Featured Event

Join Thorne Nature Experience for Fall Fest at the Lafayette Nature Center! Enjoy seasonal nature crafts and activities, nature-inspired presenters, food trucks, e-bike hay rides, and outdoor play.

TICKETS 

CLICK HERE to register. The event is free or pay-what-you-wish with an optional donation. Register Now 

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ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE

Throughout the Event, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm: Seasonal nature crafts, activities, & games Food trucks, including Sweet Cow & Dos Manos ($)  E-bike hay rides Fun prizes & More! Preschool Stage: 10 am-10:45 am: Magdo Music 11:15 am-12:00 pm: Miguel Soldevila Erin Saunders Pavilion: 10 am-12:15 pm: Animals with Ayesha

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WHAT TO BRING

This event will be outdoors. Please plan for the weather! We recommend bringing sunscreen, layers, water, picnic blankets, and low chairs.

Reminder- pets are not allowed at the Lafayette Nature Center.

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DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Carpooling with friends, riding bikes, or traveling to the event via public transportation is recommended.

• From Coal Creek Trail: The center is accessible from the Coal Creek Trail via a direct connection through the back of the property
• RTD: Take the LD1 or LD3 Bus Line to S Public Road & Old Laramie Trail Stop
• Personal Vehicle: Parking is available across the street in the Boulder County DMV parking lot.

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Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Carpooling with friends, riding bikes, or traveling to the event via public transportation is recommended. Pets are not allowed at the Lafayette Nature Center.

This event will be outdoors, rain or shine. We recommend planning for the weather- don't forget your sunscreen and layers. In the event of extreme weather, the event will be canceled, and we do not have a backup date.

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