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Community Preventing Preschooler Parental Insanity - Not Free But Cheaper Than Therapy

Adventures, outings and distractions to entertain, educate, explore and burn some pre-K energy!

Energy Burners - Can You Say "Nap Time"?

Guaranteed to contribute to a nap producing afternoon.  Aaahh! 

Bouncy Houses, Bouncy Castles, Ziplines, Go Karts and more

Bouncy houses are a big hit these days…were’nt they once called Moon Walks? 

Bumble Bounces House of Bounce

8000 S Lincoln St, Littleton, CO 80122

Cost effective bouncing located in Littleton…a big hit for the under 8 crowd. Tons of bouncing options and birthday parties where kids say “WOW, that was great” and parents say “WOW, what a relief!” One of the best Bouncy House values.

Cost effective bouncing located in Littleton…a big hit for the under 8 crowd. Tons of bouncing options and birthday parties where kids say “WOW, that was great” and parents say “WOW, what a relief!” One of the best Bouncy House values.

Monkey Bizness

9950 E Easter Ave, Centennial, CO 80112

Bouncy houses galore every size and shape imaginable located in Centennial. Limited bouncing options for the little guys (under 3) and tons of choices for those 3-8+. Birthday parties… not cheap but a great no clean-up, low stress and fun option.

Bouncy houses galore every size and shape imaginable located in Centennial. Limited bouncing options for the little guys (under 3) and tons of choices for those 3-8+. Birthday parties… not cheap but a great no clean-up, low stress and fun option.

Pump It Up Parker

18850 E Clarke Rd, Parker, CO 80134

Pump It Up…birthday parties portioned as 50% bouncy house and 50% party with pizza/cake is the focus of this deluxe bouncy house option.

Pump It Up…birthday parties portioned as 50% bouncy house and 50% party with pizza/cake is the focus of this deluxe bouncy house option.

Junglequest Ltd

8000 S Lincoln St, Littleton, CO 80122

Explorers ages 5+ zoom on ziplines, buzz over Burma bridges, swerve on swings & ratchet up a rock wall. Little explorers ages 2-4 will love traipsing through tree houses & toddling through tunnels.

Explorers ages 5+ zoom on ziplines, buzz over Burma bridges, swerve on swings & ratchet up a rock wall. Little explorers ages 2-4 will love traipsing through tree houses & toddling through tunnels.

Heritage Square General Information

18301 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401

An amusement park and shopping (read cheesy rundown curio) village. With many rides specifically tailored to the 6 and undergroup. Don’t miss the JungleQuest ziplines and Alpine Slide. Yes…it’s ghetto but the kids love it.

An amusement park and shopping (read cheesy rundown curio) village. With many rides specifically tailored to the 6 and undergroup. Don’t miss the JungleQuest ziplines and Alpine Slide. Yes…it’s ghetto but the kids love it.

Heritage Square

An amusement park and shopping (read curio) village. With many rides specifically tailored to the 6 and undergroup. Don’t miss the Alpine Slide!

Mr Biggs Family Fun Center

5825 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Kids everywhere, go karts, minature golf, make believe play, an indoor beach for making “sand castles”...not low stress but certainly a diversion.

Kids everywhere, go karts, minature golf, make believe play, an indoor beach for making “sand castles”...not low stress but certainly a diversion.

Mr. Biggs Family Fun Center - Bigg City

One stop fun emporium…great for kids, tolerable for parents.

Nature, Science & Hands-on Play

How’s that work? Why is the world round? How big is an Elephant Seal?  Is that a real Mummy?  Can I climb in that Fire Engine?  I want to finger paint!

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Get the annual family pass and save a ton!

Fun and educational for parents and kids.

Get the annual family pass and save a ton!

Fun and educational for parents and kids.

The Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Childrens Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211

Hands-on play, clean-up free art zone, risk free tool area, a kid sized super market…and even a safe zone especially for toddlers, creepers and crawlers.

Hands-on play, clean-up free art zone, risk free tool area, a kid sized super market…and even a safe zone especially for toddlers, creepers and crawlers.

Discovery Center Science Museum

703 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525

A great stop in Fort Collins if you have kids. It’s also affiliated with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and if you have membership so you get two for the price of one with a membership at the Museum of Nature and Science. The Discovery Center offers: nature, chemistry, physics all rolled up in hands-on fun adventure for young inquring minds.

A great stop in Fort Collins if you have kids. It’s also affiliated with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and if you have membership so you get two for the price of one with a membership at the Museum of Nature and Science. The Discovery Center offers: nature, chemistry, physics all rolled up in hands-on fun adventure for young inquring minds.

Discovery Science Center - Fort Collins

Discovery Science Center is northern Colorado’s only hands-on science and technology center, loaded with 120 incredible interactive exhibits to ignite your curiosity and make learning fun for the entire family.

Energy Burners & Diversions for Children

Activities in Denver for Kids

Candy samples at Hammond’s Candies, jumping, climbing and going nuts on the breakfast playscape at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and The United States Mint…tours offered but unfortunately no free samples there!!

