Are you looking for family-friendly quirky fun? Lyons, Colorado is a charming town a stone’s throw away from Boulder. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains it offering plenty of opportunities for family fun–from tubing to pinball to a farmette. Don’t miss these activities and attractions in and around Lyons that you and your family might enjoy. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities. Lyons, Colorado Family Fun Meadow Park: This community park in Lyons features a playground, picnic areas, a basketball court, and open green spaces. It’s a great spot for family picnics and outdoor activities....
Idaho Springs, Colorado is just a stone’s throw away from Denver and offers a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. From hot springs to mine tours to the waterwheel park, here are some fun things to do in Idaho Springs that the whole family can enjoy. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities. Idaho Springs Top 9 Family Activities Indian Hot Springs: Relax and unwind at the Indian Hot Springs. They offer geothermal mineral water pools, private baths, a swimming pool, and a spa. It’s a great way to spend a soothing and rejuvenating day with the family. Heritage Visitor Center: Visit the Idaho...
It’s your chance to win a four-pack of tickets, a $120 value, to play Archery Dodgeball or Nerf Wars at Archery Games Denver. Participate in our exclusive giveaway contest below and secure your chance to experience the ultimate fun of either of these exhilarating activities. Archery Dodgeball Archery Dodgeball combines the rules of traditional dodgeball with the precision and excitement of archery, offering you a unique and thrilling gaming experience. To participate, you do not need to have any prior experience with archery. Each session starts with 15 minutes on the practice range to teach players how to shoot, and Archery Games has bows suited for both kids and adults. Following the training session, your group will be allocated one hour in the arena to engage in a series of mini-...
If you’re looking for a reprieve from Denver’s heat, why not try going up? Mount Evans Scenic Byway This is the highest paved road in North America, climbs 9,000 feet from Denver, and passes through five life zones en route to the 14,264-foot high summit. This is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that climb to 14,000 feet and above), and one of only two in the nation that you can drive up. Insider tip: At timberline Denver Botanic Gardens maintains a trail that winds through wildflowers. Due to snow, the Mount Evans Highway is generally open to the top only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Echo Lake, Colorado Stop at Echo Lake along the way for hiking trails, fishing, picnic tables and a log cabin restaurant. Echo Lake sits at 10,600 feet in the ...
Calling all outdoorsy Colorado moms! Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, recently opened a Colorado flagship store in downtown Boulder, marking the company’s latest move to expand its retail footprint by opening doors to customers in Colorado’s premier adventure town. Don’t miss: Boulder’s 10 best field trips or Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs Getaways, Outdoor Recreation, Bites & Brews. Teton Gravity Research Boulder The new flagship store is located on the city’s iconic Pearl Street Mall (1420 Pearl Street). TGR Boulder will offer a variety of the company’s acclaimed lifestyle apparel and optics, as well as an immersive brand experience on one of the busiest pedestrian malls in the c...
San Luis Valley is taking movies under the stars up a notch…all the way to the heavens! Frontier Drive-Inn, Colorado’s cinematic gem and reimagined hospitality destination, is now open for the 2023 summer season and has announced its Movie Weekend Series lineup, running now through September 23, along with completed adobe structures for stargazing. After a successful reopening in 2022 following a nearly four-decade closure, Frontier Drive-Inn has received numerous accolades for its overnight accommodations, unique 3D printed Adobe structures, fully restored movie screen, and innovative cultural programming. Before going, be sure to check out 50 Things to See with a Telescope: A constellation-focused approach and Top 15 Places for Denver Families to Sta...
Summer doesn’t have to break the bank! Be sure to check out our free days in Denver 2023, Hundreds of Ideas for Daytrips with the Kids, plus these great recommendations from Visit Denver for free family fun. 1. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty is the most obvious budget-friendly option. Just-right temperatures year-round draw outdoor enthusiasts to our open lands and thousands of miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, fishing and much more. Check out Denver Summer Fun Guide with 200+ ideas, Cool Off This Summer at Colorado’s Best Beaches, Guide to Denver’s Splash Pads and Spray Fountains and Best Hikes for Kids in the Denver area. 2. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Colorado is home to...
We love a good soda…and a good story of overcoming the odds and bringing goodness to the world. The story of Sipp Soda Bar has both. Co-owners Tim Kellogg and Wendy McFarland, who are also husband and wife, opened Sipp Soda Bar in the midst of the pandemic, with Kellogg nearly dying three times when he contracted COVID-19. With the pandemic threatening the success of their small business, and Kellogg recovering from lingering health complications, he and McFarland created a TikTok account for their small business, which catapulted to a following of more than 200,000 and received over 1.4M likes. “Good Morning America” continued its “Up in Your Business” segment, which spotlights small businesses across the U.S. to give them a boost ahead of the busy summer months. McFarland shared ho...
Who has Denver’s best burger? (Note: Dad doesn’t count!) One of Denver’s most anticipated all-you-can-eat (and drink) festivals – Denver Burger Battle – will return on Thursday, August 3, pitting more than 18 area restaurants against each other to crown the best burger in Denver. Five new restaurants will enter the ring this year, including The Original and Next Door Street Bar. Denver Burger Battle, produced by Team Player Productions, will be held at the Auraria Campus – Tivoli Quad (1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204) at 5:30 p.m. Established in 2010, this tasting event includes unlimited samplings of burgers, sides, desserts, beer, wine and cocktails. Attendees will crown a People’s Choice award, while a panel of judges, made up of local med...
Hey, busy moms! Are you tired of the constant couch potato syndrome plaguing your kids this summer? Do you yearn for a magic formula that will boost their confidence, improve test scores, and pry them away from screens? Littleton School of Music and Parker Music Academy Well, have we got news for you! It’s time to embrace the symphonic solution: music lessons! We would love to introduce you to the Littleton School of Music and Parker Music Academy, and reveal limited lesson time slots that you’ll want to snatch up ASAP. Boosting Confidence: Did you know that wielding a musical instrument can transform your child into a confident maestro? Numerous studies have shown that learning to play an instrument boosts self-esteem and nurtures a sense of accomplishment. Just im...
Summer feels a bit more like ‘summer’ when we can all head out to a free concert. Great live music with awesome bands are all over the Denver area every summer. It is some of the most fun you can have for FREE. Hang out and listen to music, create a fun picnic for the whole family, get outside and enjoy the weather. Nearly any day of the week in any part of the city you can find a free concert. (Thursday seems to be THE night this year that every one should be out). Most concerts are rain or shine, so be prepared for that Colorado weather. Scroll down for our guide to summer fun in Denver and be sure to also checkout Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks, the ultimate family-friendly ampthitheater under the stars. If you want to be super-efficient at your outdoor concerts, check out p...
Guaranteed, there is no better backdrop for your summer movies than Red Rocks’ Film o the Rocks. The Denver Film and Denver Arts & Venues recently announced their summer film seriviese that kicks off on Monday, June 12 with a screening under the stars of “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Each show will be emceed by local comedian, actor and event host Janae Burris. Pre-show entertainment includes performances by Pathfinder, power pop/garage rock project The Mañanas, multi-instrumentalist soul artist Aquile, modern rock/rap band Rocket Surgeons, and indie songwriter Claire Heywood. If Red Rocks’ bench seating is a deal-breaker for your back, check out this folding cushioned stadium seat with extra thick padding for support and comfort.&...