My kids and I are out once a week exploring kid-friendly hikes within 40-60 minutes of Denver. We have found some to be busier than others but all are great to get the kiddos outside! Here is one of our favorites. Anne U White Hike – Boulder  I would first point out to everyone that […]

Beat the heat and get outside this summer. When kids are having fun and getting dirty, all their COVID cares will melt away. We have crafts, recipes, games and more for the whole family.  1. Make your own DIY sidewalk chalk and a fun science project. Then draw with it for an art product! Double winning! 2. Have […]

I’ll admit it: I’ve sometimes been a reluctant sports mom but if there is anything my COVID-induced quarantine has made me realize is what a gift it is for my kids to be active, learn new skills, blow off some steam and make friends.  When I think about football, my mind conjures up big, beefy […]

So, when is Elitch Gardens finally opening? Spoiler alert: nobody knows. Here is a letter that was recently released by Elitch Gardens’ General Manager. Dear Valued Elitch Guest, We can’t thank you enough for your patience as our team at Elitch Gardens continues to work hard toward an opening this season.   Since the COVID-19 […]

The next time you howl into the night because you stepped on a LEGO brick in your child’s bedroom, consider this: That small plastic cube that tried to murder your foot is like a sculptor’s clay or a painter’s oils, in the right hands.  Nathan Sawaya is one of the world’s best-known artists employing the […]

With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on nearly every summer tradition so far, Fourth of July fireworks are proving to be no exception. But there is hope! For Independence Day 2020, many cities and suburbs in the Denver metro area already have canceled their annual fireworks displays, encouraging residents to celebrate from home, and some are trying […]

Expect a “Rocky Mountain High” when you visit the History Colorado Center which reopens on June 22, 2020. The History Colorado Center, closed to the public since March 12 because of the coronavirus, is reopening June 22 with an exhibit on John Denver that includes a soundtrack, as well as concert footage, artifacts such as an […]

As restrictions lift from COVID-19, science understanding, appreciation, and education have never been more important. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is catalyzing our community forward. They will be reopening their doors on June 23 with a special member preview on June 22, 2020. Their promise to you is an unwavering commitment to safe, inclusive spaces […]

After being closed since March 17 to help protect the community from the spread of COVID-19, Denver Zoo will reopen for Member Gratitude Days on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11. Tickets for all other guests are on sale now for entry beginning Friday, June 12. In accordance with the latest guidance from Local and State officials, the […]

Colorado families want to ride their bikes more. To the playground, to the store, to meet a friend. But they don’t, and the reason is simple. “They’re scared,” said Avi Stopper, the founder of a new effort, the Bike Streets Project. Research shows there’s an untapped mass of folks who are interested in cycling, but are […]