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Fri, May 7: City-Wide Lemonade Day Fri, May 15: Gravity Aerial Arts Presents: Beyond the Gate
Wed, May 20: Thornton PD Summer Kickoff
Wed, May 20:
Touch-a-Truck | Event at Arapahoe Libraries
Fri, May 22: Boulder Creek Festival 2026
Sat, May 23: Territory Days in Old Colorado City!
Sun, May 24: Art Crawl: Ready, Set, Grow!
Fri, Jun 5: Pay-What-You-Wish Day at the Still
Fri, Jun 5: Danse Etoile Ballet presents Les Contes de la Mere L’Oye (Tales of Mother Goose)
Sat, Jun 6:
Thorntonfest 2026
Tue, Jun 9: Seedlings: Inside the Orchestra
Sun, Jun 14: Sensory Inclusive Top Hogs
Wed, Jun 17: Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: There’s a sign on the New York State Thruway heading west that marks 70 miles to where I live. For Rochesterians driving back to Western New York from the east or southeast, that marker elicits both a sigh of relief and a groan: You’re close, especially relative to where you started. But in that final stretch, each mile is somehow psychologically
longer. Over the years, this became a useful metaphor in my family: You're pushing through to the end of a project, you'd love to see the finish line, but the murky distance between you and that goal is in your way. "Ugh, it's those last 70 miles," one of us will say to the person suffering, and we'll all nod sympathetically. At this time of year, families with kids in school are experiencing those last 70 miles: The end of the school year is in sight, yet
not quite here. The energy reserves are low, and the end point seems stuck in the distance. We feel like we’re sprinting but not getting closer fast enough. As in any journey, that’s precisely when it’s worth keeping in mind that these last miles may feel long, but they’re also the most meaningful: They become the lens through which we look back at the whole experience, so these final steps really count. Remembering this can provide the last surge of energy to press
forward. So whatever final 70 miles you and your kids are facing, remind yourself and the people traveling with you that if you put your best self into it now, the rewards will feel sweeter, and the memories of success will help fuel you next time. You’re on the last leg. You're almost there. And you have lots of company.
—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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Lemonade Day Denver is your child’s chance to run their own business for a day! On May 16, kids across the city will launch lemonade stands, earn their own money, and learn real-life skills like goal-setting, budgeting, and customer service. Getting started is easy with our “Brand Your Stand” tool, which helps bring their stand to life in minutes. Every registered stand is entered to win our GRAND PRIZE: 4 tickets to a Denver Broncos preseason game in Section 108! Don’t wait—plot your stand today, and join us in painting the town yellow on May 16!
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Children’s Art Classes Aurora offers a one-of-a-kind 9-month fine art curriculum designed to grow with your child, ages 3 and up. Parents love that it’s more than crafts—it’s real skill-building in drawing, painting, clay, and more. Classes meet once a week after school or on Saturdays, perfect for busy families. Bonus? We offer fun, skill-building camps too. Whether your child dreams in color or just needs a creative outlet, this is a place they’ll thrive, and you’ll see their confidence soar. Limited spots each year. Learn more at childrensartclasses.com/location/aurora-co
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Come learn how to fly, spin, flip and dance in this super fun aerial camp! Campers will build strength and flexibility while learning skills on aerial fabric, hoop, sling and trapeze. There will be a short performance during the end of the camp on Friday. Some days will also involve a fun circus themed craft project like balloon animals and tie dye t-shirts! Camps run Monday-Friday all summer. Morning, Afternoon or Full Day options available. Ages 6-17. All levels welcome! (Most camps will be divided into groups based on age and/or experience.)
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Audacious Immersive Summer Camps are built for kids who want more than a typical acting camp. Instead of just learning lines, campers build imaginary worlds — creating stories, characters, props, costumes, games, and immersive performances from the ground up.Fairytale Creation Camp (June 15-16 & 22-26) invites kids ages 6–12 to dream up and create their own immersive fairytale show.Junior Monster Hunter Camp (July 13-17) welcomes kids ages 8–14 into a magical universe of folklore and myths, where they’ll explore fantasy creatures with curiosity, creativity, and compassion. Perfect for beginners, theater kids, fantasy fans, hands-on makers, and bold young storytellers.
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Caddie Kids Summer Golf Camp at Avid Caddie Golf Lounge is a 4-day indoor junior golf experience for ages 6–17, running weekly between June and July in Lone Tree, CO. Small groups (max 8 campers), expert instruction from PGA Associate Coach Tom Bene, and Golfzon simulator technology that tracks every swing in real time — all inside an air-conditioned facility, so zero weather cancellations. Your junior will learn real golf fundamentals, build confidence, and have a blast doing it.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a leisurely stroll through Butterfly Pavilion’s tropical conservatory, where hundreds of butterflies flutter among vibrant blooms. For this day only, guests can borrow a flower infused with a delicate scent that may attract a butterfly to land—creating a magical, up-close encounter.
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This Mother's Day treat mama rex to some prehistoric wonders at the Dinosaur Resource Center where all moms get in FREE (with one paid regular child 5-12 or adult admission).
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We are excited for the 2026 Colorado Women's Classic! While focused on women, all genders are WELCOME at this event!
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Join us every Second Saturday of the month, May through October at the beautiful Avenues At Northfield in Denver, Colorado! This handmade only art festival is presented by Artisan Markets. Find the perfect gift for a loved one (and yourself!) while enjoying local food, artists, and live music.
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - Broadway, Denver, CO, USA, Friday, May 8, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, See link for times
- Wildlife Rescue - An Augmented Reality Experience - North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, USA, Friday, May 8, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, At Your Leisure
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - Broadway, Boulder, CO, USA, Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, See link for times
- 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur - National Western Drive, Denver, CO, USA, Saturday, May 9, 2026,
10am-2pm
- Marine Biologist for a Day - Water Street, Denver, CO, USA, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9am - 2pm
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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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