There won’t be any trick-or-treating at the Denver Zoo this fall but their new fall celebration, Wild Fall, offers all the family-focused fun of Boo at the Zoo, but with some enhancements and twists aimed at connecting guests to the natural—and supernatural—world. Wild Fall runs throughout the month of October with multiple moments of mystical surprises […]

Elitch isn’t just for summer (spring and fall) fun anymore! Elitch Gardens announced today they will be hosting the brightest and most spectacular spot this holiday season. Starting Friday, November 26, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022, the Park will transform into Luminova Holidays and deliver the most fascinating and dazzling winter-wonderland experience Denver has ever […]

There is so much going on in the world, as a parent it can be dizzying. What is certain is that our children will be the next to solve issues dealing with health, space, agriculture, weather and oceans. The one thing that touches all of them – energy. One thing is for certain, they will […]

Where can you take your kids for a fun fall outing with corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches, petting zoos and more? If you want to stay close to Denver or venture out a bit farther, we have the ultimate guide to Denver’s best pumpkin patches but don’t delay. Some Colorado farms require reservations.  Also, while […]

Where do I find Colorado’s best fall colors? Look no further than our leaf-peeping guide for Denver families.  Learn about 5 scenic byways with glorious fall colors, where to find the best hikes, the top 20 places to see fall foliage in Colorado divided up by time of year and elevation and five Colorado towns […]

It’s one of Denver’s most beloved Labor Day traditions! The 2021 Cherry Creek Arts Festival takes place Sept. 4 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Sept. 5 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sept. 6 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), creekside at CCSC, featuring 220 national and international artists, 16 performing artists, Creation Station with children’s […]

It’s no secret that Denverites love the outdoors. And with more days of sunshine than anywhere else in the country, we take advantage of the glorious weather and outdoor spaces with our families whenever we can. One of the unique outside spaces our city has to offer is Bluff Lake Nature Center, an urban wildlife […]

Nothing catty about it! Meow Wolf, an immersive arts and entertainment company, announced today the highly-anticipated theme and opening date for its third permanent installation: Convergence Station will be coming to Denver September 17, with tickets on sale today at meow.wf/denver-tix. Convergence Station is the first stop on a quantum journey of exploration and discovery […]

It’s the bucket list item you didn’t know you had: Go Karting on Ice on a custom-made ice track in Denver.  That’s right, Ice Karting is coming to a secret location in Denver from January 7th – 23rd, 2022. Experience the thrill of ice driving during an exhilarating kart session, an experience out of this […]

The bad news? School starts soon for some Denver students. The good news? Denver’s glorious weather continues well into fall so we’re sharing some of Visit Denver’s top event picks for August and September. Most are great for kids, others are for parent’s night out. Either way, it’s late-summer fun in the Denver sun! Need […]