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The 4th of July Street Fair and Family-Friendly Beer Garden

On Second and Washington Streets in the town of Monument, you’ll be treated to a street fair complete with food, arts and crafts vendors, booths of local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and much more. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and connects with the family-friendly beer garden in nearby Limbach Park that features performances by local musicians through 5 p.m. trilakeschamber.com

Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July Parade

Hosted by the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club, the parade, notably dubbed the “biggest small-town parade in America,” kicks off with a children’s parade that begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by an Air Force flyby that marks the beginning of the main parade at 10 a.m. monumenthillkiwanis.org

Fourth of July Celebration in Breckenridge

Anyone who visits Breckenridge knows the mountain town is famous for its Victorian architecture, but this celebration is a close second in memorability. This celebration includes a 10k trail run that ends in Carter Park, the Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race noted for its difficult terrain, and a parade down Main Street that showcases floats, car and bike clubs, and more. gobreck.com

4th of July Spectacular in Aurora

At the Aurora Municipal Center, feel the hype by attending this evening of food, vendors, and musical performances starting at 6 p.m. For those wishing to see a fireworks show, they have you covered. Once you’ve had your fill of fun, highlight the night by heading to the Great Lawn for a fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. auroragov.org

The Great American Picnic and Fireworks

Gather your friends and family and flock to Broomfield County Commons Park for an evening of fun. Enjoy inflatables, a one-of-a-kind bike parade live music, concession stands and food vendors, and an adults-only beer garden. They plan to close out the evening at 9:15 p.m. with a fireworks display. broomfield.org

— Sarah Batrous

Top 5 Places to Get a Cone

Whether it’s after a hike, visit after dinner, or spur-of-a-moment trip, cool off this summer with velvety and rich ice cream. These are some of the best shops to stop at around Colorado that will satisfy everyone’s ice cream craving.

Imagirifik

This delicious ice cream spot isn’t just known for the fun flavors and exciting toppings that delight every child’s taste buds, but the atmosphere will bring every family back wanting more! At Imagirifik, there are prizes, play equipment, candy, video games, and more that will easily fill an entire afternoon with fun. Whether it’s a cotton candy ice cream topped with Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charm Marshmallows, and Gummy Bears or the Sleepless espresso ice cream with nuts and Heath bar, everyone can create a cone that is perfect for them. Imagirifik, Centennial. imagirifik.com

Milkit

Rolled ice cream is becoming a popular dessert choice that turns traditional ice cream into a new and exciting concoction. At Milkit, pick your favorite flavor from the long list like Chai Tea, Chocolate, Java Chip, Mango, or Mint Oreo, and top the rolled ice cream with Popping Pearls, jelly, fresh fruit, or loved chocolate bars to make a delicious treat. Milkit also offers Boba Tea and signature creations like Meet Your Matcha, Nutella Ooh Na Na, and Takes Two to Mango. Milkit, Greenwood Village. milkitcolorado.com

Bonnie Brae

Nothing can beat homemade ice cream from a family-owned shop like Bonnie Brae. The retro shop has several flavorful choices, from classics like chocolate, strawberry, and Rocky Road, to exciting mixtures like Tripe Death Chocolate, Amaretto Peach, and Sticky Fingers. The family shop offers 28 different flavors in addition to sherbet and sorbets.

Bonnie Brae Ice Cream, Denver. bonniebraeicecream.com

Caffeinated Cow

After a Colorado Springs adventure, swing by the cream parlor, Caffeinated Cow, for a sweet ice cream cone or a cup of coffee with a creamy aroma. Caffeinated Cow focuses on family, community, and locally-sourced ingredients to brighten everyone’s MOO-d. Along with the delicious treats, the parlor offers a fresh food menu like bagels, pastries, and sandwiches that are baked locally every day. Caffeinated Cow, Colorado Springs. caffeinatedcow.com

MyKings IceCream

For a colorful and rich scoop, head to MyKings IceCream, which welcomes every customer with tunes. There are 12 rotating flavors in addition to the six that are always available, like the Superman, Blue Moon, and Golden Oreo. If you don’t want a cone, no problem! The Mile High Floats, creamy milkshakes, ice cream cookies, and dessert nachos are great alternatives.

MyKings IceCream, Denver. mykingsicecream.com

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Parenting with Courage: Values-Based Parenting

— Austria Cohn

Noun, tre·ppie [treh-pee] a young female entrepreneur leveraging the power of Treppie’s online storefront marketplace to transform her handmade artisanal work into a thriving business. Taken from the middle part of the word En-trep-reneur.

Treppie is a Denver-based online marketplace that has gone national, which sells products from art pieces, clothing, and jewelry, to customized pet accessories and party supplies. All of these products are made by female entrepreneurs who range in age from 9 to 25. Jennifer Andrews is the founder of Treppie, and her vision for the company is to teach, support, and provide a safe platform for young women to sell their products.

Andrews, who is a speech pathologist by training, will never forget the day she conducted a speech test on a 10-year-old girl who gifted her with a handmade makeup pouch.

“It was so cute and truly fantastic, like something that I would have bought at Pink’s or Wish Gifts,” Andrews says.

After suggesting that her young student pursue selling the bags as a business, Andrews began finding other talented girls looking for a place to sell their creations. Shortly after, Treppie was born.