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Sat, Jul 4: Let Freedom Run 5k/10k | 3W Races
Sat, Jul 4: Westminster's
4th of July Celebration
Sat, Jul 4: 4th of July in Thornton
Sat, Jul 4: Northglenn July 4th Festival 2026
Mon, Jul 6: Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo 2026
Mon, Jul 6: Movie Nights at Infinity Park | Ratatouille
Wed, Jul 8: City of Englewood Neighborhood Nights: Bates Logan Park
Thu, Jul 9: Englewood's SunSET Concert Series: Narrow Gauge
Sat, Jul 11: Shark Weekend - Downtown Aquarium
Sun, Jul 12: Sensory Friendly Morning |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The summer I was 5, my parents took our family to Cape Cod for a week. In Provincetown, we bought a kite, then headed to the dunes in North Truro, where my sister and I spent hours running full-tilt up and down the bare white hills. We’d scramble to the top, turn, and launch ourselves downward, legs windmilling, hair flying, lungs full of salt air and triumph. Invariably, we’d
fall, slap into the soft, sun-warmed sand, pop back up, and do it again. Tumbling down the dunes was gravity. Sand was friction. The kite tugging on our arms was air on the move. We didn't have words to describe these phenomena—we were little kids, not tiny physicists with notebooks. A decade later, my calculus teacher would give me the words and symbols to process motion conceptually, but experiences like this had already taught my body that I was an actor in the physics of
the world. My body understood. Summer is the perfect time for kids to learn motion from the inside out. Motion is in amusement park rides, in waves bobbing ducks and inner tubes up and down at the lake, in trains pulling you forward in one dimension and airplanes moving you through three. It’s in bikes and swings and Frisbees and trampolines and slip-and-slides, in tumbling through the days without realizing that learning is happening. As tour guides to our
kids’ universe, we can point gently: Feel how the swing slows at the top? Notice how the wave lifts you before it lets you down? See how leaning changes the bike’s path? But the point is not to turn summer into physics class. The point is to help kids notice how the world feels as they move through it. The equations can come later; now is the time for motion, and for the emotion that accompanies it. Summer’s gift is the body’s memory: wind, water, speed, balance, falling, landing, and getting up
to run again.
—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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At the Montessori Academy of Colorado (MAC), we empower fearless, forward learners from infancy through 8th grade. Located in Denver, MAC offers authentic Montessori education beginning at 8 weeks old, fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Our programs, including Nido, Toddler, Primary, Kindergarten, Elementary, and one of the nation’s first purpose-based Middle Schools, are led by certified educators who deeply know and support each child. With small class sizes and hands-on, individualized learning, students build critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness. MAC graduates leave not only academically prepared, but also confident, kind, and resilient, ready to make meaningful contributions to the world. Join our warm, inclusive community and discover the MAC difference.
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Join us for Shark Weekend! The Downtown Aquarium aims to raise awareness for shark conservation with fun, exciting activities for all ages. Sign up for our Dive with the Sharks Program or even try our Shark Cage Experience! Must sign up online!
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Celebrate 15 years of Frederick In Flight with us on June 26, 27, & 28 with hot air balloon lifts each morning, a party on Saturday night, and fun for the whole family! The balloons lift around 6 am, weather permitting.
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Help teens enjoy Prom and create lasting memories! Donate your gently used, and washed, formal wear and accessories to any Aurora Public Library branch through July 31.
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Watch your favorite movies on a giant, outdoor screen! Live music, pre-show activities, and food concessions start at 7 pm. The movie starts at dusk.
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The Park will be open from 10am-4pm with FREE daytime general admission, and will feature house tours, blacksmithing demonstrations, and domestic artist demonstrations from 11am-3pm. Last entry into the Park is at 3:30pm. (Free Daytime General Admission is only applicable during the Park's normal hours from 10am-4pm. Admission to special events at Four Mile are not included with Free Days.)
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Fans of taiko drumming, teriyaki chicken, sake and Japanese artwork and wares won’t want to miss the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival – “Sakura Matsuri” in Japanese. It is held at Sakura Square in the heart of downtown Denver.
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The King and Queen are pleased to welcome you to another glorious season in the village of Larkspurshire. Join us for feasting, revelry, and a wondrous summer you will never forget.
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Join Audacious Immersive every Sunday Story Time at the Van Helsing Society, where a mythical creature steps out of legend to read to young listeners. Discover international folklore, meet surprise puppet creature guests, and share a cozy, interactive moment of wonder. Story time is free to attend!
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Maximum of 6 participants for a relaxed experience | Overhead lights will be kept off for a calming atmosphere | Music will be low and limited to soothing instrumental sounds | This is a parent and child interactive event. Guardians are expected to accompany child on the floor
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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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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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Fruit picking is a great activity to do together as a family. It helps little ones understand where their food actually comes from, and it's a fun tradition to share every year right through the teens. Here's where you can go for strawberry picking, cherry
picking, blueberry picking, raspberry picking, peach picking, and other pick-your-own opportunities around Denver.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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