The new Arkins Promenade along the South Platte River is finally open! In the form of a linear park, the space includes a pedestrian corridor with walking and bicycle access, river theater, gathering and play areas, an elevated walkway along the river, public art, and overlooks with seating areas.  The project saw Denver Parks and Recreation transform […]

Reflecting on my growing up years, I not so fondly remember how my mother would keep the house at a frigid 65-ish degrees. In the dead of winter. There is nothing like waking up in the morning and having to check your extremities for frostbite. One night when I was staying there with my newborn […]

Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime at the world’s first-ever indoor slide park, Slick City Denver West, right here in the Mile High City. Featuring a 40,000-square-foot facility equipped with slides reaching heights up to 25 feet tall, this new attraction is conveniently located at Colorado Mills Mall. Members of HopeKids, a non-profit […]

Mamas, it’s not too late to schedule the ultimate Colorado summer vacation in Glenwood Springs (or to start dreaming about next year!)  In two short weeks, my family will be adventuring with the Glenwood Adventure Company, an outfitter that has offering adventures in Colorado for over 30 years. Not only do they offer whitewater rafting […]

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 […]

There is truly no better place to be than Denver in the summer – the city is known for its seemingly unending selection of outdoor adventures, but recent scorching temperatures mean spending time in the sun isn’t always the best idea. If you’re looking for exciting ways to stay cool, Denver is currently home to […]

The Colorado Avalanche have taken us on quite the journey this season and there’s nothing quite like the summit of being Stanley Cup champions!  Victory night was a huge party and that will continue on Thursday with the downtown Denver takeover!  Avalanche Victory Rally and Parade Details Grab the kids and head downtown on Thursday, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]