Denver Kids Activities

Denver is a city where the sun shines most of the time. But for those snowy days or when it is just too hot. Here are some suggestions that are low cost but also interesting to kids and parents alike, including: Colorado State Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Public Library

Things to do with an active child in Denver

Best Baby Places Denver to Boulder, According to Gavin

The zoo and other fun things for kids

Denver Museum Of Miniatures & Toys

Kids Birthday Guide

 
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Aahh, the true value of a twist cone…silence for a few, brief, delicious moments :)

Animal Mania

Children of all ages are intrigued by the other creatures that share our world.  A great way to reenforce the importance of respecting and appreciating the circle of life

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206

The Denver Zoo offers a family membership at $75 per year which is quite a deal. With interactive zoo Summer shows, special events, baby animal hospital, feeding schedules. A trip to the zoo can last and hour or a day.

The Denver Zoo offers a family membership at $75 per year which is quite a deal. With interactive zoo Summer shows, special events, baby animal hospital, feeding schedules. A trip to the zoo can last and hour or a day.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Situated in a beautiful setting on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs…you’ll experience an unforgettable adventure combining breathtaking mountain scenery with more than 750 animals from around the world. One of the world’s highest elevation zoos. There are also hands on opportunities to feed the animals: giraffes, fish, rabbits, goats.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zo, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Mission:
Providing a Crucial Link Between People and Nature in a Complex and Changing World.

Vision:
“Every Kid, Every Time:
Goosebumps!”
(Every kid, of any age, will have an experience for a lifetime with every visit). ***

EXTRA BONUS POINTS…for being right next door to The Broadmoor.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Mission:
Providing a Crucial Link Between People and Nature in a Complex and Changing World.

Vision:
“Every Kid, Every Time:
Goosebumps!”
(Every kid, of any age, will have an experience for a lifetime with every visit). ***

EXTRA BONUS POINTS…for being right next door to The Broadmoor.

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Downtown Aquarium - Denver

700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211

Not a low ticket outing but the aquarium makes kids happy. For a splurge try: lunch in the “Water Room”, viewing fish and animals, feeding stingrays, climbing “palm trees”, and jumping in the hidden (and free) indoor play structure. Not a zoo but tigers too?!

Not a low ticket outing but the aquarium makes kids happy. For a splurge try: lunch in the “Water Room”, viewing fish and animals, feeding stingrays, climbing “palm trees”, and jumping in the hidden (and free) indoor play structure. Not a zoo but tigers too?!

Butterfly Pavilion And Insect CTR

Broomfield, CO 80020

On the way to Boulder…why not take a pit stop in Broomfield at The Butterfly Pavilion? This venue combines science education with hands-on fun to teach visitors about invertebrates, science and conservation. Don’t forget to hold Rosie the Tarantula.

On the way to Boulder…why not take a pit stop in Broomfield at The Butterfly Pavilion? This venue combines science education with hands-on fun to teach visitors about invertebrates, science and conservation. Don’t forget to hold Rosie the Tarantula.

Butterfly Pavilion

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Meet Rosie the Tarantula

Wildlife Experience Inc the

10035 Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134

One of Parker’s hidden gems…an interactive museum that connects the community with wildlife and habitats to teach them how they can have a positive effect on the environment.

One of Parker’s hidden gems…an interactive museum that connects the community with wildlife and habitats to teach them how they can have a positive effect on the environment.

Fine Dining at its Best! Yea Right!

Maybe not gourmet but a favorite with little ones.

White Fence Farm

6263 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232

A small farm, well tiny actually, ok just a couple of animals located in the suburb of Lakewood. Fried chicken served family style. Catering to the very young or very old. The kids love the animals and the indoor power slide!

A small farm, well tiny actually, ok just a couple of animals located in the suburb of Lakewood. Fried chicken served family style. Catering to the very young or very old. The kids love the animals and the indoor power slide!

Trail Dust Steak House

7101 S Clinton St, Englewood, CO 80112

Who would believe that an indoor slide could make an uninspired meal taste like gourmet!

Who would believe that an indoor slide could make an uninspired meal taste like gourmet!

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A friend’s 1st Birthday at Chuck E Cheese’s

Chuck E Cheese's

7510 Parkway Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Delicious, relaxing, fine dining at its best…LOL! Pizza that tastes like cardboard and the ambiance to go with it! All in the interest of kiddo entertainment.

Delicious, relaxing, fine dining at its best…LOL! Pizza that tastes like cardboard and the ambiance to go with it! All in the interest of kiddo entertainment.

Casa Bonita

6715 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214

Cheap, cheesey and fun. Truly awful food at its very best.

But…a Denver insitution never the less: cliff divers, mariachi bands and a puppet theater

Cheap, cheesey and fun. Truly awful food at its very best.

But…a Denver insitution never the less: cliff divers, mariachi bands and a puppet theater

Casa Bonita

Casa Bonita

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