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New Orcas exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Unleash the magic of the sea with “Orcas: Our Shared Future at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! Trace the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe, as we discover their stunning intelligence and complex social structures. Meet a life-sized replica of an orca family as you listen to their soothing harmonies in an immersive underwater environment. Deepen your appreciation for the art of the Indigenous peoples of North America’s Northwest Coast. Discover stories that reveal a profound respect for orcas, highlighting the deep connection between humans and these powerful beings. Examine the global movement to protect our ocean ecosystems, reflect on the consequences of captivity and celebrate the future we share with the fascinating and awe-inspiring o...

CSU Spur offers free activites & events for kids!

If you’re looking for fun, free activities in Denver for the whole family, look no further than 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur. While CSU Spur is always free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, it opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month for a variety of activities and special events. “We have something for all ages – talk to the vets during animal surgeries, play in our mock clinic and mock kitchen, get to know the horses that live at Spur and work in equine-assisted services, experience virtual reality, and more!,” said Kathryn Venzor, director of education for CSU Spur. “Every 2nd Saturday will feature new, hands-on activities, so we hope visitors will come back for more. We’re also very excited to continue to offer all of our progra...

Spring Break in Denver: 100+ Family-friendly activities 2024

Welcome to Spring Break in Denver 2024! Let’s face it: Spring Break in Colorado can be difficult to plan. Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you covered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2024 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. Don’t miss: Family Vacation: Your Guide to Spring Break in Colorado  15 Affordable Family Spring Break Adventures in Colorado Denver Free Days 2024 Guide to Family Ski Vacations in Colorado Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure: An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside 20 Best Places to Go Sledding in Colorado Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN COLORADO FOR SPRING BREAK 2024? CENTRAL DENVER Bad Axe Throwing. (downtown and Central Wash...

Free community days at Lovin Arms Animal Sanctuary

Question: What could be better than bonding with the very special animals at Lovin Arms animal sanctuary? Answer: Doing it for free!  Join Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie, Colorado for their Community Days in 2024, where they open their doors for FREE to the community! These special days celebrate the bond between humans and farmed animals, allowing you to visit our sanctuary at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with our animal residents, hear their inspiring stories, and spend time with fellow animal lovers in a serene environment. Don’t miss: Denver free days 2024: Denver’s free museums and attractions About Lovin Arms Animal Sanctuary Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary opened its doors in August 2015 after founders Shaleen and Shilpi Shah realized farmed animals needed ref...

St Patrick’s Day in Denver: 7 Family-friendly Events

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be about green beer and pub crawls. Here are some family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events in Denver for 2024: St. Patrick’s Day Events in Denver 2024 Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade WHEN: March 16, 2024; 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Denver Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade starts on Wynkoop at 19th Street, turns down 17th Street in front of Denver Union Station, and then turns northeast down Blake Street, proceeding all the way up to 27th Street. Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival WHEN: March 16, noon- 6 p.m.  WHERE: Olde Town Arvada Everyone’s Irish at this all-ages St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This street festival features live music, 50+ unique vendors, food, a kids’ zone, and adult...

Colorado’s newest National Park looks a bit different than you’d expect

Grab the family for an educational road trip to the country’s newest national park: Amache National Historic Site. Almost two years after President Joe Biden signed the bill that would turn the former World War II Japanese internment camp into a historic site, the National Park Service on Thursday announced its official inclusion in the system. This comes after the town of Granada acquired and donated the land needed to set up the site. Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, was one of 10 incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority during World War II to detain Japanese Americans forcibly removed from the West Coast of the United States under the terms of Executive Order 9066. More than 10,000 people were incarcerated at Amache from 1942-1945, wh...

Win 12 tickets to the Colorado Garden & Home Show!

