If you are a Lego(c) lover like my kids are, you simply must find the time to find Lego #Brickfest in a city near you. We checked out Denver’s #BrickFest at the Merchandise Mart on Sunday, August 13, and the #brickfest was fun – like past years there were lots of activities and plenty of stations to use your imagination and build. The girls and
I also enjoyed trivia, which was something new this year for us. They handed out a ton of prizes for answering LEGO trivia questions correctly. The girls enjoyed building a giant mosaic, and being part of that – it was Darth Vader this year, and doing mosaics of their own to put up for the world to see.
Like previous years, the kids enjoyed building cars and racing them. There was so much to do and see, and build with, one four-hour session did not seem like enough, but here’s to next year’s #Brickfest. We will be there. If you can, catch one in a city near you. The tour schedule is posted here. We had a lot of fun and it was not crowded at all on Sunday, the last session, so the lines were short, and the kids could do activities they loved multiple times. Everything was just awesome!
Disclaimer: we were offered free tickets in exchange for promoting the Denver BrickFest Live by US Family Guide. I advertised a $3 off coupon for them. All the opinions expressed here are my own.
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We are so excited that LEGO Brickfest is returning to Denver in August! My kids love to build, play, and create with LEGO. August 12-13, the Brickfest returns to the Merchandise Mart, a LEGO Fan Experience is filled with hands-on attractions and activities built to inspire, educate, and entertain.
Both days, Sat, Aug 12, 2017, and Sun, Aug 13, 2017, BrickFest runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the Denver Merchandise Mart. MY READERS SAVE $3 off tickets with promo code USFGTHREE
Inspiration Stations: Add to existing LEGO cities and make them your own by building custom creations.
The book has messages for kids on adventure, taking risk, and exploring the world around you. It’s about feeling wonderment. It’s a short read, and perfect for young readers. With pictures that help keep them engaged, it’s a must read for toddlers and kids. My kids are older, and read chapter books, but even they enjoyed reading it, reading the book to others, and it was fun to watch.
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On the day of our epic ski adventure, it was super easy to get both kids registered and fitted for
equipment for lessons. From the moment we walked towards the ski school, until we picked them up, my husband and I both commented what a well-oiled and organized machine Keystone Ski and Ride School is. Our eldest wanted to try snowboarding and was a first time snowboarder. She had a blast! She said after a couple more lessons, she will be a boarder.
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and I also reconnected while the kids took their lessons. We hadn’t skied together like this in several years! After lessons, and lunch (included for the kids with their lessons), we skied the terrain together as a family. It was fun, and we could not keep up with the kids. They are way too fast for us! Long ski runs at Keystone made for a tired and exhausted family at the end of the day, so be prepared for worn out kiddos and adults!
her one hour was up with the tube. Check height requirements, and make sure to bring soft-sided boots (not ski boots), and you can even go down tubing as a group! The kids also crawled through and enjoyed the mountaintop snow fort. I took the gondola down because I was completely wiped but my little skier wanted to ski down with daddy.
y to eat, change clothes (it was
pretty hot when we went, so de-layering was a must), or just relax for a bit in the jetted hot tubs. I find that staying an overnight or two truly makes the epic adventure complete. All in all, our family had a successful, fun trip, and we loved everyone we met.
We reconnected as a family, did something
new, and shared lots of laughs before returning to reality. The kids’ final comment on our drive home said it all, “when can we do that again? I hope soon.” That was nice to hear, rather than hearing, “are we there yet?!”
