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Girls Rule: Check out these clinics, events & gear for Colorado women!

An explosion of women-centered clinics, events, and gear are helping women level up their skiing and snowboarding skills, protect their knees, and connect on and off the slopes. Whether you’re considering taking your skills to the next level this season or planning an active girls’ trip next season, there are a bootbag’s worth of ways to ski or shred like a girl in Colorado Ski Country USA. CSCUSA resorts across Colorado have added lots of options for women-only clinics. The camaraderie and vibe of these clinics led by women instructors creates a supportive environment for conquering fears and developing confidence in one’s skills. Women-only clinics are available each season at Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Snowmass, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Monar...

St Patrick’s Day in Denver: 7 Family-friendly Events

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be about green beer and pub crawls. Here are some family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events in Denver for 2024: St. Patrick’s Day Events in Denver 2024 Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade WHEN: March 16, 2024; 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Denver Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade starts on Wynkoop at 19th Street, turns down 17th Street in front of Denver Union Station, and then turns northeast down Blake Street, proceeding all the way up to 27th Street. Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival WHEN: March 16, noon- 6 p.m.  WHERE: Olde Town Arvada Everyone’s Irish at this all-ages St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This street festival features live music, 50+ unique vendors, food, a kids’ zone, and adult...

Fun scavenger hunt with “Itty Bitty Art” installments in Golden

Are you looking for a fun fall activity that could turn into a scavenger hunt with your kid?  The second installation of the Golden Public Art Commission’s (PAC) Itty Bitty Art arrived in Golden in October, with 14 new ground level artworks that will delight kids and adults alike. The PAC selected 14 new, tiny art works to be installed in unexpected places in Golden’s oldest park, Parfet Park and on the Washington Avenue bridge over Clear Creek. The artworks might be in a hole in a tree, a crack in a sidewalk, near electrical boxes, or on top of a bike rack. Colorado artists created art pieces with names like, Fairies Gather Here, London Calling, Firefly Lantern and When Pigs Fly and installed them around Parfet Park to compliment the first round of Itty Bitty Art intro...

Gorilla Trek: Denver Zoo’s new virtual reality experience

One moment you’re enjoying a leisurely stroll through Denver Zoo’s 80 acres, the next you’re surrounded by a troop of mountain gorillas in the lush forests of Rwanda’s remote Volcanoes National Park. This sudden change of scenery is made possible by Gorilla Trek—a new virtual reality experience that transports the Zoo’s guests and members to the native habitat of the endangered species. Guided by renowned primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski, Gorilla Trek gives guests a 360-degree view of the troop’s fascinating family dynamics, from adorable infants to intimidating alpha silverbacks, through virtual reality headsets and motion platform seating. “Denver Zoo exists to connect people to nature and inspire action for wildlife, so the addition of Gorilla Trek to the experience we offer ou...

Ice Racing at Georgetown Lake in Colorado

If you’ve driven on I-70 in the wintertime, you’ve likely seen the four-wheel drive vehicles racing on Georgetown Lake. After a lot of wondering, we did some digging. During January and February, locals and travelers hop into their AWD and 4WD vehicles to experience ice racing on this frozen lake (conditions permitting, of course). Spectating is free and, for a small fee, drivers are invited to take to the ice. Sessions are offered for all levels of drivers with a valid driver’s license, insurance and an appetite for adrenaline. Note: to schedule a private ice racing event, contact the Town of Georgetown.  Is Ice Racing Safe?  The ice depth and quality is checked in four different areas before anyone is allowed to enter the lake. The ice averages between 12-22 i...

Volunteering with your family at Food Bank of the Rockies during the holidays

As we head into the holiday season, many families choose to spend time together giving back to their neighbors and embracing the values of kindness and compassion to help make other families’ holidays a little bit brighter. Volunteering as a family during the holidays can be a profoundly rewarding experience, as it not only helps people in our communities in need of extra support, but also strengthens the bonds within one’s own family. Volunteering as a family during the holidays can be an excellent opportunity to help children recognize the challenges that other people face and understand how much of an impact they can make by donating their time to support their community. Volunteering at a food bank can be a particularly rewarding experience for people of all ages. In addition to active...

