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
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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
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.
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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
This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8
Over a span of 48+ hours, 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2025, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8
Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now
Thanks to this budget-friendly offer, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families for Summer 2025. The amusement park is bringing back its popular Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2025 season. (Did you know children 2 and under always get in for FREE?) [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now
Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free
Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Charlotte’s Web. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. The one on February 23 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free
Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
Next Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, September 30
Our wonderful Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers the curious so much to see, do and explore. A visit can easily fill the entire day (or night) with wonder, knowledge and lots of fun. And, thanks to our city’s Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, you can expand your mind, not your wallet on the institution’s annual FREE Days. The next one is Monday, September 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Birthday Chuck E. Cheese Offers New Kids’ Birthday Party Package for Under $100
Say cheese! Chuck E. Cheese is one of the most popular destinations for kids’ birthday parties — with more than half a million celebrations being held at the pizzeria annually. And, for families, it’s now more affordable than ever, thanks to the entertainment center’s all-new $99.99 for 6 Kids Birthday Party Package at participating locations. [Read more…] about Birthday Chuck E. Cheese Offers New Kids’ Birthday Party Package for Under $100
See Live Black-Footed Ferrets at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
A masked bandit roams Colorado. Actually, a number of them. See these desperados for yourself up-close and personal once a month at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. This FREE event is from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is open to all. Join a naturalist and meet the Refuge’s black-footed ferrets.
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Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission
Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After a 13-minute video intro to the history of tea and close-up view of tea processing, you’ll get to walk through the largest, most modern tea factory in the United States. The highlight: a whiff of the Mint Room — guaranteed to clear the sinuses. [Read more…] about Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission
Governor’s Office Hosts Celebrate Colorado with 300+ Free & Discounted Activities Across State
As a way to thank Coloradans, the Governor’s Office is hosting Celebrate Colorado, a statewide celebration from July 26 to August 4, 2024, with FREE and discounted activities. The program is intended to encourage everyone to get out in their community and engage with neighbors, friends and family by enjoying the best our beautiful state has to offer. [Read more…] about Governor’s Office Hosts Celebrate Colorado with 300+ Free & Discounted Activities Across State
Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
Get ready to blast off, Denver! Prepare yourself for a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, thanks to the Denver Center for Performing Art’s new exhibition at the Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St.) Space Explorers: The Infinite lands in Aurora from February 3 to May 5, 2024. [Read more…] about DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break
For Denver area parents the holidays are a special time full of cookies, Santa, twinkling lights, and quality time with the kids. A whole lot of quality time in fact, since most school-age children are home for at least two weeks during the season.
While we may think getting presents and doing special holiday things would entertain them, any seasoned mom or dad or caretaker knows there comes a time when you just need to get out of the house.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy play parks in order to have fun. There are plenty of cheap, FREE and exciting things to do. [Read more…] about Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break
Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween
Hey, Denver Swifties on a budget! Put on your favorite Taylor outfit (perfect for Halloween!) and experience her once-in-a-lifetime tour on the big screen at a bargain price. At this point, Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is undoubtedly the biggest pop culture event in decades. And, unfortunately, many fans (including us! couldn’t get their hands on the highly coveted tickets to her Denver shows this past July. [Read more…] about Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween
Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)
BOO! There are so many spooky things to do in Denver for Halloween. And one of the most fun is taking a ghost tour with friends and family! (Who knew Denver had so many haunts?) I took my first ghost tour in more than a decade and caught something on camera I never thought I would! [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)
The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays
The Museum for Black Girls is returning to Denver and opening on the 16th Street Mall this fall. Founded in 2019, the attraction offers visitors multiple immersive exhibits, including the popular golden salon chair, floral room, blue magic couch and a tribute to superstar Beyoncé. The fully immersive museum experience is for girls and women of all ages. [Read more…] about The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays
Tonight! Chuck E. Cheese Gives Away 500+ Kids’ Birthday Party Packages
One of the most popular places for kids’ birthday parties, Chuck E. Cheese, is debuting its first-ever Big Day of Birthdays to celebrate the time of year with the most birthdays. According to reports, the most common birthday in the U.S. is September 9. In fact, the entire top 10 list is made of September birthdays — between September 9 and 20. [Read more…] about Tonight! Chuck E. Cheese Gives Away 500+ Kids’ Birthday Party Packages