Naturful Fridays Playgroup
Join us for our first Naturful Friday Playgroup! We’ll meet at The Aspen House (Please arrive at 10:00 AM to check in) then head on over to the Leelanau Trail for a family friendly paced walk to Leo Creek Preserve. There, we’ll join Erin of Blooma Grows to learn all about food forests and edible plants in the garden, and make our very own botanical lemonade!
Cost is $10 per adult/child in attendance (over age 6 months). Sign up here! https://ouraspenhouse.as.me/.
Details:
The playgroup program is best for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Siblings of any age however might enjoy attending.
We head out rain or shine! Please dress accordingly. Some of the program may switch to indoors at The Aspen House if weather is iffy (thunderstorms or above 85 degrees).
Please bring your own water bottle, backpack, stroller, or favorite wheels (bikes, balance bikes, scooter), bug spray, sunscreen, and a snack if you’d like. We also encourage you to stay for a picnic lunch after in the garden.
Naturful Fridays Playgroup
Join us for our Naturful Fridays Playgroup! We’ll meet at The Aspen House (Please arrive at 10:00 AM to check in) then head on over to the Leelanau Trail for a family friendly paced walk to Leo Creek Preserve. There, we’ll join Tracy of Tearwater T for an art trail on the boardwalk and make our own nature based projects based around the 5 senses and mindful enjoyment of the outdoors.
Cost is $10 per adult/child in attendance (over age 6 months). Sign up here! https://ouraspenhouse.as.me/.
Details:
The playgroup program is best for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Siblings of any age however might enjoy attending.
We head out rain or shine! Please dress accordingly. Some of the program may switch to indoors at The Aspen House if weather is iffy (thunderstorms or above 85 degrees).
Please bring your own water bottle, backpack, stroller, or favorite wheels (bikes, balance bikes, scooter), bug spray, sunscreen, and a snack if you’d like. We also encourage you to stay for a picnic lunch after in the garden.
Naturful Fridays Playgroup
Join us for our Naturful Fridays Playgroup! We’ll meet at The Aspen House (Please arrive at 10:00 AM to check in) then head on over to the Leelanau Trail for a family friendly paced walk to Leo Creek Preserve. There, we’ll join Kaytlyn of Field Day, and play nature-based eye spy as we learn all about birding in the forest and garden.
Cost is $10 per adult/child in attendance (over age 6 months). Sign up here! https://ouraspenhouse.as.me/.
Details:
The playgroup program is best for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Siblings of any age however might enjoy attending.
We head out rain or shine! Please dress accordingly. Some of the program may switch to indoors at The Aspen House if weather is iffy (thunderstorms or above 85 degrees).
Please bring your own water bottle, backpack, stroller, or favorite wheels (bikes, balance bikes, scooter), bug spray, sunscreen, and a snack if you’d like. We also encourage you to stay for a picnic lunch after in the garden.
Naturful Fridays Playgroup
Join us for our Naturful Fridays Playgroup! We’ll meet at The Aspen House (Please arrive at 10:00 AM to check in) then head on over to the Leelanau Trail for a family friendly paced walk to Leo Creek Preserve. There, we’ll join Dr. Jess of Rocketship Physical Therapy for barefoot risky play in the forest and learn all about how to explore the outdoor world with our toes.
Cost is $10 per adult/child in attendance (over age 6 months). Sign up here! https://ouraspenhouse.as.me/.
Details:
The playgroup program is best for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Siblings of any age however might enjoy attending.
We head out rain or shine! Please dress accordingly. Some of the program may switch to indoors at The Aspen House if weather is iffy (thunderstorms or above 85 degrees).
Please bring your own water bottle, backpack, stroller, or favorite wheels (bikes, balance bikes, scooter), bug spray, sunscreen, and a snack if you’d like. We also encourage you to stay for a picnic lunch after in the garden.
Leelanau Grown Parent’s Night Out
Join us for our first ever Parent’s Night out At The Aspen House on Tuesday, July 22. Spend the evening at one of Leelanau County’s most cherished summer events while we entertain and spend time with the littles!
Leelanau Grown is the annual farm to table feast & fundraiser in celebration and support of the programs and early childhood education opportunities available to children and their families at the Leelanau Children’s Center. Leelanau Children’s Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides high-quality, early childhood educational programs and advocates for children, parents and families. The joyous event takes place each year in July at Aurora Cellars and features great food, beverages, and live music, along with opportunities for attendees to contribute to the important mission of LCC. Parents are invited to enjoy a night out, while The Aspen House provides a safe and fun night in for your kids!
Cost to attend is $45 per child
This event is recommended for ages 2.5 to 8 years old, however all ages of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged children can be accommodated
Event will include pizza, drinks, popcorn, games, and a movie (A Bug’s Life)
Children can feel free to attend in their pajamas and slippers
Doors open for drop off at 5:45 PM. A parent must be inside and on site at 9:00 PM for pickup. There is a late charge of $10 per child for parents who arrive after
To register, please follow this link! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-night-out-pajama-party-at-the-aspen-house-tickets-1428136708339?aff=oddtdtcreator
To purchase a ticket to Leelanau Grown please visit:
If you are an LLC current or former family, there is a special ticket option for you at the link below:
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration
We opened our doors to our members and visitors June 9, and now are welcoming our community to join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of The Aspen House with our ribbon cutting ceremony, tours, snacks & drinks. Afterwards, please join us at HopLot Brewing Co. for a family friendly hang out! Ribbon Cutting is at 5 PM! We are also hosting a Lemonade Fun-raiser for some building improvements we need to make. Please RSVP for our Grand Opening at the following link" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-aspen-house-ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening-celebration-tickets-1423955622599?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Open House
Please join us for a Membership Information Night and Open House event Wednesday, June 4 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Tour our space, meet our staff, ask questions, and learn more about what it means to join as a member!
Member Information Night
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Member Information Night
If you are interested in seeing what The Aspen House is all about, please join us for an informal Member Information Night Thursday, April 30 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Light snacks and drinks will be offered, and child watch is available for ages 0-5.