The Denver Zoo’s longstanding tradition “Boo at the Zoo” was replaced by “Wild Fall” last year and it looks like the new event is still going strong in 2022. Trick-or-Treat Trail will return as well on select evenings in October.  For the entire month of October, Denver Zoo will transform into Colorado’s wildest destination for […]

It seems like there are so many “fast casual” places to eat these days. Just serve me my food in a place to sit. That concept was all turned on it’s head for me when my daughter and I went to Mici’s newest location at Southglenn. The manager [and owner] were there. They made suggestions […]

Fall is FUN in Denver and we have rounded up Colorado’s best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall colors, petting zoos, hayrides and so much more.  Also, while you’re enjoying fall in Colorado, be sure to check out our guide to Colorado’s Best Fall Colors: Best drives, hikes, ghost towns and farms and Ultimate Guide to Fall […]

Denver has several Oktoberfests around town so you can get your fill of pretzels and Bavarian fun. Plus, most are kid-friendly! The Denver Oktoberfest September 16-18; September 23-25 The Denver Oktoberfest has been a staple two-weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969. From keg bowling to stein hoisting,  a costume contest, long dog derby, live […]

When someone asks me what my favorite dessert is, I almost always answer ‘fruit’ because honestly, I love a palisade peach, a Jonathan apple (only available in late Sept/early oct), a pear in the fall. But barring that – I will ALWAYS pick ice cream. Some days I love to try a new flavor and […]

 PIXAR PUTT, the ultimate pop-up, open-air mini-golf experience, is now in Denver in partnership with the Colorado Rockies. Made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, and Inside […]

Autumn in Golden isn’t just about leaves and pumpkin spice lattes.  Denver’s closest mountain town offers family events, arts and fun adventures. Check-out these fun fall finds in Golden, Colorado.  Golden Farmers Market The Golden Farmers Market runs through October 8, 2022, and fall is one of the best times in Colorado to stock up […]

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11. Members of the WAA family, including staff, volunteers, Gold Star and Blue Star Families, and veterans, will join to share in […]

First-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy will be changing lives from scratch throughout Colorado. ENTER TO WIN A FREE SESSION AT LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY 9+CO below!   Little Kitchen Academy Denver 9+CO will be welcoming students into their first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages three through teen in the fall of 2022. Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) […]

I recently went to a movie with some friends, one of whom was visually impaired. I knew she could obviously listen to the film like the rest of us so I was surprised when she requested we go to the customer service desk to check out headphones which gave supplementary audio descriptions. As I watched […]