GUIDE: Indoor Fun (Boulder/Denver) |
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When the weather isn't nice, here are more than 20 places to play. (Venues offering drop-in activities are emphasized.)
Also see:
GreatIdeasForKids.com Event Calendar
GreatIdeas Guide - Arts & Crafts
Boulder / Longmont
B & C Bounce Town (Longmont) open bounce times M-F
Rope World (Longmont) super fun! ages 2 yrs - 3rd grade. sporadically available 5-8 wks/yr (calendar). Keep an eye on the end of July 2009. Indoor rope and obstacle course with plenty of climbing, swinging, and tunneling fun. Less crowded later in the day. Thank you Mr. Higgins! (Too old for Rope World? go to Jungle Quest in Thornton)
Itty Bitty City (Longmont) supervised drop-in open gym. scooters, jump ropes, floor mats, bean bag play, tricycles, cozy coupe cars, roller skates, and more. ages 0 to 5. during the school year.
North Boulder Rec Center (Boulder) great kiddie pool and more
Boulder JCC (Boulder) new drop-in tumbling room for kids ages 6 mo to 5 years. Currently restricted to families who have signed up a Shalom Baby class/program. (Shalom Baby classes are open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.)
If you call or visit these places, please mention you learned about them on GreatIdeasForKids.com
Erie / Lafayette / Superior / Broomfield
Erie Rec Center (Erie) indoor playground and full rec center
The Kangaroo Kingdom (Lafayette) CLOSED PERMANENTLY 6/20/09.
WoW Museum (Lafayette) best place to bring your toddler when your newborn arrives. best value for educational play kid 6 and under. accompanying adults are free.
Chuck E Cheese (Superior) great fun for ages 2-6
Paul Derda Rec Center (Broomfield) indoor playground, fantastic child care area, fabulous family lockers, awesome pool zone, arcade too
Pump It Up (Broomfield) limited drop-in. Mon/Tues/Thur
Cheer Central Suns (Broomfield) Drop-in gym/tumbling/trampolines. Ages 6 and under. Tues and some Fri. Great facility. Not usually open during Broomfield's school vacations.
Chippers Lanes (Broomfield) Just $2 games including shoes! for kids 6 and under M-F from 9-11am. Lots of fun - put the bumpers up and get a ramp for toddlers. Just be watchful so kids don't drop a ball on their feet or put their hands near the spinning ball-return wheel!
If you call or visit these places, please mention you learned about them on GreatIdeasForKids.com
Westminster / Thornton / Northglenn / Arvada
Butterfly Pavillion (Westminster) don't miss the play area across from the gift shop
Splitz Bowling Center (Westminster) call for discount opportunities. lots of fun - put the bumpers up and get a ramp for toddlers. Reasonable food. Just be watchful so kids don't drop a ball on their feet or put their hands near the spinning ball-return wheel!
Skate City (Westminster) roller skating fun for all ages, special drop-in times for family discounts and kids 2-6 too
Jump Street (Thornton) there is a kiddie zone, but the general facility seems geared to ages 7+
Jungle Quest (Thornton & Littleton) ziplines, bridges, rope swings and rock wall for ages 5-12. treehouse for toddlers. drop-in frequently available, however reservations recommended
Xtreme Challenge Arena (Thornton) drop-in was available earlier this year, now seems to be restricted to parties and camp for the summer. I've heard it's very fun for kids (5+) and adults.
Boondocks Family Fun Center (Northglenn) best for ages 5+
My Gym (Arvada) indoor gym fun for toddlers thru teens
Apex Rec Center (Arvada) indoor playground, great pool, lots to do
If you call or visit these places, please mention you learned about them on GreatIdeasForKids.com
Denver / Centennial / Littleton (limited coverage)
Children's Museum (Denver - LoDo) great areas and daily activities. a bit pricey since adults aren't free. great food. hard to manage kids of different ages since each activity area is distinct from the rest. Free "First Tuesday" evenings. Open late on Wednesdays (superhero discount too).
Amazing Jake's (Aurora) best for ages 5+
Funtastic Fun (Englewood) quite possibly worth the drive
Mr. Biggs (Littleton) quite possibly worth the drive
Monkey Bizness (Centennial) quite possibly worth the drive
More ideas...
Most indoor malls have a play area too.
More museums to consider: Downtown Aquarium // Denver Museum of Nature & Science // Botanical Garden (indoor area) // Denver Museum of Dolls & Miniatures // Denver Art Museum with multiple kids areas // Wings over the Rockies - Museum of Air & Space with new kids area // CU Museum (Boulder) w/ kids area // Longmont Museum for Discovery Days (see the GreatIdeas Guide to Local Art & Crafts)
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 September 2009 )
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