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Thu, May 7: Tiny Gardens Succulent Terrariums
Sat, May 9: Maker Mornings: Art and Recycling
Sat, May 9: Run to the Shrine
Sun, May 10: Colorado Women's Classic 2026 | 3W Races
Tue, May 12: Paws to Study | Erie Community Library
Tue, May 12: Seedlings: Big Bubble Circus
Sat, May 16: Kids Zone: The Silk Road
Sat, May 16: Celebrate Englewood at Englewood Civic Center
Sun, May 17: Día de Pesca Colorado
Sun, May 17: Passport to Culture "Excursions" with Cleo II
Sun, May 17: Sensory Inclusive "Excursions" with Cleo II
Wed, May 27: CAMPS: From Fiber to Fantasy! - CBArt Studios |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband was driving
behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When the moment
comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort of
person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—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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Summer takes flight at Wings Over the Rockies® Air & Space Camp! Designed for explorers ages 8–12, this in-person weekday camp turns curiosity into discovery through hands-on STEAM adventures. Campers dive into the exciting world of aviation and space while building rockets, learning about drones, tackling robotics challenges, experimenting with 3D printing, and uncovering the science behind the cosmos. Each action-packed week encourages creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, all while having an unforgettable amount of fun. It’s more than camp, it’s a launchpad for future innovators. Space is limited, so register today and let their summer soar!
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Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, children ages 6-17 read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. With 30 years experience and a highly-trained staff, Renaissance Adventures’ camps are a family favorite in Boulder, Denver, Louisville, Longmont, and Superior. We also run exciting birthdays, afterschool programs, as well as day-off and holiday camps year round.
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Creator Camp is launching in the Mile High City for the very first time this Summer 2026! Our Shark Tank-featured summer programs are coming to Denver to help kids master the world of digital media. From filmmaking and animation to coding and YouTube production, we offer a diverse range of creative tracks. Our camps emphasize collaboration and real-world skills using professional-grade software. Whether your child is a budding director or a future game developer, our Denver camps provide the tools and inspiration they need to succeed. Join us for this inaugural summer and see why Creator Camp is the ultimate destination for young creators!
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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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Art Crawl allows infants and their caregivers to experience art, build relationships, and learn together at the Clyfford Still Museum. Everyone has aesthetic preferences, even infants! In this session, co-developed with CSM’s curatorial team, you and your baby will try choosing between art and arranging it. We will explore how art is curated through the eyes of infants.
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Celebrate Earth's biodiversity and learn how to take action to make a difference at Party for the Planet! All activities are included with the purchase of an exhibit ticket!
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Celebrate all children with BMoCA at Día del Niño (Children’s Day)! Participate in a family-friendly day of multicultural festivities including art-making, live dance, and musical performances. Fun for the whole family! Free! || ¡Celebremos a todos los niños con BMoCA en Día del Niño! Partícipe en un día familiar de festividades multiculturales, que incluyen creación de arte, baile en vivo y actuaciones musicales. ¡Diversión para toda la familia! Gratis!
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Join us in celebration of the opening of Aurora's Filipino Community exhibit with our local community partners and enjoy Filipino food, music, and dance. This special evening will welcome the entire community including leaders, art enthusiasts, educators, and families to celebrate the local Filipino community as part of the museum’s Mosaic of Cultures exhibit series, which promotes understanding of Aurora’s culturally diverse populations while incorporating the voices of those local communities.
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, See link for times
- Playtime Storytime at Meadows Library - Meadows Library - Boulder Public Library District - 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80303, Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:15 am
- Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit - Thornton Arts & Culture Center - Dorothy Boulevard, Thornton, CO, Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - Shoott - Shoott,
Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, See link for times
- Lemonade Day + Denver Dream Center - Denver Dream Center, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4-5:30
- “Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Filipino Community” Opening Celebration - Aurora History Museum - 15051 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4-8 p.m.
- SOAR 5k - Welchester Elementary School - West 10th Avenue, Golden, CO, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00-10:30
- Saturday Morning Pancakes | Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Fort Lupton Public &
School Library - 370 South Rollie Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Día Del Niño - Glen Huntington Bandshell - Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- CO4Kids Resource Fair - Colorado Department of Human Services - 1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10AM-3PM
- KMC Open House - The Kennedy Mountain
Campus - Indoor and Outdoor at The Kennedy Mountain Campus in Red Feather Lakes Colorado, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM- 3:30 PM
- Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends - Audacious Immersive - The Audacious Space, 1373 N Grant St. Denver, CO 80203, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 12:30pm
- Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival - Pearl Street Mall - 1303 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 1 - 5 PM
- Chess A2Z April Webinar with WGM Zoey Tang "Think in Pawn Structures: The Key Positional Ideas You Must Know" - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT
- Wildlife Rescue - An Augmented Reality Experience - Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center - North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, At Your Leisure
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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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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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