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Denver’s Best Snow Day Activities for Families: 20+ Activities
Let it snow! Denver transforms into a winter wonderland when snow blankets the city, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly activities to make the most of it. Whether you’re bundling up for outdoor adventures or keeping cozy indoors, here’s your ultimate guide to a snow day in Denver with kids. Also, be sure to check out Denver Snow Day: 80+ activities for playing inside and outside. Denver’s Best Snow Day Activities for Families Outdoor Adventures Sledding Hills Denver is full of sledding spots that kids love. Check out Ruby Hill Park for its wide slopes and free snow-tubing opportunities or head to Sloan’s Lake Park for gentle hills perfect for younger children. Don’t miss the 30 best places to go sledding in Colorado. Ice Skating Glide across the...
16 indoor (and outdoor) Colorado arts festivals kids will love this winter
It looks like you’re planning to explore some fun and creative activities in Colorado! Whether you’re into outdoor art, visiting local galleries, or trying your hand at DIY crafts, there’s a lot to dive into this season. Here’s a summary of some standout experiences: Outdoor Arts Blossoms of Light (Denver Botanic Gardens, Nov.–Jan.): Get into the holiday spirit with a stunning, immersive light display. Berthoud Snowfest (Loveland, Jan.): Watch snow-sculpting competitions, shop at an artisan market, and enjoy a lighted parade. Cripple Creek Ice Festival (Feb.): Watch ice sculptors create beautiful works of art, navigate an icy maze, or sip cocktails at the Ice Martini Bar. Ice Castles (Cripple Creek): Explore frozen caverns and zip down slides in an acre of ice sculp...
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 with these Denver events and activities
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Denver provides a great opportunity to honor his legacy and participate in events that reflect his commitment to equality, justice, and community service. So, grab the kids and impress upon them the importance of celebrating MLK Day in Denver: Martin Luther King Day in Denver 2025 Attend the Marade (March + Parade) The Denver Marade is one of the largest MLK Day celebrations in the country. What: A peaceful march and celebration combining a parade and a demonstration of unity. Where: Begins at City Park (near the Martin Luther King Jr. statue) and ends at Civic Center Park. When: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 What to Expect: Speeches, music, and a chance to join thousands of people walking in honor of Dr. King’s vision of equality and justice. The po...
Family Guide to the National Western Stock Show 2025
The National Western Stock Show is gearing up for its 2025 event January 11-26, 2025, with tickets now available for the 16-day extravaganza. A Colorado tradition since 1906, the event celebrates the state’s agricultural heritage with a mix of rodeo action, livestock shows, and family-friendly entertainment. Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store for this historic event: Family Events: Attendees can also enjoy fun shows such as the Xtreme Dog Shows and Wild West Shows. Also, don’t miss the Catch-a-Calf Show, Farmyard Follies, Colorado Fiddle Championships, Folkloric Dancers, Aberdeen Pen/Junior Show, the Dog Pull, and the Remarkable Roundup, an adaptive ag experience for kids with special needs. Rodeo Performances: There will be 29 rodeo performances, including exciting ev...
15 fun family New Year’s resolutions to keep you laughing and connected
Do you want to feel more connected to your family? Here are some fun and light-hearted family New Year’s resolutions for 2025 that will get everyone involved and laughing. Pick-and-choose your favorites! 1. Family “No Screen Sundays” Resolution: No phones, tablets, or TV on Sundays (except for emergencies, of course). Instead, we’ll spend the day doing something more interactive—like playing board games, going for walks, having a pillow fight or having a family talent show where Dad sings his version of “Let It Go” for the 47th time. 2. Family Clean-Up Challenge Resolution: Once a month, we’ll have a “family cleaning competition” where everyone gets a room (or a section) to clean in 20 minutes. The catch? You have to do it while racing to music, or perhaps while wearing hilario...
What day is it? Funny activities for that week between Christmas and New Year’s
Ahhhh, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when the days blur together, and you’ve got no idea what day it is. Whether you’re in a food coma, catching up on Netflix, or just trying to avoid thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, here are some funny things to do when time doesn’t matter and you’re just trying to make the most of the in-between days: 1. Host a “Where Did My Keys Go?” Scavenger Hunt Organize a scavenger hunt around the house, but make it all about the things you lose on a daily basis. Items could include keys, your phone, the TV remote, and that one sock you’ve been looking for since last January. Bonus points if you’re still wearing holiday pajamas while you search. 2. Pretend You’re a Celebrity in Public Places When you go out ...
