Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into town for three weekends of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 10-11, 17-18, and […]

A few years ago, we had tilapia filets for dinner. Joel, age four, remarked on the color of the meat. He wondered why fish is always white. My husband told him some fish, like salmon and tuna, are pinkish or orange. Joel said, “I know what tuna is. It’s mermaid meat.” The cans of tuna […]

Call it what you want. Binky. Pacifer. Paci. Soother. I call it a little cut of hell.  Sure, I loved Hadley’s pacifier when it quelled her cries but it was so traumatic breaking her of her habit that I wouldn’t let a binky go anywhere near Bode’s mouth when he was born.  And it was […]

Mile High Mamas has been on the hunt for affordable and free entertainment for Denver families this summer.  And there’s nobody that does it better than the ideaLAB’s MakerCamp, a free opportunity for youth to do a deeper dive exploring specific projects and learn new skills, tools, or technology at various public library locations. What […]

Summer is in full swing! It’s sometimes tricky being a parent as we juggle playdates, camps, screen time and, let’s face it, sheer exhaustion. For those times we all need a break–and those rare rainy days in Denver–Xfinity On Demand is THE premier destination with thousands of hours of family-friendly TV shows and films available […]

Summer in Denver is in full swing and so are the many family-friendly festivals in the Mile High City including a Unicorn Festival, taco tasting for taco lovers, the Colorado Renaissance Festival and more! Don’t miss these fantastic events that include arts, entertainment, food and more.  Also, don’t miss our Summer Activity Guide with 250+ […]

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 […]

Stop dreading swimsuit season and teach your daughters to embrace their body in all of its forms. Because Every Body is a Beach Body!   As parents, we know that nurturing a positive body image is crucial to helping our daughters become healthy, well-rounded adults. But our society seems to be fixated, more than ever, […]

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 […]