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7 Ideas For Indoor Fun in Colorado!
With Spring Break around the corner, and the completely unpredictable weather we’ve been having in Colorado, here are some ideas for some family fun indoors! 1 – Visit Your Local Library One of our favorite (and free!) places to go when whether isn’t cooperating is the library! There are storytimes or activities you can sign up for, but there are usually play areas open for kids anytime. With a seven year spread between my oldest and youngest, I love that each kid can find something to do and I can find a cozy place to read or get some work done at the same time! Every library is different so…
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17 Indoor Play Areas Open This Fall in Colorado!
With all of the current restrictions due to COVID, many of us have started wondering if any indoor play areas are open… Will our kids be stuck at home all day when the snow hits?! Good news, no! There are many fantastic places open and ready to see you! Here is a list of indoor play areas and some kid-friendly activities that are currently available in Colorado. Don’t forget to check their website or call for up to date information about reservations, altered hours, etc. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to…
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Dinosaur Thrills at Trail Winds’ Indoor Playground!
Have you been to the new indoor playground at Thornton’s Trail Winds Rec Center? It will be your dinosaur-loving child’s new favorite place to go! The play area is completely true to its theme AND it’s FREE! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80602 Based on REAL dinosaur bones found in Colorado! What makes this playground even more amazing is that it resembles the real dinosaur fossils uncovered in Thornton just a few years ago. In 2017, scientists discovered that the bones found were…
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10 Fun Ways for Kids to Stay Active while Stuck at Home
I am writing this at a time where many parents are wondering “what should I do with kids at home for weeks”? We are working our way through the Coronavirus pandemic and sadly facing many unknowns. So, although I typically share playgrounds to stay active, for today I’m sharing how to stay active INDOORS. Here is a list of 10 ideas for staying active inside your home… 1 – Create an Obstacle Course Right off the bat, this comes with a warning – there is likely an age limit depending on your home and amount of breakable items. However, if you have a good space, my girls love making obstacle…
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Zoom to Mars at the Indoor Playground in Colorado Mills!
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has done it again! They have created a fun, unique indoor playground “Mars Outpost” at Colorado Mills and we loved it. This is the perfect place to take a play break while shopping and it is conveniently located by a handful of kid-oriented shops like Carter’s and the Lego store. For another great play area created by the Museum, check out the Cherry Creek mall in Denver! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401 (The play…
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Free Playground at the Denver Aquarium?!
Exciting news! There is a playground at the Denver Aquarium that doesn’t require admission to the full exhibit! Sharkey’s Fun Zone will bring joy to every little marine life fan. Your child will be running from shark to whale to even a game of hopscotch within minutes! The play area is located outside of the Aquarium Restaurant, best accessed through the gift shop. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211 Age Recommendations: Children ages 8 and younger (under 48″) will enjoy the Denver Aquarium’s…
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Paul Derda Playground brings Colorado fun!
In true Colorado fashion, it was 75 degrees yesterday and a snowy 20 degrees today so we decided to try out the Paul Derda playground! The play area is inside the Recreation Center making it a perfect spot to meet friends on cold (or very hot) days. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 13201 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020 Age Recommendations: This is a fantastic place to take your toddlers and preschoolers! Maximum age allowed at the Paul Derda playground is 7 years old. For hours of operation, cost…
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Have you been to the Imagination Playground?
We love our outdoor playground adventures, but every once in a while the Colorado weather is too cold (or too hot!) and we need some other options. When investigating local recreation centers, we came across something called the “Imagination Playground” and had to check it out! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: West View Recreation Center 10747 W 108th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80021 Age Recommendations: According to the website, the ages allowed are 3 to 10. Those closer to 3 will have fun moving the blocks around, those closer…
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Colorado-inspired Free Indoor Playground
Don’t you love places to take the kids that don’t cost anything?! Let me introduce you to the NEW indoor play area at the APEX Center in Arvada! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 Age Recommendation: The website recommends ages 1-10, however, I think kids over age 7 may be too tall for most of the features. This is the perfect place to take your young walkers to Kindergarten-age children! If your child is in that one to three year age, there’s…
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Prehistoric Fun at the Cherry Creek Mall
As we near the winter season, I want to share a great place to play indoors! Thanks to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Cherry Creek mall has a perfect “Dinosaur Gulch” for your little ones! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 15 S Steele St, Denver, CO 80209 (The play area is in front of the entrance to Macy’s.) Age Recommendations: This play area is best for ages 1 to 5. Kids older than that may enjoy climbing on the T-Rex but otherwise will find it less…
