Who says big kids get to have all the fun? Macaroni KID Thornton has rounded up a list of fun (and some free!) things for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to do around town.
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Indoor Playgrounds
- Living Spaces | Thornton (Larkridge)
- KidSpace | Broomfield
- Monkey Bizness | Westminster
- Indoor play area at Trail Winds | Thornton
- Indoor play area at Paul Derda | Broomfield
- Indoor play area at Chick-fil-A (Larkridge, Thorncreek Crossing, Orchard)
- Indoor play area at McDonald's (128th & Zuni, 120th & Colorado, 120th & Washington)
Bowling, Skating, Swimming, & Climbing
- The Summit | Thornton
- AMF Northglenn Lanes | Northglenn
- Boondocks Food & Fun | Northglenn
- Sky Zone | Thornton
- Flow Vault Parkour & Ninja | Thornton
- Skate City | Westminster
- Urban Air | Westminster
- Rec Center Pools: Trail Winds, Northglenn, Erie, Paul Derda
Museums
- Butterfly Pavilion | Westminster
- Children's Museum | Denver
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Denver
- Denver Zoo | Denver
- My Nature Lab | Louisville
- WOW! Museum | Lafayette
- Free educational enrichment throughout Colorado
Art, Reading, & Movies
- Library storytimes at Anythink and Westminster Library (check out our calendar for these events)
- AMC Orchard 12 | Westminster
- AMC Westminster Promenade 24 | Westminster
- Color Me Mine | Westminster
- KidCreate Studio | Broomfield
Outdoor Adventures
- Sunflower Farm | Longmont
- Strawberry Fields Urban Farm | Erie
- Family-Friendly Hikes in Colorado
- Our Favorite Lakes & Reservoirs in Colorado
- Parks and playgrounds in Thornton, Westminster, & Northglenn
- Bike Paths in Thornton, Westminster, & Northglenn
- Animal encounters near Thornton, Westminster, & Northglenn
- Splash Pads (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
- Water Parks (Open seasonally)
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