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Sun, Mar 8: Foxy & Shmoxy: Art Detectives at Denver
Art Museum
Fri, Mar 20: 50th Annual Denver March Powwow at Denver Coliseum
Sun, Mar 22: Art Crawl: Guardians of the Galleries at Clyfford Still Museum
Thu, Mar 26: MEGA Kids Community Consignment Sale at Just Between Friends of Aurora
Fri, Mar 27: Make-Together: Landscape Slab Wall Hangings at Tinker Art Studio
Sat, Mar 28: 2026 Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at The Urban Farm
Thu, Apr 2: Just Between Friends of Douglas County Sat, Apr 11: Foothills Art Market 2026 at Foothills Fieldhouse
Sun, Apr 12: Arvada's Annual Kite Festival 2026 at Stenger Sports Complex
Sat, Apr 18: OPEN HOUSE at Sunflower Hill Child Care |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: When I was a teenager, I had a teacher who became a mentor without ever knowing he was one. He was aware I’d been going through some difficult times, and was glad to hear I was almost on the other side. “Some people aren't lucky enough to have dealt with hard things when they're young,” he told me. Then he added the phrase that has echoed in my head for decades: “Remember the
rocks.” Life, he explained, was always going to toss boulders into my path. The trick was to recognize, early, that even if it was painful or scary, I was capable of getting around, or over, or through them. Remembering how I’d managed would help me trust myself more when the next, bigger ones appeared. As a parent, I think about that often, about how the only way to become someone who does hard things is… to do hard things. It’s tempting
to rush in and smooth every unpleasant obstacle our kids encounter. When we email the teacher, mend the friendship, rescue the forgotten homework, eliminate every discomfort, we may feel helpful in the moment, but in fact we’re quietly removing the practice stones they need. Resilience doesn’t come from being told “You’re strong”; it comes from evidence that only they can gather, from working through manageable challenges and thinking, That was hard. And I handled it. We don’t need to
manufacture their challenges—being a kid is difficult enough. And we don’t abandon them to do it all on their own, either. We just learn to pause, to weigh advice against intervention, and to let them see what they can manage. The goal is that later in life, when something truly difficult lands in our children's path, they won’t just hope they can manage it, they’ll know. Now, many years later, when I encounter something daunting, I think back to my mentor and
remember the rocks. "I do hard things," I tell myself. And it works.
—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
from Deb" section of our site. |
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DPS SchoolChoice Round 2 Opens March 10! Looking for the right school for your child for the 2026-27 school year? Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a wide range of school options to help every family find the best fit. The SchoolChoice Round 2 application opens at 10 a.m. on March 10. Round 2 is a great opportunity for families who missed Round 1, are new to DPS, or want to explore additional options. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis according to school priorities. We can’t wait to welcome you to DPS this fall! |
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Reserve your Campers spot 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— Enroll today!
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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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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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As a parent, nothing matters more than your child’s safety — especially around water. Pool days, beach vacations, and backyard parties should be filled with fun, not fear. That’s why Colorado families vote Goldfish Swim School Best Swim Lessons year after
year. Goldfish offers engaging, effective swim lessons designed specifically for children ages 4 months to 12 years old.
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Explore the Clyfford Still Museum for as little as one penny during the First Friday Pay-What-You-Wish Day. Enjoy free mini-tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on each PWYW Day. Online reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Online registration
opens approximately one week before the Pay-What-You-Wish Day.
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Aurorans know the picturesque view of the snowcapped Rocky Mountains or the golden plains with the pronghorn roaming. But what did Aurora look like one million years ago with mammoths and giant ground sloths? Or 65 million years ago when Triceratops and
Tyrannosaurs travelled this landscape? The Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites will be showcasing Aurora’s oldest story in a new exhibit, “Prehistoric Aurora.” The new exhibition will open on April 22 and run through April 5, 2026. Discover the changing landscape of Aurora through time and see the kinds of creatures that would have been found in our city.
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Join two witty foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries! Using a humorous storytelling format, Foxy and Shmoxy help young children access and experience artworks in unique ways. Performances take place inside the galleries on the
second Sunday of each month from October through May. There are two performances, one at 10:30 am and another at 11:30 am.
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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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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Playtime Storytime at Meadows Library - Boulder Public Library District - Boulder, CO, Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:15 am
- Family Book and Activity Club | DCL Parker -
Douglas County Libraries - Parker, CO, Friday, March 6, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Just Between Friends of
Denver - Denver, CO, Friday, March 6, 2026 to Sunday, March 8, 2026, 9:00 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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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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