Erie

Baby Open Play: Infants and babies, along with their caretakers, are welcome to drop in to play and explore with all their senses. Babies will have the freedom to feel new textures, hear interesting sounds and see new sights. Caregivers will learn about ways to interact with their young ones and make playtime educational; 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Family Movie Night: Have a roaring time at family movie night. Watch the original “Jurassic Park” with family and friends at the library. Bring a blanket and get cozy. The library will provide the popcorn and the dinosaurs; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Dino Bones Resist Painting: Young paleontologists will choose a dinosaur design, and then, using a resist painting technique, kids will map out their dinosaur’s bones before painting bold colors all around them. When the paint dries and the tape peels away, funky fossils appear as if they’ve been unearthed from ancient rock; 3 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; highplains.libcal.com.

Family Lego Club: Dream it, build it and make friends. Families are invited to hang out and build with provided Lego bricks. Bring the fun and creativity; 2 p.m. Sunday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; highplains.libcal.com.

Lafayette

Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten program: It’s still summer, but kindergarten is just around the corner. Join this series of drop-in programs, designed to help children practice the skills they will use in kindergarten; 3 p.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, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Makerspace drop in: Makerspace drop in is open to all ages. Learn about the programs and tools available for making designs; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Storytime: Join on Wednesdays in June and July for story time with activities at the playground at Waneka Lake Park; 11 a.m. Wednesday, Waneka Lake Park, 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, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Storytime Picnic on the Plaza: Join the library and Arts and Cultural Resources at Festival Plaza for story time and activities during the weekly Picnic on the Plaza event; 11 a.m. Thursday, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

6 Million Dollar Band concert: 6 Million Dollar Band performs ’80s new wave hits; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Kindergarten Readiness Night: Come to WOW! for an evening of fun activities designed to get preschoolers prepared for their first day of kindergarten. Practice name writing, hand washing, packing a healthy lunch; tour a real BVSD school bus; and more. Children will leave the event with new school supplies and a drawstring backpack. Snacks provided; 5:30 p.m. Friday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Science of Ice Cream: Learn about liquids and solids while making ice cream, then eat the yummy results. This class is open to ages 3 and up and their caregivers; 3:30 p.m. Friday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Conversations in English: Join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal and non-judgmental environment. These weekly drop-in conversations are facilitated by a native English speaker; 11 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Teen Maker Hangout: Drop in to use and explore the library’s makerspace. Learn about the programs and tools available for making designs; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Boulder Big Band concert: Since 1997, The Boulder Big Band has been regularly entertaining audiences at community festivals, weddings and other events around Colorado’s Front Range, according to its website. It is an authentic, classic big-band jazz orchestra that plays sounds from the great swing era of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, as well as newer sounds through the 1980s from Buddy Rich and others, according to the site; 7 p.m. Sunday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Baby Storytime: Babies and caregivers can share songs, rhymes, books and bounces; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Face Vocal Band concert: Face is an all-vocal rock band from Boulder that has been captivating audiences for years with its infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; bandsintown.com.

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