Colorado Gift Guide: 50+ Ideas for Denver Moms

The season is giving is here and we’ve curated the perfect Colorado gift guide for Denver moms. We’ve teamed up with Colorado.com for ideas (plus, we have thrown in some of our favorites). Need more inspiration? See 75 Best Gifts for the Holidays with many Colorado favorites and don’t miss out on our Guide to Denver Holidays: Events, Lights and Fun and scroll down for some experiential fun for mom. Colorado Holiday Gift Ideas Take Them Outside Colorado is, perhaps, best known for its epic mountains, an abundance of state parks, expansive vistas and adventures. Bridgestone Winter Driving School is the most fun you’ll have on ice. Give the gift of exploration, with park passes to a Colorado State Park or a subscription to Colorado Outdoors Magazine. Give ...

10 Tips for Fun & Healthy Gaming During the Holiday Season

With the holiday season comes decorations, treats, a break from school and more downtime. It also means more family time, and for many, more time to spend on devices and gaming. The holiday season is the perfect time to foster positive screen time and gaming habits and ensure your kids are set up for fun and safe playtime. And it can be fun for the whole family! Check out these ten tips to make gaming a positive and balanced part of your child’s holidays. Set clear boundaries: Just like in the real world, boundaries are crucial in the world of gaming. Try establishing specific time limits for gaming sessions to ensure a healthy balance with other activities. Select age-appropriate games: Help your child pick out games suitable for their age and maturity level. There are plenty of options t...

Denver’s best holiday markets and craft fairs 2023

Denver’s holiday shopping season is here so be sure to check out our guide to Colorado’s best holiday markets and craft fairs in 2023. From a European-style ski village to an authentic German Christmas market to horse-drawn wagon rides, these Denver holiday markets and craft fairs are sure to charm.  We are especially supportive of our local artisans who will help you find the perfect personalized gift for your loved ones. And don’t forget  Tom local artisans where you will find the perfect personalized gift for those you love. When it comes time to wrap your treasures, be sure to dress up your drifts with this super cute Red and White Baker’s Twin Packaging String coupled with Brown Kraft Paper Roll, perfect for gifts and for all the goodies you’re going to d...

Guide to Denver Holiday Events, Lights and Christmas Fun 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Holidays in Denver are downright magical and we have pulled together Holidays in Denver: Your Guide to Events, Lights and Christmas Fun. Check out the very best holiday lights displays in Denver, holiday performances, family-fun activities for families like bumper cars on ice, dreamy candlelight walks, the Polar Express, a trail of lights and so much more.  MORE FUN IDEAS! If you’re lucky, we’ll have a white Christmas so don’t miss our Ultimate guide to outdoor skating in Colorado and 30 places to go sledding in Colorado. And if you need some inspiration with your shopping, check out our Colorado Holiday Gift Guide with 50+ ideas,  Denver’s best holiday markets and the 7 Best Christmas tree farm...

Watch this live carving of a giant pumpkin at Botanic Gardens!

Do you want an extra memorable Halloween?  Sweet Love, one of the largest pumpkins grown in Colorado, will be carved at Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street location by professional carver Willy Tuz on Halloween day. The pumpkin weighs 1,687 pounds and was grown in Parker, Colorado by Chad New. Tuz, who carved many of the pumpkins on display at the recent Glow at the Gardens, will create an etched botanical design. Visitors are invited to watch the live carving and access to the pumpkin is included with general admission. Advance tickets are encouraged.  WHEN: Tuesday, October 31, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., weather dependent.   WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, 80206. The pumpkin is on the concrete pad at the top of the UMB Amphitheater....

Don’t delay: Polar Express tickets go on sale today!

Today is the day to buy your tickets to Climb Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to the Colorado Railroad Museum, November 10 – December 23, 2023. This festive adventure is a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza, sure to deliver holiday magic and make lasting family memories.  Always a sell-out, tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 3. Museum members have early access to tickets beginning September 26. To help meet the high demand, the Colorado Railroad Museum has expanded performance dates. And to help everyone enjoy the show, the Museum is again offering discounts on all performances prior to Thanksgiving.  About THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride  The adventure begins when participants enter the newly renovated THE POLAR EXPRESS ...