Many young girls consider a tutu to be a staple in their wardrobes as they attempt to emulate the ballerinas they aspire to be.

Music can do magical things for children's developmental growth. Soak up the classical sounds for a 45-minute performance with an introduction to orchestral music. Children ages six and under get up-close and personal with the instruments, surrounded on all sides by professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony.

Often infants on shopping adventures ends in disaster—with whining, complaining, and general disinterest. So skip the malls and stores and tote your tots to Colorado's largest indoor family expo. The one-stop-shop features vendors for new and expecting mothers, kids and family booths, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and contests such as a mom's diaper changing race.

The first wheel a kid can get behind is a pottery wheel. Little potters will learn the art of coiling, pinching, working on the wheel, and glazing with finesse. Tue 4-5:30 p.m.

Grandparents and their grandkiddos saddle up for some cowboy grub, including flapjacks and scrambled eggs. Then they'll gather around the campfire for Old West stories and get a chance to design their own "wanted" posters. Sat 8-10 a.m.

"Ohm" your way to calm and give your child the same relaxing sensation of yoga. By introducing kids to the practice early, you can keep them alert and active while they learn to feel a connection within their mind and body ahead of the curve. One hour of asana will be followed by a 30-minute craft project for kids. Parents can enjoy an All Levels Class simultaneously. Thu 4:15-5:45 p.m.

Did you know that centipedes are carnivorous? How about that butterflies have scales on their wings? Rather than shrieking and smashing these creepy crawlies, enter their fascinating world to discover the inner workings of life as an insect. Kids will be able to create their own take-home creatures. Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There are future paleontologists digging in our sandboxes. Kiddos travel through prehistoric times to discover how dinosaurs roamed the world before creating their own fossils. Participants should bring lunch and a drink. Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Buntport Theater's live comic book turns children's theater on its ear by playing to the tech-savvy generation of little ones in the audience and inviting their parents to join in on the laughs. The pride of DenDiggityopolis takes the stage for pulse-pounding adventures every time. Join in for the three-part grand finale.

Cultivate your child's love of song. The young ones will sing along to a variety of traditional and multicultural selections while developing their motor skills through dancing and clapping at this concert for tiny tots and their parents. Thu 10:30 a.m.