With recent soaring temperatures you may be surprised to learn Colorado has an outdoor ice rink where you can skate or ride bumper cars. Idaho Springs’ Frozen Fire Rink is the coolest place to play hockey, practice your skating tricks or slide and bump your way to fun all while surrounded by our Rocky Mountains. [Read more…] about Chill This Summer at Frozen Fire Rink In Idaho Springs
Family Activities
Promenade Shops’ Movies on Main in Loveland
Who says summer film series are only limited to the big city? The Promenade Shops at Centerra (5971 Sky Pond Dr.) in Loveland is hosting a Friday night family film series — Movies on Main. Admission is FREE. Bring your own picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. Plus, FREE popcorn and cotton candy will be available, while supplies last. [Read more…] about Promenade Shops’ Movies on Main in Loveland
Movie Cars, Classic Cars & More! Rodz & Bodz Museum Opens At Colorado Mills
Attention, car enthusiasts! Want to see “Bumblebee,” the bright yellow Chevy Camaro from Transformers? Or maybe replica of the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo? A new museum boasts more than 60 movie, classic and vintage cars. Rodz & Bodz Museum opens inside Colorado Mills on Saturday, May 15 and is filled with vehicles, signs and automobile memorabilia. [Read more…] about Movie Cars, Classic Cars & More! Rodz & Bodz Museum Opens At Colorado Mills
Updated! Now Showing: Which Movie Theaters Are Open (Again) in Denver?
Lights! Camera! Action! It’s just not quite the same watching a summer blockbuster on the small screen in your living room. Film fanatics have struggled to fully enjoy their favorite pastime over the last several months. There’s just something special about watching the action on the big screen in a darkened theater. (Plus, it’s nearly impossible to replicate movie theater popcorn at home, right? It has something to do with that “buttery topping’!) [Read more…] about Updated! Now Showing: Which Movie Theaters Are Open (Again) in Denver?
Cinemark Reopens All Nine Colorado Locations On Friday
Can you smell the popcorn? It’s showtime again, film fanatics! After being closed for nearly two months because of state restrictions, Cinemark is popping popcorn again at all nine of its Colorado locations, starting on Friday, January 8. Going to the movies will definitely still feel different because, under the current guidelines, indoor theaters can only operate at 25% capacity — with a 50-person limit and 6-foot distancing between parties. [Read more…] about Cinemark Reopens All Nine Colorado Locations On Friday
Harkins Theatres Reopens Both Colorado Locations On Friday
Lights! Camera! Action! It’s showtime again, film fanatics! After being closed for months, Harkins Theatres is popping popcorn again at both of its Colorado locations, starting on Friday, January 8. Going to the movies will definitely still feel different because, under the current guidelines, indoor theaters can only operate at 25% capacity — with a 50-person limit and 6-foot distancing between parties. [Read more…] about Harkins Theatres Reopens Both Colorado Locations On Friday
Sweet Deal: Take Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour For Free
Hammond’s Candies has been making delicious candies in Denver since 1920 and they still do it the old-fashioned way…in small batches. The local candy company offers FREE 30-minute factory tours from Monday through Friday. The sugar-filled experience is a great way to entertain the entire family. The tour shows the candy makers mixing, pouring and hand-pulling a variety of sweets, including oversize candy canes, ribbon candy, lollipops and more. And, of course, everyone gets a FREE sweet treat at the conclusion of the tour. Sweet! [Read more…] about Sweet Deal: Take Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour For Free
Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys includes more than 20,000 objects and changes up major exhibits at least four times a year. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll find giant teddy bears, Madame Alexander dolls, board games, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus and much more dating from as far back as the 1700s. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
This pass is back! Douglas County Libraries offers FREE Adventure Passes good for admission to the Butterfly Pavilion, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Symphony, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Molly Brown House and Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and allow different numbers of people to enter the attraction at no cost. [Read more…] about Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
American Greetings Offers Free Digital Cards, Zoom Backgrounds & More
It’s important we all stay connected with friends and family, especially right now. And American Greetings is making it easier with its complimentary digital postcards — everything from funny to comforting. With just a few clicks and taps, you can let someone special know you’re thinking about them. No trip to the store or postage necessary — all right from your couch. [Read more…] about American Greetings Offers Free Digital Cards, Zoom Backgrounds & More
How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…Includes Free ‘Snoopy In Space’ Episodes
As parents nationwide try to find new ways to keep their children engaged in learning, help comes — at no cost — from a familiar and beloved source (and Laura’s absolute favorite beagle): Snoopy! Peanuts Worldwide is offering free educational materials that give students from Kindergarten through eighth grade the chance to develop their STEM, language arts, and social studies skills with the help of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the whole Peanuts Gang. [Read more…] about How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…Includes Free ‘Snoopy In Space’ Episodes
New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
Add Disney to the list of major entertainment companies launching website to entertain the kiddos while stuck at home. Disney Magic Moments will be home to some of the best Disney content, stories and resources for kids, families and fans to fill their time. Enjoy Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic with stories, videos, and activities. And it’s all FREE. [Read more…] about New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Room to Read, a global organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, has released a library of celebrity read-aloud videos alongside hundreds of free digitized children’s books, available for the first time publicly. The released materials will help children continue to develop the skill and habit of reading, despite school closures. [Read more…] about Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Play has the power to teach, to grow and to help us laugh. Mattel Playroom is a new, FREE online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to keep playing. [Read more…] about Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
Here’s another company hoping to make it just a wee bit easier for parents and caregivers by keeping kids occupied and engaged during their extended time at home. Play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched Bring Home the Fun. You can explore the new website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges to keep kids occupied, ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains, and suggestions on how to cope with increased emotional stress. [Read more…] about Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors