Lydia Rueger

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Elf The Musical Opens at the Arvada Center

See the family-friendly show that follows Buddy the Elf’s journey from The North Pole to New York City in search of his dad; on stage through December 23.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Show Kids They Are Loved, Just As They Are

Recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

Delivering Gifts to Children with a Parent in Prison

Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program delivers presents to Colorado kids who have a parent in prison.

By Lydia Rueger

Meals and Life Skills for Homeless Individuals

Denver Rescue Mission provides meals and volunteer opportunities to the community.

By Lydia Rueger

Chelsea Clinton Encourages Kids to “Start Now”

Former first daughter and bestselling author Chelsea Clinton talks about her new book, "Start Now! You Can Make a Difference."

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Inspire a Love of Food

Check out these recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

22 Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations

From trick-or-treating in downtown Denver to a costume parade, concerts, and a haunted hayride, here's a roundup of festive Halloween outings the whole family will enjoy.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

18 Fall Harvest Festivals Near Denver

Celebrate the season with a family outing to the farm.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

5 Old Town Trick-or-Treat Events

Celebrate Halloween a little early with these safe daytime trick-or-treating options.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

6 Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Celebrate Mexican traditions during Day of the Dead, October 31 to November 2, with these family-friendly events.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

Where to Find Support for ADHD in Denver

Denver Metro CHADD hosts free monthly group meetings to support families and individuals with ADD and ADHD.

By Lydia Rueger

32 Books That Spark Creativity

Inspire young creators with these recommendations from local librarians and book experts.

By Lydia Rueger

MAMMA MIA! Opens at the Arvada Center

See the love story featuring the music of ABBA on stage through September 30.

By Lydia Rueger

22 Books that Celebrate Grandparents

Check out these recommendations from local librarians and book experts.

By Lydia Rueger

Camp Scholarships for Students

The John Austin Cheley Foundation works to remove financial barriers in order to make summer camp possible for more kids.

By Lydia Rueger

16 Graphic Novels That Teach

From history to science to different cultures, these graphic novels teach kids about a variety of topics.

By Lydia Rueger

Preventing Sexual Assault Among Youth

The Blue Bench, a Denver-based nonprofit, is working to eliminate sexual assault in the community.

By Lydia Rueger

What to Do When Your Child Asks for His Own YouTube Channel

Kids can learn real-life skills from creating and posting videos. Here’s how parents can guide the process.

By Lydia Rueger

Providing Bikes for Kids with Disabilities

The Two Angels Foundation provides adaptive bikes to children with a wide range of disabilities.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Make Us Laugh Out Loud

Side-splitting recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

Hosting a Party? Let Your Kids Do the Cooking

Kids see what it's like to be a chef, learn cooking skills, and have fun, during Maggiano’s birthday parties and kids' cooking classes.

By Lydia Rueger

How to Inspire a Reluctant Reader

A love of reading doesn't come naturally for all kids, and we often need to give a reluctant reader a little nudge. If your child struggles to get into reading, here are tips to help your child become a life-long learner, even when they don’t want to.

By Lydia Rueger