Your 2022 Guide to Summer Fun in Colorado
Swimming pools, parks, and summer festivals are back this summer, but at home activities and outdoor adventures are still just as big of a hit. Here are 50+ ways to enjoy the summer months together as a family.

Summer is in full swing and we’ve been working hard to gather ideas to keep your family active, entertained, and connected during the coming months, both indoors and out. We’ll continue to add new content to this guide throughout the summer, so check back often for new ideas!
Outdoor Fun

6 Essentials for Camp-bound Kids

Reel Your Family Into Fishing

Yay for Messy Play! (And Easy Cleanup!)

Float Trips Fuel Kids’ Love for the Outdoors

Book Your Own Backyard Pool This Summer

10 Water Toys and Swim Accessories for Backyard Fun

7 Inclusive Playgrounds in Denver

5 Classic Backyard Games to Play at Night

15 Activities for an Old-Fashioned (and Fun-Filled) Summer at Home

Plant a Starter Garden With Your Kids

Family Activities for Summer Nights

8 Colorado Hikes to Take With Kids
Fun at Home

Make a Groovy DIY Lava Lamp

Cork Sailboat Craft for Kids

5 Must-haves for Playing Dress-up

Make Friendship Pins for Bonding at Camp

5 Timeless Hobbies for Kids To Try

Crafts Kids Can Make With Just a Few Supplies

6 Books That Get Kids Moving

6 Crafts That Bring the Beach to Colorado

5 Healthy Summer Practices To Try as a Family

How To Sew a Stuffie by Hand

Macramé Crafts for Kids

20 Clever New Uses for Old Toys

60 Fun Activities to Do With Kids at Home

Build a Tiny Dino Terrarium

Painting With Water Balloons

Easy Goop Recipes for Kids

4 Creative Summertime Boredom Busters
Around Town
Tastes of Summer

Smoothie Bowls Around the Front Range

8 Sweet and Simple Treats to Bake With Your Kids

Must-Try Creamsicle Ice Cream Pie

Creative Ways To Make Meals Magical

Unique Ice Cream Treats in the Denver Area

Easy Lemonade Variations To Make With Your Kids

3 Tasty Kabob Combos to Grill This Summer

Make Your Own Frozen Fruit Pops

More Than Your Regular S’more

Chili Lime Chicken Tacos

Food to Fuel Kids for a Hike

Grilled Chicken Parmesan and Zucchini Noodles
Family Travel

Aquatic Adventures in Landlocked Colorado

Camping With the Comforts of Home

The Tips You Need When Camping With Little Ones

The Best Family Podcasts for Road Trips

Plan a Day Trip to the Junkyard Social Club

Pikes Peak Cog Railway Reopens

Stay at One of These Airbnbs for Your Family’s Next Colorado Getaway

Explore Colorado on Educational Road Trips

A Hands-On Vacation at a Colorado Farm
