KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Tue, Dec 9: Homeschool Day: Deck the Halls | Molly Brown House Museum
Fri, Dec 12: Thornton Winterfest 2025 at Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton
Sat, Dec 13: Alice in Wonderland a Participation Play at Town Hall Arts Center
Sat, Dec 13: Visit the Village at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Sat, Dec 13: Lights of December Parade at Downtown Boulder
Sun, Dec 14: Holiday's Evening 2025 - Littleton Museum
Tue, Dec 16: Holiday Brass | Colorado Symphony
Sat, Dec 20: Ice-ie Sculptures and Carving Competition at The Shops at Northfield
Tue, Dec 23: Tiny Tots: Celebrate the Holidays at History Colorado at Boettcher Concert Hall
Tue, Dec 30: Introduction to Origami at Arapahoe Libraries
Wed, Dec 31: Noon Years Celebration | The Shops at Northfield
Mon, Jan 12: FREE WEEK OF DANCE CLASSES AT COLORADO MOVEMENT LAB!! |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
It's often said that parenting is a "thankless" job. In one sense, that's undeniably true, because it will likely be many years before the young humans you're raising—the ones who actually have a stake in the outcome of the excellent job you're doing—are in a position to thank you. So you don't hear that phrase often during the first couple of decades of parenthood.
My fervent wish
for the future is to live in a world filled with engaged, culturally literate, productive, happy people. This means that what I said above isn't precisely accurate: It's not only your kids who have a stake in your parenting success, we ALL do, because the path to that future starts NOW for the young people in your orbit. So I'm grateful that you care about getting them "out and about" to the wide variety of experiences available in your community: It will make all
the difference.
Our job here at KidsOutAndAbout.com is to help you do that as easily as possible. In 2001, I created the original version of this web platform that now connects 15 million people each year with their area's activities and resources. My team gets to see it all up-close and personal as local businesses post to KidsOutAndAbout through their free listings, and then we get to turn around and shout about them to y'all, bringing your community closer to you.
So I want to
step in for the rest of the world that's not (yet) thanking you, and say it to you today: Thank you so much for what you're doing. Raising kids is hard in any era, but no one could have anticipated all the roadblocks that a pandemic would toss onto our path.
As anyone who knows me knows, I'm endlessly looking for reasons to celebrate. So today, I'm celebrating YOU with my digital megaphone and pom-poms. You're doing a great job. Future Deb sends her thanks,
too.
—Debra Ross, publisher
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com is conducting a short survey to better understand how families are navigating the fast-changing world of AI. We're asking all parents, grandparents, and caregivers—whether you're tech-savvy or not—to weigh in. Your input will directly shape upcoming national resources designed to help families guide kids wisely and safely. The survey closes soon, so please take 60–90 seconds to be part of this important effort.
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The Denver area has many private schools and alternative education options from which parents can choose. Each has its unique benefits and advantages, so it's important to investigate carefully. This is KidsOutAndAbout's education highlight page, containing specially featured schools and also our master list of local schools.
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Denver, Colorado: Try it before you buy it... and even before you visit! This is KidsOutAndAbout.com's video sneak peek into local private school experiences.
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Celebrate the modern holiday classic, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! The event features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live as the film is screened for your enjoyment! Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) loses track of his family at the airport and mistakenly gets on a plane headed for New York City. Now alone in the Big Apple, Kevin discovers that the Sticky Bandits (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) are on the loose, and only he can stop them from robbing a toy store just before Christmas.
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This dazzling event transforms our winter gardens into an illuminated wonderland filled with vibrant displays, immersive installations and the warm glow of cherished memories—old and new. Wander along the mile-long path that showcases our plant collections during the winter months. Continuously evolving over the decades, Blossoms of Light inspires awe and delight in our visitors of all ages. *You must purchase a ticket online for a specific time and date to visit. Tickets will not be available at the door.*
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The Denver Christkindlmarket is an authentic, German-style holiday market, which is host to local and European craft and food vendors, and tons of magical entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The Denver Christkindlmarket is a must-see (and must-taste!) holiday experience. Free and open to the public.
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Introduce your little bunny to the magic of theatre with the return of Goodnight Moon! Featuring whimsical music and dance, this captivating adaptation of one of the world’s most popular children’s books is returning to the stage after overwhelming demand during its original run in the 2019/20 season. Bring your children to their first theatre experience and spark a lifetime of wonder!
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- St. Nick on the Bricks - Downtown Boulder - 1942 Broadway Suite 301,
Boulder, CO 80302, November 28-29, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Mayor's Holiday Lighting - - 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138, November 28,
2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, November
28-30, 2025, See link for times
- Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA,
November 28-30, 2025, See link for times
- Hometown Holidays Kick-off Saturday - - 20120 Mainstreet, Parker, CO, November 29, 2025,
noon - 3 p.m.
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The Dallas area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive
activities.
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Dallas -ways to make the holidays special in our area for 2025. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Denver area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's winners in KidsOutAndAbout's survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Denver area. Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in the special categories: Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Here's to seizing opportunities to learn wherever they appear!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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