8 Ways to Treat Yourself After Dropping the Kids Off at School

Instead of running another load of laundry or heading straight to the office, here's how to treat yourself after dropping the kids off for the first day of school.

By Carrie Dow, Megan Forgey

Things To Do

Outdoor Fun, Things To Do

5 Denver Splash Pads to Visit Before Summer Ends

By Lucy Beaugard

Outdoor Fun, Things To Do

The Benefits of Camping with Your Kids

By Deborah Mock

Museums & Attractions, Things To Do

Step Back in Time at Centennial Village Museum

By Jamie Siebrase

Birthdays & Parties

We’re Over the Moon for this Sleepover Party Décor

By Deborah Mock

Plan a Colorado-Style Kindermoon

Celebrate your kindergartner-to-be by planning a last-minute trip.

By Jamie Siebrase

Make a Back-to-School Vision Board with Your Child

Set kids on a creative quest that will help them achieve their goals.

By Deborah Mock

Where to Take Curious Kids for Hands-On Animal Experiences

National Zookeeper Week (July 15-21) brings hands-on fun for animal-loving kids.

By Megan Forgey

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.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Westminster’s New Educational Indoor Playground

Combat the summer slide at KidSpace, a new playspace built to teach STEM concepts to kids of all ages.

By Jamie Siebrase

Strider Cup World Championship Races Through Boulder

Catch all the pint-size action on Saturday, July 21.

By Jamie Siebrase

Have Kids’ Birthday Parties Become Too Over-the-Top?

Kids’ birthday parties aren’t what they used to be. Is it time to revisit backyard parties with store-bought cupcakes?

By Jeremy Padgett

3 Colorado-Inspired Birthday Bashes

Plan a party that is a mile high on fun for any age.

By Colorado Parent

Make this Rainbow Surprise Cake

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

By Christina Cook

8 Family-Friendly Summer Rodeos in Colorado

Get fixin’ to enjoy a piece of the Wild West at these local rodeos.

By Megan Forgey

Talking Tiny Living with “Tiny House Twin Travels”

Ahead of the Colorado Tiny House Festival, we sat down with Ally Shea of Tiny House Twin Travels to hear more about her family's decision to go tiny.

By Megan Forgey

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.

By Colorado Parent Staff

2018 Family Favorites: Family Fun

Colorado families love to soak up the sun. Between parks, world-famous attractions, events, and museums, there's no shortage of activities to keep them busy. Here are a few of our readers' favorite places to play.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

2018 Family Favorites: Travel

Family getaways can be so much fun, once you’re there. But planning where to go, how to get there, and what to do with the kids once you're there feels overwhelming. Here are some of the favorite spots of Colorado families in-state and beyond.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Where to Treat Dad This Father’s Day

There's a wide range of fun to be had in metro Denver on Father’s Day weekend, June 16-17.

By Megan Forgey

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

Where to Fish with Kids Near Denver

Local organizations helping families tackle youth fishing.

By Jamie Siebrase

Disabilities Don’t Stop this Theater Troupe

Phamaly Theatre Company stages full-scale performances featuring actors with a wide range of disabilities.

By Lydia Rueger

Summer 2018 Family Bucket List

To help make this the best summer ever, we created a bucket list full of new attractions and hidden gems for kids and families in Colorado.

By Colorado Parent

Where to Catch an Outdoor Movie This Summer

Family-friendly outdoor movie options around the metro area.

By Christina Cook

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Family-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday weekend in the Denver metro area.

By Christina Cook

Denver-Area Water Parks, Beaches, and Swim Centers

Dive into summer at these water spots around town.

By Megan Forgey

6 Places to Toast Your Mom Squad for Mother’s Day

By Carrie Dow

We Pumped the Pump and Dump Moms for Answers

The Denver moms behind the wildly popular The Pump and Dump Show talk about giving moms a cathartic night out, their hilarious new book, and their own ideas of the perfect Mother's Day.

By Deborah Mock