Fun and Activities

Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland

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

4 Ways to Celebrate Kindness

Show your kids ways they can think of others all throughout the day.

Teen Skiers to the Rescue

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

Hands-On Mother Goose

Create projects inspired by nursery rhymes.

Create Your Own Leprechaun Trap

St. Patrick’s Day is near! Make a towering maze filled with gold to lure in a lucky little leprechaun.

Marshmallow Snowmen: A Tasty Addition to Hot Cocoa

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

Megan Murray Elsener

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.

Slopeside Fun for Families

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

Candy Flower Treats

Spring into the season with this simple craft that turns cardstock and paper straws into cheerful, treat-filled flowers.

Colorado Parent Staff

10 Things to Do Before School Starts

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

Make Your Own Gratitude Tree

A simple way to display your gratitude and involve your kids in holiday decorating.

Makayla Shartle

4 Heart-FELT Crafts for Kids

Valentine’s Day felt crafts for kids.

Colorado Parent Staff

Thanksgiving Table Crafts

Hands-on craft ideas to entertain kids on Thanksgiving.

8 Colorado Hikes to Take With Kids

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

Courtney Johnson

How To Sew a Stuffie by Hand

A fun craft to make with your little ones.

Delanie Holton-Fessler

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.

Colorado Parent Staff

Tie-Dye Fourth of July Crafts

Picnic in patriotic style with these easy and festive projects.

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.

Macramé Crafts for Kids

Two trendy crafts that require few supplies and minimal time.

Crafty Ways to Reuse Cardboard

4 clever ideas for transforming cardboard boxes into something fun.