Fort Collins is home to fabulous recreational opportunities, diverse cultural attractions and family fun. From raptors to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, to bison, to a National Heritage Area, don’t miss our guide to family fun in Fort Collins.  Learn about how the landfill works at the Garbage Garage Calling all kiddos who are […]

With summer in full swing, Generation Wild’s “Just 20 Minutes Outside” campaign hits close to home for Denver kids. The Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a “State of Emergency” for Youth Mental Health and research shows that cases of depression, anxiety, sleep-related issues and other behavioral problems have become more prevalent in kids during the pandemic. […]

Running through the sprinkler or jumping into a lake, you will stay cool with the Grabs we have for you this month! I’ll be excited to harvest my first tomato of the season, pick a few raspberries, spend time at cookouts with friends, catch a baseball game, do some stand-up paddleboarding. July is great. The […]

The free toy lending library specializes in educational, creative and instructional toys for kiddos up to the age of eight The Northwest Denver Toy Library is back in action! The free toy lending library is open Saturdays from 10-noon in its new Edgewater location: 2497 Fenton Street. Your littles can check out a whole array […]

  If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Denver area, Urban Air Adventure Park is the perfect place. With more than 37,000 square feet of space in which kids all of ages can have fun and aim higher, the state-of-the-art Urban Air Adventure Park in Denver offers a full line-up of […]

There’s a new addition at the top of Pikes Peak and it isn’t another mountain goat! The new 38,000-square-foot Pikes Peak Summit Complex opened to the public on June 24, 2021 after three years of construction. It is an extraordinary place to visit -almost the only place in the world where people of all ages […]

A summer hotspot for family-friendly entertainment and activities, Denver’s Four Mile Historic Park is a perfect place to gather with family and friends for a picnic or stroll, some quality time with its resident farm animals, an event or birthday party, or some – quite literally – old fashioned education. Here are five fun finds […]

With an average of 310 days of sunshine a year, historic silver mining boomtowns, the state’s highest peaks, and abundant public lands, the mountain destinations of Leadville and Twin Lakes feature countless opportunities for high-country fun this summer. Travelers can experience something new this season, whether visiting for the first time or returning to a […]

A couple of years ago, I got a projector and we hung a painter’s cloth in front of the driveway. We invited a few of the neighbors to join us on an outdoor movie night. This tradition has continued every summer Friday. We always play old movies and they can’t be rated over PG-13. But […]

Concerts are back! Yay. There is nothing better than spreading out your blanket (and maybe your picnic) as you enjoy the sounds of some free live music outside on a summer evening. We’ve rounded up the places you can hear live music right in your own neighborhood. Most of the concerts start around 7 p.m. […]