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๐ŸŒŸ Top Picks for Upcoming Family-Friendly Local Events: April 18-24

April 18, 2024

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Susan Troy, Elite Travel Concierge


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Looking for something fun to do with your family in the next few days? We've got you covered! Here are some top picks* for the week ahead:

Ongoing Events:

Friday, April 19 - ๐ŸŒƒ Kids' Nite Out: Create It Art Night (Ages 7-12)

  • Location: City Park Recreation Center | Westminster
  • In addition to swimming, music, and sports, kids will enjoy art-themed activities such as bead bracelets, watercolor painting, hair color, wall ball tournament, and a karaoke contest
  • $15 per person

Saturday, April 20 - โ›ฐ๏ธ Free Entrance at All National Parks

  • Location: All National Parks | Across the US
  • Combine incredible scenery and history with great savings and visit a national park, historic site, or national monument for free on one of six free entrance days scheduled for this year. Today's fee-free day celebrates the first day of National Park Week.
  • FREE! Reservations may be required at some locations.

Saturday, April 20 ๐ŸŒฑ Playful Garden Cart Planter (Ages 5-12)

  • Location: Participating Lowe's locations | Across the US
  • Kick-off Spring with your little builder as they create a garden cart planter. Kids can grow new skills and take home a fun garden project just in time to start some seeds!
  • FREE!

Saturday, April 20 - ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Arts Week Kick-Off

  • Location: Orchard Town Center | Westminster
  • Kick off the City of Westminster's Arts Week at this fun-filled day. The event will include music, live demos, interactive art opportunities, and artisan vendors.
  • FREE!

Wednesday, April 24 - ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Celebration of Excellence

  • Location: Westminster High School | Westminster
  • Every year, the Westminster School District celebrates the excellence of students across the district. Students compete in categories that include visual arts, film, digital art, spelling bees, singing, drama, science fair, Lego building, and more! The community is invited to learn more about these amazing creators, makers, and artists.
  • FREE!

*Publisher Note: This page is updated every week. Top picks are merely suggestions and age recommendations are provided by the venue, we encourage parents to use their own judgment when choosing events to attend, and double-check to make sure the event is still scheduled.

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Her services are free for clients who book with her and you will not pay more for booking with her than you would for booking on your own. She specializes in family travel to Disney and Universal, all-inclusive vacations to the Caribbean and Mexico for adults and families,  ๏ธCruises, and ๏ธtravel across the U.S. and Europe, including vacation rentals.

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