Arkansas River Valley Kids Guide

Top 10 Arkansas River Valley Family Fun Ideas

Ice Castles
Family Winter Fun!

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Girl Scouts of Colorado
Her next great adventure is waiting.

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Villa Sport - Colorado Springs
Register for Summer Day Camps

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Denver Botanic Gardens
Holiday Magic on The Farm

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Dinosaur Resource Center

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Pikes Peak Artist Collective
Now in Enrolling in Summer Art Camps

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Leadville Railroad
Fall Family Fun on the Leadville Railroad

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A Liquid Descent Rafting
Save 15% Off Family Rafting

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Performance Tours Rafting
Family Friendly Whitewater Rafting

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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Holiday Family Fun!

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Coupons & Promo Codes

Best Price on a 2026 Season Pass - which includes the rest of 2025!

Buy your 2026 Season Pass now to get Unlimited visits, FREE parking, FREE tickets for friends and MORE! Use this link - https://elitchtickets.parkezpay.com/#/34/ColoradoKids/store

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Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

20% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FG20. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour …

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$50 OFF Birthday Parties at our Showroom + Holiday Specials

1. Mention ColoradoKids.com and receive $50 Off Birthday Parties! 2. Goalrilla Bball Hoops - Up to $1000 OFF! 11/22-12/2 3.Springfree Trampolines - Up to $600 OFF! - exp 11/26 4. Rainbow Swing S…

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50% Off Holiday Special on Beginning Fencing Classes

Half Off Any Youth or Adult Beginning Class. Equipment use included. Pre-Registration Required. To register go to: https://www.frontrangefencingclub.com/team-1

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20% Discount for Groups of 10 or More at Captain Zipline

Save 20% off groups of 10 or more on Colorado's first zipline and largest challenge course. Additional discounts available, call 877-ZIPLINE to book your group event!

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Save 12% on Fraser Snowmobile Tours!

Experience the best family friendly snowmobile trails with this special discount for the 2025-26 season! Choose between a 1hr, 1.5hr with kids lap track, or 2 hour tour! Please ensure you review ou…

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$2 OFF 4 regular admissions & 10% OFF Parties

Print out this coupon to receive $2 Off up to 4 regular price admissions to the Dinosaur Resource Center. Contact 719-686-1820 ext 3488 to Receive 10% OFF any party package. Not Valid with any other offers. CODE: CKC

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Articles & Reviews

Winter Returns: Ice Castles in Cripple Creek Sets Opening Date
Jan 2nd, 2026

Winter Returns: Ice Castles in Cripple Creek Sets Opening Date Following Historic December Warm-Up Cripple Creek, Colorado | January 2, 2026 – Aft…

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Ice Castles Unveils 15 Seasons of Magic as Silverthorne Location Opens
Dec 15th, 2025

Ice Castles Unveils 15 Seasons of Magic as Silverthorne Location Opens Silverthorne, Colorado | December 15, 2025 – The wait is over for the return…

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Magic Returns: Ice Castles Take Shape as Advance Tickets Go On Sale
Dec 2nd, 2025

With the signs of winter in the air, the creation of Ice Castles in Silverthorne is now underway as tickets open to the public! This beloved winter …

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CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS
Nov 20th, 2025

GIVE YOUR ASPIRING STAR A TASTE OF BROADWAY MAGIC AT CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS ANNUAL MAINSTAGE SUMMER MUSIC…

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A City Program for Kids Who Love the Country
Carolyn Kavarnos - Nov 15th, 2025

On a chilly January morning at the 2025 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, students ages 8–18 quietly paraded their sheep into the arena.…

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School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education
Nov 10th, 2025

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education and a portfolio brand of Youth Enrichment Brands, today announced the findings of it…

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Halloween Fun for the Whole Family at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bug-A-Boo Trick-or-Treating!
Sep 24th, 2025

Halloween Fun for the Whole Family at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bug-A-Boo Trick-or-Treating! Be the hero for your kids this Halloween and take them t…

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Upcoming Events

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens
Nov. 21st - Jan. 11th

Blossoms of Light - Nov. 21 - Jan. 11, 4:30-9 p.m. (closed Nov. 27 & Dec. 25). Admission: Public: $22 - $33. Members: $18...

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Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Nov. 21st - Jan. 11th

Trail of Lights - Nov. 21 - Jan. 11, (closed Nov. 27 & Dec. 25). 5-8:30 p.m. Admission: $20 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+), $...

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Monarch Explorers Day Camp
Nov. 24th - 23rd

Discover the beautiful world of monarch butterflies and explore their significance through up-close encounters! Butterfly P...

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REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SHOWS! - The Little Mermaid
Dec. 16th - Jan. 17th

REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SHOWS! Limited Spots Available! Auditions Beginning of January Journey "under the sea" with ...

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Rosie's Discovery Camp at the Butterfly Pavilion - Registration
Jan. 7th - 31st

Get ready for year-round adventure! : Butterfly Pavilion’s Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Camps spark curiosity in young ...

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99¢ Kids Meal at Downtown Aquarium
Jan. 7th - Feb. 26th

99¢ kids meal Make family nights extra special this year! From January 5 - February 26, bring the whole family to the Aqu...

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Kid's Night Out
Jan. 10th

Kid's Night Out, October 11th Shhh!!! We'll let your kids think it is all about them as they have hours of fun, while you...

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Best Price on a 2026 Season Pass - which includes the rest of 2025!

Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

$50 OFF Birthday Parties at our Showroom + Holiday Specials

50% Off Holiday Special on Beginning Fencing Classes

20% Discount for Groups of 10 or More at Captain Zipline

Save 12% on Fraser Snowmobile Tours!

$2 OFF 4 regular admissions & 10% OFF Parties

Winter Returns: Ice Castles in Cripple Creek Sets Opening Date

Ice Castles Unveils 15 Seasons of Magic as Silverthorne Location Opens

Magic Returns: Ice Castles Take Shape as Advance Tickets Go On Sale

CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS

A City Program for Kids Who Love the Country

School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education

Halloween Fun for the Whole Family at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bug-A-Boo Trick-or-Treating!

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms

Monarch Explorers Day Camp

REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SHOWS! - The Little Mermaid

Rosie's Discovery Camp at the Butterfly Pavilion - Registration

99¢ Kids Meal at Downtown Aquarium

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Best Price on a 2026 Season Pass - which includes the rest of 2025!

Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

$50 OFF Birthday Parties at our Showroom + Holiday Specials

50% Off Holiday Special on Beginning Fencing Classes

20% Discount for Groups of 10 or More at Captain Zipline

Save 12% on Fraser Snowmobile Tours!

$2 OFF 4 regular admissions & 10% OFF Parties

Winter Returns: Ice Castles in Cripple Creek Sets Opening Date

Ice Castles Unveils 15 Seasons of Magic as Silverthorne Location Opens

Magic Returns: Ice Castles Take Shape as Advance Tickets Go On Sale

CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS

A City Program for Kids Who Love the Country

School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education

Halloween Fun for the Whole Family at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bug-A-Boo Trick-or-Treating!

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms

Monarch Explorers Day Camp

REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SHOWS! - The Little Mermaid

Rosie's Discovery Camp at the Butterfly Pavilion - Registration

99¢ Kids Meal at Downtown Aquarium

Kid's Night Out

videos

Proud Member of The US Family Guide Network

BIRTHDAY
PARTIES

FUN THINGS
TO DO

SUMMER
CAMPS

YOUTH
SPORTS

FIELD
TRIPS

ARTS
FOR KIDS

CHILD
CARE

FAMILY
DINING