Calendar

Denver Area Free Days 2011

Denver Zoo

 

 

2300 Steele Street, Denver
303-376-4800

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January 24, February 6, February 19,October 12, October 20,November 6, November 12

 

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

 

 

2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver
303-322-7009
January 31,  February 14,
February 27, April 17, August 22, August 28, September 18, September 26, October 31,  November 13, December 5

 

Denver Botanic Gardens

 

 

1005 York Street, Denver
720-865-3500

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and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, 303-973-3705

 

(York Street location):

Feb. 21, March 20, April 22, July 19 ,August 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 10

(Chatfield):

Feb. 4, March 4, April 22, June 3, Jul. 1, Aug. 5, Nov. 4

Denver Art Museum

 

 

100 West 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver
720-865-5000
Proof of Colorado residency required. (drivers license)

February 5, March 5 ,April 2, April 24, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, September 10 ,October 1, November 5, December

More info to check if dates have changed: http://www.scfd.org/?page=home&sub=4

Kids (usually) eat FREE with paying adult

Sunday
LoDos – $1.99
Lansdowne Arms – after 4 pm
Sunset Grill
Jose Pepper’s Authentic Mexican Food
Chartroose Caboose
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Monday
Brothers BBQ
Buffalo Wild Wings – $0.99 – 5-8 pm
C.B. & Potts
Chartroose Caboose – after 5pm
Cinzetti’s – 5-9 pm
Fuddruckers – $0.99 – 5-9 pm
Gunther Toody’s
Rio Grande
TGI Fridays
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Bono’s BBQ
BeauJo's Pizza
Tuesday
3 Margarittas
Black Eyed Pea – after 5pm
Brothers BBQ
Champps
Chick-Fil-A
Cinzetti’s – 5-9 pm
Denny’s – 4-10pm
Fazolli’s – $0.99 – 5-8pm
Fuddruckers – $0.99 – 5-9 pm Lone Star Steakhouse
Perkins
Tuesday continued
Pizza Street
Planet Subs – after 4pm
Ponderosa Steak House – after 4pm
Salty Iguana Mexican Restaurant Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Treo (& ½ price hamburgers)
Wednesday
Applebees – $0.99
Rainforest Café – after 5pm
Zarda BBQ
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Jason's Deli – 4 to 9 PM
Thursday
Buffalo Wild Wings
C.B. & Potts – $1.00
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Saturday
Lone Star Steakhouse – 11 – 4pm
LoDo’s – $1.99
 

 

 

January 2012

 

 

   
   
   
 

The von Trapp Children

Date: January 14, 2012, 8pm
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Description:

 

 

 

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic is hosting the von Trapp Children.

 

 

For more information: http://www.csphilharmonic.org/concert/von-trapp-children

 

February 2012

High School & Beyond – $59 per couple, including lunch

Date: Feb. 18, 2012
Location: Parker, CO
Description:

 

 

 

Do you have a child 12 years or older?

 

 

Join us for a one-day homeschool conference specifically addressing the High School Years and Beyond!

The High School and Beyond all day Seminar
…help your child live out their calling by preparing now
…receive guidance on how to teach high school from experienced homeschool moms and dads
…plan ahead with our new college preparation and an entrepreneurial workshop
…explore mentorship and apprenticeship options through the AME program
Only $59 per famly!
Includes a full syllabus, and resource booklet full of information.

 

March 2012

Homeschool Introductory Seminars – $35 per couple, including lunch

Date: March 17, 2012
Location: Parker, CO
Description:

 

 

 

The Homeschool Introductory Seminar will show you the how, what, why and where of homeschooling. CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar will give you valuable training and information, such as…

 

 

Things to consider before beginning
Learning styles and teaching styles
Support groups
Record keeping and scheduling
Special needs children
The homeschool law in Colorado
How to be successful in your homeschool
Success of homeschooling and the philosophy of homeschooling
Answers to objections (socialization, etc.)
What to do to avoid burnout

 

April 2012

Day at the Capitol

Date: Friday, April 13, 2012
Location: The State Capitol
Description: By attending Day at the Capitol, you help ensure homeschooling freedoms by joining thousands of other homeschoolers at the rally; you are encouraged by being part of one of our nations largest homeschool events!  You get to hear inspiring speakers from our state's elected leadership. You influence the state leaders to acknowledge and respect homeschooling accomplishments.  Your students are trained in principles of Godly citizenship, leadership, and the U.S. Constitution, and both you and they learn how to make a difference for America's future.

 

 

 
"Posterity!  You will never know how much it cost our present generation to preserve your freedom.
I hope you will make good use of it." — John Quincy Adams

Homeschool Introductory Seminars – $35 per couple, including lunch

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Parker, CO
Description: The Homeschool Introductory Seminar will show you the how, what, why and where of homeschooling. CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar will give you valuable training and information, such as…

 

 

Things to consider before beginning
Learning styles and teaching styles
Support groups
Record keeping and scheduling
Special needs children
The homeschool law in Colorado
How to be successful in your homeschool
Success of homeschooling and the philosophy of homeschooling
Answers to objections (socialization, etc.)
What to do to avoid burnout

May 2012

Graduation 2012

Date: Friday, May 18th at 6pm and Saturday, May 19th at 10am or 3pm
Location: Cherry Creek Presbyterian, 10150 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO
Description: These ceremonies are a wonderful way for parents to affirm their children publicly and are a great culmination of their homeschool experience.  Click here for more information

 

September 2012

Homestead Boot Camp

Date: September 14th and/or 15th
Location: Blessed Creek Farm
Description:

 

 

 

CHEC and the McMinn family of BLESSED CREEK FARM will once again team together to provide another opportunity to learn the basic and advanced skills of sustainable living to survive the times. Blessed Creek Farm is a 240 acre dryland farm 35 miles NE of Byers and 26 miles south of Fort Morgan.