Fun and Activities

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

20 Safe Trick-or-Treat Events in Metro Denver

These Halloween celebrations offer safe trick-or-treating, plus spooktacular activities and fun for all ages.

By Colorado Parent Staff

17 Fall Festivals for Metro Denver Families

From pumpkin patches to corn mazes and everything in between, celebrate the season with a visit to one of these festivals.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Flying Bat Decorations

Decorate your home with these easy-to-make bats, using just four simple supplies.

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

5 Fun Ways to Learn from Pumpkins

Get pumped for fall with these STEAM-related pumpkin activities.

By Sara Barry

Climb Into Adventure at Children’s Museum of Denver

A sneak peek at the Adventure Forest, the newest addition to Joy Park at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.

By Deborah Mock

Spring Cleaning Easter Crafts

Easter projects you can make from things you have around the house.

By Deborah Mock, Laura Kelly

Hands On: Colorful Collage Windows

Explore colors and shapes with this fun hands-on project from Julia Rymer, the current artist-in-residence at Children’s Museum of Denver.

By Samantha Harris

Where to Fat Bike with Kids in Colorado

Ready to pop a snow-covered wheelie? Here's everything parents need to know about fat bike season.

By Jamie Siebrase

Spread Kindness with These Easy-to-Make Kindness Rocks

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17, and leave a positive message to surprise a stranger.

By Laura Kelly

Marshmallow Snowmen

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

By Megan Murray Elsener

Teen Skiers to the Rescue

Junior ski patrollers get a behind-the-scenes look into mountain safety with Vail’s new program.

By Jamie Siebrase

16 Ways to Entertain Kids Over Winter Break

Give the kids a wide range of seasonal offerings on school days off.

By Kelly Smith

Slopeside Fun for Families

Check out what’s happening on the slopes this ski season.

By Heather Mundt

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

Rainy Day Goop Recipes

Four creative goopy concoctions for kids to make.

By Laura Kelly

Make These Marbled Paper Valentines

Try this simple, hands-on Valentine's Day craft.

By Lucy Beaugard

Family-Friendly Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve

A countdown to fun for the whole family.

By Megan Forgey, Saralyn Ward

Thanksgiving Table Crafts

Hands-on craft ideas to entertain kids on Thanksgiving.

By Laura Kelly

Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland

Enjoy this festive décor throughout the season (and seasons to come).

By Laura Kelly

Leaf-Resist Painting

Hands On!

By Laura Kelly

10 Things to Do Before School Starts

Soak up the last few weeks of summer with these fun family outings.

By Lucy Beaugard

County Fair Fun

New and traditional offerings at front range county fairs.

By Laura Falin

Hands-On Mother Goose

Create projects inspired by nursery rhymes.

By Lucy Beaugard

Flurry Friends and Snowy Day Crafts

Stay warm inside while you make these snowy day crafts.

By Laura Kelly

8 Colorado Hikes to Take With Kids

Hit the trails this summer with these family-approved trails in Colorado.

By Courtney Johnson

The Funny Pages

12 laugh-out-loud books for kids and teens.

By Cindy Hudson

DIY Custom Mylar Balloons

Float a sweet personalized message to your loved ones with this craft.

By Colorado Parent Staff

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