Beginner-Friendly Kites for Kids

Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and teach kids to fly a kite.

Easy-to-Make Rock Animals

Kids can make a variety of animal friends using rocks found in nature.

Kids Meal Deals in Metro Denver

Nearly every night of the week, your family can find a restaurant that offers free or low-cost meal deals for kids.

Popsicle Stick Snowman Craft

This festive and easy-to-make craft is fun for kids of all ages.

A Con Just For Teen Readers

Colorado Teen Book Con, November 3, gives teens a chance to interact with and learn from some of their favorite YA authors.

4 Tips to Inspire All-Star Students

Colorado’s 2018 Teacher of the Year shares her best advice.

81 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in the Denver Metro Area

8 Corn Mazes to Navigate With Your Kids This Fall

Find your way through these fun, intricately designed corn mazes.

Download of the Month: Khan Academy Kids

The new app from Khan Academy teaches kids early learning skills.

10 Salon Visit Tips for Kids with Special Needs

From easing anxiety to picking the right salon, improve your child's salon experience with these helpful tips.

25 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in the Denver Area

Break out the red, white, and blue attire and take your family to one of these star-spangled events.

Best “Oldies” Concerts to Take the Kids to This Summer

Check out our list of must-see bands, and introduce the kids to the music of your youth at one of these shows.

Summer Kickoff 2018

To make summer planning easier, we've filled this special section with new attractions, hidden gems, and tried-and-true experiences for kids and families in Colorado.

Local Moms Chat Back: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom

What do you wish you had known about motherhood before you became a mom? We posed the question to Colorado Parent readers and received responses ranging from practical to sentimental to downright funny.

7 Simple Ways to Replace Screen Time

Turn off the screens and reconnect with these simple tips.

Earth Day Celebrations for Families

Dig in and celebrate our planet with these hands-on activities and events.

Colorado Parent Brings Home 13 PMA Awards

The magazine wins Silver overall at the Parenting Media Association Design and Editorial Awards.

10 Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

You could not, would not want to miss a Seussian celebration such as this.

Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dances

Treat your little valentine to an evening of dancing with Dad.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Denver and Beyond

Families can take a spin on the ice through February.

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Where to Eat Breakfast with Santa in Denver

Holiday brunch and photo opportunities with the jolly man in red.

10 Places to See “The Nutcracker” This Season

Celebrate the holiday season with a performance of the classic ballet.

8 Ways to Experience the Glow of the Season

Where to find twinkling holiday lights around Denver.

Experiences Bring Longer Lasting Happiness

New Meal and Grocery Options for Parents Downtown

Family offerings at the new Whole Foods Market at Union Station.

My Me Time: Samantha Graffeo Gardner

Dental student and founder of Milk Stash // mom of one // Boulder

A New Take on Pumpkin

Try square instead of pie-shaped this year.

Get a Taste of Autumn with These Apple Doughnuts

An easy apple doughnut recipe the whole family will love.