Family Barn Days at Zippity Zoo Barnyard
Registrations are per person. Children under 2 years are free. Leave all pets at home and dress for a working farm. Bring your camera and a picnic lunch while the kids explore the tree house and horse swings in the Fun Zone. Location: 6921 Ridge Valley Ct.
Kids' Mornings on the Farm
Tour the farm and visit with animals including free-range chickens, potbelly pigs and beautiful alpacas. Meet Ricky & Bobby our friendly goats, Jazzman the “kissing” llama and Daffy and the devilish ducks! Little farmers will help to feed and water their new friends and practice doing real farm chores.
Pumpkin Patch Play Date
Schedule a play date with family and friends and come explore a working farm. Come anytime between 10A and 12P, but farm closes promptly at noon. Receive $1 off price of pumpkins with registration.
NEW! Key Magia Music Classes
Encourage the development of your child's musical skills with a curriculum that captures children's imagination and builds connections between music, movement and early learning. Classes are designed to teach foundational music skills and also to promote increased attention span, impulse control and language skills.
Musical Families
Join in with other children and caregivers as we play and explore music together! Fun activities begin to build music competency and lay a foundation for a lifetime love of music. Musical play includes singing, dancing, finger plays, scarf games and instrument play. Simple echo games help young children begin to hear basic rhythm and melody patterns, the building blocks of music. An adult caregiver is required to attend with each enrolled child or sibling group. Full adult participation is needed to interact with and assist each child. Thursdays 9:30-10:15A
Family Night Hike: Nocturnal Animals & Echolocation
Meet at River's Edge Natural Area for a fun, family-oriented discussion about creatures of the night including bats and owls. Learn about echolocation, play flashlight games and take a short walk on the Rec Trail. Program will meet in most weather conditions - dress accordingly! No registration/fee required for children under 2 years. Individual and family (up to four people) registration options. Wednesday 10/30 6:30 - 7:30P
Mommy/Daddy Partner Classes
Parents or caregivers can enjoy these partner classes together with their children.
Mommy & Me: Partner Yoga
Introduce your child to calming connections through partner poses, visualization stories and group games. *Single day enrollments are available for $6, or save money by enrolling in all class dates in a session. Saturdays 9:45-10:30A 9/7-9/28, 10/5-10/26, 11/2-11/23
Mommy & Me: Dance
Introduce your child to the very basics of ballet, tap and jazz. Movement skills will be enhanced while utilizing developmentally appropriate music and props. Ballet shoes are recommended, but not required. Class fee includes 1 child and 1 adult only (no additional, unregistered siblings please). Tuesdays 10:30-11:10A 9/17-10/8, 10/15-11/5, 11/12-12/10
Amazing Athletes
These action-packed classes explore the basics of nine different ball sports in a fun, non-competitive learning-based environment. Each class includes kid-friendly cardio, muscle terminology, motor development skills, speed & agility and teamwork. Thursdays and/or Fridays 11:00-11:25A; sessions in Sept., Oct. and Nov.
Mommy & Me Clay Series
Work with your child to complete a unique project for your home or gift-giving. Completed projects will be ready for pick-up two weeks after completion of class.
Fairy Houses
Spend the first week assembling the shape and defining the uniqueness of your clay fairy house. Finish the class by learning a variety of glazing techniques. Saturdays 12:30-2:00P or 2:30-4:00P
Holiday Treasures
Come engage with your child, learn a new skill, and maybe start a new tradition! An experience for those of all ages, get messy and create wonderful memories with clay. Saturdays 12:30-2:00P or 2:30-4:00P
Clay for Preschoolers
Spend quality time with your little one as you learn hand-building techniques such as roll, slab, pinch and coil. Your preschooler develops their fine motor skills and creative expression while you create tangible memories that will last a lifetime. All projects will be completed stoneware to take home. Tuesdays 10:00-11:00A
Environmental Education
PEEPs (Preschool Environmental Education Program)
FREE for all ages! Brought to you by our Open Lands & Trails division of Parks & Recreation. Registration required.
Looking for classes your child can take independently?
Questions? Call 970.962.2467 or email sarah.gagne@cityofloveland.org for more information.
Credits:
Created with images by Priscilla Du Preez - "untitled image" • Jelleke Vanooteghem - "untitled image" • Silvia11 - "waldkautz owl eagle owl" • Kaz - "ball soccer football" • iwanna - "hand hands smudging"