Boulder County Home & Garden Magazine, Fall 2011
Learn something new, do some holiday shopping, dive into pumpkin pie— there’s something for everyone on this list of autumn events.
Ongoing
Boulder Valley School District Lifelong Learning Classes
BVSD’s continuing education program offers one-day seminars and weekly classes for adults on a variety of home and garden subjects, including “Fundamentals of Interior Design” Oct. 25-Dec. 6; “Natural Home Spa” Nov. 5; and “Urban Agriculture” Nov. 12. Call 720-561-3768 or visit bvsd.org/LLL for registration information.
Through October 30
Fall Farmfest at Sunflower Farm
Families can experience a working farm with baby animals, pony rides, a giant tree house, marshmallows over the campfire, and other fun activities. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays at 11150 Prospect Road in southeast Longmont. Call 303-774-8001 or visit sunflowerfarminfo.com.
September 23-24
Red Barn Farm Harvest Market and Barn Sale
Visit the 11th annual Harvest Market and Barn Sale for one-of-a-kind
treasures like vintage furniture, collectibles, quilts, autumn home and garden décor, jewelry, and handicrafts by local artisans. It’s all displayed in the historic clay-tile barn and surrounding old-fashioned gardens at 1341 95th St. in Lafayette (on the west side of 95th Street south of Arapahoe Road and north of Baseline Road). Hours are noon-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. shannonredbarnfarm.com.
Through October 30
Corn Maze
This year’s corn maze design is an 8-acre tribute to Native American artist Allan Houser, whose work is on display at Denver Botanic Gardens through Nov. 13. View the entire maze from two 15-foot illuminated bridges at the Gardens’ Chatfield location, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton. The maze is open Fridays 4-9 p.m., Saturdays noon-9 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Call 303-973-3705 or visit botanicgardens.org.
October 10
Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens
November 4
Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Explore the many gardens, tropical conservatory and new greenhouse complex at 1007 York St. during free-admission days. Call 720-865-3500 or visit botanicgardens.org. Or head to the Chatfield location, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, to tour a historic farm and schoolhouse, and walk on the nature trail. Call 303-973-3705 or visit botanicgardens.org.
October 20-21
2011 Bonfils-Stanton Lecture and Cooking Class
“Talk to Me: The Connected Garden” celebrates the diverse array of bloggers who share their food and garden wisdom online. The lecture is Thursday at 7 p.m. in Mitchell Hall at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. A separate garden tour at 5 p.m. precedes athe lecture. On Friday, a cooking class from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. features recipes from Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines. To register, call 720-865-3580, email registrar@botanicgardens.org, or visit botanicgardens.org and click on “Programs” and “Public Lectures & Symposia.”
November 11-13
Denver Botanic Gardens Holiday Sale
Explore thousands of unique holiday gift ideas, including jewelry, dried flower arrangements, clothing, natural bath and skin products, artwork, and furniture, plus the popular selection of vinegars made with fresh-cut herbs from the Gardens. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Call 720-865-3500 or visit botanicgardens.org.
December 3-4
39th Annual Holiday House Tour
This year’s holiday tour lets you peek into the area’s finest historic homes in the University Hill neighborhood along Grant Avenue. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Call 303-444-4192, e-mail info@historicboulder.org or visit historicboulder.org.
[VIDEO: View the 25th Annual Home Tour here!]
December 3
Estes Park Holiday Home Tour
Take a scenic drive up to Estes Park and explore unique mountain homes all decked out for the holidays. The tour runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 1-970-586-5800 for ticket information.
December 9 – January 1
Zoo Lights
Experience a holiday light safari with nearly 40 acres of brilliant lights, including more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees and leap across lawns. See the nighttime antics of the zoo’s nocturnal animals, too. The zoo is at 2300 Steele St., and the event’s hours are 5-9 p.m. each night, including holidays. Call 303-376-4800 or visit denverzoo.org/visitors/events.asp.
December 2- January 1
Blossoms of Light
More than a million twinkling lights transform Denver Botanic Gardens at 1007 York St. into a winter wonderland. On select evenings, enjoy seasonal entertainment. Hours are 5:30-9:30 p.m. every day through Jan. 1, including holidays. Call 720-865-3500 or visit botanicgardens.org.
