From an energy museum to a lake to ice cream and candy shops, Georgetown, Colorado is a charming historic town located in the Rocky Mountains. While it may be small, there are plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions in and around Georgetown. Here are some fun things to do as a family in Georgetown, Colorado. […]

Colorado public school students can get free breakfast and lunch this school year under a new voter-approved program called Healthy School Meals For All. Most of Colorado’s 178 school districts are participating. Here’s what you need to know about your children eating for free at school.  If my district is a part of the Healthy Meals […]

Colorado is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and exploring them by scenic trains can be a fantastic family activity. Here are some Colorado scenic trains that offer family-friendly experiences. Are you looking to ditch the train and hit the trail? Check out Colorado hiking with kids: 50 hiking adventures for families and scroll down for […]

If you’re like our non-gambling family, Central City, Colorado has not been on your radar. But did you know that Central City offers several family-friendly activities and attractions that can provide a fun-filled experience that includes a Family Series at the opera, whitewater rafting, festivals and more? Here are some options for family fun in […]

Kazoom Kids, a new Longmont-Based children’s brand is getting young kids excited and engaged with STEM concepts through fun and fashionable STEM-inspired shoes and socks! Elizabeth Anderson, Founder, CEO and mother of three curious kiddos, launched Kazoom Kids in December 2022. The Colorado mom of three, spent years looking for fun and easy ways to […]

Are you a Mile High Mama (or papa/other amazing caregiver) residing within the City and County of Denver? If so, and if you have a 4-year-old enrolled in preschool, or ready for preschool, read on to learn how the Denver Preschool Program helps residents find and pay for quality preschool. Every child deserves the chance […]

Washington Park, (or, for the locals, ‘Wash Park,’) is a popular destination in Denver, Colorado, for family fun. This urban park offers a variety of activities and amenities that cater to both kids and adults with 155 acres of pleasant grounds including two lakes and two flower gardens, one of which is a replica of […]

Do you love dinosaurs? The land of Colorado was once roamed by mighty stegosauruses, triceratops and other long-necked dinosaur giants. There are several paleontological sites and museums across Colorado where you can see ancient fossils of the state’s earliest residents. Visit Denver shares these Denver-area dinosaur attractions.  DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE One of […]

Do you want to escape Denver’s crowds and have fun exploring?  The 400-acre Little Park was among Denver’s first 10 mountain parks. It sits just outside of Idledale and is home to a unique octagonal-roofed well house built in 1919. It is a great location for a serene day beside Bear Creek with fishing access […]

Idaho Springs, Colorado is just a stone’s throw away from Denver and offers a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. From hot springs to mine tours to the waterwheel park, here are some fun things to do in Idaho Springs that the whole family can enjoy. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check […]