Visit CSU Spur every 2nd Saturday of the month!
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur, presented by Canvas Credit Union, are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including:
- Cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen.
- Watching veterinarians at work.
- Observing horses assisting with human therapies.
- Engaging with scientists at work.
- Playing in the mock kitchen, mock vet clinic, and mock lab.
- Getting your hands dirty in the stream table.
- Exploring the world of virtual reality (ages 9+).
- Strolling through the rooftop greenhouse.
- And more!
Little Finch, located in the Hydro building, has coffee and food for purchase.
Is your organization interested in running an activity booth at an upcoming 2nd Saturday? Fill out a participation request form!
DETAILS
- 2nd Saturday of the month
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- FREE
- Parking information and driving directions are available on the visit page.
- Check out specific activities, including timed demonstrations, on the Spur calendar.
UPCOMING THEMES
- July 11: Wonderful World of Water
- Aug. 8: Back to School Bash
- Sept. 12: Made in Colorado
- Oct. 10: Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
- Nov. 14: The Science of Art
- Dec. 12, 2026: Winter Market
Wonderful World of Water at 2nd Saturday
Join us from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, July 11, to explore hands-on activities focused on watersheds, aquatic ecosystems, water conservation, and the journey water takes from mountain snowpack to our homes, as well as agua frescas, the Westernaires, and a river clean-up from 9-11 a.m. in partnership with the Denver Zoo (space is limited; register for the clean-up here).
This Saturday is also the Market at the Center, a monthly market celebrating local makers, food vendors, artists, and community organizations hosted by the National Western Center in partnership with 2nd Saturday. This Saturday, the Market at the Center is hosting a Ducky Derby down the South Platte River, starting at 12 p.m. Get there early to adopt a duck for the race, or register here!
Make music with us!
Come make music and perform your own music at the CSU Spur Music Lab every 2nd Saturday in the Hydro building.
KAREN SCHLATTER
Director, Colorado Water Center
Karen Schlatter was appointed director of the Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University in 2025, after joining the Center as associate director in 2023. Schlatter brings academic, nonprofit, and public sector experience in managing complex water challenges with a deep commitment to building partnerships and the ability to engage in conversations across Colorado’s water community. She joined CSU from the University of Florida Water Institute where her work included facilitating multi-stakeholder/academic teams to achieve shared goals around water management through collaborative, interdisciplinary research. Prior to her role at UF, she served as associate director of the Colorado River Delta Program at the Sonoran Institute, where she focused on building cross-sector and international partnerships to support large-scale ecological restoration, effective binational water management, and community engagement in the Colorado River Delta region. Schlatter earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from McGill University and a Master of Science in environmental studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. She served as an agricultural extension volunteer in the Peace Corps in Paraguay.
TOM VILSACK
Chief Executive Officer, World Food Prize Foundation
Effective March 1, 2025, Thomas J. Vilsack, former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Governor of Iowa, will become the first Chief Executive Officer for the World Food Prize Foundation. In this new role, Governor Vilsack will focus on expanding the Foundation’s global network, and will further position the Foundation as a leader in addressing global food and nutrition insecurity, continuing his lifetime of public service.
In 1998, he became the first Democrat to be elected as the Governor of Iowa in more than 30 years. During his two terms as Governor, he created an $800 million, 10-year economic development incentive program—the Iowa Values Fund. His administration worked with schools, medical providers, businesses, faith-based organizations and other entities to expand healthcare coverage to more than 90,000 previously uninsured children.
He became the 30th and 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture, from 2008-2017 and 2021-2025, respectively. Only five people in U.S. history have served in the Cabinet longer, and during his tenures, the United States Department of Agriculture set records for U.S. agricultural exports and provided food assistance to millions of Americans. He helped expand food and nutrition access through summer feeding programs for children and additional support for fruit and vegetable purchases through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. As Secretary, he worked to develop new and superior markets for small and mid-sized farms, allowing those operations to remain viable and in turn, strengthening and growing rural communities.
Governor Vilsack has long been connected to the World Food Prize Foundation, having served on both the Council of Advisors and the Board of Directors. His insights and acumen were vital in shaping our mission and initiatives. His leadership and experience will be instrumental in expanding the Foundation’s international reach and continuing the mission of elevating innovations and inspiring action to sustainably increase the quality, quantity and availability of food for all.
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Spur!
CSU Spur is hosting its first Fourth of July party! Join us at 5:30 p.m. on July 4 for a live DJ, local barbecue, activities for kids, and a view of celebrations across the city from the Terra rooftop.
Tickets are $5.
We’ll see you Saturday!
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (July 11), and this month, the theme is Wonderful World of Water. Explore hands-on activities focused on watersheds, aquatic ecosystems, water conservation, and the journey water takes from mountain snowpack to our homes, as well as agua frescas, the Westernaires, a river clean-up, the Market at the Center, and more!