Upcoming

Tap with Rocky Mountain Rhythm: Family Saturdays
Boulder Public Library Canyon Theatre
Saturday, April 11th 11:00am-11:45am
Join Rocky Mountain Rhythm at the Boulder Public Library for a fun, high-energy tap dance session that is specially designed for families of all ages! Dancers will clap, stomp, and shuffle their way through a playful introduction to tap dance, learn a few simple tap steps, and enjoy an exciting live performance. Along the way, dancers will discover a bit of tap dance history and see how rhythm and movement tell a story.

Perfect for wiggly feet and curious minds—come dance, learn, and have fun together at the library! 

Positive Play
Thursdays, April 16th & 23rd 4:30pm-5:30pm
Reynolds Library- Boulder
Join Dandelion Arts Collective for a two week workshop series to help children and families strengthen their skills in consent, autonomy and communication for safe interpersonal relationships! Through games, music, theatre, acrobatics and move we’ll learn through play.

Geared to kids in early elementary, their siblings and caregivers- with all welcome. 

Youth Art Project: Longmont Water Fair
April 25th-May 16th, 2026
Anima Arts and the Longmont Water Fair are seeking youth artists for a spring project to be showcased at the 2026 Water Fair. Over four Saturday afternoons youth artists will create representations of native Colorado creek and riparian species using recycled 5 gallon water jugs.

Art Making Dates: April 25th, May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th
Location: TBA (local to Longmont)
Ages 7-18. Free!
Learn more and sign up HERE

Creative Movement at Lyons Community Library: May 14th, 2026 3:45pm-4:45pm
Join Mimi for free creative movement classes celebrating the way children experience the world; through curiosity, exploration, and play. We’ll use dance, music, games, stories, and props to explore themes inspired by nature, art, science, and adventure. Geared towards kids 3-7 years of age with a caregiver. 
Upcoming Dates: June 11th, 2026
Learn more at the Lyons Community Library Calendar

Boulder Creekfest: Creekside for Kids
May 24th, 2026 11:00-11:30am
just east of Boulder Library Canyon Theatre
Join Mimi and friends for nature-inspired creative movement and giant parachute games before the iconic Jeff & Paige take the main stage.

Creative Movement with miniThinkers and Anythink Libraries– multiple dates and locations. Learn more at https://www.anythinklibraries.org/
– Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 9:30am Brighton
– Monday, June 15th 9:30am- Huron/Thornton
– Wednesday, June 17th 10:30am- Commerce City
– Thursday, June 18th 9:30am Huron/Thornton *Spanish
– Wednesday, June 24th 10:00am- Wright Farms
– Monday, June 29th 10:30am- Per Mack/Denver
– Tuesday, July 7th 10:30am Perl Mack/Denver * SPANISH
– Tuesday, July 14th 10:00am-Bennet
– Tuesday, July 14th 3:00pm- Thornton Community Center
– Wednesday, July 15th 5:30pm Thornton Community Center *SPANISH
– Saturday, July 18th 10:00am- Wright Farms
– Monday, July 20th 9:30am- Brighton

Ingredients for Meaningful Friendships for Tweens: A Creative Arts Workshop

Monday, June 29, 4 pm – 5 pm
Longmont Library
Macaroni and cheese, peanut better and chocolate, tomato and basil; great food combinations are like great friendships- they bring out the best in each other! In this arts and health workshop, tweens (3rd-5th graders) will brainstorm the “ingredients” it takes to develop and grow healthy friendships using theatre and movement games and visual art. No registration necessary, this program is designed for those entering 3rd through 5th grades only. Facilitated by Dandelion Arts Collective, a local arts and public health nonprofit, with specialized programs supporting youth mental health through creative practices.

Musical Theatre Dance: August 8th, 2026
11am-11:45am, Boulder Library Family Saturdays
Take the stage for a workshop, performance, and interactive games celebrating dance from musicals, theatre, television, and movies like Annie, Matilda, Lion King, Mary Poppins, KPop Demon Hunters and more!

Dancer and Dandelion Arts Collective co-founder Mimi will teach attendees easy to learn dances from iconic Broadway shows and share about about the history of dance on Broadway and the silver screen. This program geared towards our youngest movers and learners and their families.

Learn More and View the Full Program Calendar HERE

Our Dancing World: June 15th-19th
Longmont Museum Summer Camps
Join Mimi and friends as we explore the music and movement that connects communities all over the world through games, dance, song, art and stories. Perform for family and friends on the last day of camp. 

Ages 5 – 7 
June 15 – 19, 1 – 4 pm  
Registration Code #394035.02 –  Register and Learn More HERE

Arts for Social Change: July 13th-17th, 2026
Longmont Museum Summer Camps
Arts for Social Change: Longmont Museum Summer Camps

Are you passionate about equity, justice, breaking down barriers, and making positive change in the world? Explore how artists and young people can create social change using music, dance, creative writing and visual art as you collaborate on a project of your choosing.   The camp will include guest teachers sharing their knowledge and experience as artists/activists. Scheduled guests include an Indigenous muralist, an environmental sculpture artist that uses upcycled materials, and dancer/choreographer with Global Water Dances. 

Campers will create original art works through a medium of their choice.
Projects could include:
– Writing and drawing a zine or a comic highlighting a social injustice
– Creating a community mural celebrating cultural diversity
-Composing an original song or poem about disability rights
– Creating a kindness quilt spreading messages of inclusion and equity
-Making art from upcycled materials to highlight an environmental issue

#394074.02 – Register and Learn More HERE