While the Denver Art Museums’s buildings are temporarily closed, their staff is still working. Because they know that art has the power to build community, deepen social connections, and convene dialogues, they are creating online resources to inspire you and offer respite and comfort in these challenging times. Explore the museum’s offerings from home until […]

We need the force to be with us more than ever these days. May 4 is often known as “Star Wars Day.” It is jokingly said: “May the 4th be with you”, in reference to the popular catchphrase in Star Wars: “May the Force be with you.” The phrase dates back to at least 1979, on […]

Can’t visit your favorite attractions in Denver? No problem!  Denver residents complying with a mandatory “stay at home” order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus can still explore The Mile High City’s rich cultural and performing arts scenes and attractions from the safety of their homes with a new online resource called Virtually Denver. The new web […]

Being home from school doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Samy Bindra from Mad Science of Denver has some guilt-free tips on how you can keep kids entertained at home all while learning science. Here are some hands-on DIY experiments that are perfect for exploring science that you and the kids will love doing […]

From a friend : Help has arrived…. Ok, so LOTS of parents are suddenly home with their kiddos… We have always homeschooled after I was a classroom teacher for more than a decade, so I say WELCOME and let me help you. A few things to remember, this is a PERFECT time to make memories […]

Kids are home from school and you’re trying to adjust to the new normal in the Coronavirus age (don’t miss our handy-dandy guide about how to keep kids busy and yourself safe and sane). We have revised our ever-so-popular list of Top 50 things to do for a snow day and adapted it to being […]

Happy President’s Day! The holiday honors two of our greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Every year, the third Monday of February is set aside by the federal government to honor these men and their contributions to the nation. The celebration officially started in 1880, when Washington’s Birthday (February 22) became an official holiday […]

Sure, you could buy the uninspired Valentine’s Day cards from your local grocery store…or you could spend a few extra minutes creating these darling Valentines! Here are 14 of our favorites.  1.  Pencil-Heart Valentine Because, really, can your students ever have enough pencils? SOURCE: Bits of Everything 2. Crayon Box Treat Ahh! The beloved smell of a fresh […]

Send a message of love from the love capital of the world!  Loveland receives more than 120,000 valentines from all 50 states and 110 countries across the world through its Valentine Re-mailing Program, the largest program of its kind. A group of 50 volunteers handstamps the collector’s stamp and postmark onto each individual valentine that […]

Duct tape. Hot glue. Gallons of paint, emergency patches, and even vodka. As you watch ballet dancers perform in The Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, most of the costumes and sets are being held together with items you might see in a hardware store. With skillful lighting and the view from the audience, you […]