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Mon, Feb 23: First Day of Little Musketeers Beginner Classes (Littleton) at Fencing Academy of Denver
Tue, Feb 24: Afternoon Activity: Mosaic Art at Aurora Public Library
Fri, Feb 27: DGMG Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show at Denver Gem & Mineral Guild
Fri, Feb 27: MEGA Children's Consignment Sale at Just Between Friends - Broomfield/Brighton
Sat, Feb 28: Saturday Morning Pancakes at Fort Lupton Public & School Library
Sat, Feb 28: Parker Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 - Year of the Horse
Sun, Mar 1: Peppa Pig: My First Concert at Colorado Symphony
Fri, Mar 6: Wild Dreams Overnight at Downtown Aquarium-Denver
Fri, Mar 13: Celtic Celebration at Malley Recreation Center
Sat, Mar 14: Seaspiracy Movie Night | Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
For much of the country, it's been the hardest winter in recent memory: cold, monochrome, relentless. The kind of season that reminds us how little control we really have. We do our best to manage routines and moods and expectations, but parents feel it most. February stretches long and flat after the excitement of the holidays, before the lift of spring. You're still packing
lunches, wrangling homework, managing emotions (your kids’ and your own)... all while the cold keeps the family cooped up. This is the season of endurance. Of course, endurance isn’t about being stoic or silent or superhuman; it’s about continuing, even when things are hard. It’s about showing up for your people, your plans, and yourself, day after chilly day. And it’s about knowing that if you’re feeling the drag right now, you’re not alone. Many of us are moving through it
together. Even for those who don't live in Nature's Refrigerator,* February can still bring its own version of stuckness: that long stretch between holidays, where kids are restless and routines feel stale. Sometimes, by February, our gray matter feels just as gray as the weather. When that happens, help is allowed! Check out our article and outsource the brainstorming to KidsOutAndAbout: Stuck Inside This Winter? 20 Creative Indoor Activities for Kids is packed with creative, practical, low-effort ways to keep your family engaged (and sane) when outside play isn’t an option. And it shows you how to tap your favorite AI to be your thought partner to personalize it for your
family. February Gray doesn’t need to be conquered; it just needs to be lightened a bit. So whether you're "out and about" or "in and not at all about," we're here to brighten the rest of your winter!
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build
Strong Communities
*Rochester, NY ☺️ |
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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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Register today for Wings Over the Rockies® Air & Space Camp! Wings’ in-person, weekday summer camp combines the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and creativity.
Campers ages 8-12 will be immersed in a week-long aerospace experience that includes exciting adventures tailored to inspire young minds. Campers will gain new skills, make friends, and take their love of science to new heights. Whether launching rockets, coding drones, taking part in robotics, 3D printing or discovering the mysteries of the cosmos, your child’s summer will be powered by learning and fueled with fun! Spaces are limited—reserve your spot 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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For 10 summers, Rising Sun Kids Summer Camp has nurtured friendship, confidence, and care for the Earth—one windy trail, mindful breath, and joyful moment at a time. Campers will be immersed in the Colorado outdoors and deepening their sense of wonder and
knowledge while participating in hiking, plant and animal i.d., unstructured nature and water play, group games, mindfulness and yoga, arts and crafts, and making healthy afternoon snacks, all while connecting with other campers and nature each day.
Now enrolling Incoming K-5th graders; 6th - 8th graders can sign up as Jr. Staffers!
Save big with Early Bird Savings through March 14! Sibling and multi-week savings, too!Two weeks only: July 6-10 and July 13-17, 2026
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Take a deep dive into folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary. This colorful, educational show takes you and your family on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of
Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported to the jungles of Tabasco and trek the mountains of Guerrero, this multimedia show will whisk you away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.
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On your next visit to the CSPM, access this virtual scavenger hunt on your personal device. Explore exhibits to learn 14 different regional history stories - exploring topics ranging from art, to military service, to entrepreneurship, to health and
wellness, and more.
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Vintage romance meets flea-market magic at For the LOVE of Junk, a Valentine’s weekend pop-up celebrating all things old-school, one-of-a-kind, and delightfully unexpected. Hosted by Aspen Grove’s Vintage Row favorites — Pink Attic Cat, Freehand Vintage,
Cat’s Curiosities, and The Vintage Ladies — this pop-up brings together 35+ vintage, flea, specialty, and Valentine-inspired vendors under one roof.
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Join us at Town Center at Aurora as we welcome the Lunar New Year with an afternoon of culture, tradition, and family fun! This free community celebration highlights powerful performances, festive energy, and hands-on activities for kids.
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Maker Mornings programs at the Clyfford Still Museum are designed for children from 15 months to eight years old, with siblings of any age welcome. We spend time in the galleries with a librarian for storytime before entering The Making Space. February is
the perfect time of year to express your love and appreciation for your friends and family. We’ll spend time looking at some love notes from our archives and creating our own for the people that we love!
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- Playtime Storytime at Meadows Library – 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80303, Thursday, February 13, 2026 at 10:15 am
- 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur – National Western Drive, Denver, CO, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10am-12pm
- MAD LIBrarians – 2700 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80205, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm
- 2026 Colorado Chinese New Year
Celebration – South Monaco Street Parkway, Denver, CO, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Lunar Near Year Celebration at Tiger Kim's Academy – 7000 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220, Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11 am - 3 pm
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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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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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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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