Erie

Code Club: In Code Club, participants in third through eight grade will explore beginner-friendly coding tools such as Scratch and Fiero Code. Participants can collaborate with peers, build teamwork skills and develop problem-solving and creative thinking through hands-on coding challenges; 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; highplains.libcal.com.

Tales 2 Tails: Independent readers can come practice reading aloud with a furry pal. A friendly therapy dog from Caring Canines will give elementary-aged readers an opportunity to improve their literacy skills by sharing stories aloud; 4 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Lafayette

Let’s Get Growing garden program: This week’s theme is Garden Scavenger Hunt. Head to the Discovery Garden for a round of garden bingo. Find as many items on the bingo sheet as possible, and learn how they all work together to help a garden grow; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs is for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3-year-olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Storytime at Waneka Lake Park: Join every Wednesday in June and July for story time with activities at the playground at Waneka Lake Park; 11 a.m. Wednesday, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

STEAM to the Max: Come to WOW! after school and take part in extra awesome STEAM activities. STEAM to the Max! is a recurring program on Thursday afternoons and is recommended for grades K-3; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Louisville

The Great Dino Rodeo program: Magic Dave is excited to host the Dino Rodeo featuring some real western dino cowboys; 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Steinbaugh Pavilion , 824 Front St., Louisville; free; louisville-library.org.

Atomic Jones concert: Atomic Jones delivers a high-energy mix of classic hits and contemporary favorites that keeps audiences dancing from start to finish. With a repertoire that spans genres, Atomic Jones creates live experiences through tight musicianship, powerful vocals and an infectious stage presence; 7 p.m. Friday, 836 1/2 Main St., Louisville; bandsintown.com.

Fourth of July Fireworks: This year’s Fourth of July is extra special. It’s not every year that the United States turns 250 years old and Colorado turns 150 years old. So let’s make this year’s celebration count. Enjoy an evening with live entertainment, food trucks galore and family-friendly activities from inflatables to face painting to stilt walkers. End the night with a dazzling fireworks display; 6 p.m. Saturday, Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville; facebook.com.

Superior

Fourth of July Festival: The Superior Fourth of July Celebration brings together residents, families and visitors for a full day of patriotic fun, live entertainment and community pride; 7 a.m. Saturday, Superior Chamber of Commerce, 122 E. William St., Superior; member.superiorchamber.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.