids Farmfest, $10 per performance, and a free pie pumpkin (maximum six pumpkins per group).
Singing? Dancing? play an instrument? Puppetry? Bike stunts? Magic show? Acting?
--
Bren Frisch
Sunflower Farm
Longmont, CO 80504
303-774-8001
http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com
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