Winter is here again in Denver, and although it’s easy to just stay home and be warm and cozy, there are lots of amazing things to do that you and the family will love to take part in.
It’s not all snowy slopes and skiing. If your family is not a fan of the winter cold, visit any of these cool places for families around Denver!
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100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is a nonprofit that is as educational as it is inspiring.2
2121 Children's Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211, USA
The Children's Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver is certainly one of the top children's museums in the entire country!3
6100 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207, USA
Art Garage
The Art Garage offers high-quality art classes taught by expert and professional artists for people of all ages!4
7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USA
Wings Over The Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum serves as a dynamic center for the community, dedicated to igniting the passion for aviation through its engaging exhibits, events, and educational initiatives.5
700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Downtown Aquarium
This public aquarium boasts over a million gallons of underwater exhibits and is the host to over 500 species of animals!6
5630 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80214, USA
Altitunes
At Altitunes, you will find group classes, music therapy, and private lessons.7
10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Denver Public Library
The Denver Public Library connects people with ideas, information and literature to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen the surrounding community.8
Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110, USA
Englewood Public Library
Englewood Public Library is a place to connect with the community, that provides an excellent collection of books and computers to explore the digital world. Enjoy the numerous programs for kids of all ages to explore the wonders of literature, culture, art, history and much more!9
8601 W Cross Dr, Littleton, CO 80123, USA
Kids Dig
Kids will love Playing in Colorado's Largest Indoor Sandbox with Over 40 Tons of Sand!10
1515 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Downtown Denver Ice Rink
The Downtown Denver Ice Rink located at Skyline Park is one of the top destinations for wintertime fun! This ice rink offers totally free ice skating every day of the week from November to February.11
7337 W Alaska Dr, Denver, CO 80226, USA
The Rink at Belmar
The Rink at Belmar is a 7000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink that is located right on the beautiful Belmar Plaza.12
120 Buffalo St, Dillon, CO 80435, USA
Dillon Ice Castles
These Ice Castles are sculpted by professional artists and sculptors out of thousands of hand-placed icicles. The castles include breathtaking designs lit up by LEDs. You can find thrones, caves, fountains and more all made completely out of ice!13
1515 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Denver Christkindl Market
This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver!14
2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Denver Zoo
Whether it be playing with penguins, mingling with rhinos, giraffe feeding or smelling the fish on a sea-lions breath, the Denver Zoo offers all of this and more.15
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Denver Botanic Gardens
The amount of exploration you can do at the Denver Botanic Gardens is endless! They have two locations, one at Chatfield Farms and the other at York Street. Come here to see and learn about plants from Colorado and all over the world!16
5050 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA
North Pole Colorado
This family-friendly, Christmas themed amusement park has been in operation since 1956 and is located in Cascade.17
6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020, USA
Butterfly Pavilion
Get ready to wander through a tropical conservatory home to over 1,600 butterflies, experience holding Rosie the tarantula, and discover the remarkable adaptations of sea stars, bees, beetles, spiders, and many other invertebrates.18
6955 S York St, Centennial, CO 80122, USA
SNÖBAHN Indoor Ski + Snowboard Center
SNÖBAHN is a super unique and innovative facility where anyone can learn how to ski or ride in a controlled, indoor environment.19
4880 Van Gordon St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA
Shredder Ski
Shredder Ski is the perfect place for kids to learn how to ski and have three locations in the Denver area.20
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is informative, inspiring, educational, and FUN! This museum excites and challenges people of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of some of the world's most unique treasures.21
1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
School of Mines Geology Museum
The School of Mines Geology Museum hosts a world-class collection of various rocks, fossils, minerals, and other fascinating objects in the Earth Science field.22
1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
