Denver Zoo Welcomes Two New Asian Elephants, Jake and Chuck

Have you herd? There are two new Asian elephants at the Denver Zoo.

By Megan Forgey

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Around Town, Things To Do

10 Must-See Booths at Maker Faire Denver

By Megan Forgey

Stage & Screen, Things To Do

8 Family-Friendly Shows to Introduce Kids to Theater

By Megan Forgey

Around Town, Things To Do

22 Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

Hands On Crafts, Things To Do

5 No-Mess Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

By Deborah Mock, Lucy Beaugard

18 Fall Harvest Festivals Near Denver

Celebrate the season with a family outing to the farm.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

6 Thrilling Ways to Celebrate Halloween

From a haunted corn maze to ghostly tales on the trail, these outdoor experiences offer spook-tacular fun for all ages.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

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

4 Halloween Films and Live Performances

Celebrate the Halloween season with these family-friendly shows.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

4 Spooktacular Animal Encounters

See favorite animals up close at these four Halloween-themed events.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

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

Experience Science in Fort Collins

Science and history come together at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

By Kelly Smith

4 Ways to Geek Out on the Season’s Scariest Creatures

Sneak in a quick science lesson while learning about many creatures associated with Halloween.

By Jamie Siebrase

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

MAMMA MIA! Opens at the Arvada Center

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

By Lydia Rueger

8 Corn Mazes to Navigate With Your Kids This Fall

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

By Colorado Parent Staff

5 Activities Kids and Their Grandparents Can Do Together

Creating opportunities for grandparents and their grandkids to spend more time together will help foster meaningful relationships on both sides.

By Sandy Bornstein

Fantastic Fall Walks for Families

Slow down and connect with nature on one of these four walks near Denver.

By Mindy Sink

Experience the Thrill of Flight with Wings Over the Rockies

The new Blue Sky Aviation Gallery at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight museum introduces families to the future of flight.

By Jamie Siebrase

12 Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Events in Colorado

Where to cheers a bier with the family in tow.

By Carrie Dow

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

5 Denver Splash Pads to Visit Before Summer Ends

Cool off at these Denver-area water spots.

By Lucy Beaugard

The Benefits of Camping with Your Kids

How kids and parents can benefit from camping in nature.

By Deborah Mock

Step Back in Time at Centennial Village Museum

Greeley's living history museum offers hands-on learning and fun for the whole family.

By Jamie Siebrase

We’re Over the Moon for this Sleepover Party Décor

Denver-based party planner Alisha Hieb, owner of Milky Moon Sleepovers, will set a Pinterest-worthy scene for your child's next party.

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

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