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Milk & Cookies with Santa Claus

November 17, 2019 By Chrissy

Jingle & Mingle with Santa

ENJOY A FESTIVE DAY OUT WITH THE FAMILY

Take a photo with Santa, watch Mickey’s Christmas Carol on the Giant Screen and celebrate the season with fun holiday-themed activities and crafts. Plus, enjoy milk and cookies (and coffee for the parents).

There will be a Happy Elf cash bar for guests that are 21+.

Sunday, December 8 & 15 (Only)
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

General Admission – $15
Children 3 and under – Complimentary

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

ADMISSION INCLUDES:

Photo session with Santa (bring your camera!)
Holiday movie on the Giant Screen (Mickey’s Christmas Carol)
Museum access
Holiday-themed scavenger hunt
Arts and crafts
Milk and cookies (+ coffee for the parents)
Happy Elf cash bar (for guests 21+)

SANTA PHOTO SESSIONS

Choose a session at checkout

Session	Time
Session one (1)	8 – 9 a.m.
Session two (2)	9:10 – 10:10 a.m.
Session three (3)	10:20 – 11:20 a.m.
Session four (4)	11:30 – 12 p.m.

SANTA EVENT DETAILS

DECEMBER 8, 2019 | 8:00AM – 1:00PM

DATES:

Dec 8
Dec 15

HOURS:

8:00am – 1:00pm

PRICES:

General Admission	$15
Children 3 and under	Complimentary

AGE RESTRICTION: ALL AGES

Don’t miss holiday movies for adults and families. See Christmas Vacation on the big screen in December. There’s lots of holiday fun for the whole family.

FREE Movies at O’Brien Park Parker CO Summer Fun

August 6, 2019 By Chrissy

A Summer Favorite Event in Parker, a step back in time to the drive-in theater except this is free.

Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show which starts at dusk. Colorado summers bring a chance of thunderstorms so bring an umbrella and dress yourself and your kids in layers. You can also feel free to bring a picnic supper from home or enjoy one of the restaurants that are nearby before you come to the show. Come early to reserve your spot 6-9 p.m.

Movies start at DUSK!

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Free Movies in the Park – A Parker Chamber Signature Event

O’Brien Park Free Movie Schedule 2019

Location: O’Brien Park – Corner of Mainstreet and Parker Road.

Games, vendors, music, concessions, and a FREE movie!

RAIN DATES ADDED

August 10, 2019 – Rudy
September 7, 2019 – Ralph Breaks The Internet – RAIN DATE
October 5 – Incredibles 2 – RAIN DATE

For local Mainstreet dining we recommend:

Portofino’s Pizza and Pasta in the strip mall on Mainstreet and Parker Road just South of Baskin Robins
Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream
Swirls Frozen Yogurt in the Parker Station Building
Indochine will pack you a to-go meal to take with you to the movies
Vines Wine Bar right across from the park
Parker Garage has some of the best food in Parker, be sure to check out their grass-fed burgers and truffle fries. A perfect picnic idea.
There are also multiple fast food options including Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Subway and Del Taco.

Movies for a Buck is happening again at nearby theaters this summer too.

The Parker Chamber also sponsors several other Signature Events throughout the year in Parker including:

Summer movies for $1 at Regal Theaters 2019

June 4, 2019 By Chrissy

Regal Theaters have announced their dates this year!

Summer Movie Express 2019

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The Summer Movie Express Movies for a buck runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer.

$1.00 Summer Movie Express Schedule

This summer Regal Cinemas will offer select G & PG rated movies for only $1.00 on Tuesday and Wednesday for Regal Summer Movie Express.

Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10:00 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Theaters in South Denver are listed below.

$1 summer movies for kids at Regal theaters

2019 Summer Movie Schedule

Regal UA Meadows 9355 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton CO

Week 1 – Tue. Jun 04 to Wed. Jun 05

Week 2 – Tue. Jun 11 to Wed. Jun 12

Week 3 – Tue. Jun 18 to Wed. Jun 19

Week 4 – Tue. Jun 25 to Wed. Jun 26

Week 5 – Tue. Jul 02 to Wed. Jul 03

Week 6 – Tue. Jul 09 to Wed. Jul 10

Week 7 – Tue. Jul 16 to Wed. Jul 17

Week 8 – Tue. Jul 23 to Wed. Jul 24

The same schedule holds true for Regal SouthGlenn 6901 S. Vine Street, Centennial. Regal River Point & RPX 3565 South Platte River Drive, Sheridan. Regal UA Denver Pavilions & RPX 500 16Th Street #310, Denver Regal UA Colorado Mills IMAX & RPX 14500 W. Colfax Ave, Suite 600, Lakewood. (26.59 mil)

Each location will host the Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for nine weeks. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute.

