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Family Activities

Grand Opening: Celebrate New 9+CO’s Cloud 9 Park with Ice Cream Social, Free Padel Play & More

Playing in the park is always the go-to adventure for families with kids, especially during the summer. It’s an opportunity for kids to use their imagination, keep active and play in the sunshine. And now families have another option, thanks to the opening of 9+CO’s Cloud 9 Park — a new 1.7 acre park in the community for residents and locals of all ages. [Read more…] about Grand Opening: Celebrate New 9+CO’s Cloud 9 Park with Ice Cream Social, Free Padel Play & More

Posted by Bryan on June 19, 2025 | Updated June 19, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Posted by Bryan on June 18, 2025 | Updated June 19, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Grand Opening: Enjoy Lots of Family Fun, Giveaways & Free Food at Colorado’s First Chicken N Pickle

Special thanks to Jacqueline for sharing this grand opening with us! If you’re in a pickle about what to do for a little recreational fun, play pickleball with friends and family. Pickleball has become extremely popular in the last few years and now players have another fun place to pick up a paddle and play — Chicken N Pickle in Thornton at 14225 Lincoln St. The first location in Colorado! [Read more…] about Grand Opening: Enjoy Lots of Family Fun, Giveaways & Free Food at Colorado’s First Chicken N Pickle

Posted by Bryan on June 18, 2025 | Updated June 19, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Food & Drink · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Bowl All Summer Long with Lucky Strike Entertainment’s 2025 Summer Season Pass  

Strike! Lucky Strike is brining back its popular Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering passholders two FREE games of bowling every day at hundreds of locations nationwide — from May 13 to September 1, 2025. The program is available in two tiers, Basic and Premium, offering an unbeatable value for families and friends all summer long.  [Read more…] about Bowl All Summer Long with Lucky Strike Entertainment’s 2025 Summer Season Pass  

Posted by Bryan on June 18, 2025 | Updated June 18, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Summer Food Truck Fridays With Games & Live Music at Eisenhower Park

Summer Food Truck Fridays promises great eats, live music and fun games and activities. The FREE event is sponsored by the University Hills Neighborhood Association and runs on various dates from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Musicians typically perform from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Summer Food Truck Fridays With Games & Live Music at Eisenhower Park

Posted by Laura on June 16, 2025 | Updated June 9, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Barnyard Critter Day at Longmont’s Agricultural Heritage Center June 22

Learn about the roles that chickens, pigs, horses, sheep and other animals play on a working farm at Barnyard Critter Day on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Boulder County Parks & Open Space hosts the FREE event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Heritage Center in Longmont. [Read more…] about Barnyard Critter Day at Longmont’s Agricultural Heritage Center June 22

Posted by Laura on June 16, 2025 | Updated June 13, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways & Fireworks for 2025 Season

Go, Rockies! The total Coors Field experience usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer (or soft drink) and a souvenir. And part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when Coors Field offers a special giveaway or promo on select game days. This season, they’re giving away jerseys, bobbleheads, hats, tote bags and more. [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways & Fireworks for 2025 Season

Posted by Bryan on June 15, 2025 | Updated June 16, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 6. Get Tickets Now!

The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its Family Concert: Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Missing Maestro. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
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Posted by Laura on June 14, 2025 | Updated June 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun

How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 14 to August 3, 2025. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 13, 2025 | Updated June 16, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express.  [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

Posted by Bryan on June 9, 2025 | Updated June 17, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Open Every Night of the Week! 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price

Honk! Honk! When anyone thinks of going to the movies, it’s not often they’re referring to a drive-in theater. Simply because they no longer exist in large numbers across America. Luckily, the Denver metro area has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City. The popular attraction opened for its 49th season on May 9, 2025. [Read more…] about Open Every Night of the Week! 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price

Posted by Bryan on June 8, 2025 | Updated June 9, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Get Active at Lakewood Family Fun Day June 21

Hop, skip or jump your way to Family Fun Day in Lakewood on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carmody Park. Celebrating fitness for all ages, this FREE event emphasizes the vital role that parks and recreation play in building a strong, healthy and resilient community while giving families a chance to play together. [Read more…] about Get Active at Lakewood Family Fun Day June 21

Posted by Laura on June 8, 2025 | Updated June 2, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Host Sunset Cinema Series

A fun night under the stars! Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) This summer, the Denver Film Society has a great lineup of films made possible by Denver Arts & Venues and pre-show entertainment presented by fantastic local groups. Admission is FREE.

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Posted by Bryan on June 8, 2025 | Updated June 8, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer

MoonAndStarsTwo tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 7, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park This Summer

movies 2This summer, Golden shines a little brighter at night! The town’s popular and FREE Movies & Music In The Park series plays at Parfet Park (10th St. & Washington Ave.) on select Fridays. Each night enjoy music and a family-friendly movie under the stars! The band takes the stage at 7 p.m. and the featured film, shown on a giant inflatable screen, starts at dusk — around 8:30 p.m.
[Read more…] about Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 6, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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