During this time of uncertainty, the world has gathered in a way unprecedented. We have compiled a few of the many recurring options that are now available to our children for online learning and entertainment.
Are we missing anything? If you know of any family-friendly online events that are not listed, please email kyrieandsam@macaronikid.com.
NOTE: All times listed are Mountain.
Animals and Zoos |
🦈 (Facebook) Shark Hour with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
- Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM
www.facebook.com/atlanticwhiteshark
Learn all about your favorite sharks!
All Ages
🦋 (Facebook) Butterfly Pavilion Distance Learning
- Tuesday-Thursday at 11:00 AM through April 9
www.facebook.com/ButterflyPavilion
Pre-registration required
Join the Butterfly Pavilion for a special virtual class on invertebrate topics! Interact directly with educators and scientists.
K-5th
🐘 (Facebook) Home Safari with Cincinnati Zoo
- Monday-Friday at 1:00 PM
www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo
Join the Cincinnati Zoo daily as they highlight one of their animals and provide a learning activity.
All Ages
🐯 (Facebook) Zoo to You Virtual Safari with the Denver Zoo!
- Monday-Friday at 1:00 PM
www.facebook.com/DenverZoo
Join Denver Zoo as they feature a new animal daily!
All Ages
Arts and Crafts |
📷 (Online) Cam's Corner - Online Activities by Talk to the Camera
- All Day Every Day
talktothecamera.com/cam-corner-free-online-activities-for-kids-at-home.html
Learn about cameras and practice taking photos with a scavenger hunt
Ages 3-6
🎨 (Facebook) Kids Art Class by The Paint Bar
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 AM – Entertainment for Toddlers
Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 PM – Art classes for ages 4+
www.facebook.com/ThePaintBar
Daily Art classes or entertainment shows for your children!
Ages 4+
🧒 (Facebook) Tinkergarten at Home
- Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
www.facebook.com/tinkergarten
Tune in each week for creative play from your backyard, fire escape, living room, or any safe spot where you can find space!
Ages 1-5
🎭 (Online) Creative Live Classes
- Daily at 10:00 AM
www.creativelive.com/onair
A variety of classes offered online daily!
Ages 5-18
🎭 (Zoom App) Create Puppets with the Center for Puppetry Arts
- Days vary weekly Monday-Friday at 11:00 AM – check the website for dates
puppet.org/center-for-puppetry-arts-home
Join the Center for Puppetry Arts as they present puppet shows or workshops online in their Zoom Room!
Ages 2-6
🎭 (Facebook) McHarper Manor Arts and Crafts
- Monday-Friday at 11:00 AM
www.facebook.com/McHarperManor
Create art with McHarper Manor.
Ages 4-11
🎥 (Zoom) Webinar Series - Kid's Class Act by Talk to the Camera
- Monday-Friday at 12:00 PM
talktothecamera.com/webinar-series-kids-class-act.html
Through Kid's Class Act Power (1/2) Hour, these professionals will share their skills, expertise, and passions.
Ages 6+
🎭 (YouTube) Paint with Taytayski
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5Tr1RiNuSQSeJcc-KEW3w
Learn to paint fun pictures!
Ages 6+
Culinary Arts |
🍳 (Facebook) Kids Cooking Lesson with $5 Dinners
- Returning April 6th. Monday-Friday at 11:00 AM
www.facebook.com/5dollardinnersfans
Daily cooking lessons for kids.
Ages 5+
🍳 (Online) At Home Cooking with Taste Buds Kitchen
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM
tastebudskitchen.com/cooking-club
Make delicious creations that your kids will enjoy.
Ages 5+
Math and Science |
🔬 (Facebook) QuaranTIME Online School with Math Dad and Science Mom
- Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:00 AM
www.facebook.com/TheScienceMom
Science lessons, engineering challenges, crafts, games, and Q&A.
Ages 7-12
🌧️ (YouTube) Live Weather Program for Kids with James Spann
- Thursdays at 9:00 AM
www.youtube.com/channel/UCMBYCM0PeX3Dio8z3zdXz3A
A live program about the weather, the science of meteorology, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more.
Grades 1-5
Music |
🎵 (Facebook) Laurie Berkner Break!
- Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM
www.facebook.com/LaurieBerknerBand
Start your day with some fun music to sing and dance to.
Ages 1-8
🎤 (Facebook) Mornings with Matt Heaton Sing-Along
- Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM
www.facebook.com/pg/mattheatonmusic/videos
Daily sing-along with Matt Heaton!
Ages 2-12
🎼 (Facebook) Rocky Mountain Virtual Music Festival
- Fridays from 10:00 AM–10:15 PM
www.facebook.com/rmvirtualmusicfestival
An all-virtual music festival, supporting Colorado music.
All Ages
🎤 (YouTube) Sing-along at Home with Emily Arrow
- Monday-Friday at 11:00 AM
www.youtube.com/EmilyArrow
Join Emily Arrow for moments of music, stories, and mindfulness for all ages.
Ages 1-10
🎤 (Twitter) Verizon PayItForward LIVE Concert
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM
twitter.com/verizon
Live concerts supporting small businesses.
All Ages
Sports and Fitness |
😅 (Zoom App) Virtual Fitness Classes with Parker Parks and Recreation
- Class dates and times vary. Check www.facebook.com/pg/ParkerRec/events for more information.
zoom.us/j/798316625
Get up and get moving from the comforts of your own home with our NEW virtual workouts with Parker Parks and Recreation Fitness staff!
Adults/All Ages
🥋 (Facebook) Family Fitness with Kenpo Academy of Self Defense
- Monday-Friday at 1:00 PM
www.facebook.com/KenpoAcademyDerryNH
Kenpo Academy of Self Defense will share a daily video with fitness and martial arts, activities and games.
All Ages
💃 (Zoom/YouTube) Dance Classes with Castle Rock Dance Academy
- Class dates and times vary.
Email info@castlerockdanceacademy.com to learn more.
With special discounts and waived registration fees, now is a great time to sign up for dance class!
Ages 3-18
Story Time |
📚 (YouTube) Story PlayTime with Mr. Paul
- New videos uploaded often
www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGjdZjkJ-RksGjzh5Ii3xA
Everyone loves Mr. Paul's Story PlayTimes at Timbuk Toys... join him online for virtual fun!
Ages 3-6
📚 (Facebook) Storytime with Aurora Library
- Monday-Friday at 10:00 AM
www.facebook.com/auroralibrary
Read, sing, and have lots of FUN!
Ages 0-6
📚 (Facebook) Read Along Mondays with Michelle Obama
- Mondays at 10:00 AM til May 11
www.facebook.com/pg/PBSKIDS
Read along to some favorite children's books.
Ages 2+
✏️ (Online) Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- Monday-Friday at 11:00 AM
www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems
Grab some paper, pencils, pens, and crayons. Doodle together and explore different ways of writing and making.
Ages 2+
✏️ (YouTube) Draw Every Day with JJK, Author of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
- Monday-Friday at 12:00 PM
www.youtube.com/channel/UCObbZ-lkhRQ203mtX9ZmgtA
Learn to draw. Create pictures with the author of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish!
Ages 3-12
📚 (Twitter) Storytime with Josh Gad
- Monday-Friday at 5:00 PM
twitter.com/joshgad
Join Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf from Disney's Frozen, as he reads children's books.
All Ages
💤 (Facebook) Goodnight with Dolly Parton
- Thursdays at 5:00 PM
www.facebook.com/dollysimaginationlibrary
A series of Imagination Library books all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time.
Ages 0-5
👸 (Facebook) Royally Enchanted Princess and Character Fun
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 PM
www.facebook.com/RoyallyEnchanted
Have fun with your favorite characters.
Ages 1-10
Theater |
🎭 (Zoom App) Puppet Shows by the Center for Puppetry Arts
- Monday-Friday at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
puppet.org/center-for-puppetry-arts-home
Join the Center for Puppetry Arts as they present puppet shows or workshops online in their Zoom Room!
Ages 1-6
🎭 (Online) Met Opera Live Stream
- Nightly at 5:30 PM
www.metopera.org
Watch a new Opera daily.
All Ages
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is not changed or canceled. Get a FREE kid-friendly calendar for Douglas County, CO full of festivals, activities, and events delivered right to your inbox when you sign up at highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/subscribe.