Something new is at Elitch Gardens – an outrageously fun and immersive family experience that is guaranteed to be the brightest and most spectacular spot this holiday season. Starting Friday, November 26 through Sunday, January 2, 2022, the Park will transform into Luminova Holidays and deliver the most fascinating and dazzling winter-wonderland experience Denver has […]

Sure, you can run down to your local hardware or grocery store to buy an artificial or real Christmas tree…but why not make your experience more memorable? The Denver area has a great selection of Christmas tree farms, a few with darling gift shops, holiday goodies, photo opps and Santa himself! And if you’re looking […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Town and fanfare for Santa’s arrival is back!  If your kids (or you) missed Santa’s grand arrival and the fun festivities that usually surround it last year, you will be delighted to know that this year –Santa Claus is making appearances all over Denver all season long.  Holiday Fun in […]

Admittedly, November is traditionally my least favorite month of the year…an in-betweener with dark nights, colder weather and lack of snow. However, when I focus on Thanksgiving and gratitude, my outlook drastically improves. Here are some fun ways to teach your kids gratitude all month long!  Just say THANKS: Voicing your gratitude is the first […]

The holidays are upon us and there is no better place to celebrate the holiday season than in Denver! We have pulled together the very best holiday light displays in Denver, holiday performances and family-fun activities that kids will love including bumper cars on ice, dreamy candlelight walks, a Trail of Lights, the Polar Express […]

Film on the Rocks has a new home for the holidays as it debuts its new Holiday Drive-in featuring your holiday favorites.  Back for its 22nd season this fall/winter starting Nov. 26, this one-of-a-kind drive-in movie experience at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre has a new lineup of 13 films, plus a holiday […]

‘Tis the season to start your holiday shopping and with reported supply chain shortages, there is no better place to start than shopping local. Denver has so many fabulous craft fairs and holiday markets from local artisans where you will find the perfect personalized gift for those you love. When it comes time to wrap […]

Colorado has an abundance of reactional treasures and a new one has been added to that list.  Governor Polis announced that Sweetwater Lake will be Colorado’s 43rd State Park  in a continuing commitment to expanding outdoor recreation and meeting the needs of those who love to play on Colorado Public Lands. This will be the […]

Hey, your kids worked (kinda) hard to accrue alll this great Halloween candy but there comes a time when all good things must come to an end. So, if you’re wondering what to do with all your leftover Halloween candy, here are some ideas about how to donate, bake, sell it and experiment with it!  […]

It’s the spookiest time of the year, and the Butterfly Pavilion is celebrating by learning about one of nature’s most daunting creatures — the tarantula! But does this incredible arachnid deserve its fearsome reputation? Butterfly Pavilion will help us find out as we explore different tarantula species and their fascinating adaptations in this hair-raising class […]