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.

Stay-at-Home Guide for Colorado Families

How to enjoy time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Make These Tasty Pumpkin Pie Squares

Try square instead of pie-shaped this year.

6 Halloween Performances for Families

From classic movies to theatrical performances, here are six ways to get in the Halloween spirit as a family.

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.

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.

Camps, Classes, and Childcare to Occupy Kids on Presidents Day

Looking for ways to entertain the kids while they’re off from school? We gathered this list of camps, classes, and drop-in childcare to help you plan for the holiday break.

10 Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

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

What We Learned: December 2021

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.

From the Kitchens of Colorado

Healthy foods that got their start in the hands—and mixing bowls—of local parents.

4 Places Where Kids Get Cooking

Think Outside the Jar: A Recipe for Habichuelas Con Dulce

Encourage adventurous eating with baby food recipes from around the globe.

Bunny Biscuits

This simple spring baking recipe gives kids an opportunity to contribute to family meals.

Family Guide to Fall in Colorado

Access to Natural Adventures

Our state is full of locations that are accessible for all. Here’s where to go to enjoy all that Colorado has to offer.

My Me Time: Kristy Lewis

Quinn Snacks co-founder talks about why Me Time is important to her.

Sprinkle-Dipped Crispy Treats

Help kids make this special treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day.

7 Festive Gingerbread Workshops and Events

Create your own gingerbread masterpiece in a fun, family workshop, enjoy a festive holiday tea, see gingerbread houses modeled after historic Denver homes, and more!

Build a Tiny Dino Terrarium

Dig into this project from the new book Tiny Dino Worlds, created by Denver mom Christine Bayles Kortsch.