September Homeschool Day: The Gold Rush
Thursday, Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m.
Due to high demand we have opened a second time for our September HSD.
“Pikes Peak or Bust!” Gold was one of the important factors that brought Americans across the Great Plains to Colorado. In 1859, thousands of people moved here in hopes of striking it rich. Try panning for gold and learn about Colorado’s gold rush and how it shaped our region.
DeLaney Historic Site, 170 S. Chambers Road
$7 per participating child.
Aurora Mini-Con
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aurora Mini-Con is a free, family-friendly festival featuring comics, cosplay and all things pop culture. Families, friends and fandoms can experience gaming, science fiction, superheroes and much more. Enjoy outdoor activities, crafts, games, unique vendors and immerse yourself in pop-culture history with Aurora History Museum lead panel discussions.
Learn more about Mini Con.
Understanding the Teenage Brain with Dr. Stoddard
Monday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Joel Stoddard, MD, works at the emotion and development lab at CU Anschutz. The lab's goal is to "better understand the brain so that we may develop treatments that help youth and families struggling with difficult emotions."
Register for "Understanding the Teenage Brain."
Military Medical Advances in Civilian Medicine with CU COMBAT Center
Monday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m.
The Center for COMBAT Research aims to turn military medical gains into better health care for all. Learn how they support military personnel through research and emergency medicine and how that makes medicine better for all of us.
Register for "Military Medical Advances in Civilian Medicine."
October History Hike: Aurora Reservoir and Aurora’s Water
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.
Walk around the reservoir and learn about Aurora's history with water, cohosted by Aurora Water. If you do not have an Aurora Reservoir pass, there is a $10 fee per vehicle, payable on entry. Please plan accordingly and carpool to reduce costs.
Register for Oct. History Hike at Aurora Reservoir.
October Homeschool Day: Blind History
Monday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m.
What do you know about Braille? Did you know Colorado had a visually impaired governor? Join Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady, to learn about the history of blindness and important people with visual impairments.
$7 per participating child.
History Mystery Tour at Fairmount Cemetery
Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
Learn about local history on this fun stroll through Denver's most prestigious cemetery. Our evening begins at the Ivy Chapel and slowly moves through Fairmount Cemetery in the dark, led only by the flashlights of your tour guides.
Fairmount Cemetery, 430 Quebec St., Denver
Tickets: $22 plus ticketing fees
War of the Worlds Radio Play
Saturday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m.
Experience the H.G. Wells story that left America in a panic. This version of the classic story is adapted from the famed 1938 radio broadcast and performed by professional actors playing all the roles and providing all the sound effects. Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun live performance and festive snacks.
Tickets: $5 (Early Bird Special 2 for 1 until September 30)
November Homeschool Day: The Smoky Hill Trail
Monday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.
You probably know about the Oregon Trail, but what do you know about the Smoky Hill Trail that brought people from Kansas City to Denver? Learn about the hardships and difficulties of travel across the plains in the 1800s.
$7 per participating child.