Things to Do with Kids in Denver, CO

Denver has 56 kid-tested activities for families across museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.

4.6 avgacross 56 rated

21 free

39 stroller-friendly

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.

Denver is one of the best family travel destinations in the US.

From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, there's something for kids of every age. Our guide helps you find exactly what works for your family. The KidPaths guide for Denver currently includes 56 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 21 free options, 29 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 34 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 39 stroller-friendly stops.

Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day. Start with Museum of Illusions, Kids Empire Aurora City Place, Slick City Action Park if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.

Top kid-friendly places in Denver

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge4.6 The Hudson Gardens & Event Center4.6 Butterfly Pavilion4.7 Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms4.6 The Wild Animal Sanctuary4.6 Paco Sánchez Park4.5 Ruby Hill Park4.6 Malibu Jack's Thornton4.7 Central Park4.6 Garland Park4.5 Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.0 Great Lawn Park4.6

Plan Denver by age, weather, and budget

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No admission feeFree Activities21 picks Weather backupRainy Day Activities27 picks Climate controlledIndoor Activities29 picks Fresh airOutdoor Activities34 picks Easy accessStroller-Friendly39 picks

Toddler44 Infant10 Little Kids54 Big Kids50 Tweens31 Teen30

Denver with kids: common questions

What are the best free things to do with kids in Denver?

Denver has 21 free family activities. Top picks: Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Central Park Playground, Westlands Park Playground, Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center, Morrison Nature Center. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/denver.

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Denver?

Denver has 27 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver, Play Street Museum - Lowry, Activate Westminster, Freyer - Newman Center, Kids Empire Aurora City Place.

What are the best activities for toddlers in Denver?

44 activities in Denver are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Play Street Museum - Lowry, Kangaroo Ranch, Freyer - Newman Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Kids Empire Aurora City Place.

Which Denver attractions are stroller-friendly?

39 of 56 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?

30 activities in Denver are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Immersive Gamebox - 9+CO Denver, Kangaroo Ranch, Activate Westminster, Freyer - Newman Center, Gardening Help At Denver Botanic Gardens.

How much do family activities cost in Denver?

KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 56 activities in Denver. 21 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.