A couple of years ago, I got a projector and we hung a painter’s cloth in front of the driveway. We invited a few of the neighbors to join us on an outdoor movie night. This tradition has continued every summer Friday. We always play old movies and they can’t be rated over PG-13. But […]

After the year we have had, wonderful dads need to be celebrated more than ever. As a head’s up, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021 and Denver has so many awesome things Dad–and the whole family–will love. Visit Denver has some awesome ideas including ‘The Shining’ at Film on the Rocks and checking out […]

Happy Independence Day! Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to celebrating the 4th of July in Denver–from parades to fireworks to outdoor activities to festivals 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 Independence Day on July […]

Memorial Day weekend in Denver is almost here. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Be sure to take some time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces as we mark […]

Mother’s Day in Denver is almost here! While Mother’s Day events have not yet returned to normal, we certainly have more options than last year and Mom is a reason to celebrate. Kick off the day with a fragrant bouquet of freshly cut, elegantly arranged flowers. Colorado’s largest flower business, Lehrer’s Flowers, can help you find […]

This Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day 2021. Earth day is meant to serve as a conscious reminder of how we can protect and take care of our Earth. Do you talk with your kids about it – or in my case, my kids talk to me? Maybe this year you can plan to recycle […]

Spring is springing and now is the perfect time to find ways to celebrate Earth Day in Denver. There are lots of ways to gather safely in-person or online to discover ways to learn about and protect our beautiful planet earth.  Check out our list of activities including in-person events and volunteering and online events, […]

If you’re bummed about being stuck at home for over a year, a new immersive experience debuted at the Denver Pavilions will give you a deep-dive into our beautiful world.  Scroll to the bottom for our discount code and the chance to win tickets!  What is Earth Illuminated?  The natural world and digital media merge […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. While clicking these links won’t cost you extra money, they help us keep this site up and running. See our disclosure policy.  Do you remember our Guide to Denver Easter Egg Hunts we published on March 9, 2020 before the world shut down? Well, most of those community events aren’t […]

No, it’s not A Boy named Sue like Johnny Cash’s famous song but rather, a dinosaur that is making waves in Denver!  SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered and SUE is currently on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The traveling exhibition SUE: The T. […]