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Kids Fun

This Saturday! Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest In Northglenn July 19. Meet Clifford, Daniel Tiger & Others

The Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Fest is set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park in Northglenn. This event is FREE for the entire family. It features games, a scavenger hunt, photo ops with PBS characters, music, an art project and much more. [Read more…] about This Saturday! Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest In Northglenn July 19. Meet Clifford, Daniel Tiger & Others

Posted by Laura on July 15, 2025 | Updated July 14, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

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

Posted by Bryan on July 13, 2025 | Updated July 14, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Free Drone Show Coming Up, Get Passes Now! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025

swimScroll down to the bottom for drone show update! When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures. This year, Water World opens for its 46th season on May 24, 2025. [Read more…] about Free Drone Show Coming Up, Get Passes Now! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025

Posted by Bryan on July 13, 2025 | Updated July 14, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Enjoy Free Family-Friendly ‘Girls in the Game’ Event on August 16 — Register Now!

Thank you to David C. for sharing this event with us. Get in the game, girl! The University of Denver athletic department and CBS Colorado are teaming up again for the 2nd Annual Girls in the Game event on August 16, 2025. The interactive event highlights various career paths in sports available to girls in the community and connects them with role models in the Denver metro area. [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Family-Friendly ‘Girls in the Game’ Event on August 16 — Register Now!

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

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 July 11, 2025 | Updated July 14, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Enjoy Artful Neighborhood Block Party at The Kirkland on July 27

Celebrate The Kirkland joining the Denver Art Museum at a FREE, family-friendly neighborhood block party on July 27, 2025 — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After a year of working together to integrate the visitor experience, the event marks the full alignment of the DAM and The Kirkland and celebrates the collective power of creativity and community. [Read more…] about Enjoy Artful Neighborhood Block Party at The Kirkland on July 27

Posted by Bryan on July 5, 2025 | Updated July 3, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Fest Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week

As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Fest Series — from June 21 to August 13, 2025. The series only plays at the Greenwood Village location. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2 each. [Read more…] about Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Fest Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week

Posted by Bryan on July 5, 2025 | Updated July 7, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

Posted by Bryan on June 27, 2025 | Updated June 28, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Apple Stores Offer Free Helpful, Fun Workshops for Kids, Families & New Owners — Register Now

Technology can be fun and allow for lots of creativity! However, it can also be very confusing on how navigate and use devices to their full potential. And, of course, many families use Apple products throughout their home and lives, including Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. To help families and kids be as tech savvy as possible, Apple Stores offer many FREE classes and workshops. [Read more…] about Apple Stores Offer Free Helpful, Fun Workshops for Kids, Families & New Owners — Register Now

Posted by Bryan on June 22, 2025 | Updated June 22, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun

23 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!

The Denver metro area is home to more than 700 public playgrounds — some small, some large, some broken-in and some freshly-built. Below are some of our favorites. Chances are you have never heard of these parks, but all are all well worth a visit even if you live a few miles away.
[Read more…] about 23 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on June 19, 2025 | Updated June 18, 2025 Filed Under: Kids Fun · 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

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

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.
[Read more…] about Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 6. Get Tickets Now!

Posted by Laura on June 14, 2025 | Updated June 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun

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

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