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| Bitty Batters T-Ball* |
| 3-5 year olds can learn the basics of throwing, hitting, catching and base running. Tuesdays and Thursdays today through August 7, 9:15-10 am for 3 year olds, 10:15-11 am for 4-5 year olds at Vogelaar Park in Glenwood Springs. $30 GWS residents, $40 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com.
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| A.R.O.C.K. |
| Youth ages 8-13 can rock climb on Independence Pass with Aspen Expeditions; technical equipment provided. Leaves from the Red Brick Recreation Center in Aspen at 8:45 am, returns at 4 pm. $95. 920.5140 www.aspenrecreation.com. |
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| Beginning Climbing Class* |
| Ages 7-12 at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Tuesdays, today through August 26, 3:45-5:00 pm. $45 GWS residents, $60 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Summer Reading Event |
| Linda Batlin and Esther Costa will tell stories at the Carbondale Town Hall, Room 2 at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Gordon Cooper Library. Free. 963-2889 www.garfieldlibraries.org. |
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| Family Fun Night |
| Families are invited to bring snacks or a picnic and hear bilingual stories told by Linda Batlin on the lawn at the Basalt Regional Library from 6-7 pm. Free. 927.4311 www.basaltrld.org.
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| Aspen Mountain Adventure |
| Aspen Youth Center field trip for youth in 4th-12th grades. $25. Call for times. 544.4130 www.aspenyouthcenter.org.
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| Kids Only Rockies Trip |
| Day trip to Denver to see the Rockies play the LA Dodgers for 7-14 year olds. Leaves from the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 8 am, returns at 8 pm. Bring lunch, snacks, and money for food. $40 GWS residents, $50 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Paws and Claws |
| For children ages 5 to 6 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.
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| Savage Lake Hike |
| For all ages. Leaves from the Basalt Rec House at 10 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring backpack, food, water and good hiking shoes. $25. 927.8214 www.basaltexpressrec.org. |
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| Summer Luau |
| 3-6 year olds (with adult) can play on the water slide, make festive leis and play with bubbles.11:30 am at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. $3. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Basalt Summer Music Series |
| The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents Jimmy Ibbotson at Triangle Park in Willits Town Center, 5:30-8 pm. Free. 927.4031 or www.basaltchamber.com
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| U.S. Open Mountainboarding Championships* |
| Watch gravity-defying competitions in Dirt Boardercross and Slopestyle Big Air today through Saturday. 303.886.1812 www.usopenmountainboarding.com.
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| Intermediate/Advanced Climbing Class* |
| Class for 7-12 year olds with climbing experience at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Thursdays, today through August 28, 3:45-5:00 pm. $55 GWS residents, $68 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Wilderness Expedition* |
| Overnight experience for children ages 8-10 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, today at 10am to Friday at 4 pm. $120 members, $135 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org. |
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| Ruthie Foster |
| Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series Concert on Fanny Hill, folk/gospel/blues style. Food, beverages and Family Fun Zone available. 6 pm. Free. 1.800.SNOWMASS www.snowmassvillage.com. |
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| Gotta Move |
| Children ages 1-7, with an adult, will discover the basics of beat, melody and rhythm with All Valley Music Together. In Classroom 1 on the Aspen Music Festival and School campus at 10:30 am. Free. 205.5071 www.aspenmusic.org.
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| Carbondale Mountain Fair* |
| Starts today at 4 pm and runs through Sunday at 9 pm at Sopris Park. The theme is “The New Frontier”, honoring Carbondale’s frontier history, along with renewable energy, and green living. Over 125 arts & crafts booths, international food and continuous entertainment. Free. 963.1680 www.carbondalearts.com.
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| Six Flags Elitch Gardens |
| Youth ages 8 and up can travel to Denver to Elitch’s. Leaves from the Carbondale Recreation Center at 7:30 am, returns at 7:30 pm. Bring snacks, change of clothes, and money for food and souvenirs. $45. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org. |
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| Mystery Dinner for Kids |
| Children ages 7-10 and their parents are invited to the Basalt Regional Library to eat dinner and solve the Mystery of the Stolen Jewels from 7-8:30 pm. Space is limited; register ahead. Free. 927.4311 www.basaltrld.org.
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| Hidden Gems Overnight Hike* |
| Guided overnight trip for families with young children in the Hunter Creek Valley, sponsored by the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign and Bristlecone Mountain Sports. Nina Schnipper 948.0179 banjoneen@yahoo.com.