Mile High Mamas is giving away THREE FOUR-PACKS OF TICKETS to the Colorado Garden & Home Show. Scroll down to enter.  WHAT:    Bellco presents the 65th Colorado Garden & Home Show, Feb. 24 – Mar. 3, 2024, which transforms 400,000 square feet of the Colorado Convention Center into a virtual marketplace of garden and home improvement ideas. The Rocky Mountain region’s largest and oldest garden and home show features: More than 500 companies from 25 states and Canada to introduce new technologies, trends in landscaping, gardening, home improvement, energy-efficient heating and cooling products, windows, siding, flooring, roofing, gutters, decks and sprinklers and irrigation Hot products at the show like artificial grasses and smart pet doors as well as sh...

Winterfest Weekend at YMCA of the Rockies

Over President’s Day weekend, YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center will host the inaugural Winterfest Weekend, a fresh take on their long-running Mountaineering Weekend. Nestled on more than 850 acres in Estes Park, CO, YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center is the perfect destination for affordable, approachable winter fun; and, from February 17-18, this new winter festival is designed to encourage people to spend more time outdoors – and learn new skills! Throughout the weekend of snowy fun, guests can: Learn about the Rocky Mountains in the winter and how climate change is impacting the seasons on a guided snow ecology hike Take an Intro to Snowshoeing class, to learn about winter preparedness, different types of snowshoes and when to use them, and proper form while ...

Denver Zoo’s NEW 570-acre preserve and conservation center

The Denver Zoo is about to get bigger and better than ever! For more than 128 years, Denver Zoo has existed as an urban campus with a finite geographic footprint, historically limiting the space it has available to make a significant impact for wildlife. That will soon change with the opening of The Lembke Family Preserve, an expansive 570-acre facility in Weld County that leads off a transformative year for the Zoo and will serve as a pillar of its future animal care and wildlife conservation efforts. Construction has begun with phase one facilities and infrastructure under development. The Lembke Family Preserve will not be open to the public. “The Lembke Family Preserve represents the start of a new era for Denver Zoo and will dramatically expand our capabilities for our animals an...

Cheap or free Valentine’s Day date ideas!

Are you trying to save money, or just not have much but still want to show your valentine a fun night? We have ideas for you that cost very little or nothing. Don’t miss our guide to Denver’s free museums and attractions and Essential Denver: Discovery and Exploration Guide (many attractions are free!) Also, don’t miss this guide to Valentine’s Day in Denver.  1.       Go to the Library. The Library is maybe one of my most favorite inexpensive locations! (Shout out to Douglas County Libraries). There is a treasure trove of fun in nearly every library. Discover a new book. Read poems to each other. Play a game. My library even lets you check out an Oculus, Telescope, Cricut crafting machine or do a virtual online crafting ...

Deals: Lunar New Year, Sweetheart Festival & more!

I can’t help it. I sort of want to root for the Kansas City Chiefs this Super Bowl. But in any case, I think the Super Bowl is a win. It is a time to get together with friends and throw a party without having to think about entertainment – and the food…well, they are usually snacky things instead of a meal. So, there’s limited cooking too! Costco even has a football cake for just $16.99. Lunar New Year.  This is the year of the dragon for Chinese New Year. There are several ways to celebrate – and bring good luck to your year. On February 9 celebrate at the Town Center of Aurora from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with lion and dragon dances, traditional crafts and Asian food. February 10 head to the Far East Center (Alameda and Federal) to take part in day long festivities 11 a.m. to 4 p.m...

Denver Children’s Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre announces its upcoming performances of “Tomás and the Library Lady,” based on the beloved book by Pat Mora, and adapted by José Cruz González. The production tells the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, the son of migrant farm workers, who discovers the transformative power of books through the guidance of a kind librarian. The play is a bilingual story with a fully Hispanic/Latin(x) cast, including the play’s Director, Matthew Zambrano. Public performances will take place on February 11, 18, and 25 at 10 a.m. The performance on February 18 is an SCFD Free Day event and Accessibility Day. Performances for school groups will run from February 8-March 1. “One of our goals with the Denver Chil...