What's New: PPLD Kids

Drop by the makerspaces to create some fun seasonal crafts and explore what the spaces have to offer! Experiment with cardmaking, laser projects, painting, and more. Give what you make as a gift or keep it for yourself. All ages welcome and all materials provided.

No open houses are scheduled currently, but we often hold them in the Spring, Fall, and during the holiday season. Check back here or on our events calendar for updates.

In PPLD’s efforts to continually provide resources and opportunities that impact individual lives, we’re excited to announce two new additions to the Pikes Peak Culture Pass. The Pikes Peak Culture Pass is a museum pass program that lets patrons explore attractions at no cost by making an electronic reservation similar to checking out an eBook or other digital resource.

Pikes Peak Children’s Museum is a community-built, hands-on educational destination that engages ALL children and their grown-ups by sparking creativity and a passion for life-long learning through purposeful play. Patrons can explore exhibits like outer space, simple machines, and farm to fork. Pass allows for admission for one adult and one child, additional children under 2 years old are free.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science encourages exploration of world-class wildlife displays that take you to Earth’s wildest places, huge dinosaurs that transport you back in time, interactive space exhibits that make your mind wonder, and personalized health science fun that puts your body to the test. Pass allows for admission for up to 7 guests and additional children under 3 years old.

These organizations join existing Culture Pass partners: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Glen Eyrie, The Money Museum, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Rock Ledge Ranch Historical Site, Space Foundation Discovery Center, and the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

Try this easy experiment with the help of an adult.

Supplies and Directions:

Supplies:

• Bowl
• Large glass jar
• Plate
• 12 ice cubes
• Water
• Microwave

Directions:

1. Fill the bowl with water and heat it up in the microwave for about 3 minutes. It doesn’t have to boil. CAREFUL – the bowl will be hot.
2. Pour the water into the large glass jar and cover it with a dinner plate.
3. Let the plate-covered jar sit about a minute, then put 12 ice cubes onto the plate.
4. Watch what happens. It will rain inside the jar!