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Aug 2026
- Added search — look up anything by name, venue, or activity type
- Expanded to Thornton — playgrounds, hikes, and library events
- Added more playgrounds and hikes across Boulder, Arvada, Erie, and Eldorado Springs
- Fixed an issue where events could display out of time order
- Fixed a bug where searching could hide results outside the current date filter
- Trending and Popular picks now better reflect every city, not just the busiest ones
- Faster loading, especially on mobile
Jul 2026
- Refreshed the color theme and logo for a cleaner, less "tan" look
- Added a share button on event details — copy or send a direct link to any event
- Playground and farm listings now show real photos when available
- Added Superior — parks, farmers market, and family programs
- Added Mead — town events and family programs
- Nature-themed redesign with progressive card disclosure
- Live data from Boulder + Erie library iCal feeds — auto-updates daily
- Fixed a timezone bug that could show some events up to 6 hours off
- Fixed an incorrect Boulder library event that shouldn't have appeared
- Ages under 18 months now show in months (e.g. "10 mo") instead of a decimal
Jun 2026
- Connected to live data — the app now updates automatically
- Added real library schedules for Boulder, Erie, Longmont, Louisville, and Lyons
- Added Raising Parents (Lafayette), Jeff & Paige Meadow Music, farmers markets, local farms
- Added kid-friendly hikes and local playgrounds with Maps links