Unplug the television, get them off the couch, and head out for some fun activities that could actually leave them — and you — with some special memories.

Your children may have smaller feet than you, but their carbon footprints are just as big as yours. Buy your child ecofriendly toys this year.

Do you have a little artist on your hands? Here are some places around town where your child can get into the holiday spirit by creating decorations or gifts.

Liesl Freudenstein spends a lot of time reading children’s books. And not just because she has a 6-year-old and a 9-year-old at home. Freudenstein is the employee at the Boulder Book Store responsible for buying the kids’ books.

PlayFair Toys opened in 1982 with the focus of providing nothing but non-violent toys that cater to both boys and girls. The store didn’t have a section for boys with a bunch of toy guns or a pink section with baby dolls targeting little girls — a boy or girl could enjoy every single toy in the store. Almost three decades later, PlayFair Toys is still holding strong to that vision.

This holiday season Boulder County elementary schools participated in Boulder Weeklys Kids Holiday Greeting Card contest with kids submitting a festive drawing. Our Grand Prize Winner, Nederland Elementary first-grader Corbin Oxnards painting is featured on our cover.

Here are some fun holiday traditions for you and your children to celebrate for years to come.