I call myself the “adventure mommy” and bring my kids along to all kinds of different events, venues and tastings.  Most of the time, they start off doing it a bit begrudgingly as they would rather sit on the couch and watch the newest installment of Disney shows or play video games.
I also try all [...]

You know, I think Colorado is an amazing place.  Even though I’m not originally from the Mile High City, Denver is home to me and probably always will be.  It’s a great place to live, play, work and…most of all…raise a family.
Like most major cities we have great parks, a nice zoo, a huge variety [...]

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Arvada’s “Celebration of the Spirit of America”
July 4: Festivities begin at [...]

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrated in honor of our nation’s Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. The purpose: to declare the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Each of the Thirteen Colonies partied in style on that day decades ago, as [...]

Sunday. Independence Day gets the classical treatment when the Colorado Symphony presents its “Independence Eve” concert at Civic Center Park. The huge outdoor show features the orchestra playing al fresco under a portable bandshell. Right behind the orchestra, the Civic Center building will be lit up with a choreographed light show—and you’d better believe there [...]

When I heard about the inaugural KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race last year, I knew my 6-year-old daughter Hadley simply had to try it.
This is her year.
On Saturday, August 13, 2011, kids ages six through 12 will get a fun introduction to adventure racing. Teams of two work together to navigate a variety of [...]

Happy Fourth of July!  I hope you have some fantastic plans.  I know my kids and I will do all that we can to put as much fun into this weekend as we possibly can.  We may visit the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.  We will be seeing the HUGE fireworks display at the Colorado Rockies [...]

‘Tis the season to get out and go and there is no better place to do it than at the many area Farmer’s Markets. Besides just fresh, locally grown produce, Farmer’s Markets are a great place for children to learn (check-out Teaching Children a Fresh Perspective With Fresh Flowers and Fresh Produce).
Mile High Mamas has [...]

Through July 4. That thunderous sound in the distance is the crowds heading to the 89th annual Greeley Stampede. The two-week extravaganza features Western fun for all ages, from petting zoos and mutton bustin’ to bullriding and dinner theater. Live music’s always a draw at the Stampede: This year’s lineup includes Rodney Atkins, Little Big [...]

Chautauqua is the splendid setting for Theatre-Hike Colorado’s presentation of Hansel and Gretel.