Charmed by Snakes at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
February 7, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

There’s a zoo at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
But it’s not lunchtime in the atrium or the parking lot on a free day. 60 creepy, slithery, and totally fascinating creatures have been collected into one fun-filled new exhibit called Lizards and Snakes. Recently, our family spent an evening getting to know the critters [...]

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Denver-area Hanukkah celebrations the family will enjoy
December 20, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Denver-area Hanukkah celebrations the family will enjoy

There are many local, public Hanukkah celebrations:
Boulder Community Menorah Lighting
This festive, public Menorah lighting on the Pearl Street Mall features entertainment by Boulder musician Steve Brodsky. The celebration will be completed with fresh doughnuts, hot drinks and Hanukkah games. It all takes place on Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn on the 1300 block [...]

Event Round-up: A Christmas Story, Dew Tour & More!
December 13, 2011 – 7:10 pm | Comments Off
Event Round-up: A Christmas Story, Dew Tour & More!

Through Dec. Horn in on holiday fun at two Denver Brass concerts: “’Twas the Brass Before Christmas” on Saturday and “Joy to the World!” on Sunday and Dec. 22-23. “Brass Before Christmas” features a full program of holiday favorites, including a selection of sing-along Christmas carols. Santa is slated to pay a visit, too. Then, [...]

Event round-up: Hammond’s Candies Festival, Toy Story 3 & More!
December 6, 2011 – 8:32 pm | Comments Off
Event round-up: Hammond’s Candies Festival, Toy Story 3 & More!

Through Saturday. The holidays are extra sweet at the Candy Cane Festival at Hammond’s Candies. The historic candy factory hosts the party for two days this year, beginning today with a miniature version of the annual festival—think of it as a sneak preview. Visit on Saturday for the full experience: cookie decorating, caroling, storytelling, trolley [...]

Event Round-up: Candlelight Walk, Parade of Lights & More!
November 29, 2011 – 5:12 pm | Comments Off
Event Round-up: Candlelight Walk, Parade of Lights & More!

Through Saturday. The 36th annual 9News Parade of Lights twinkles its way through downtown, starting tonight. This year’s parade brings a couple of new treats to the lineup: A huge, 42-foot-long tiger balloon and an updated float for Santa and his sleigh. Plenty of familiar favorites will be on-hand, too, including the puppy and Major [...]

Event round-up: Grand Illumination, Christkindle Market & More!
November 21, 2011 – 7:06 pm | Comments Off
Event round-up: Grand Illumination, Christkindle Market & More!

Friday. The holiday season comes to light at downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination. With three locations switching on their lights, fans can pick their favorite shiny spot or do a holiday hustle to watch all three. The wave of illumination starts at Skyline Park with free ice skating and entertainment, plus the lighting of the Holiday [...]

Make the holidays lighter with these Thanksgiving events to get you moving
November 21, 2011 – 8:13 am | No Comment
Make the holidays lighter with these Thanksgiving events to get you moving

They say we are entering the season of temptation, weight gain and stress. But what if we turn that notion upside down and declare the upcoming feast week the start of something new? What better time to swear off sweets than before the holiday cookie exchanges begin?
If that just sounds like crazy talk, how about [...]

Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Activities
November 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Activities

It’s that time of year again! Not only is it the day you fill your stomachs with Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Apple Pie, it’s a day to spend with family and friends. There are many fun activities you can do on this glorious day.
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday to commemorate a harvest festival by the Pilgrims [...]

Denver Zoo finishing world-class expansion for elephants and friends
November 16, 2011 – 6:55 am | One Comment
Denver Zoo finishing world-class expansion for elephants and friends

The two-year din of construction behind screened fences at Denver Zoo is being replaced by the pitter-patter of enormous feet — elephant, rhino and tapir.
The almost-completed $50 million Asian Tropics exhibit is the zoo’s bid for greatness.
Everything about the 10-acre exhibit — which must remain under wraps until late spring, when animal relocations, quarantines and [...]

Event Round-up: Ice Palace, Turkey Trot & More!
November 15, 2011 – 9:39 pm | No Comment
Event Round-up: Ice Palace, Turkey Trot & More!

Through July 2012. On Saturday, the Children’s Museum of Denver relaunches “3, 2, 1 … Blast Off!”, a rocket-science exhibit just for kids. “3, 2, 1” is back for an encore after its summer 2011 run, bringing the fundamentals of flight and rocketry to a young audience. Budding scientists can build and test their own [...]

Denver-area kids land appreciation of nature and outdoors at old airport buffer zone
November 14, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Denver-area kids land appreciation of nature and outdoors at old airport buffer zone

What used to be a lifeless airport buffer zone at the end of an old Stapleton runway is now a flourishing habitat to mule deer, coyotes, red foxes and 137 bird species.
The Bluff Lake Nature Center is a wildlife refuge, a place for the public to walk peaceful trails around the lake and where