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📆 LIVE Online Activities to Exhaust and Entertain During COVID-19

Entertaining Feeds from Around the U.S.

By Kari Ploysa, Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Administration & Marketing Assistant April 1, 2020

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 

🦋 (Facebook) Butterfly Pavilion Distance Learning 

🐘 (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! 

Arts and Crafts


📷 (Online) Cam's Corner - Online Activities by Talk to the Camera

🎨 (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 

🎭 (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 

🎥 (Zoom) Webinar Series - Kid's Class Act by Talk to the Camera

🎭 (YouTube) Paint with Taytayski

Culinary Arts


🍳 (Facebook) Kids Cooking Lesson with $5 Dinners 

🍳 (Online) At Home Cooking with Taste Buds Kitchen 

Math and Science


🔬 (Facebook) QuaranTIME Online School with Math Dad and Science Mom

🌧️ (YouTube) Live Weather Program for Kids with James Spann

Music


🎵 (Facebook) Laurie Berkner Break! 

🎤 (Facebook) Mornings with Matt Heaton Sing-Along 

🎼 (Facebook) Rocky Mountain Virtual Music Festival

🎤 (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 

🥋 (Facebook) Family Fitness with Kenpo Academy of Self Defense 

💃 (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

📚 (Facebook) Storytime with Aurora Library 

📚 (Facebook) Read Along Mondays with Michelle Obama

✏️ (Online) Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems 

✏️ (YouTube) Draw Every Day with JJK, Author of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish 

📚 (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

👸 (Facebook) Royally Enchanted Princess and Character Fun 

Theater


🎭 (Zoom App) Puppet Shows by the Center for Puppetry Arts 

🎭 (Online) Met Opera Live Stream 


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.