New Year “First Day Hikes” for Families!
Do you want to start 2025 off right? Join in a First Day Hike on January 1, 2025 at your favorite Colorado State Park. Hikes are free but registration is required and park visitors must possess a valid park pass. Participating parks may require a reservation prior to the hike, check the park’s webpage for details. Hikes will vary in skill level and length depending on location and weather conditions. Bring snacks, water, extra clothing, and hiking shoes with good traction. If trails are icy or snowy consider bringing trekking poles, snowshoes, or shoe spikes. Some hikes may have an initial requirement of these items, so make sure to check the event to know what you need! Scroll down for more hike ideas or check out Hiking with Kids: 52 Great Hikes for Families. Participa...
Denver Zoo is free for kids the rest of December!
Don’t miss Free Days 2025: Your guide to free museums, zoo and attractions. It’s the (free) gift that keeps on giving! Just in time for winter break and forecasted mild temperatures, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is offering Kids Free December presented by Primrose Schools. All children ages 15 and younger receive free daytime admission through Dec. 31 to experience more than 2,500 animals across DZCA’s 80-acre campus, and popular habitats, including Toyota Elephant Passage, Benson Predator Ridge, Down Under and recently renovated Tropical Discovery. There are also daily animal talks and demonstrations featuring Asian elephants, African penguins, bighorn sheep, flamingos, vampire bats, tigers and many others. With highs expected in the 50s an...
Denver Art Museum: 14 holiday events that are WILDLY, Wondrous, Wacky and Wisdom-filled
It’s a season of celebration at the DAM! The Denver Art Museum (DAM) offers fun ways for families to celebrate the close of 2024 in artistic style. From vivid, wow-inducing colors, to exploring the depths of space, to appreciating the richness of Indigenous cultures, the DAM offers wildly immersive art experiences for families to journey through this entire holiday season. Oh, and did we mention youth aged 18 and under receive free general admission every day thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program? EVENTS AT DAM Indomitably Indigenous now through Jan. 3, 2025 The creativity of Indigenous youth ages 12-25 is on full display. Artworks in this showcase celebrate the Indigenous identities and artistic abilities of emerging artists in the Denver metro a...
Denver Free Days 2025: Your guide to free museums, zoo and attractions
Denver Free Days 2025 is here! Don’t miss our guide to Denver’s free museums, zoo and attractions! Mile High Mamas is so grateful for the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the only cultural funding model in the nation that serves a region of seven counties. and encourages arts and cultural facilities through a small tax contribution each year. You, as a tax payer, can get free access to the top cultural facilities on special free days. We suggest you bookmark this page for easy reference all year long as we update new free days as we learn of them. Also, we strongly encourage you to check with the facility before getting the whole family in the car for a fun free outing = and double-check to ensure that the free day is still happening. But we have had lo...
Meaningful ways to volunteer as a family for the holidays
So many people are inspired by the holiday season to give back to the community. Many of us reflect on the blessings that we are so fortunate to receive and look around us and see that many others do not share in that fortune. For many people, this time of the year is filled with a bevy of holiday parties, family gatherings, and a surfeit of food, but for others, who are less fortunate, the holiday season is a challenging time. There are many people who want to volunteer during the holiday season, which is truly wonderful, since there are plenty of people and organizations that need support. With that said, given the overwhelming number of volunteers who express interest in participating during the holidays, it is challenging for organization to keep up with this demand and place volunteer...
Snow Days opens for the season at Children’s Museum!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means Snow Days at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus opens Dec. 7, 2024-February 17, 2025! This winter wonderland takes over the museum’s Joy Park and snow much fun is guaranteed, even if there’s no white stuff on the ground. Here are some of the fun things you’ll find: • The Snow Hill: Guaranteed snow for sledding, snowman building and endless winter play • Sock Skating on The Plaza: Glide, slide, spin and race your friends on the rink • Snow Maze: Journey through the maze and discover the cozy cabin • Fire Pits and Hot Cocoa Bar: Get toasty after a day of play • More Winter-inspired Fun: Explore an ice fishing hut, snowmobiles, dog sleds and more Don’t miss out on this classic Colorado experience. Put...
