The 4th is on Saturday!

This Saturday is the 4th of July which means you need the 411 on area 4th events, right? Here's some info on shows close to Longmont but if you'll be somewhere else in Colorado that day check out metromix.com for a good list.

Longmont - Boulder County Fairgrounds
The Longmont 4th of July Fireworks Display is free and begins at 9:30 pm at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (Hover & Boston). There is no parking at the fairgrounds so you'll need to join the herds of people in nearby parks or parking lots. Everyone has their favorite place but generally within one mile is best for viewing. Also, the Times-Call says this is supposed to be the best fireworks in years and, since they haven't been the greatest recently, I'm really looking forward to it! Here is the official Longmont fireworks page where you can read more about legal vs. illegal fireworks too!

Boulder - Folsom Field
The fireworks at Folsom Field are always a hit. See this page for info on parking, what you can and can't bring, etc.

Niwot
7:30-10:30 Pancake Breakfast in Cottonwood Square
11 am Parade from Cottonwood Square through downtown (kids and pets encouraged!)
11:30 - 3 Walking Tours, Kids Games, Live Music
More info one Niwot's Calendar of Events page

Elsewhere
I've heard the events and fireworks in Firestone are fun but we haven't checked them out yet.
Estes Park always has a great show over Lake Estes plus a pancake breakfast, music and classic car show if you want to make a day of it. There are also shows in Ward (who not surprisingly doesn't have a website! ha!) and Nederland that have a bit more small town feel.

Crackpots Preschool Stoytimes for Summer 2009

Crackpots offers preschool storytimes over the summer where kids ages two to five can listen to a fun story and then paint a ceramic piece related to the story. These storytimes are offered on most Mondays and Thursdays over the summer from 11 am to about noon (or when you're done painting). Each one costs $12 plus tax per child and reservations are encouraged. The full summer schedule of books and accompanying ceramic pieces can be downloaded here. Call Crackpots at 303-776-2211 to reserve your child's spot today!

FREE movies at Twin Peaks 2009

Sorry for the delay posting about this! Be sure to check out the Free Family Film Festival at the Twin Peaks Mall United Artists Theater at 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Here is the schedule of remaining movies...

Twin Peaks 10

06/16/2009-06/17/2009
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)

06/23/2009-06/24/2009
Charlotte's Web (G)
Igor (PG)

06/30/2009-07/01/2009
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Nim's Island (PG)

07/07/2009-07/08/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
City Of Ember (PG)

07/14/2009-07/15/2009
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Inkheart (PG)

07/21/2009-07/22/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

07/28/2009-07/29/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)

08/04/2009-08/05/2009
Doogal (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)

Pet and Doll Parade this Saturday

Don't forget Longmont's annual Pet and Doll Parade is this Saturday at 10 am at Roosevelt Park! Bring your kids and their stuffed friends for a walk around the Roosevelt Park loop followed by a free popsicle! Wagons and strollers (especially decorated ones) are welcome. This year's theme is Under the Big Top and there will be clowns, jugglers, balloon sculptors and painters. See this page for a few more details!

BounceTown Family Night

Bouncetown is hosting a Family Night this Friday from 5pm - 8pm. They will be serving FREE Cold Stone Ice Cream for everyone! Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas and more are all welcome and are FREE as usual. $8 per child. Call for more details. 303-774-9550.