Celebrating animals
Tuesday. Learn about Colorado wildlife and ecology at the “Nature Kids: Critters, Crafts, Songs and Fun for Kids Who Love the Great Outdoors,” an event at the Colorado Chautauqua. Presented by the Thorne Ecological Institute, the program features hands-on exploration stations where kids can get down and dirty. Touch real animal skulls, create nature art, do the “Animal Cake Walk” and more. Afterwards, jam out to an interactive, nature- themed concert. The program is designed for kids ages 3 to 5, but everyone is welcome. 10 a.m. The Community House at Colorado Chautaquua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; 303-442-3282. Admission is $5. Infants under age 1 are admitted free. For more information, visit .
Rhythm nation
Thursday-Saturday.Groove to the rhythm of a West African drum when former members of the Ghana National Dance Ensemble and Abibigroma perform during the seventh annual BaoBao Festival. Multicultural, family-friendly activities will include storytelling, a hip-hop dance troupe and traditional West African folk music. Events will be held in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs. For more details about the festival’s performance schedule, workshops, classes and events, visit .