Kids Camp Film Series at the Alamo Drafthouse

Families looking for an affordable way to beat the heat this month and give back in their community can celebrate! The Kids Camp film series is now showing at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton and offers pick-your-price admission ($1, $3, or $5), with all ticket sales in June benefiting the Douglas County Libraries (DCL) Foundation.

Kids Camp showings take place weekdays at 11 a.m., offering family-friendly fare for kids. The PG-rated films in June include Trolls (June 3-7), Shrek (June 10-14), The Lorax (June 17-21), and Paddington 2 (June 24-28). Tickets may be purchased online to reserve seats in advance or at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema box office at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive; 100% of ticket sales this month support the DCL Foundation.

The DCL Foundation helps fund programs that reach youth, adults and families in Douglas County and across Colorado. The Foundation uses its resources to introduce new parents to the library and its early literacy services through Cuddle Up & Read, and to provide scholarships for qualified kids attending Camp DCL and adults completing their high school equivalency testing. It also awards Douglas County schools and nonprofits for goals associated with the library’s Summer Reading Program.

For more information, call (303) 791-7323 or visit DCL.org/foundation.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

O’Brien Park Easter Egg Hunt 2020 CANCELLED

February 22, 2019 By Chrissy

Parker’s Annual Free Community Easter Egg Hunt at O’Brien Park

2020 Easter Egg Hunt at O’Brien Park is canceled.

Easter Brunch Suggestions in Denver

PEPC church, Crossroads church, and SouthEast school have collectively decided not to host The Hunt this year. They had a terrific experience in 2018 but really want to figure out a way to honor Jesus during the Easter season and just feel that The Hunt does not honor Him as they were currently running it. So, they are taking 2019 off and will try to re-configure the event and plan for 2020. This is obviously not happening now with the Covid-19 in 2020 perhaps 2021.

Most sub-divisions like Stroh Ranch, have local egg hunt events as well as many churches. Be sure to check your neighborhood newsletter to see if yours does.

Join the fun at the annual Easter Egg HUNT!
Bring the family for the spectacle of 30,000 eggs, snacks, balloon animals, the Easter Bunny and more!
When: TBA 2021
Ages: 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: O’Brien Park, Parker (Parker Rd. and Mainstreet)

BEST EASTER BRUNCH SPOTS

Both Parker Garage & Vines Wine Bar have a fabulous Easter Brunch. If you know of others contact us to add them to this post.

For Easter Breakfast/Brunch

Bunny Tail Buns, a playful cinnamon and sugar bread twisted up into a bunny shape with a cottontail

For Easter Lunch/Dinner

Bunny Tail Cinnamon Twist Buns

For a playful twist on the standard dinner roll, they could also shape bread dough into festive flowers with this Flower Buns recipe
To give dinner guests a unique sweet treat at each table setting, here is a recipe for edible Easter Basket Cookies. Fill with jelly beans and shredded coconut with a touch of neon food coloring.
As a snack for any younger dinner guests, your readers could create these Cheesy Easter Shapes, baked fast with refrigerated pizza dough.

Easter Leftovers

Using any leftover ham from Easter dinner you and the kids could make:

How to Boil Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Fun and Easy!

Kids Arts Classes – Dance – Theater – Music – Fine Arts

December 2, 2018 By Chrissy

If you are looking for things for your kids to get involved in you are in luck, Parker is a very family-oriented town with lots of events, classes, camps and businesses that want to help you keep your kids busy.

Dance Lessons / Dance Studios in Parker

Parker Dance
19557 E Parker Square Dr.,
Parker, CO
(303) 840-7407

Ovation Academy of Dance
17908 Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO
(303) 766-0167

Colorado School of Dance
10510 S Progress Way Parker, CO
(303) 841-7233

Dance Exploration
19215 E Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO
(303) 949-1975

Studio 9 Dance Academy
18448 Longs Way, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 616-7919

E & E Dance Academy
6214 E Pine Ln, Parker, CO 80138
(720) 295-2691

Fred Astaire Dance
11153 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 237-3733

Theater Classes for Kids

Parker Theater Academy
Contact Kim Moore EMAIL
PACE Center 20120 E. Mainstreet
Parker, Colorado
Sign up online here.

