Erie
Under-the-sea magic paper flashlight craft: Go on an underwater adventure by looking for sea creatures with special flashlights participants can make themselves; 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Walk Middle Earth Challenge: Grab a mileage tracking log at the library, gather a fellowship and join this epic journey across Middle Earth to reach the goal of walking, running, biking or hiking 1,779 miles from the Shire to Mordor; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Baby Open Play: Infants and babies, along with their caretakers, are welcome to drop in to play and explore with all their senses; 2 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
History for Kids — The Mountain Man: Angel Vigil brings history to life in this incredible storytelling show. Learn about the lives and adventures of the mountain men of yore, and explore his historically accurate costumes and tools; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Pokémon Hang Out: Kids in elementary school are invited to Pokémon Hang Out. Talk about Pokémon, trade cards, play the game and meet other kids who love Pokémon; 2 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Erie Library Chocolate Tasting Pop-Up: A chocolatier from Colorado Cocoa Pod will talk about the Denver shop’s amazing handcrafted chocolate Bon Bons and will have samples; 6:30 p.m. Monday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Pokémon Club: Join Pokémon Club to battle against other players and trade cards. There will be snacks; 1 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.
Lafayette
Bike to Work Day: Strap on a helmet, grab a reusable water bottle and join the city of Lafayette at the Bike to Work breakfast station to fuel up on individually wrapped breakfast items, coffee or water for the bike into work; 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.
Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs is for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3 year olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.
Trivia night at Liquid Mechanics Brewing: Bring friends and family for trivia night and food trucks. There will be first, second and third place prizes, as well as five free pints given out throughout the game; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Liquid Mechanics Brewing, 297 N US Highway 287, Suite 100; Lafayette; free; 720-550-7813.
Picnic on the Plaza with Kimmerjae Macarus: Bring a picnic lunch, something to sit on and enjoy Picnic on the Plaza, featuring free, live music on the lawn. Each week will feature a different musician to please a variety of tastes; noon Thursday, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.
Science of Ice Cream: Learn about liquids and solids while making ice cream, then eat the yummy results. This class is open to ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration required; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave., Lafayette; $8-$12; wowchildrensmuseum.org.
‘Sue’s Sky’ book reading and watercolor craft: Drop in for an extra special story time. Local children’s book author Lulu Buck will be reading her book “Sue’s Sky.” Visitors will get to paint their own sky along with Lulu and bring home their watercolor painting; 11 a.m. Friday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.
Independence Day Fun & Fireworks: Enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day. Food from Abo’s Pizza & Lemonade, Tibet’s, All-American Grill, Ruby Ru’s and Snowy Churro will be available, along with a beer/cider/wine garden. Kids activities include face painting and more with music by 5280s Band; 4 p.m. Saturday, Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette; business.lafayettecolorado.com.
Louisville
Summertime Yoga in the Park: Join Louisville Community Yoga for summertime yoga in the park every Wednesday; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Memory Square Park, Spruce Street & Jefferson Avenue, Louisville; $10; louisvillecommunityyoga.com.
Downtown Louisville Street Faire: Enjoy the magic of live music from Pimps of Joytime. An amalgamation of New Orleans and Bay Area funk elements juxtaposed with Brooklyn’s indie DIY ethos, Pimps of Joytime mirror the diversity of their communities and eclectic generational tastes. The street fair also features tasty food, cold drinks, lots of children’s activities, quality arts, crafts and sundries; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St., Louisville; free; facebook.com.
Sound Travels concert: Sound Travels is a Boulder County-based band steeped in the Colorado tradition of high-quality improvisational music; 9 p.m. Friday, The Courtyard, 836 Main St., Louisville; $7; eventbrite.com.
Coffee With A Cop: The Louisville Police Department will host Community Conversations — Coffee With A Cop; 9 a.m. Saturday, Ziggi’s Coffee, 1055 Courtesy Road, Louisville; free.
Foggy Mountain Spaceship concert: Chris Elliott, a maestro of the five-string banjo, drummer Chris Sheldon and bassist/multi-instrumentalist Kyle Ussery make up this funky group; 7 p.m. The Courtyard, 836 Main St., Louisville; $7; eventbrite.com.
LGBTQ+ History of Boulder County talk with Glenda Russell: Boulder County has been the site of major moments in the history of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. Some of these events have been local but also colorful and creative. Other local events have had far-reaching impacts, having literally changed the national picture for LGBTQ+ people and their rights. Come see a timeline of LGBTQ+ history in Boulder and hear some amazing stories; 3 p.m. Saturday, Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; free; eventbrite.com.
