{"id":172828,"date":"2026-04-22T14:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172828\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:01:36","slug":"things-to-do-in-erie-lafayette-louisville-superior-area-for-week-of-april-22-28-colorado-hometown-weekly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172828\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior area for week of April 22-28 \u2013 Colorado Hometown Weekly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Erie<\/p>\n<p>Adult Needle Felting: Adults will create an adorable harp seal using needle felting techniques. Learn basic felting skills while shaping wool into a soft Arctic animal to take home. Participants will be using sharp felting needles for this program. Protective finger cots will be supplied; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/16452908\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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 novel ways to interact with their young ones and make playtime educational; 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/calendar\/hpld\/eclbabyplay\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lafayette<br \/>\nFamily Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun designed for toddlers and active walkers through preschool age; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/FamilyStorytimeJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Littlest Learners: A series of hands-on programs for infants and toddlers and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. Littlest Learners classes are designed with children in mind; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children\u2019s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/wowchildrensmuseum.org\/news-events\/calendar.html\/event\/2026\/04\/22\/1776875400\/littlest-learners\/419833\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wowchildrensmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Makerspace drop in: Makerspace drop in is open to all ages; children in grades 5 and below must be under the direct supervision of a person over the age of 17 years old. Learn about the tools available for making designs; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/MakerDropInWedsJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>Bilingual Storytime: Check out bilingual stories and activities; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/BilingualStorytimeJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Brewed at Altitude program: Join the Lafayette History Museum for Brewed at Altitude \u2014 The History of Colorado Brewing, presented by Carl Rose from Colorado Beer History. Tickets include a drink; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company, 297 US-287, Unit #100, Lafayette; $20-$25; <a href=\"https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/tickets\/lafayette-history-museum\/history-happy-hour\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">events.ticketleap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/wowchildrensmuseum.org\/news-events\/calendar.html\/event\/2026\/04\/23\/1776983400\/steam-to-the-max-\/537342\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wowchildrensmuseum.org<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>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; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/EnglishChatsJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Storytime: Join for stories, songs and interactive fun perfect for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/SaturdayStorytimeJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>Teen Maker Hangout: Drop in to use and explore the library\u2019s makerspace. Learn about the tools available for making designs; 3:30 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/TeenMakerHangoutJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Writers Workshop: Drop by the library to chat with fellow writers about projects, share experiences with writing and getting published, get ideas for development of a piece and learn from each other in a casual atmosphere; 6 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/WritersJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Baby Storytime: Babies and caregivers share songs, rhymes, books and bounces; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com\/calendar\/main\/BookBabiesJanMay2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Editor\u2019s note: Scheduling and availability of events may be subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Erie Adult Needle Felting: Adults will create an adorable harp seal using needle felting techniques. 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