Whether you have kids or you’re just a kid at heart, these 8 kid friendly activities in Denver will have you planning a trip ASAP.
Xtreme Challenge Arena
Enjoy team building activities, stunts, and gladiator competition games at this local spot. Xtreme Challenge Arena has 3 locations around Denver and offers over 75 different activities, all customized to fit your age group. It’s generally recommended for ages 4 and up, but younger children are welcome with adult supervision.
Big Time Trampoline Fun Center
Big Time Trampoline is definitely rated “E” for everyone - find trampolines, extreme ninja obstacle courses, 7 and under playground, arcade games, adult tricycles, and more, all spanning a 32,000 sq. ft. facility. Let your family unwind on long winter days and bounce all of that energy out!
The Butterfly Pavilion
Don’t let the name fool you, The Butterfly Pavilion is home to thousands of invertebrates like tarantulas, leaf insects, and giant millipedes. It doesn’t stop there, though! Visit the children’s playscape complete with a climbable caterpillar and spider webs, get your hands dirty at the “Dug Out” digging up worms, or pet a sea star at “Water’s Edge”.
Denver Firefighter’s Museum
Follow the boot prints as you tour the Denver Firefighter’s Museum and learn about fire safety with their interactive exhibits. This museum has two floors filled to the brim with all things fire safety, including child-sized firefighting gear, children’s pole, and a fire truck for the aspiring firefighters in your life.
Children’s Museum - Marisco Campus
Explore, imagine, investigate, and create at the Children’s Museum - Marisco Campus. All ages are invited to visit the museum, where DIY projects, cooking, bubbles, exploring, and building are all on the list.
Casa Bonita
If you’re looking for a place with entertainment and food for the whole family, look no further than Casa Bonita. Eat Mexican food while watching cliff divers jump off of a 30ft. waterfall, a faux shoot out, and more. When you’re done stuffing your face, move to the back rooms where you can find an arcade, a gift shop, and a secret hideout.
Denver Skatepark
Bring your skateboards, blades, or bikes to this 60,000 sq. ft. park open seven days a week (for free!). Ledges, hand rails, and ramps make up the Denver Skatepark, and local legends are known to frequent (I mean it is one of the largest parks in the country), so get your gear and get here!
Hammond’s Candy Factory
You’ll feel like you’ve stepped right into a Willy Wonka movie when you take a tour of Hammond’s Candy Factory. See how the famous candies are made, learn their history, and get a sweet treat when you visit this 1920’s historical icon.
