Denver is a well-known destination for outdoor adventure, but locals can tell you that it has just as many special places for indoor family fun. When it comes to opportunities for energetic playtime, these destinations will be a hit no matter the weather. Grown-ups and children alike will want to return to these Denver indoor family activities again and again.
Play Street Museum Highlands Ranch
Playstreet Museum is a community for parents and children like no other. While children can engage in imaginative play in the museum’s many themed playrooms, parents can rest and recharge in the presence of other caregivers. The design of the museum was informed by child-development research as well as the practical needs of young families. Activities run the gamut from science experiments to easel painting to architecture and engineering, and an open-format space allows children to explore at their own pace. Families can book open-ended playtime, or reserve a space to host their child’s next party!
Little Kickers Swim School
Founded and run by two sisters, Little Kickers Swim School is the premiere spot for introducing your child to the joys of being in the water. Whether you’re preparing for a trip to the ocean, a future on the swim team, or an upcoming afternoon at the pool, professional instructors offer classes to build water confidence. Sign up for one-on-one personalized instruction on a drop-in or recurring basis, and see where the water takes you!
My Gym
Children can have almost boundless energy, and fitness classes at MyGym provide an environment for safe, physically engaging play to match that energy. Enthusiastic and well-trained staff members offer hands-on instruction. Watch as your little one is led through group and individual activities tailored to their developmental needs. You’ll find yourself celebrating every milestone along the way! Meaningful play doesn’t end with fitness classes, either. MyGym also hosts camps and community events.
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Curiosity rules at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, where preschoolers can build and launch a rocket, operate a fire station, or create a masterpiece from paint or clay, among many other activities! Little ones love to explore the Children Museum’s multitude of exhibits dedicated to science, imagination, and art. Whatever your child’s interests, you’re sure to find a match for them here.
Denver Art Museum
There may be no better place to nurture inspiration and creativity than the rooms and halls of an art museum, and the Denver Art Museum is no exception. In addition to exploring the vast permanent collection, check out the museum’s calendar of child-friendly events, special activities, day camps, and games to fuel your child’s love for the arts. General admission for children who are 18 and under is always free, and when your visit is done, check out the museum’s YouTube channel full of unique DIY projects to try at home!
KidsWonder
Children love to let their imaginations run wild at this engaging and diverse indoor play space. They’re free to literally run wild, too, exploring an entire child-sized town of themed play areas, including homes, a school, grocery store, fire station, and more. For whole-body play, KidsWonder features an inflatable playground where children can jump, climb, and crawl. Your child can build strength, balance, and coordination while they’re also building confidence and enthusiasm.
The Gardner School: A Place to Play
The Gardner School loves being a place for children to learn and play. Our engaging curriculum and caring classroom teachers can help children grow up to be confident and joyful. To learn more about how we bring an exceptional preschool experience to Denver families, contact us to set up a tour at one of our Denver-area locations in DTC and at 9+CO.