Because every great adventure needs a great meal (or three)...

🍔 Skirted Heifer – Burgers done right
Locally-sourced, grass-fed, and grilled to perfection. Their burgers wear cheese like a superhero cape (a.k.a skirt).

🍳 Over Easy – Breakfast with a view
Eggs, pancakes, and house-made cinnamon rolls that make getting out of bed totally worth it.

🍦 Josh & John’s – Iconic ice cream
Handcrafted since the ‘80s, and still the scoop of the town.

🍕 Walter’s 303 – Pizza lovers unite
Great pizza, but go early—weekends are hoppin’.

☕ Loyal Coffee – Hip, yet heavenly
Barista-owned and brewed with love. A perfect spot for your quiet morning moment.

🥂 Allusion Speakeasy – Grown-ups only
A secret gem with rotating themes and incredible cocktails. Reservations highly recommended.

🌮 Salsa Brava – Mexican food with flair
Fresh, bold, and family-friendly. Their salsa is basically a playground for your chips.

🍝 Paravicini’s – Classic Italian comfort
Old-world flavors and generous portions. Mangia!

🍽️ Atmosphere Gastropub – Elevated eats for adults
Not the best for little ones, but a culinary treat for date night.

🥓 Denver Biscuit Company – Southern breakfast bliss
Biscuits bigger than your head. Bring your appetite and stretchy pants.

🍕 COATI – Trendy indoor food court
A mix of eateries under one roof. Everyone gets what they want!

🧊 Ice Cream Mill & Milkshake Factory – Cool treats for hot days
Two sweet spots with serious flavor and Instagram-worthy desserts.

💰 Brother Luck, Summit Room, Prime 25 – Splurge-worthy dining
On the pricier side, but three restaurants worth every bite for special occasions.

📚 Principal’s Office – Coffee with class
​Located inside Ivywild School, this coffeehouse is smart in more ways than one.

1. Story Dice Adventure
Roll a set of dice with different pictures or words on them, then take turns creating a story based on what you roll.
2. DIY Time Machine
Use a cardboard box to build a "time machine" and have your kids imagine traveling to different eras. Ask them what they see, hear, and do in each place.
3. Magical Potion Lab
Set up a pretend potion-making station with colored water, baking soda, vinegar, glitter, and other fun ingredients. Let them create their own magical mixtures!
4. Shadow Puppet Theater
Use flashlights and cut-out paper characters to create a shadow puppet show on a blank wall. Let the kids come up with their own storyline.
5. Treasure Map Adventure
Make a treasure map of your house or yard, hiding a small “treasure” for them to find. Let them create their own maps afterward and hide treasures for you!
6. Build a Storybook World
Pick a favorite story and have your kids build a scene from it using LEGOs, clay, or craft materials. Then, encourage them to create their own spin-off adventure.
7. Silly Superhero Day
Ask your kids to invent their own superhero with a unique power, name, and costume. Then, have them act out a heroic adventure!
8. Cardboard Kingdom
Give them a pile of cardboard boxes, markers, and tape, and let them build their own castles, spaceships, or pirate ships.
9. Mystery Object Challenge
Fill a bag with random household items and challenge your kids to come up with creative uses for them. (Example: "This spoon is actually a magic wand!")
10. Backward Day
Flip the day upside-down—wear clothes backward, walk backward, talk backward (or in silly voices), and encourage them to imagine what a world of backward living would be like!
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These activities will not only fuel their imagination but also create great memories with them! Which one do you think your kids would love most?