I almost talked myself out of coming to this museum because I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm so…read morehappy I didn't! The outside is unassuming and the interior seems kind of small (ba dum tish) but Neil welcomed us and helped us to see the beauty in the details. I went with my husband and teenager, and even the teen found things to love. They also offer classes (there was a mini tiki bar class going on while I was there!) and I think it's well worth a visit.

My family and I were visiting from out of state and decided to stop in. This was our favorite stop…read moreof the trip and the gentleman working the front was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided insight that made our experience fun and we ended up spending more time at the museum than expected. Very interesting and a must stop!

This museum had my name on it. Being into selfies for the last 25 years -- before the word,…read more"selfie," was created, to visit the Denver Selfie Museum made sense. It's a fun way to spend 90 minutes to 120 minutes based on your fascination level and how many people are with you to indulge. For about $50 to 60 a person if I recall, you can go nuts doing selfies within a number of themed sets and installed art stages. There are selfie tripods set up for each set with the adequate lighting to take shots of yourself to show off to your friends, fuel your vanity, and just have a bit of amusement and fun. Each of the sets and art installations are different theme-wise such as the bathtub and dressing room sets, the psychedelic landscapes with Jim Henson-like plush animals, surreal backgrounds, gym-like settings with punching bags, food-centric backdrops, fake advertising murals, and more. You have to love taking selfies to spend the money for a couple of hours. Additionally, they have an escape room if you have some friends who may be inclined and get selfied out.

The experience was truly exceptional. The place feels magical. We had plenty of time to take…read morepictures, and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing."

I really hate leaving 1 star reviews but I had to…read more We tried multiple times to get tickets since the event sold out so fast. When we finally did, we were really excited to go. Unfortunately, the experience getting there and being packed in shoulder to shoulder with people was not fun at all. I tried to stay positive, but it ended up being long lines, parking chaos, and overall disappointment. Parking has always been limited, so plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to circle for a spot. The lines felt like TSA at the airport, which really took away from the experience. As for the event itself, it was mostly moving lights and some carved pumpkins lined up in a row. A few of the larger sculptures were cool, but beyond that, there wasn't much that felt new or exciting. For their 10-year anniversary, I expected something more impressive. Sadly, we won't be going back next year or recommending it to others. If you want a fun, spooky event that's actually worth it, go to Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns instead. That one never disappoints.

A creative event, however there are some things that need to be addressed. The main con about this…read moreevent is that it can get extremely overcrowded. So much in fact that you are walking toe to toe behind others. Reminds me of the stuffy lines at amusement parks. This does take away from the event when you want to walk slower and enjoy the scenery, but you can't because the entire line is moving along. Second, this event is only for a few days in October. If it were spread out throughout the entire month of October, I believe it would help diffuse those claustrophobic lines. Other then those two issues, the lights and Halloween scenery is lovely. I won't say much to not ruin any surprises, but there is nice amount of things to see. My favorite event at the Botanic Gardens is the Christmas one because of the synchronized light show. The Halloween one is second place. It would be cool if they added Halloween music and synchronized light shows. There are some spots to buy food and snacks. Many items get sold out quickly, so be sure to buy yours as fast as you can. Lots of little children at this event and they seem to enjoy it just as much as the adults. Parking garages available and it's free, however parking is limited. We found a spot after circling around for 30 minutes. Denver is a busy city, so that's expected.

Laser shows are back! And what a great way to get started than by paying homage to the great…read moreguitar riffing master of pop, Prince. The show was fantastic. The music selection was perfect. "Let's Go Crazy", "Diamonds and Pearls", "1999", "Kiss" and of course "Purple Rain", just to name a few. I wanted to get up and dance to the strobe like laser show. I liked the integration of moving shapes along with animal, Prince and clubbing caricatures. Very family friendly. The show run time was 50 min. The only downside was the seating. Try and sit as much to the back of the auditorium if at all possible. We ended up front and had to strain our neck to view the entire wall

We went to see "Black Hole" at the planetarium. It was such a good show! We were on the edge of our…read moreseats the whole time! Next we went to the butterfly garden. When you walk in the give you a list of all of the different butterflies you can possibly see in the garden. It was fun walking around trying to identify the different varieties of butterfly. I would like to go back and enjoy another planetarium show and explore the museum!

Pizza was hot and fast. Tacos great! Both entrees were good and averaged $15 each…read more Too expensive for an average family day out. Each attraction is about $15 per kid. $15(face paint each) $21(3 kids jumping). Etc. Nice, but way overpriced'

