Family Travel

Check-out oodles of adventures in Colorado including where to find the best family travel getaways & Denver kid friendly activities.

4th of July: Denver’s Best Fireworks and Independence Day Events 2023

It’s almost the 4th of July and Denver’s Independence Day celebrations are the ultimate in family fun! From fireworks displays to museum exhibitions to festivals. We have you covered for Denver’s best July 4th events. Are you going to any 4th of July parades in Denver? Check out this awesome 9-piece patriotic bike decor set or these patriotic accessories for kids.  Do you want to do a deeper dive into Denver fun? Be sure to bookmark The Ultimate Denver Summer Activity Guide (250+ Ideas). Scroll down to see 4th of July events in Denver. 4th of July Fireworks in Denver 2023 ARVADA Arvada Fireworks Display — Since 1979, the City of Arvada has celebrated Independence Day on July 4th with a spectacular fireworks display at the Stenger Sports Complex. Gates at th...

Elitch Gardens’ Dive-in Movies, Fireworks and Concerts for 2023

Get ready for a season full of fun! Elitch Gardens has announced an exciting series of special events at the park, starting with The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night on Saturday, June 10. Local Swifties can ride all day and then dance all night at the park’s Taylor Swift-inspired dance party in the all-decked-out Elitch Arena. This private event is 18+ only and requires a special ticket for entry. The rest of the season is stacked with thrilling and entertaining events that are included with any Season Pass or Park Admission Ticket. Here’s what is on deck this summer at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park. Super Hero Week – Guests of all ages will enjoy this week-long celebration from June 19 to June 25! Some of your favorite heroes will be on sight ...

New and Improved Casa Bonita: Your First Look!

 A cultural institution in the Denver area, Casa Bonita, under new ownership, is proud to open with a refreshed look and feel, and a brand new culinary team. While maintaining the magical ability to transport guests back in time to 1970s Mexico, Casa Bonita provides an unmatched experience that includes live music, shows, games and memories that will last a lifetime. Gretchen takes us through all the changes!  Casa Bonita’s iconic pink building stands steadfast at the corner of Colfax and Otis (just east of Wadsworth), as proud and majestic as it ever seemed to my little-kid brain. Built in 1974, the restaurant marks nearly every “Coloradoan Knows” type of list, several tourist sites and certainly a lot of memories for those of us that grew up here or have ever visited. New and I...

Denver’s Best Family Events and Festivals for Summer 2023

Denver’s summer festival season is upon us and we’ve teamed up with Visit Denver to share Denver’s Top Family-friendly Summer Festivals for 2023. Do you want to do a deeper dive into Denver fun? Be sure to bookmark The Ultimate Denver Summer Activity Guide (250+ Ideas) and the Colorado Bucket List: 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit.  Family Summer Festivals in Denver Taste of Colorado at ¡Viva! Streets Denver. This reformatted annual festival will take place over three Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Civic Center Park to celebrate diverse food, music and culture. www.denver.org  The Denver Barbecue Festival (May 27–28, 2023) – This festival brings together top pitmasters from Denver and around the country to serve award-winning barbecue. The fe...

¡Viva! Streets: 3.5 miles of family fun in Denver!

 ¡Viva! Streets: It’s a celebration of summer and Sundays and it’s coming to Denver.  Denver’s first-ever large-scale Ciclovía (a Columbian cycling tradition) will extend over four Sundays May through August beginning on Sunday, May 14, 3.5 miles of downtown streets spanning from Welton Street located in Five Points, all the way down to the intersection of South Broadway and Alameda will be closed to motorized vehicles and open to people and families of all ages.  Paying homage to Ciclovía’s Colombian roots, ¡Viva! Streets aim to promote a healthier Denver by encouraging people to walk, bike, roll, jog, scoot, or dance down the car-free streets and connect with others through exercise, entertainment, and food. ¡Viva! Streets will take place rain or shine on May 1...

Fort Collins, Colorado: 20+ Activities Families Will Love

If you’re in Colorado spring staycation mode, there is no better (or closer) place to explore than Fort Collins! Make a day or weekend out of enjoying these adventures from our selection of themed happenings and activities that you can enjoy in Fort Collins. Family Fun in Fort Collins, Colorado Explorations in Fort Collins The well-preserved downtown Fort Collins district includes over twenty restored historical buildings that are part of both national and local designated historic districts. While wandering about downtown you’re likely to notice a strong resemblance to Disneyland’s Main Street USA: we’re proud to say that it is modeled after our own Downtown Fort Collins!  The alleys have been upgraded into European-style walkways with potted flowers, beautiful murals...

