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81 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in the Denver Metro Area

Colorado Parent October 2018

7 Festive Halloween Dinner Treats

Festive feasting treats to fuel kids for a night of trick-or-treating.

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5 Tricks to Care for Little Skeletons

Follow this expert advice to build healthy bones.

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81 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in the Denver Metro Area

22 Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations

From trick-or-treating in downtown Denver to a costume parade, concerts, and a haunted hayride, here’s a roundup of festive Halloween outings the whole family will enjoy.

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5 No-Mess Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

No carving necessary! Keep the gunk in the gourd with these easy pumpkin decorating ideas.

18 Fall Harvest Festivals Near Denver

Celebrate the season with a family outing to the farm.

6 Thrilling Ways to Celebrate Halloween

From a haunted corn maze to ghostly tales on the trail, these outdoor experiences offer spook-tacular fun for all ages.

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5 Old Town Trick-or-Treat Events

Celebrate Halloween a little early with these safe daytime trick-or-treating options.

4 Halloween Films and Live Performances

Celebrate the Halloween season with these family-friendly shows.

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4 Spooktacular Animal Encounters

See favorite animals up close at these four Halloween-themed events.

6 Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Celebrate Mexican traditions during Day of the Dead, October 31 to November 2, with these family-friendly events.

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Where to Find Support for ADHD in Denver

Denver Metro CHADD hosts free monthly group meetings to support families and individuals with ADD and ADHD.

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Experience Science in Fort Collins

Science and history come together at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

What Parents Need to Know About Kids and Self-Harm

Cutting and self-harm is prevalent among youth. Here’s what parents need to know about this alarming behavior.

Cyberbullying

Smart App Fights Cyberbullying

Researchers at CU Boulder created an app to help parents identify cyberbullying on Instagram.

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My Child is Socially Anxious

Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Melissa Gressner, offers tips for parents.

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32 Books That Spark Creativity

Inspire young creators with these recommendations from local librarians and book experts.

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4 Ways to Geek Out on the Season’s Scariest Creatures

Sneak in a quick science lesson while learning about many creatures associated with Halloween.

3 Tech Tools to Turn Up the Spook Factor on Halloween

Have a little fun this Halloween with these dad-approved tech devices.

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2 Things We’re Loving this October

Our new and noteworthy picks for Colorado families this month.

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The Spirit of the Season

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