Apr. 28th - Oct. 31st

Save $25 off main gate price. Offer valid online only. Please check calendar for operating hours. Daily Ticket includes all day admission to Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park. Children 2 and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket. BUY NOW! at http://www.elitchgardens.com/coloradokids

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May. 26th - Sep. 3rd

Create Your State!

Unlock the stories that have shaped the past by exploring a giant LEGO re-creation of Colorado history. The pro builders from the Colorado and Wyoming LEGO Users Group have created this sprawling concoction of Colorado scenes - both factful and fanciful.

And, they've left room for you to build too! While you're here, grab some bricks, construct your own take on Colorado's most iconic structures, and discover your inner builder.

Free with admission to the History Colorado Center.

Members can get a preview on May 25!

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Jun. 5th - Sep. 1st

Fun Activities + Programs
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 9/1/18
LEGO Building Workshop Build (and keep!) your own Colorado-style LEGO set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation. $45. Members $40 (Includes one adult and one child museum admission).
Contact for tickets: https://estore.historycolorado.org/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=LEGO&C=NONMEM
Landing page/more info: https://www.historycolorado.org/lego-workshops

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Jul. 7th - Sep. 3rd

Traveling with Kids this Summer? Save $10 for safe
Have car seat, will travel! With the RideSafer Travel Vest, traveling with children is Easier and more Convenient. This safe, legal child restraint is easy to pack, easy to use and easy to carry through the airport! What's better than easy for your summer vacation with the kids? Use code USFAMSUMMER for $10 off each RideSafer vest! https://shop.saferide4kids.com/
Expires: Sep. 3rd, 2018

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Aug. 13th - 17th

DAY CAMP SESSION 10: Celebration Sensation!
Dates: Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17
Fee: $325 (Local) $375 (Non-Local)
PLEASE NOTE: There is no Wednesday night overnight for this session.

Celebrate good times, come on! In addition to celebrating the beautiful outdoors, campers will end each day with a unique party: luau out, a fiesta, and the all-time favorite everybody's birthday. You won't want to miss Keystone Science School biggest summer send off!

Curriculum Focus: Flora and Fauna

Adventure Day: Twinkle: Breckenridge Gondola and Coaster, Stellar: Indoor Skydiving with iFly

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Aug. 30th - Sep. 2nd

The Greater Sandhill Crane is an iconic species of the Yampa Valley. In late summer and early fall, hundreds of cranes from the Rocky Mountain flock join the local birds to rest and feed before continuing their journey south. The festival includes daily crane viewings, expert speakers, live raptors, films, art exhibits, workshops, family activities and more. All community activities and events are free unless otherwise indicated in the program!

Registration for the Yampa Valley Crane Festival begins Saturday, July 1 at www.coloradocranes.org� Many events are free and do not require registration. Certain activities, including guided crane viewing shuttles and events with limited space, will require advance registration and a nominal fee. These events are noted in the schedule. Be sure to register early as we expect these events to fill quickly.�

For more information, please call 970-276-1933 or write to ColoradoCranes@gmail.com. Schedule and other event details are available on the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition� website.

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Sep. 5th

Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission!

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Oct. 3rd

Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission!

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Nov. 7th

Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission!

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Dec. 5th

Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission!

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