20 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Metro Denver

With tricks and treats aplenty, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy this Halloween season.

By Colorado Parent Staff

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Stage & Screen, Things To Do

6 Halloween Performances for Families

By Colorado Parent Staff

Around Town, Things To Do

20 Safe Trick-or-Treat Events in Metro Denver

By Colorado Parent Staff

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17 Fall Festivals for Metro Denver Families

By Colorado Parent Staff

Hands On Crafts, Things To Do

Flying Bat Decorations

By Colorado Parent Staff

DIY Creepy-Crawly Spider Bracelet

This spooky bracelet made out of Duck Tape can be customized to fit any size wrist.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Milk Jug Monster Candy Holders

Greet trick-or-treaters this Halloween with a fun and monstrous candy holder.

By Megan Murray Elsener

7 Family-Friendly Ways to Experience the Thrill of Halloween

Experience the spookiness of Halloween (without any screams) at these family-friendly haunts.

By Colorado Parent Staff

6 Ways to Celebrate Day of the Dead

Explore the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos at these Denver-area celebrations.

By Colorado Parent Staff

DIY Mexican Clay Skull

Celebrate Day of the Dead with this hands-on craft for all ages.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Road Trip to St. Elmo

This abandoned gold and silver mining settlement is the perfect side trip for leaf-peeping families looking for a little something extra.

By Jamie Siebrase

Miss Saigon is the Love Story You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

Playing at the Buell Theatre September 10-22, this story of love and loss during the Vietnam War keeps theater-goers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

By Christina Cook

Test Your Limits at Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits

Everything families need to know to have an extremely good time at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's newest exhibit.

By Megan Forgey

6 Corn Mazes to Navigate With Your Kids this Fall

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

By Colorado Parent Staff

Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience nature this fall at one of the most popular parks in the United States—it’s in your own backyard.

By Jamie Siebrase

4 Ideas for a Skip-Gen Vacation

Plan a weekend getaway for your kids and their grandparents—no parents allowed.

By Claudia Carbone

5 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Colorado

As the leaves begin to change around the Front Range, here are five fun ways to get out and enjoy the cool autumn weather with your family.

By Christina Cook

Movie Review: The Angry Birds Movie 2

This delightful movie is now the best-reviewed film based on a video game.

By Megan Forgey

Bigger Splashes at Glenwood Hot Springs

Check out all of the family-friendly fun Glenwood Hot Springs has added, including new water park features.

By Megan Forgey

Family-Friendly FoCo

A long weekend in Fort Collins is the perfect end-of-summer getaway with a standout dining scene, kid-friendly attractions, and ample outdoor offerings.

By Jamie Siebrase

Movie Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Dora is all grown up in this movie rendition that teaches the power of positivity to audiences.

By Megan Forgey

Anastasia Delights with a Grown-Up Take on the Animated Film

The Broadway musical Anastasia, playing at the Buell Theatre August 7-18, offers a fresh, grown-up version of the story.

By Christina Cook

DIY Friendship Bracelets for Kids

Make and share these DIY friendship bracelets in celebration of National Friendship Day on August 4.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Step Back in Time at Littleton Museum

A trip to Littleton Museum gives visitors a peek into Colorado’s pioneer past.

By Karyn Cole

4 Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Colorado

Lift off to one of these family-friendly festivals for a last summer fling with the kids.

By Megan Forgey

Muppet Abby Cadabby Celebrates Healthy Habits with Denver Kids

Governor Polis and Muppet Abby Cadabby kick off Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary celebration.

By Megan Forgey

Movie Review: The Lion King

Disney’s latest remake roars into theaters with a flair of nostalgia.

By Megan Forgey

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a Treat

Roald Dahl’s hit, playing at the Buell Theatre, gets an update for the stage but stays true to the story.

By Megan Forgey

8 Family-Friendly Summer Rodeos

Round up your little cowboys and cowgirls for a taste of the Wild West at these family-friendly rodeos.

By Megan Forgey

5 Spots Colorado Kids Love

Dioramas and sleepy tour guides are a thing of the past. The Front Range is packed with some of the best museums and attractions around for hands-on fun and learning.

By Sarah Protzman Howlett

Touch a Cloud at NCAR in Boulder

The National Center for Atmospheric Research gives kids a hands-on lesson in weather.

By Jamie Siebrase

5 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Celebrate the one small step at these Denver metro area museums and attractions.

By Deborah Mock

10 Places to Splash this Summer

Cool off in these Denver-area splash pads and water spots.

By Lucy Beaugard

2019 Family Favorites: Family Fun

Colorado families love to stay active. With an abundance of hiking trails, parks, world-famous attractions, museums, and events, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy year-round. Here are a few of our readers’ favorite places to play in the Centennial State.

By Lydia Rueger

2019 Family Favorites: Classics

Businesses and organizations come and go over the years, some gain new followers and some fade in popularity. And then there are the classics. These spots have created an experience that families love, giving parents and kids great memories not just year after year, but decade after decade. Here is our list of the classics that Denver area families adore and that never fail to deliver.

By Deborah Mock

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