Martin Luther King Jr. Day always creeps up on me. After the frenzy of Christmas, this important commemorative holiday goes unnoticed at my house.
I have vowed to make this year different.
Of course, the most obvious way to salute the legacy of Martin Luther King is at the annual MLK Day Marade. The combination march-and-parade [...]

Through Jan. 22. Get on your boots: The second weekend of the National Western Stock Show begins today. After hitting its second-highest-ever opening day attendance figures on Jan. 7, the Stock Show lures spectators with rodeos aplenty in the coming week. Daily ProRodeo events with matinee and evening showtimes keep the action coming, including lots [...]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said,
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?”
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has been marked as a day to [...]

Through Sunday. This weekend is your last chance to go head-to-head with the mighty T. rex in “T. Rex Encounter” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The bilingual, kid-focused exhibit guides guests through a Cretaceous period environment, complete with robotic dinosaurs that can “see” visitors coming. Watch out for the wily velociraptors and [...]

This time of year is filled with good intentions and goals for the coming year. In the past I’ve resolved to exercise regularly, to engage my son in more educational activities, to spend more time with my remaining grandparents, and even to learn to cook better. While I’ve had mixed success in actually implementing these [...]

JANUARY
1: Happy new year!
8: Argyle Day. Wear some socks with the fun and funky pattern.
15: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr​.’s birthday; the civil rights leader was born in 1929. (You get off school on the 16th).
17: Kid Inventors’ Day. Celebrating

Saturday. 2012 arrives with a bang at downtown Denver’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Snag a spot on the 16th Street Mall for the best view of this year’s display—10 DJs will be set up along the Mall to spin tunes before the countdown begins. When the fireworks are ready to launch, they’ll sync [...]

Now that the holidays are coming to an unfortunate halt, I’m sure you’re wondering: What can I do now to save money and keep the kids entertained? Check out these awesome FREE DAYS at several locations around the city from January to June! (Note: Always contact the organization prior to going to confirm).
JANUARY
January 6th    
-Denver Botanic [...]

The Martini Shot Dance Party at Stargazers
Dec. 31: Dance music by The Martini Shot, hors d’oeuvres buffet, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m. Table seating starts at $35, general admission $25. 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-476-2200
Children’s Museum of Denver
Dec. 31: Join us when we transform

Through Dec. 31. Enjoy Christmas in the city during LoDo Aglow. Along with local art students and designers, nearly two dozen Lower Downtown businesses have decorated their windows in sparkling seasonal style. Holiday revelers can wander the streets and take in the displays, including stops at historic landmarks like Rockmount Ranch Wear (1626 Wazee St.) [...]