Inspire Creative
10940 S Parker Rd #245, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 790-0875

Missoula Children’s Theater
Click here for upcoming auditions

Front & Center Theater Company
Call for current children’s theater camps 303-868-2608

Music Lessons

Magic Flute – Flute lessons by Nicole Ewing
Call: (303) 993-2604

Five Little Fingers Piano Studio
Call: (303) 817-9626

The PACE Center, the Mainstreet Center and Parker Recreation have ongoing classes in all of the arts, please subscribe at the link to the Parker Buzz to keep up with the latest offerings.

Parker Music Stores

Allegro Music
11280 S Twenty Mile Rd #110, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 680-3915

Music@Mainstreet
19600 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
(303) 847-0122

Elementary Schools in Parker

October 1, 2018 By Chrissy

Elementary and Charter Schools in Parker

Parker has lots of choices when it comes to education for your kids. We have provided an in depth look at many of your choices via videos that the Douglas County School District had shot this summer. You will be able to get a taste of what the administration, teachers and students of each of the school hold dear to them.

Cherokee Trail Elementary – K-6, Non-Traditional school using multi-aged classrooms and whole language learning techniques.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School K-8 Charter School using Padeia, and other curriculums. Integrates reading, writing, math and science, with emphasis on applied technologies.

Frontier Valley Elementary New school in Canterberry with menu, staff and student information.

Iron Horse Elementary School – Information about the newest grade school in Parker, including mission statement, hours of operation, staff, calendar and child care.

Legacy Point Elementary School – Ponderosa Feeder school, Calendar, newsletters, staff and curriculum.

Mountain View K-3 Elementary School Traditional grade school serving The Pinery and outlying areas.

Northeast Elementary – Grades 4-6 traditional grade school serving The Pinery and outlying areas in South Parker. The original highschool in Parker. Feeder school for Ponderosa High School.

Northeast Elementary in Parker, Colorado from Mike Harrity at Loclyz.

Pine Grove Elementary – K-6 school serving the Main Stonegate subdivision. Feeder school for Chapparal High School.

Pine Grove Elementary in Parker Colorado

Pine Lane Primary K-3 – Instruction in core curricular areas is aligned to the Douglas County standards, our northern most grade school.

Pioneer Elementary School – Provides K-6 education in a positive caring environment.

Prairie Crossing Elementary – A four track year round school located in the Bradbury Ranch subdivision. Includes contact and parent information and a school events calendar.

Core Knowledge Charter School We focus on educational excellence, mastering second languages, and technology. www.ckcs.net

Douglas County School District

Parents Night Out at the Parker Fieldhouse

December 5, 2017 By Chrissy

Tired of restless kids tearing through the house as if it is an indoor gymnasium? Give them a night of fun and laughter and give yourself a night of peace and quiet with adults! The Parker Rec Staff will open the entire 100,000 ft²Parker Fieldhouse for kids ages 5 to 13 to enjoy awesome games and activities with friends.

Plenty of games and activities, crafts, movies, climbing and skating (must bring your own skates) will be available to keep your kids busy. For those kids who need a little downtime, we will show a family-friendly feature film and mini-films in the activity rooms. The movie title will be posted at check-in. Concessions will be available to purchase.

Parents’ Night Out 2018

Ages:         5 to 13
Dates:       Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Dec. 22
Time:         6 to 10:30 p.m.
Location:   Fieldhouse
Rate:          $20 (Resident)/ $22 (Non-Resident) first child; $15 (Resident)/$17 (Non-Resident) each additional sibling. Registration fee will increase by $5 per transaction the day of each event.
To ensure your child’s spot, pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Staffing is determined by the number of pre-registered participants and walk-ups may be turned away.

Parents, grab some friends and enjoy a night with adults while we watch your kids. Our talented staff will keep your kids active and entertained so you don’t have to.

We host plenty of games and activities, crafts, movies, climbing, and skating to keep your kids busy. Children must provide their own skates. For kids who need a little down time, we show a family-friendly feature film and mini-films. The movie title will be posted at check-in. Concessions will be available to purchase.

Venue times and availability are subject to change. Please contactbmooney@parkeronline.org for specifics.

Polar Express Movie + Frozen Party

October 31, 2017 By Chrissy

Polar Express is coming to Family Film Night once again this year.

Join us for this magical Christmas journey!

The Polar Express is coming to Family Film Night again this year. Don’t miss this magical Christmas journey! There will be holiday crafts, games, hot chocolate and a photo opportunity with one of Santa’s elves! Don’t forget to wear your favorite PJs!

November 25, 2017

The museum will be open to attendees until 5 p.m. Our Café will be open featuring a bar for guests 21+.

