Things to Do with Kids in Denver, CO
45 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Kangaroo Ranch
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Play Street Museum - Lowry
Ages: 1-7
Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver
Ages: 7-17
Activate Westminster
Ages: Best for ages 8-16
Freyer - Newman Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreeDenver Museum of Nature and Science Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Kids Empire Aurora City Place
Ages: 2-10
Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
Ages: All ages
Spark the Senses Indoor Playground
Ages: 0-6
Denver Botanic Gardens: Morrison Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Go bonkers
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Castle Rock Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 7-16 (height/weight requirements apply)
FreeMorrison Nature Center
Ages: all ages
FreeDenver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
Ages: all ages
Bounce Empire
Ages: 2–17 years
Malibu Jack's Thornton
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery
Ages: all ages
Butterfly Pavilion
Ages: all ages
FreeCity Park Nature Play
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Tumble Haus
Ages: 0-7
FreeRuby Hill Park
Ages: All ages
Kids Wonder
Ages: 0-8
SweetPlay Greenwood Village
Ages: 1-7
Kids Dig
Ages: 2-10
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Ages: 5-16
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Ages: all ages
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Ages: all ages
FreeRocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Ages: all ages
Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)
Ages: 6-16
FreeWestminster Station Nature Play Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Kids Empire North Glenn
Ages: Best for ages 1-11
FreeCentral Park
Ages: All ages
FreeGreat Lawn Park
Ages: All ages
Slick City Action Park
Ages: 5-16
Lava Island
Ages: 2-10
FreeLeon A Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: all ages
FreeBluff Lake Nature Center
Ages: all ages
Denver Zoo Lights
Ages: all ages
FreePaco Sanchez Park
Ages: All ages
FreeGarland Park
Ages: All ages
FreeCity Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
The Bounce Place Colorado Mills
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
FreePark Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: 5-16
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Family Travel Guide: Denver, CO
Discover the best things to do with kids in Denver, CO. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Denver Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
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Read guide →Common Questions About Denver with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Denver?
- Denver has 15 free family activities. Top picks: Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Morrison Nature Center, Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center, City Park Nature Play, Ruby Hill Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/denver.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Denver?
- There are 22 rainy day options in Denver. Top indoor picks: Play Street Museum - Lowry, Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver, Activate Westminster, Freyer - Newman Center, Kids Empire Aurora City Place.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Denver?
- 37 activities in Denver are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Kangaroo Ranch, Play Street Museum - Lowry, Freyer - Newman Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Kids Empire Aurora City Place.
- Which Denver attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 30 of 45 activities in Denver are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Denver?
- 27 activities in Denver are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Kangaroo Ranch, Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver, Activate Westminster, Freyer - Newman Center, Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.
- How much do family activities cost in Denver?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 45 activities in Denver. 15 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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