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 get your tickets! The event is free or pay-what-you-wish with an optional donation. 

• Registration confirmation is not required to enter the event, but everyone who registers in advance will be entered to win fun prizes, including nature explorer toolkits and gift certificates for camp

ACTIVITIES

• Guest presenters and live music- including Soldevila Music Project, Magdo Music, and a live animal meet & greet with Ayesha!
• Seasonal nature crafts and activities
• E-bike hay rides
• Food trucks
• Fun prizes

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. Please leave your dogs, goats, and other animals at home. DIRECTIONS & PARKING The Lafayette Nature Center is located at 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026. 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: There is limited parking available in the Lafayette Nature Center lot. Overflow parking is available across the street in the Boulder County DMV parking lot

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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