Active Adult Day Trips
Carbon Valley Active Adults (age 55 and older) are always on the go! Join us for trips to exciting destinations around Colorado and beyond. Register in advance for your next adventure. Make your reservations by calling the Carbon Valley Active Adults and Community Center at 303-833-3660 ext. 123, online, or stop by to see us.
Each trip description includes an exertion level number. This is a generalization of the exertion levels that participants can expect on a trip.
TRIP EXERTION LEVEL GUIDE
- Easy, mostly sitting
- Easy, mostly sitting with some walking
- Moderate, some walking, possible stairs
- Moderate to high, lots of walking, outside, some elevation
- High, long day, lots of walking, stairs, elevation
Upcoming Trips & Events
Get outdoors with other Active Adults. Join our outdoor walking group. Community member, Glenn, leads the pack and the group walks around the area at whatever your pace might be. Walking group departs from the CVPRD Community Center. Great for beginners or experienced daily walkers. Grab a cup of coffee after with the group. Registration in advance suggested not required.
Date: Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 9 - 10 AM
Location: Group departs from Community Center
Cost: None
Exertion level: 5 - Walking with possible incline
*This event will be a lottery for registration. All interested parties must register by Friday, July 11th. Drawing for the right to buy will be on Monday, July 14, 2025.*
Step into Casa Bonita, Colorado’s most iconic and entertaining restaurant! Enjoy delicious Mexican food while watching live cliff diving, exploring mysterious caves, and taking in the festive atmosphere that makes Casa Bonita a must-see destination. From vibrant décor to unforgettable entertainment, Casa Bonita is more than a meal — it’s an experience! Registration in advance required. Registration includes transportation only. Dining is priced at $44 per person which includes fountain drinks, chips and salsa and the world famous sopapillas.
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $17 District, $26 Non- District
Exertion Level: 3 - Walking and stairs
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.
Venture to Ft. Collins to see the Colorado State University public evaluation day of the 2025 Flower Trail Gardens. Stroll the gardens and vote for your favorite plants. The purpose of the gardens is to evaluate the performance of different annual plant cultivations under our unique Rocky Mountain environmental conditions. Plants are evaluated for vigor, uniformity, floriferousness and tolerance to environmental stress.
Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $17 District, $25 Non- District
Exertion Level: 5 - Lots of walking
We make the reservation, you meet for good eats and laughter with friends. This month enjoy supper at Fuzzy’s Taco in Longmont located at 1230 S Hover St Suite A-300. Enjoy Baja tacos, the famous chips and queso, margaritas or an ice cold beer. Registration in advance required.
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 4 PM
Location: 1230 S. Hover St. B100, Longmont CO
Cost: No cost to register
Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting
Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil ECHO, where poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. This 20th Big Top show offers bold new visuals, a unique aesthetic, and vibrant characters that bring a universe of color and wonder to life. Inspired by youth's optimism, inventive power, and the value of empathy, ECHO captivates with inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats. Concession snacks and beverages available for purchase onsite prior to the start of the show. Registration in advance required. Registration includes show ticket and transportation. Concession costs not included.
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $75 District, $112 Non- District
Exertion Level: 5 - Lots of walking and stairs
Take me out to the ball game! Travel to Coors Field to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the L.A. Dodgers. Game time is 1:10 pm. The bus departs the Community Center at 11:30 am. Fee includes transportation and game ticket. Registration in advance required by August 7, 2025. Please see the Rockies updated bag policy. Tickets are non-refundable for cancellations after registration deadline.
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $29 District, $44 Non - District
Exertion Level: 5 - lots of walking and stairs
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.
Feeling lucky? Try your luck at Bally’s Casino in Blackhawk. The bus departs from, and returns to the Community Center. Fee includes transportation only. Dining and gambling not included. $10 players card credit given by Bally’s for all advanced registrants. See Community Center Representative for further details of credit earnings. Players Club card required for credits and can be obtained at the Casino. Registration in advance required by July 23, 2025. Cancellations made after this date are non-refundable.
Date: Monday, July 28, August 25
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $24 District, $36 Non - District
Exertion Level: 5 - Altitude, Walking
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.
Join us for the Annual Empty Bowls Painting Party at the Community Center to benefit the Carbon Valley Help Center. The CVHC serves families and individuals in the Carbon Valley area who are in need of food assistance or financial support. Bowls will be available for purchase on site via cash, check, Venmo or PayPal for $15 per bowl. Once bowls are painted they will be kiln fired and used at the Help Center’s event in October. Please note that the bowls painted are a donation to the event and will not be returned. All supplies provided, just your creativity and donation are needed. Registration in advance required.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: Carbon Valley Community Center
Cost: $15
Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting
Hop on the lunch bunch bus to the former Johnson’s Corner, now the Black Bear Diner, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. With a menu full of hearty favorites, there's something for everyone to love. Registration in advance required. Dining cost not included.
Date: Wednesday, August 29
Time: 10:45 AM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $16 District, $24 Non- District
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Buell Theatre in Denver. Dine as a group prior to the theatre show. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Registration includes show ticket and transportation. Dining cost not included. Registration in advance required by September 22, 2025.
Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: $75 District, $112 Non- District
Exertion Level: 5 - Lots of walking and theatre stairs
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.
Active Adults Refund Policy
Cancellations for events or trips must be made at least 2 business days in advance of the scheduled date in order to qualify for a refund or credit, unless otherwise specified in the event or trip description.