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. […]

After the year we have had, wonderful dads need to be celebrated more than ever. As a head’s up, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021 and Denver has so many awesome things Dad–and the whole family–will love. Visit Denver has some awesome ideas including ‘The Shining’ at Film on the Rocks and checking out […]

Happy Independence Day! Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to celebrating the 4th of July in Denver–from parades to fireworks to outdoor activities to festivals 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 Independence Day on July […]

After this crap year we’ve all had, this is the Colorado adventure you didn’t know you needed: Rent the Tiki Pontoon Boot at Trail Ridge Marina in Grand Lake, Colorado.  That’s right, folks. In addition to renting pontoon, fishing, paddboards and kayaks, you can now rent a Tiki Pontoon, a Hawaiian-themed pontoon boat with a […]

Who’s in for a Colorado road trip? In summer 2021, there’s no better way for Coloradans to explore their state than behind the wheel of a car. From Colorado’s diverse landscape of arid deserts and river canyons to pristine plains and snow-capped mountains, Coloradans can experience some of the best kept secret small towns of […]

Run, don’t slooooowly walk to see the Denver Zoo’s new sloth habitat at the Denver Zoo!  Let’s face it: few species have captivated guests’ attention and adoration as much as its Linne’s two-toed sloth family. Charlotte Elliot and their offspring—including the world-famous Wookiee—are among the Zoo’s most asked-about and sought-after species. The pair are now being reunited in a new habitat […]

Sure, you know Denver has some great mountains but did you know Denver has official mountain parks that offer unlimited fun for families? Denver Mountain Parks offer unlimited explorations in our area mountains! Scroll down for more family-friendly Denver activities.  Bergen Park Bergen Park is one of Denver’s smaller mountain parks at 25 acres. With […]

Do you long for home on the range? Sure, Coloradoans love their mountains but families itching to get back on the road this summer can experience northeast Colorado’s wide-open spaces, outdoor adventures and unique events. Visitors can set their own speed with heart-pumping activities like speedway races or watersports, have fun at the disc golf […]

School is out. Summer has begun! Does that mean that the learning has to stop? Absolutely not! Even better, this summer you can learn something while you’re having fun. That is spoken, of course, by a parent, not a kid. But honestly, you AND your kids will love Colorado Jeep Tours. And for those who […]