Denver Summer Fun Guide 2023: Ultimate Family Activities (200+ ideas)

Mile High Mamas’ Summer Activity Guide is here and we have more than 200 ideas for your Denver staycation–from waterparks to local trips to hikes to indoor fun. Denver has all you need for summer fun with your family. Denver’s Best Summer Activities for Families 2023 Mile High Mamas has the best guide for family indoor activities in Denver, as well as the best outdoor fun. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for our recommendations for Denver’s best hikes, splash parks, waterfall hikes, pools and more. We have included some of Denver’s best playgrounds below but be sure to also check out Denver Playgrounds & Parks: A guide to the best play areas in metro Denver.  We have also included businesses that have permanently closed during the pandemic; ot...

Woodward Copper: 5 adrenaline-fueled family activities kids will love

Did you know Colorado boasts an action sports and youth paradise right in our backyard? Woodward Copper offers year-round skiing and snowboarding on real Colorado snow, plus a 19,400-foot  indoor training facility for the whole family with skateparks, Olympic-grade trampolines, foam pit jumps, indoor ski and snowboard training and more. If you’re thinking “My family has never done anything like this,” fret not! Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain Resort has programs for everyone, even those with no prior sports experience and guaranteed, they offer unforgettable adventures your family will talk about for years. Skiers, snowboarders, skateboarders, BMXers, mountain bikers, scooter riders, cheer and tumble athletes and more will all find something awesome and FUN t...

Spring Break in Denver: 75+ Family-friendly Activities 2023

Spring Break in Denver can be difficult to plan. Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you covered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2023 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. Don’t miss: Family Vacation: Your Guide to Spring Break in Colorado  15 Affordable Family Spring Break Adventures in Colorado Denver Free Days 2023 Guide to Family Ski Vacations in Colorado Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure: An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside 20 Best Places to Go Sledding in Colorado Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN COLORADO FOR SPRING BREAK 2023? CENTRAL DENVER Bad Axe Throwing. (downtown and Central Washington locations). They claim to be the world’s largest urban a...

Free Colorado State Parks Pass: Check out a backpack from the library!

Did you know you can check out a FREE Colorado State Parks Pass from your Colorado library? Not only that, but you also receive a loaner backpack that has lots of fun activities for Denver kids. Be sure to also check out Colorado State Parks Bucket List Adventure Guide before you begin your adventures!  Free Colorado State Park Pass Backpack Check out a state park pass and backpack from your local library. Use the pass to get into a state park for FREE.  Use the backpack to explore a nearby state park and see what you can learn. The backpack includes binoculars, a wildlife viewing guide, a Colorado bird guide, a tree and wildflower identification guide, a star guide, a park brochure, a suggested activities list and the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics principles. Share a p...

Colorado winter family vacation guide: 50+ activities kids will love

Colorado is experiencing a beautiful, snowy winter and we’re here to share the fun the whole family will enjoy, indoors and outdoors! Keep your Denver kids busy with our Colorado winter family vacation guide with 50+ activities: everything from zoo camps to hands-on science to outdoor eco-adventures to snowshoeing to a cookhouse on a mountain.  HOT TIP! Be sure to keep your family bundled up for their outdoor adventures.  Obermeyer’s I-Grow Ski Jackets and Pants provide a simple way to lengthen the sleeves and cuffs of your child’s jackets and pants (our quickly-growing kids could wear them 2-3 seasons!) Columbia has a similar line of expandable winter jackets for kids.  Colorado Outdoor Fun for Kids Ice Skating. Colorado’s outdoor ice-skating rinks are open....

Denver snow day! 80+ activities for playing inside and outside

It’s a snow day in Denver and we have rounded up some activities for playing in the snow or cozying up indoors. Fun Activities for My Denver Snow Day Want to go sledding? Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado. Is skating more your speed? You’ll love our Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado. Nothing beats a ski day in fresh powder. Don’t miss our 2023 Family Ski Guide for Colorado.  Make an abominable snowman. It’s like a regular snowman, but less friendly to passers-by. Watch the movie Snow Day with that gloriously psychotic snowplow driver.  Practice multiplication and script with your kids. That’ll put them in a REALLY good mood. For older kids, break out the practice tests. Delete all of the ex...