I really had a great time. I did not grow up in corn maze culture and this was the first time I…read morefully committed to going all the way in to one (instead of just photo opping near the entrance)! I gave myself lots of time. It was super hot in the sun - bring a hat with a big visor!! At this time of year this year the corn was all pretty dried out - very fall feeling. I went on a weekend day - a Saturday - so yah there were plenty of families and such. I just randomly wandered the corn maze running into the occasional child or parent but or teen group, but I found it very nice to just wander until I got out! It took about an hour. No stress and it actually felt positive that there were lots of other people in the maze at the same time. Less scary. They had a mini corn maze and a "crazy" corn maze so I chose the crazy one since I was trying to be brave. If you feel less brave, try the mini one! Next year I might try their night time corn maze! I love how they curated the pumpkin area! Pumpkins galore everywhere and organized by their gorgeous colors. So pretty and seriously so many like WOW! It was visually really nice. Lots of great creative photo op areas were nicely set up. Lots of kid activities of course. If you're a lone adult like me you're probably gonna do - corn maze, food truck, shopping. I like that they partnered with Palomar Farms to have some farmers market goodies. I did seem some unique jarred delights. I walked away with FROG jam and rhubarb jam! Next year I will try to go earlier in the season when the corn maze is maybe still a little bit green to see what that's like. I liked their modern branding and curated vibe. The corn maze staff was also super friendly and understood my anxiety. I also loved that the activities were a la carte. I paid for the corn maze which was under $20 and my jarred market delights which were $8.99 each. Parking was free. Okay I'm stating that cause I'm from LA. It's still a relief when parking is free here!

So I think this is gonna be one of those experiences that you either love or hate. Personally, I…read morefound it charming and quaint in a nostalgic kind of way. My 4-year-old got a little bored towards the end as it's kind of a longer show and it's very low tech- think the kind of circus that your grandparents would've gone to, minus the, sad exotic animals, which is a good thing. I purchased our tickets early and was able to get them for a lower rate which was also nice. The only thing I would say is that we bought their $10 popcorn, which wouldn't have been a huge deal if it was good, but it definitely tasted a bit stale and I wish that we had brought our own popcorn in bags or just waited and gotten something better at the festival afterwards.

I'm still thinking about the guy climbing a ladder (even upside down!) with a candelabra and then…read moreagain with a sword balanced on a dagger balancing a tray with water glasses, holding it all in his mouth! Flabbergasting. Also the gymnasts using their legs to flip and throw their partners' bodies like juggling. The trapeze guy swinging and twisting in the air up at the top of the tent completely balanced on his head. Wild. Horse acrobatics, check. More aerial work, check. Endearing slapstick from young family performers. This is the traditional circus experience I want. Better perhaps because there aren't any elephants/tigers that make you wonder about treatment. 9 year old fully engaged. 6 year old's interest did flit around a bit. Second what another said about the popcorn being a bit stale. We sat on the bleacher seats and, you know what, I love 'em--just classic popup circus experience. They were really smart to raise the tent sides at some point for cooling air flow. I want more horseback riding while jumping through flaming hoops. I want the strongman show.

We had fun walking through a great little fest, full of paintings, photos, wood crafts and…read moresculpture, even woven pieces, like these really cute little shrugs for ladies. Jewelry, other gifts and collectables were also available. The location was perfect, just between darling Downtown Golden and the whitewater park. The little food court area was nice as well. We got a great bag of kettle corn for snacks during our ride home. I think a lot of the people who were enjoying the warm temps and the water park were happy to see the food court. They also had some very affordable options, including lots of prints of the more expensive originals.

This was quite a crowded festival, but the quality of the art presented was very diverse and…read morebeautiful, so the large crowd did not detract from the festival in my opinion. There was everything from glass art, paintings, wood working, leather work, jewelry and photography. The prices were very variable depending on the artist, but everything seemed reasonable for the quality of the art offered. If you are looking for a unique piece for your home, this is a great place to look.

After a lackluster light viewing last year at Chatfield, we knew we had to up our game this year…read more Parking was a breeze with the multi-level garage, we scanned our tickets, stopped at the first cider station for some hour beverages and pretzels, and were on our way! I ordered "ciders" and they didn't ask, but automatically gave us the expensive souvenir cups - be aware of that. They're significantly more expensive, but you can get discount refills. You can get a spiked cider by adding cinnamon whiskey, Baileys, or peppermint schnapps. The pretzels were good, but know they don't have mustard. Only $3 cups of cheese. The lights are well done, plenty to look at. There were animal exhibits to see as well - we were able to see elephants and giraffes as well as the tropical pyramid experience - which was hot and humid. (I had to leave that early due to my thermals on under my clothes.) The workers were smiling and mostly friendly. We spent about 1.5 hours there and everyone had a great time. The ground is a little uneven in spots, which can be challenging to navigate while in the dark if you have mobility issues - bring folks to lean on! Overall a nice experience. Recommend!

We had the 5:30 pm reservation to walk around the zoo park to experience the wonderful Christmas…read morelights. Despite the freezing temperature of 25 degrees, we were bundled up so the cold didn't bother us. We were very impressed with the professional lightning wrapped all the way up trees and branches and brushes. Really enjoyed the glowing lanterns on buildings and trees. Some of the housing for the animals were open and we got to observe an elephant, 3 giraffes (one is pregnant!), and the reptile house. Everything was clean, smooth walkways, food vendors available during the walk, gift shop was inviting, lots of free parking spaces, and restrooms along the way. Signs were clear to keep us getting lost and everyone was orderly. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We were not rushed and we casually strolled around. I look forward to visiting the zoo for future events. Definitely a kid and adult friendly environment.