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Sun, Mar 29: Farmfest at October Farmfest at Sunflower Farm
Sat, Apr 11:
The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Spring Edition April 11-12, 2026
Sat, Apr 11: Foothills Art Market 2026 at Foothills Fieldhouse
Fri, Apr 17: Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. at Joyful Light Youth Theater
Sat, Apr 18: OPEN HOUSE at Sunflower Hill Child Care
Sun, Apr 19: Art Crawl: ABC’s of Curating at Clyfford Still Museum
Fri, Apr 24: 42nd Annual DPS Shakespeare Festival
Fri, Apr 24: Earth Day Extravaganza (ages 12+) at Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 25: Party for the Planet: Earth Day Celebration at Downtown Aquarium-Denver
Sat, Apr 25: Colorado Children's Chorale presents Free to Be All of Me
Sun, Apr 26: Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival at Downtown Boulder
Sun, Apr 26: Unicorn 5K (Denver - East) | 3W Races at Great Lawn Park |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: Before I had kids, one of my colleagues told me that fundamentally, a parent’s job is to point. At first, you point physically: You point at the waterfall and say “waterfall,” at the moon and say “moon,” at the flower and say “flower.” You’re helping a child connect sounds to objects, words to concepts, language to reality. But later, and really all the way through, the
pointing becomes more metaphorical. Parenting is the ongoing work of connecting your child’s growing capacity to understand with a world that is, to them, forever expanding. As I had Madison and Ella, I came to think of this as being a tour guide to the world. A good tour guide needs to know the landscape, of course. But even more important, a good tour guide needs to know the traveler. What can this particular child see right now? What are they ready for? What do they care
about? What frightens them? What delights them? It's useful to remember that kids haven’t actually been here before: The world is brand-new to them over and over again, so what feels ordinary to us is often astonishing to a child. Tour guides who are doing their job well pay close attention to who their audience is and what they know, and that makes the pointing easier and more fun. Spring is the perfect season to practice pointing. In spring, the world changes fast enough for
kids to notice. Buds swell and burst. Birds return. Tiny green things push up through the dirt as if by magic. Day to day, the world becomes visibly more alive. If we point it out, kids can catch it happening in real time. And spring does not arrive quietly. It comes as an avalanche of the senses: color, smell, birdsong, mud, wind, sunlight, thunder, petals, pollen, rushing water. So maybe that’s part of the job, too: not just to point, but to lean into it. To stand beside our
kids in the rush of it all and say, Look! Here it comes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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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
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Explore Rosie’s Discovery Summer Camps at Butterfly Pavilion, where kids ages 5–9 engage with nature, science, and hands-on learning in week-long, full-day camps. These on-site day camps introduce campers to the fascinating world of invertebrates, animals without backbones such as butterflies, spiders, octopuses, insects, and more, through engaging activities, STEAM-related topics, and exploration of the Pavilion’s exhibits and outdoor gardens. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic counselors inspire curiosity and creativity while children make crafts, play games, and learn how these small but mighty animals play a vital role in healthy ecosystems and everyday life. Invertebrates may often go unnoticed, but they support nearly everything that grows, blooms, and thrives around us. Space is limited and pre-registration is required, with scholarships available for qualifying families. Give your child a summer full of discovery, learning, and joyful memories at Butterfly Pavilion!
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Launch into summer at Wings Over the Rockies® Air & Space Camp! Our in-person weekday camp blends STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, with hands-on exploration that sparks imagination and discovery. Designed for ages 8–12, each week is packed with aerospace adventures that build confidence, skills, and friendships. From launching rockets and coding drones to robotics challenges, 3D printing, and exploring the wonders of space, campers experience learning in action. It’s a summer filled with innovation, creativity, and high-flying fun. Spots are filling quickly - register your camper today!
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Audacious Immersive Summer Camps are more than your usual acting camp. We teach children how to build and explore imaginary worlds. Our Fairytale Creation Camp is an opportunity for creative kids to build an immersive fairytale show from the ground up – from storytelling and game design to prop making and costume design and everything in between. Our Junior Monster Hunter camp lives inside a magical universe of folklore and myths, where they’ll explore a world full of fantasy creatures, and how to approach them with curiosity and compassion. Fairytale Creation Camp (ages 6–12) and Junior Monster Hunter (ages 8–14) welcome beginners and bold creators alike.
