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Fun things to do around Parker – Air Force Football
Nov 7th 11
Looking for fun things to do around Parker Colorado?
Every year we head to the Air Force Academy for a football game.
Personally I like to go to the games where Air Force is playing either Navy or Army. It just seems more fun when two branches of the service are playing against each other. There is something about the military colleges and their traditions that make the games so much fun. I wasn’t alive in the 1950’s but these games make me think that I’m at a football game in the 50’s. It’s a great family atmosphere with all the military flair a kid or adult could ask for.
Costs:
- Parking = FREE
- Tickets = $25 to $50
A Broncos game will cost you around $70 for just one ticket and forget about free parking so this is a much less expensive fun day.
The students/cadets are dressed in their uniforms so our 6 year old thought that was super cool. Now he wants to go get camo shirts and pants to wear to the next game.
Being that this is the Air Force home field the fly over before the game is always a special treat. Last year they had a vintage flyover with older planes then the “big dog” latest and greatest planes flew over. The rumble in your chest is more than enough to make you feel super Patriotic and happy to be an American.
Oh and don’t forget the skydivers. Skydivers deliver the American Flag to the game. It’s super cool watching guys try to land in the center of the field.
Just before the game the band is down and a pit just below the concourse where you walk into your seats. Spectators gather around and look down into the pit and listen to the band jam before the game.
Before the coin toss the cadets all line up in formation on the field. The formations alone are amazing. Then by some signal that I have not yet figured out they all take off running at the same time to the bleachers. It’s a comical sight to see hundreds of kids running for the stands. See the video of the cadets running below.
Recommendations:
- Tailgating is always fun and there is plenty of space to setup a full on tailgate spread.
- Arrive early. We arrived 2 hours before the game and the party was already in full swing.
- Expect a fully family friendly atmosphere.
- Get to your seats 20 minutes before the game to see all the cadets line up and the flyover.
- The stadium is much smaller than Mile High so the crowds are smaller and traffic is manageable.
It’s a great day of fun for kids and adults.
Fun things to do, hike Peak 8 in Breckenridge Colorado
Sep 6th 11
Looking for fun things to do in Colorado with kids or just for yourself? Get off the couch and take a hike up Peak 8 in Breckenridge Colorado.
Over Labor Day weekend we took a little walk up Peak 8 to the 13,000 foot summit. It was a pretty easy hike as hikes go in in Colorado but it was fun and worth the effort. The views were amazing and we were very lucky there was no cloud cover and the skies were clear. It may not show on the video below but we could see forever.
So here’s how we did it. My family and a few friends were staying at One Ski Hill Place in Breck. I highly recommend this as your base camp in Breck. We took the scenic lift up to about mid-mountain and took off up the ridge line to the warming hut or ski patrol house that you can easily see from down in town. The climb from the lift to the house was quite steep and the road/trail up there is mostly loose gravel and dirt so traction can be an issue. I found it to be more difficult coming down than going up.
Once you reach the mountain house there is a small trail leading up to the top of the Imperial chair lift. This is the last little stop until you reach the summit at ~ 13,000 feet. The trail from the top of the chair lift to the summit is rocky, loose and a little steep in spots. This was the most difficult section to descend once you have reached the summit. You want to be careful not to twist and ankle.
Overall I would rate it very accessible and a great afternoon hike that will give you great views of the surrounding mountains.
Great Day of Snowshoeing in Colorado
Jan 25th 11
My Son Snowshoeing in Colorado
Not much to say here…My 5 year old enjoying a day of snowshoeing in a blizzard.
Beam neighborhood today.
Jan 9th 11
Snow day in Parker Colorado
Christmas Carriage Parade & Santa Photos in Parker Colorado
Dec 9th 10
Christmas Parade in Parker Colorado
Big fun for Parker Kids!
This is the yearly Parker Christmas Carriage Parade. It basically goes all day long but you can see the actual Parade of carriages at 2PM. There will be a petting zoo and winter Farmers Market beginning at 10AM and PHOTOS with Santa too! The photos with Santa cost $5 so get their early as I’m sure there will be a little line as the kids all want to see Santa. Last year Santa was mobbed by Parker kids and was barely able to get back to The North Pole!
Our kids love this and I’m sure your children will too. Pick your spot on the parade route and kick back and watch all the horse drawn carriages as they pass you by.
The lights in O’Brien Park are up and running so it makes for a really fun afternoon and evening for the kids. It also helps adults get into the Christmas Spirit!
Yours truly,
Copper Mtn ski day! Garrett, Reno, Jack and Steve.
Dec 8th 10
Fun Things to Do with Parker CO Kids!
This was a beautiful day of skiing at Copper mountain. i always try to get in several good ski days with my kids before Christmas. It seems like the cold weather after Christmas makes skiing a little more adventurous for kids. I know…living in Colorado makes us very spoiled skiers. East coast people would die for what we have right in our backyard!
Get off your butt and take your kids skiing! Go have fun with your kids.
Yours truly,
Sweetie!
Nov 9th 10
My Sweetie.
My Sweetie
I’m NOT tired Daddy!!!!
Nov 9th 10
Tired Kids
Flat Acres Farm-Parker Colorado Fun Things to Do
Oct 20th 10
Flat Acres Farm Parker Colorado
Looking for fun things to do in Parker, Colorado? Check out Flat Acres Farm on Twenty Mile Road in Parker, Colorado. Our kids love this place.
Flat Acres Farm is just starting their development into what will become I predict a Parker mainstay. They will be “the place to go” for seasonal fun. Expect to see yearly Halloween & thanksgiving items for your yard and home as well as a full line of Christmas decorations. Their Christmas Tree farm will open sometime just before thanksgiving.
Parker Colorado Christmas trees
Yesterday we headed over there to pick out our Halloween Pumpkins and ended up staying for 2 hours. Yes they have a huge selection of seasonal decration items but also fin things for kids.
Here are a few of the things we did while we were there.
- 750 foot Snake maze. (5 year old loved it!)
- 3 Acres of corn maze. (Big fun for all)
- All kids under 5 get FREE small pumpkin!
- Bouncy houses
- Petting zoo with farm animals.
- Hay bail maze for small children.
- Hay rides behind a 1948 John Deer Tractor.
Coming soon they will soon add a brand new nursery that will rival Tagawa and we will have it right here in Parker, Colorado.
The Beam Family At Sea World.
Oct 13th 10
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