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| Maps Revealed |
| For children ages 7 to 8 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.
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| Hidden Gems Hike |
| Guided hike to Eagle and Halfmoon Lakes in the upper Fryingpan Valley, sponsored by the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign and Bristlecone Mountain Sports. Gail Holstein 926-6177 gailwanmanholstein@yahoo.com.
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| Drawing from Nature* |
| For children ages 10-13 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, today through Friday, August 1, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. $240 members, $265 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.
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| Exploring Around* |
| For ages 5 and 6 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today through Friday, July 28, 9 am-1 pm. $150 members, $175 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org. |
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| Kids Clay Camp* |
| For ages 10-13 today through Friday at the Carbondale Clay Center. Sculpting from Drawings, 9:30 am-noon or Possibilities: Sculpture, 1:30-4 pm. $155/session. 963-CLAY www.carbondaleclay.org. |
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| Dive Camp* |
| Week-long camp for kids 8 and up. Today through Friday, 9 am-12:30 pm at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. $275 GWS residents, $315 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Maps and Legends |
| For ages 8-10 at Rock Bottom Ranch, 9 am-3 pm. $40 members, $50 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.
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| Tennis Sessions with Nancy Simpson* |
| Lessons with a tennis pro. For ages 3 and up, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 29 to August 14, 1:30 -2 pm for 3-5 year olds, 2-3 pm for beginners 6 and up, and 3-4 pm for intermediates 7 and up, at Basalt Middle School. $78-$90, depending on level. 927-8214 www.basaltexpressrec.org.
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| Watery World of Beavers |
| For ages 5 and 6 at Rock Bottom Ranch, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org. |
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| Summer Reading Event |
| Wayne Francis presents “Wayne and Wingnut’s Learn and Fly High Show” at the Carbondale Town Hall, Room 2 at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Gordon Cooper Library. Free. 963-2889 www.garfieldlibraries.org. |
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| Family Fun Night |
| Families are invited to bring snacks or a picnic and watch Wayne Francis perform his puppet show on the lawn at the Basalt Regional Library from 6-7 pm. Free. 927.4311 www.basaltrld.org.
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| Whitewater Rafting and Bowling |
| Shoshone rapids, then a nice float through the Glenwood Canyon, followed by bowling at the Super Bowl in New Castle, for 7-14 year olds. Leaves from Glenwood Springs Community Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring lunch, change of clothes, sunscreen and water shoes. $40 GWS residents, $50 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com.
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| Teen Summer Reading Event |
| Creative Writing with Karen Chamberlain at Carbondale Town Hall at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Gordon Cooper Library. Free. 963-2889 www.garfieldlibraries.org. |
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| Junior Naturalists |
| For children ages 5-6 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am -2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org. |
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| Barnyard Art* |
| For ages 7-9 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today through Wednesday, August 1, 9 am-3 pm. $140 members, $160 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org. |
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| Aqua Fitness* |
| For ages 16 and up of all fitness levels at the Carbondale Pool today through August 22 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $80. 963.2065 www.carbondalegov.org. |
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| Basalt Summer Music Series |
| The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents Jeannie Walla at Lions Park in downtown Basalt, 5:30-8 pm. Free. 927.4031 www.basaltchamber.com
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| Night Explorers |
| For children ages 7 to 8 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 6-9 pm. Please eat dinner before class. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.
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| Bonerama |
| Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series Concert on Fanny Hill, funk/classic rock style. Food, beverages and Family Fun Zone available. 6 pm. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com. |
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| Fame: The Musical* |
| Opening night for this Gottlieb Bartley Productions play with a cast of fifty local kids 5 to 11 at Basalt Middle School tonight through Saturday night at 7:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. 927-0555 www.gottbart.com. |
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| Rafting |
| For youth in grades K to 12. Leaves from the Basalt Rec House at 9 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring a lunch. $25. 927.8214 www.basaltexpressrec.org. |
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| Marble Quarry Hike |
| Day hike for 9-14 year olds to the Marble Quarry. Leaves from the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring lunch and water. Free. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com. |
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| Horseback Riding on Buttermilk Mountain |
| Aspen Youth Center field trip for youth in 4th-12th grades. $45. Call for times. 544.4130 www.aspenyouthcenter.org. |
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| Holistic Harmony Music Program Benefit |
| Music program with hors d’ oeuvres to benefit this program that enhances the atmosphere at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, 6-8:30 pm in the upper lobby. $25 donation. 384.6651 www.vvh.org.
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