3:30 p.m. activities and games; 5 p.m. film

View our complete guide to 2016 winter, from Breakfast with Santa to holiday movie nights for adults and families.

General Admission $13
CU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and annual pass holders20% discount
Children under 3 Free
Please note that although children under 3 are free we still request that you reserve a seat for them.

FROZEN MOVIE PARTY

Family Film Night is pleased to present a Frozen Princess Party, with a showing of the heartwarming, classic Frozen afterward once again this holiday season.

Princesses and Princes from across the land are invited to attend! The party will feature music, activities and a photo opportunity with a live princess! Hot chocolate is included and our Café will be open with a bar for 21+attendees.

The museum is open for attendees until the start of the film. Don’t let this chance at a magical evening go, it will sell out, so make your reservations now!

The Party

December 10, 2017
3:30 p.m. activities and games; 5 p.m. film
CU South Denver; 10035 S. Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134

Elsa’s Home-made Beef Stew – $10
served in a Bread Boule with a fountain drink and a Frozen Heart (White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry)

Kristoff’s Troll Boulders – $10
chicken nuggets served with carrot and celery sticks with ranch dip, a fountain drink and a Frozen Heart (White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry)

Anna’s Snack Pack – $6.00
includes a small popcorn, small drink and candy

· http://southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/frozen-party/

Halloween Safety Tips for Families in Parker CO

October 25, 2016 By Chrissy

It’s that time of year again when the ghosts, goblins and witches of Parker will be out wandering the sidewalks and streets. The Police Department wants you to keep the following Halloween safety tips in mind if you and your family will be out trick or treating.

Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Be sure older children take friends and younger children are accompanied by a trusted adult when trick or treating.
Accompany younger children to the door of every home they approach and make sure parents and guardians are familiar with every home and all people from which they receive treats.
Always inspect all treats before allowing children to consume them.
Teach children to never enter a home without prior permission from their parents or guardians and never approach a home that is not well lit both inside and outside.
Teach children to never approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Make sure all children wear reflective clothing or carry a glow stick or flashlight when out at dusk or night- remember it’s very difficult for vehicles to see young children dressed in dark clothing in the evening hours.
Remind children to look both ways before crossing the street and use established crosswalks wherever possible.
Make sure children are able to see and breathe properly and easily when using facial masks. All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant.
Teach children if anyone tries to grab them to make a scene: loudly yell this person is not my father/mother/guardian; and make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming and resisting.
Families may want to organize or attend parties at home, schools or community centers as a good alternative to trick or treating.

For more information contact Officer Dawn Cashman at 303.805.6527 or email dcashman@parkeronline.org. Be safe and have a Happy Halloween!

Forever Young Clothing for Kids

October 19, 2016 By Chrissy

Boutique Kids Clothing at Bargain Basement Prices

Forever Young Clothing started 29 years ago in Los Angeles at the California Mart in a 1000 square foot showroom. It was the brainchild of Tracy and Edward Ross. They both designed the copper pipe racks and mannequins and ran the business featuring high end kids clothing. The showroom had a cool, urban vibe and was very well received. Tracy was a multi-line wholesale clothing rep that represented 10 different children’s clothing, shoes and accessory lines. Selling fun and funky kids lines to hip boutiques and high-end department stores like Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom throughout the 18 western states. Tracy ran the showroom for many years, working closely with friends and family as employees. Edward also worked in the showroom overseeing sales and computer operations. 14 years later they opened a second showroom in Dallas at the World Trade Center. Selling sizes from infant to tweens for girls and infant to size 10 for boys. Forever Young’s strength was in girls size 7-16. Most lines were cotton sportswear and dresses and Made in the USA. A well priced, cool line was always the objective .

Six years ago Tracy and Edward’s family moved to Parker, Colorado and they followed suit. Now with over 500 samples in the basement, the question arose “what’s a girl to do? ” So a retail sample business to friends and neighbors was started. Most of the samples are one of a kind so each child has an individual and unique shopping experience.

The Ross’ moved to Pradera in April. Tracy works by appointment weekdays and weekends. She would love to meet her Pradera neighbors and their kids. Please bring your kids to try on the clothing, as samples sizes all run very differently. It’s a fun, personal, one on one shopping experience for everyone.

Retail Kids Clothing Stores in Parker

Cotton Kids Consignment
10920 S Parker Rd B-5, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-9901

Justice
FlatAcres MarketCenter
11455 S Twenty Mile Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9500

The Gator Loft
10490 Dransfeldt Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 440-9526

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