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<br />Youth Splash Parties
<br />Friday, September 16, 7-9 PM (Grades 3rd - 5th)
<br />Friday, September 23, 7-9 PM (Grades 6th - 8th)
<br />Kids take over the splash pool to spend the evening
<br />hanging out with friends, swimming, listening to
<br />music, and enjoying the log, zip line, lazy river, and slides.
<br />Pizza will be available for purchase. Limited space,
<br />registration is required for each person.
<br />Floating Pumpkin Patch
<br />Friday, October 21 17-9 PM
<br />You've heard of bobbing for apples, but what about
<br />swimming for pumpkins? Bring your whole family to
<br />the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center Indoor Pools
<br />and catch a floating pumpkin from our Aquatic Pumpkin
<br />Patch. Then, take it into the decoration room and create
<br />your own spooky masterpiece! Register in advance,
<br />limited to 80 families, 1 pumpkin per registration.
<br />OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS & EVENTS
<br />For all outdoor events, be prepared for the elements by wearing sunscreen, bug spray, pants, hat,
<br />sunglasses and closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink. These events are free but registration is
<br />required. To register, call 303-335-4742 or visit bit.ly/LouisvilleOpenSpaceEducationEvents.
<br />WATER CONSERVATION &
<br />DROUGHT EDUCATION (all ages)
<br />Thurs., September 1 16-7 PM
<br />Hecla Lake Open Space
<br />Learn more about the historical
<br />drought we've been enduring for
<br />over two decades, better understand
<br />where your water comes from, and
<br />learn how you can do your part to
<br />reduce water consumption. Walking
<br />shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen are
<br />encouraged. No seating is available.
<br />ITSY BITSY BUGS (ages 3-6)
<br />Thurs., September 8 I 1-1:30 PM
<br />Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
<br />Bring your little ones to a
<br />presentation provided by Butterfly
<br />Pavilion! Kids will meet live bugs
<br />and learn about bugs they may find
<br />outside at their home or school
<br />through dramatic play and music.
<br />OPEN SPACE STARGAZERS: FULL
<br />MOON CONJUNCTION (age 10+)
<br />Sun., September 11 I 7-9:30 PM
<br />Aquarius Open Space Trailhead
<br />Enjoy the King of Planets with fellow
<br />stargazers. Expect great views of
<br />Saturn and the constellations Scorpio
<br />and Sagittarius. Bring binoculars or a
<br />telescope, a red astronomy flashlight,
<br />and a folding chair.
<br />COAL CREEK PLEIN AIR
<br />PAINTING (age 12+)
<br />Sun., October 9 I 3:30-5:30 PM
<br />Dutch Creek Park (Pocket Prairie,
<br />Parking at Chestnut St. and Lilac
<br />Circle)
<br />A City of Louisville plein air painting
<br />event! Colors, crisp nights, and
<br />peaceful days — the beauty of fall is
<br />here! This month, we'll paint along
<br />the Coal Creek trail near Elephant
<br />Park and capture the rustic charm
<br />of the Warembourg ranching parcel.
<br />Please note: we are not providing
<br />any formal instruction, but this is
<br />a great way to meet other painters
<br />and share tips.
<br />LOUISVILLE DURING THE GREAT
<br />WAR (all ages)
<br />Sun., October 23 110 AM to 12 PM
<br />Harney-Lastoka Trail
<br />The Great War of 1914-1918
<br />changed the world. Learn how
<br />this conflict affected people, coal,
<br />agriculture, and mining in Boulder
<br />County and the Louisville area. Join
<br />the City's Ranger Naturalist and
<br />Louisville Historical Museum staff
<br />for a walking tour of traces from the
<br />industries that fueled Louisville's
<br />contributions to the war effort. The
<br />tour leaves from Kerr Gardens.
<br />SPOOKTACULAR CRITTERS (age 4+)
<br />Thurs., October 27
<br />Sessions at 6 PM and 6:45 PM
<br />Louisville Recreation & Senior
<br />Center (900 West Via Appia Way)
<br />A fun Halloween event for the young
<br />and the young at heart. Please join
<br />us for Truths-n-Treats. Learn the
<br />real truths about snakes, spiders,
<br />bats and bones and treat yourself
<br />and create a critter craft to make
<br />and take home. Wear your best
<br />Halloween costumes!
<br />INDIGENOUS CULTURES AND
<br />HISTORY (age 18+)
<br />Tues., November 1 I 6:30-7:30 PM
<br />Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
<br />Help us celebrate Native American
<br />Heritage month by joining Arapaho
<br />filmmaker, historian, and water
<br />protectorAva Hamilton for a program
<br />on Indigenous cultures and histories.
<br />VOLUNTEER DOG WASTE
<br />PICK-UP AT DOLA (all ages)
<br />Sat., November 13 110-11 AM
<br />Davidson Mesa Dog Off -Leash Area
<br />Drop in for a casual poop clean-up
<br />event. Keeping our Parks and Open
<br />Spaces free of pet waste helps keep
<br />people and dogs alike safe and
<br />healthy!
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