Allergy-Friendly Dining Options for Kids

Make living with food allergies easier with these allergy-friendly restaurants.

By Megan Forgey

Food

Food, Meals & Recipes

Chili Lime Chicken Tacos

By Colorado Parent Staff

Food, Restaurants

Denver’s Latest Ice Cream Destination Lands in Stapleton

By Megan Forgey

Food, Restaurants

10 Denver Restaurants with Kid-Friendly Patios

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Food, Restaurants

Dine Out for a Good Cause!

By Megan Forgey

Zucchini Bread with Honey-Apricot Glaze

Warm up Zucchini Bread Day on April 25 with this naturally-sweetened treat.

By Christine Chitnis, Sarah Waldman

How to Make Dragon Eggs

Enter the dragon’s lair to uncover these colorful dragon eggs. Or just head to the kitchen and make your own!

By Colorado Parent Staff

Where to Find the Best Grilled Cheese in Denver

The staple comfort food on every kids menu gets an elevated, adult-friendly twist at these eight local eateries.

By Megan Forgey

Food to Fuel Kids for a Hike

What to feed kids before, during, and after a hike.

By Megan Forgey

Say Hello to Denver’s Newest Food Hall, Broadway Market

Head to the Golden Triangle for fried chicken, a DIY beer tap, and more food stalls from Denver’s hottest chefs.

By Megan Forgey

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11 with a recipe for homemade applesauce you can make in a slow cooker.

By Megan Forgey

Family-Friendly Food Halls

A variety of food options and a welcome atmosphere await families at these dining collectives.

By Lucy Beaugard

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.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Local Ice Cream Spots

Check out these 17 local ice cream spots for sweet summer scoops.

By Lucy Beaugard

9 Fast-Casual Restaurants to Feed Your Family

Where to grab a homegrown, fast-casual meal with the entire family.

By Lucy Beaugard

Super Yum Super Bowl

Deals, specials, and recipes to celebrate the hottest football game of the year.

By Megan Forgey

Family-Friendly Brunch Spots in Metro Denver

Our top picks for brunching along the Front Range with the whole family.

By Megan Forgey

Marshmallow Snowmen

Give your hot cocoa a little life with these easy-to-make snowmen.

By Megan Murray Elsener

5 Easy Holiday Get-Togethers

You don’t have to get fancy to have a memorable holiday get-together with family and friends. Check out our ideas for simple holiday parties.

By Megan Forgey

12 Grab-and-Go Thanksgiving Dinner Options

Simplify the holiday by ordering a premade Thanksgiving feast from these local markets and eateries.

By Jamie Siebrase

7 Festive Halloween Dinner Treats

Festive feasting treats to fuel kids for a night of trick-or-treating.

By Deborah Mock

Where to Eat With Kids in Denver

10 family-friendly spots where you can enjoy dinner out with the whole crew.

By Colorado Parent

Tips to Keep Kids Happy at a Restaurant

Dining out with the entire clan can be an ordeal, especially with little tikes in tow. But fear not—you can enjoy a delicious meal out with a little patience and imagination.

By Lucy Beaugard

A Kind Lunch Box Offer from KIND Kids

The new KIND Kids bars are so tasty that they're offering parents their money back if a child sends one home uneaten.

By Deborah Mock

Top Chocolate Chip Cookie Treats in Metro Denver

Where to find creative renditions of the classic cookie around Denver.

By Megan Forgey

How to Build a Healthy Lunch Box

Use these expert lunch packing guidelines to keep your kid nourished and ready to learn all day.

By Megan Forgey

5 Denver Hot Dog Joints with the Best Franks

We tried out all of these Denver-area restaurants serving up fantastic hot dogs, for research’s sake.

By Megan Forgey

Rainbow Popsicles

Cool off this summer with these easy-to-make, colorful treats.

By Siri Daly

Where to Celebrate Mac and Cheese Day, Any Day

This may be cheesy, but these mac and cheese spots are grate!

By Megan Forgey

Make this Rainbow Surprise Cake

Elevate your child's standard birthday cake with this easy-to-make-recipe.

By Christina Cook

2018 Family Favorites: Food and Drink

As Colorado’s reputation for great dining has grown, so have the options for kids at restaurants and eateries. Healthier and more interesting kids meal offerings, room to play, and a warm welcome in previously adult-only environments, makes raising an adventurous eater in Colorado just a little easier.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough