Fun and Activities

A Quick and Easy Kwanzaa Craft

Celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa with this hands-on craft.

Family-Friendly Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve

A countdown to fun for the whole family.

Megan Forgey and Saralyn Ward

DIY Custom Mylar Balloons

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

Colorado Parent Staff

4 Heart-FELT Crafts for Kids

Valentine’s Day felt crafts for kids.

Colorado Parent Staff

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.

Samantha Harris

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.

8 Colorado Hikes to Take With Kids

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

Courtney Johnson

Make Kids Laugh With These Tips From the Pros

Delight the little ones in your life with these pointers from local funny people.

Sarah Protzman Howlett

16 Ways to Entertain Kids Over Winter Break

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

Crafty Ways to Reuse Cardboard

4 clever ideas for transforming cardboard boxes into something fun.

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.

Colorado Parent Staff

Hands-On Mother Goose

Create projects inspired by nursery rhymes.

5 Fun Ways To Learn From Pumpkins

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

Easy Goop Recipes for Kids

From homemade play dough to slippery slime, here are four goopy concoctions for kids to make at home.

The Funny Pages

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

Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland

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

Slopeside Fun for Families

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

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.

Macramé Crafts for Kids

Two trendy crafts that require few supplies and minimal time.

A Simple Spring Wreath Craft for Kids

Turn an egg carton into colorful spring decor with paint, glue, and pom-poms.

Haeley Giambalvo