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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:
 GreatIdeas Guide - Story Times
 GreatIdeas Guide - Arts & Crafts

 

Boulder / Longmont

  •  B & C Bounce Town (Longmont) open bounce times M-F
  •  Gymboree Play & Music (Boulder) members love it, drop-in is very limited
  •  North Boulder Rec Center (Boulder) great kiddie pool and more
  •  Play Grounds Cafe (Boulder - North Boulder on Broadway) indoor play area and full cafe
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    Erie / Lafayette / Superior / Broomfield

  •  Erie Rec Center (Erie) indoor playground and full rec center
  •  The Kangaroo Kingdom (Lafayette) great place to relax with crawlers & toddlers while chatting with other parents and caregivers.
  •  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
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    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.
  •  Jump Street (Thornton) there is a kiddie zone, but the general facility seems geared to ages 7+
  •  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.
  •  Gymboree Play & Music (Northglenn) members love it, drop-in is very limited
  •  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
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    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.
  •  Jungle Quest (Littleton) quite possibly worth the drive
  •  Fat City (Littleton) quite possibly worth the drive
  •  Monkey Bizness (Centennial) quite possibly worth the drive
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    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)

     

    Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 November 2008 )
     
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