TriceraTOTs Preschool Program
TriceraTOTs
This popular Pre-K/Kindergarten program happens on the second Friday and Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. & 10 a.m.
TriceraTOTs will take place at the Martin Lockley Discovery Center location (17681 W Alameda Parkway – Red Rocks Entrance #1).
Please Note: TriceraTOTs is held in the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center, in a downstairs classroom space. Unfortunately there is no elevator in this older building so it is not accessible for everyone. If stairs create an accessibility issue for you or your child, please let us know at least five (5) calendar days in advance and we will move the program to our secondary, outdoor picnic area at the Main Visitor Center. We will notify participants at least 24 hours ahead of the program start if there is a location change.
Pricing is $5 for participating children. No charge for accompanying children under age 2 if they won’t be participating in the craft. No charge for adults.
Questions? Education@dinoridge.org
Upcoming TriceraTOTs Sessions
Join us on the 2nd Friday and Saturday of each month at the Main Visitor Center for fun 30-minute craft and story time sessions! Advance online registration is required. Attendance is capped at 20 children. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Registration: $5/participating child
NOTE: Bus Tickets are not included but may be purchased separately from the Gift Shop. The Exhibit Hall is free for you to explore that day!
TriceraTOTs Class Location
17681 W Alameda Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
Red Rocks Entrance #1
* No sessions in January or July
2026 TriceraTOTs Schedule
Paleo Art Practice!
Friday September 11 (10 a.m. only)
Saturday September 12 (10 a.m. only)
What color were ancient creatures, anyway? Was a plesiosaur covered in bright swirls of green and pink? Was a T. rex covered in yellow dots and blue stripes? For our craft today, we’re going to color our own dinosaurs based on models, pictures, and art in our exhibits!
Hidden in Plain Sight!
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Some animals blend in with their habitat because of the colors and patterns on their bodies. This is called camouflage, and some dinosaurs may have done the same! We’re going to create an art piece with hidden dinosaurs that suddenly appear when we’re all done!
Dino-Bird in the Hand!
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Did you know that birds are living dinosaurs? They’re related to meat-eating dinosaurs! To celebrate that relationship, we’re going to do a classic: make hand turkey…dinosaurs! Create this fall decoration with colors, feathers, and more! It’ll be a hand turkey like you’ve never made before!
Create a Dinosaur Habitat!
Friday December 11
Saturday December 12
All animals need a habitat to live in, whether that’s a goldfish in a pond or an elephant in the savanna. What kind of habitats did dinosaurs live in? Let’s make one into a display for the holiday season!