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My Top Ten for 2008

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 30, 2008

I can't believe this year is drawing to a close already. And it's been really fun talking about all the great things to do in Denver. And just like everyone does at the end of the year - let's take a look back! Here are my ten favorite posts from 2008. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Local Pride: 5 Awesome Reasons To raise Kids In Denver Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In  Read more...

The Butterfly Pavilion

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

September 29, 2008

Just a hop, skip and a jump up the road in Westminster is a great place to take kids of all ages, especially those who love bugs and butterflies. The Butterfly Pavilion is a nice place to go, especially with little ones, because it's not overly large. Which means you can do it in a morning and still make it home for afternoon nap. It's also great because it has something for everyone. There is a  Read more...

Need Your Face Painted?

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

September 12, 2008

Last weekend, we attended several birthday parties. (Yes! 'Tis the season!) At one of them, Declan's friend had a face painter in attendance that made the day pretty magical for the kids in attendance. We had varying appearances at the party when she was done - butterflies were very popular, a witch, a puppy dog, several Batmen, and my very own chose a tiger. In fact, my tiger was so happy with  Read more...

The Fishy Spots in Denver

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 19, 2008

So your kids are oogling to see some fishies, huh? Um, I think you know what I am going to write about for this post, then. But before I go there, let's remember there *is* actually quite a big tropical fish area at the good old Denver Zoo ! And! If you want to see fish without paying any entrance fees, there is always my favorite little "faux zoo trip" - The, um, Petsmart Zoo. But who are we  Read more...

Detailed Guide to the Denver Zoo

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 14, 2008

Sure there may be some bigger zoos across the country, but I we have to feel pretty lucky to have the Denver Zoo sitting in our backyard. It's large, it's well organized, it's forward-thinking - and best of all - it's FUN! So often, it's the first place we take visitors when they come to Denver. Here are some reasons why: Cost Conscious - The entrance fees are reasonable at between $5-12  Read more...

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The Urban Jungle Right Here in Denver!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 15, 2008

Another great thing about living in the West is animal life. Sure, Denver is a big city, but we definitely love our animals, don't we? That appreciation is woven into many of our attractions. Denver Zoo Any post on this subject would be remiss without mentioning the Denver Zoo. It's world class. The bear exhibit was among the first to REALLY make an effort to achieve a natural habitat for the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in denver

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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