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Entertain Kids for FREE on Break

There are dozens of things to do with kids over the holiday break – and many of them are FREE.  First of all,, check the local library schedules for endless entertainment for everyone from toddlers to teens. Go to www.ppld.org  to see what’s happening.  Also, the El Paso County nature centers at Bear Creek and […]

Posted by Linda on March 15, 2020 | Updated January 6, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family fun · Kids and teens

Enjoy a Little Staycation with Deals for Locals

Pikes Peak Region Attractions announces that 13 local attractions are offering a Local’s Discount program to anyone with a valid Colorado ID for the last two weeks of August. From August 15 through August 30, popular tourist attractions such as Cave of the Winds and Manitou Cliff Dwellings are offering special deals to Colorado residents […]

Posted by Linda on August 14, 2019 | Updated August 13, 2019 Filed Under: Attractions · Family fun

Get the Most Bang for Your Buck on Vacation

To get the most out of your summer vacation, follow these bits of advice: Do your homework. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Not only will they have lists of activities you may not have realized they offer, […]

Posted by Linda on July 11, 2019 | Updated July 5, 2019 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Family fun · Travel

Families Can Enjoy Free Fun Year Round

Colorado Springs offers endless outdoor opportunities for families — and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region have more parks per capita than almost any other metro area in the nation. Pick a different playground each week for different play […]

Posted by Linda on July 8, 2019 | Updated July 5, 2019 Filed Under: Family fun · Nature/outdoors

Nature Centers Cater to All Ages

El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of  events and activities for all ages all year round, including lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com.  El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]

Posted by Linda on September 23, 2018 | Updated September 21, 2018 Filed Under: Attractions · Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding

Summertime means plenty of opportunity to get outdoors, away from TV and video games, and enjoy nature at its best. If there is a nature center in your city, check out the programs for both kids and adults – they’re usually FREE or just charge a few bucks to cover costs. But maybe you’d rather […]

Posted by Linda on July 16, 2018 | Updated July 9, 2018 Filed Under: Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

Learn All About Hiking with Online Guide

Fall is a great time too gho hiking in Colorado. Sunny days, cool breezes, leaves changing, and traditionally dry weather.  If you’re new to hiking, or don’t think you’re doidng it right, check out a 5,000-word FREE online guide to the activity, the ‘Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hiking’! at : https://hobbyhelp.com/hiking/. The author talks about everything […]

Posted by Linda on June 6, 2018 | Updated May 4, 2019 Filed Under: Family fun · Nature/outdoors

Focus on Enjoying Life

When it comes time to make New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on self-improvement: losing weight, having more fun, getting organized. But don’t forget that it’s important to do things that make you happy. That’s why you should make a resolution this year to have more fun and do more of the things that make […]

Posted by Linda on January 12, 2018 | Updated January 10, 2018 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Entertainment · Family fun

FAC Lets 4th Graders in for Free

In an effort to maximize learning opportunities and foster a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts with area youth, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) is proud to announce the Passport to the Arts program for fourth grade students and their families. This is one of many new offerings to […]

Posted by Linda on October 1, 2017 | Updated September 26, 2017 Filed Under: Arts & Culture · Attractions · Family fun · Kids and teens

Get Free Parks Pass, Backpack at Library

The Pikes Peak Library District is urging you to visit Colorado’s state parks. And they;’re making it free and easy to do. Reserve your free State Parks Pass and Backpack today by clicking here! This program is a partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, State Library, local library systems, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. […]

Posted by Linda on August 18, 2017 | Updated August 21, 2017 Filed Under: Family fun · Nature/outdoors

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