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If you want to give your little learner a head start for success in kindergarten and beyond, the Denver Preschool Program is here to help. We support Denver families like yours by reducing the cost of preschool tuition, regardless of your household income or neighborhood. And Denver Preschool Program support can be combined with Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program for even more savings! Whether you have already enrolled in a preschool or are still looking for a program that fits your needs, we can help. Learn more at dpp.org today!
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FREE GENERAL ADMISSION | Thurs, Mar 26, 9am-7pm | Fri, Mar 27, 9am-7pm | Sat, Mar 28, 9am-4pm | Sun, Mar 29, 9am-2pm
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“Brick Planet: A magical journey made with LEGO® bricks” takes you on an imaginative journey around the world through the lens of artist Sean Kenney’s sculptures built with LEGO® bricks. Explore our planet’s unique ecosystems, brought to life through colorful, playful environments where nature provides the building blocks for creative inspiration and scientific discovery. From towering polar bears and coral reefs to bustling cities and African savannas, you will feel a renewed sense of wonder for the rich balance of life that binds ecosystems and their inhabitants. Enjoy plenty of hands-on opportunities, from building LEGO® brick creations to sketching journals and playing a magnetized game. Free with Museum admission, the exhibition’s content is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Saturday Morning Pancakes are back! Start your weekend with good food and great company at Saturday Morning Pancakes! This monthly community event invites everyone to enjoy a free pancake breakfast and connect with neighbors over casual table conversation.
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The Urban Farm invites you to a morning of spring-time magic March 28th at their 2026 Spring Fling! We'll have a PRIZE-FILLED INDOOR EGG HUNT where every child exchanges eggs for prizes, ensuring personal triumph. Then, there's the FREE Animal Parades with the Easter Bunny, gentle animal interactions, bounce houses, and hands-on crafts. Finally, enjoy live music from PBS’ Farmer Dave! TUF is where laughter, discovery, and family fun are and free. Come see for yourself March 28th!
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Enjoy 10,000 colorful, prize-filled eggs, Easter basket prizes, games & activities, appearances by the Easter Bunny & Booster the Rooster, and more! There will be a staggered start by age group to reduce some craziness, so parents can enjoy watching each of their children participate. This event is free and open to the public.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - Shoott - Boulder, CO - Fri 3/27 - Sun 3/29, See link for times
- Playtime Storytime at Meadows Library - Meadows Library - Boulder Public Library District - 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO - Fri 3/27, 10:15 am
- MEGA Kids Community Consignment Sale | JBF Aurora - JBF Aurora - Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center, East Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO - Fri 3/27 - Sun 3/29, 9:00 am daily
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - Shoott - Denver, CO
- Sat 3/28 - Sun 3/29, See link for times
- 2026 Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at The Urban Farm - The Urban Farm - 10200 Smith Road, Denver, CO - Sat 3/28, 9am - 1pm
- Prehistoric Aurora Exhibit Closing Celebration - Aurora History Museum - 15051 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012 - Sat 3/28, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday Morning Pancakes | Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Fort Lupton Public & School Library - 370 South Rollie Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO - Sat 3/28, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Spring Festival: Hop & Shop at Belleview Park - Belleview Park -
South Inca Drive, Englewood, CO - Sat 3/28, 10 am - 2 pm
- Marine Biologist for a Day - Downtown Aquarium - Water Street, Denver, CO - Sat 3/28, 9am - 2pm
- Easter Egg Hunt - Ken-Caryl Ranch - Ken-Caryl Ranch - 7676 S Continental Divide Rd, Littleton, CO 80127 - Sat 3/28, 11 am
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KidsOutAndAbout's Denver-area 2026 summer camp guide for kids! Pick the dates you want to explore on our calendar and see what summer camps are available. Hundreds of local summer camps: day camps, overnight camps, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &
crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more!
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Denver? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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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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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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