Family Denver Metro Activities
MUSEUMS & ZOOS
- Denver Zoo –www.denverzoo.org
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science – www.dmns.org
- Butterfly Pavilion –www.butterflies.org
- Denver Firefighters Museum –www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo –www.cmzoo.org
- Downtown Aquarium –www.aqauariumdenver.com
- Children’s Museum –www.mychildsmuseum.org
- Denver Art Museum –www.denverartmuseum.org
- Denver Botanic Gardens & Botanic Gardens at Chatfield –www.botanicgardens.org
- Colorado Railroad Museum –www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
AMUSEMENT PARK & WATER PARKS
- Water World –www.waterworldcolorado.com
- Pirates Cove Water Park –www.piratescovecolorado.com
- The Splash at Fossil trace –www.splashinggolden.com
- Elitch Gardens –www.elitchgardens.com
- Heritage Square –www.heritagesquareamuseumpark.com
- Tiny Town Railroad –www.tinytownrailroad.com
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
- Denver Puppet Theater –www.denverpuppettheater.com
- Molly Brown House –www.mollybrown.org
- Pikes Peak Cog Rail –www.cograilway.com
- Georgetown Loop Railroad –www.georgetownlooprr.com
- Four Mile Historic Park –www.fourmilepark.org
- Chatfield State Park –www.parks.state.co.us/parks/chatfield
- Cherry Creek State Park –www.parks.state.co.us/parks/cherrycreek
- Northpole –www.santas-colo.com
Here is a fantastic list of over 20 combined museums, recreation centers, indoor activity centers, top parks, zoos, and kid-friendly locations to provide my au pairs with child-related activities to get them started as they learn their way around the Denver Metro area. #AuPairHeart #HostAnAuPair #Family
6155 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
Dart Warz is the premier indoor foam dart battlefield. The coolest alternative to paintball or airsoft for the whole family
7969 E Arapahoe Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
NOTE: 3 years and Younger: $5 all day, Everyday
Children 3 years and younger or limited to the Earthquake Area only and will not be allowed on the main trampoline courts, or dodgeball courts.
Located at the Family Sports Center
6901 S. Peoria St.(At Arapahoe Road)
Centennial, Co 80112
NOTE: Appropriate for children under ten years old and under 100 pounds.
For older kids/teens, please call Family Sports Center directly at 303-708-9500 for ice skating, mini-golf, laser tag, rock wall, and extreme Game Zone.
6028 S. Gallup St.
Littleton, CO 80120
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
FREE ADMISSION
Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one representing the 1860’s and one representing the 1890’s)
8000 S. Lincoln St. Suite 10
Littleton, CO 80122
303-738-9844 Reservation Encouraged
Exciting Indoor Zipline, Safari Bridge and Rock Climbing Adventure for Kids 5 and up.
6115 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
303-797-8565 (FREE)
Hudson Gardens is home to towering trees, vibrant display and water gardens, picnic areas, serene walking trails, and abundant wildlife. Hudson Gardens is open 365 days a year, and daily garden admission is always free, offering visitors unlimited opportunity to see what is in bloom, practice photography, bird watch, stroll, picnic and play. The Hudson Gardens & Event Center also offers a robust calendar of events for the whole family.
9950 E. Easter Ave
Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
303-790-8885
At Monkey Bizness, kids ten years old and younger can go monkey around in a jungle of fun, with inflatable jumps, slides, and obstacle courses. We even have a special area set aside for toddlers – designed for kids three years and younger.
10430 S. Progress Way
Parker, CO 80134
303-841-5888
At Little Monkey Bizness, kids eight years old and younger can go monkey around in a jungle of fun, with inflatable jumps, slides, and obstacle courses.
5001 S. Inca Drive
Englewood, CO 80110
While you are at Belleview Park, you can enjoy a ride on the Miniature Train, enter the Children’s farm, play by the creek or on the playground. The Children’s Farm and miniature Train are open each year Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. ($1.75 per person)
Closed Mondays
Home Depot – All Home Depot Locations
333 W Allen Street
Castle Rock, CO 80108
303-688-8790
Offered two Saturday’s a month from 9-12n.
Check the schedule for the dates of scheduled crafts
FREE
Castle Rock Lowe’s – All Lowes Locations
1360 New Beale St
Castle Rock, CO
Kids workshop clinics offered on certain Saturdays. Check the website for the schedule.
FREE
Michaels Craft Store – All Michaels Locations
5650 Allen Way Ste 108
The Shoppes at Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO 80108
720-733-1081
View the schedule to find an in-store class and make a craft.
2301 N. Woodlands Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-1036
17301 E. Lincoln Ave
Parker, CO 80134
303-841-4500
1375 West Plum Creek Parkway
5701 S Quebec St
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
This park includes three play areas sized for toddlers to teens. There are two large climbing structures, an in-line hockey rink, a natural water sculpture, a pond, and a hike/bike trail.
5150 S. Windermere St
Littleton, CO 80120
Playgrounds and water features
3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Highlands Ranch, CO. 80129
This park has two playgrounds and a fishing pond
9370 S Ridgeline Blvd,
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
This park offers a playground and multiple water features and splash areas as well as a wading creek.
13050 E Peakview Ave.
Centennial, CO 80111
This park has three climbing walls, two large play areas, and a large water park.
As a childcare coordinator of au pair program, I love to educate new families about the benefits families receive from hosting an au pair. If you have questions or are considering hosting an au pair, please contact me directly.
Jennifer Morrow – Childcare Consultant – Matching host families and au pairs – Flexible, affordable, cross-cultural exchange and childcare program.
Apply Now to view available au pairs
303-797-0992
The success of our program is due to amazing American families who open up their hearts and homes to a young person from overseas and embark on an enriching cross-cultural experience. If you know of a family anywhere in the U.S. who might be interested in welcoming an au pair- please refer them directly to me
NOTE: Please reply if you’ve found it helpful or if you’d like to see another local attraction added to this list.
Thank you and have fun!
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Tuesday, 14 June 2016 7:02 PM
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