With inflation doing what it is this summer, I am more appreciative of the free events that we have all summer long. You can catch a free movie and make a picnic for the family with very little cost for a full night’s entertainment. Bring your blanket, folding chair or we had a good chuckle […]

A summer of adventure…and the library?   That’s right! The Denver Public Library has kicked off its annual Summer of Adventure program for youth. Summer of Adventure helps to improve children’s literacy and learning skills through activities, entertainment, and incentives all summer long.    All youth from birth to 12th grade can participate in the […]

With the current (hopefully temporary) state of inflation in the nation, summer 2022 is shaping up to be really expensive. But it doesn’t have to be that way! the MY Denver Card is your library and recreation card all in one! Also, don’t miss Denver Free Days for 2022 and learn more about the library’s free […]

Nothing says summertime quite like those long, fun days playing on the trampoline. Games, sprinklers, competitions–they’re all a part of our best childhood memories. Best Trampoline Lights and Sound System But once it gets dark outside, why not take your summer fun to the next level with Thrillzoo’s trampoline lights that play music so your […]

Happy 4th of July in Denver! The Mile High City is a fabulous place for your Independence Day celbrations. We’ve rounded up Denver’s best parades, fireworks, festivals, outdoor fun and so much more.  4th of July Fireworks Displays, Parade and Festivals in Denver ARVADA Arvada Fireworks Display — Since 1979, the City of Arvada has celebrated […]

Denver dad Chris Sekirnjak is a longtime contributor for Mile High Mamas and the author of Denver Playgrounds & Parks: A guide to the best play areas in metro Denver. In honor of Father’s Day, we asked him how he got started. Tell us a bit about your family. My wife and I met in […]

Summer is here and the Bluff Lake Nature Center team has been working on more ways to get families out and enjoy all that their urban nature sanctuary has to offer. Enter: Their incredibly popular scavenger hunt, Bluff Lake Quest 3.0! With new clues to get kids and grownups alike out there on our 1.5 […]

Crested Butte has long been my family’s favorite outdoor playground in Colorado. Sure, it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Denver but that’s part of the charm of this historic town that was originally settled in the 1880s as a mining supply camp.  Nestled in the Gunnison National Forest in southwest Colorado, there are no I-70 traffic […]

We love our Denver dads but let’s face it: sometimes Father’s Day gets overlooked because we’re in the throes of summer. We’ve teamed up with Visit Denver to share some pretty awesome events and activities Dad will love. Looking for gifts for Dad? Check out these customizable graphic tees by Black Lantern, screen printed in […]

What would summer be without some outdoor concerts? We recommend you come early, bring your own chairs/blanket and a great picnic to enjoy some of the best bands around town for FREE at area parks all summer long! Some of the best bands across Denver play and don’t cost you anything. That’s one way to save […]