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Mon, Jul 27: Monday Night Movies at Edgewater Public Market: Stand By Me (in memory of Rob Reiner)
Thu, Jul 30: NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE
Thu, Jul 30: Movie on Main Street | Louisville
Fri, Jul 31: Kids' Night Out - Spectacular Summer Fun! | Bear Creek Nature Center
Fri, Jul 31: Denver Days 2026
Sat, Aug 1: Anderson Farms U-Pick Sunflowers
Sat, Aug 1: Unicorn 5K (South) | 3W Races
Sat, Aug 1: Colorado Day Festival
Sat, Aug 1: The 12th Annual Run for the Ring 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Sat, Aug 1: Fort Collins Art Festival
Thu, Aug 6: Summer Concert featuring Los Mocochetes | Northglenn Arts
Thu, Aug 6: Colorado Brazil Fest 2026
Fri, Aug 7: First Fridays free concert and 5K: Six Million Dollar Band
Fri, Aug 7: Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival 2026
Sat, Aug 8: Dino Fest 2026
Sat, Aug 8: FREE RIDE WEEKEND! Mary Wingate Days
Sat, Aug 8: Centennial Under the Stars |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: When I was a kid, summer meant St. Rocco’s Feast in the Peterstown neighborhood of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The streets were filled with music, carnival rides, vendor booths, and fairgoers... but the main attraction for 10-year-old me was zeppoles: lumps of dough dropped into hot oil, puffed golden, shaken in a paper bag with powdered sugar, and handed over hot enough to require
patience. To my young self, they were almost proof of magic. They were also my gateway drug into Italian food. Zeppoles led eventually to prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, risotto and gnocchi, pesto and puttanesca. Along the way, I learned that food has a vocabulary: crisp, chewy, silky, smoky, briny, bitter, fermented, caramelized. Knowing the names of flavors and textures helped me notice them more clearly, and knowing where dishes came from helped me see that food carries
geography, history, ingenuity, celebration, and memory. The more I tasted, the bigger the world became. Summer is the perfect season to help kids develop that kind of appetite... for food and discovery. Visit a farmers market and learn what grows nearby. Pick berries and notice how they taste when harvested just a second ago with your own hands. Try the food truck serving something you’ve never ordered. At a festival, ask what country or region a dish comes from, what ingredients give it its flavor, and who traditionally makes it. Kids don’t have to like everything. Exploration still counts when the verdict is “Not for me.” As tour guides to our
kids’ universe, we can help them notice that food connects downward to the Earth and outward to people. Name the flavor. Name the texture. Name the place and the tradition. Then take another bite. Sometimes an entire world opens through one little bag of fried dough.
—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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U-Pick Sunflowers, August 1 – August 23, 2026. Soak up the final days of summer at Anderson Farms! Gather the family, grab your camera, and join us for a truly unique summer experience. Wander through our beautiful 15-acre sunflower field with over 50 varieties of sunflowers & wildflowers; and discover many hidden photo ops along the way. Multiple purchase options are available for you to create, and take home, a beautiful pick-your-own summer bouquet! Make it a visit to remember with our one-day-only Sunrise Day, Super Hero Day & Unicorn Day special events. Don’t miss a moment – grab a Season Pass and enjoy both Summer and Fall at Anderson Farms!
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At The Art Garage, kids don't just make art; they explore techniques and learn real skills. Tucked into Denver's Park Hill neighborhood, our studio is where kids come to learn, experiment, and make new friends. This is a risk taking, mistake making zone. This fall, working artists lead classes for every kind of maker: Drawing & Painting (ages 6–8 and 12–15), Ceramics (6–8), Sculpture (9–12), Fiber Arts (11–15), and Portfolio Prep (9–13) for the serious young artist building toward what's next. Every kid is welcome here, at every skill level, whether this is their first art class or if they are seasoned pros. Come explore with us!
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Finish Summer Strong with Lemonade Day Denver! Looking for a fun, meaningful activity before school starts? Join our Back-to-School Business Challenge and give your child the opportunity to build confidence, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills through a real lemonade stand! Thanks to our amazing Sweet Spot partners, families can choose to operate at high-traffic storefront locations or in their own neighborhood. Complete at least two stands by July 31 for a chance to earn Lemonade Day swag, back-to-school supplies, and a $50 Amazon gift card. Register today and help your young entrepreneur finish the summer strong! Email [email protected] to learn more. |
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Hello all! I am Thomas R Wilson of R&H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling LLC. Our D&D Sessions are a unique storytelling/gameplay experience. As your Game Master, we will tell a collaborative story, embody characters, roll dice, and overcome unique challenges, while playing a game that develops real-life skills through shared storytelling. The best part is that I bring everything needed to play and provide sessions in the home or in the community. All of our Dungeons and Dragons sessions run from 1 to 2 hours, with a sliding scale of $15 to $25 per person per session. We serve ages 7 and up and offer sessions tailored to your attendees.
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From whimsical and modern sculptures to traditional watercolors, oils & more, Pearl Street Arts Fest is a juried, beautiful outdoor gallery nestled in the heart of downtown Boulder on the renowned Pearl Street Mall.
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Adams County is partnering with the City of Thornton to provide residents of Adams County with free, monthly food and resource drive-thru events.
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The Tennyson Street Fair will return this summer, July 17 & 18, for a community-wide celebration along Tennyson Street. Shop from over 200 local artisans, businesses, and vendors at this farmers-market-style festival. Join us for family-friendly activities and local live music for the whole family to enjoy. Located between W. 39th Ave to W. 43rd Ave, the Tennyson Street Fair is free for all ages to attend and enjoy.
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Begin the evening with a night sky orientation (8-9 PM) - learn what celestial objects are visible, how to find them, and have a chance to ask your questions. Space is limited - registration required. Join us afterwards for a star party (9-10 PM) with telescopes in the garden.
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Join us for the 46th Annual Summerfest—a vibrant weekend of art, music, food, and fun in beautiful Evergreen! With 100+ artist booths, live bands all day, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more, it’s the foothills’ can’t-miss summer event.
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2026 marks the 14th year of our annual Chainsaws & Chuckwagons event! Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art, and we’re bringing them to Frederick to compete against each other! The carving competition will take place July 15-18, 2026 with family entertainment and food trucks (Chuckwagons)! Hour-long quick carves will be auctioned off on the spot on select days of the event.
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For people with autism or sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us on a special morning when we open early and turn down the ambient sounds so you and your family can enjoy the aquarium in a calmer and more quiet setting.
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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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2026 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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Nothing says SUMMER quite like going to an amusement park with your family! We've put together a great list of ones you can visit within driving distance of Nashville. So, pack the sunscreen, load up the car and head out on a grand adventure!
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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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