With the kids

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Denver · Newborn to age 8

A children's museum at 2121 Children's Museum Drive, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The visit page says the exhibits are designed for children from newborn to age 8.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver · Youth admission: ages 3–18

A nature and science museum at 2001 Colorado Boulevard. The visit page says it is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 363 days a year.

Denver Art Museum

Denver · Create & Play: ages 0–5. Youth 18 and under are free.

The art museum's family page describes programs for children, and says general admission is always free for youth 18 and under.

WOW! Children's Museum

Lafayette · Ages 1–11

A children's museum in Lafayette for ages 1–11. The visit page lists Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday hours starting November 8.

Butterfly Pavilion

Westminster · All ages. Child tickets are ages 2–12.

A butterfly and invertebrate pavilion in Westminster, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visit page says the exhibits are for all ages.

Wings Over the Rockies

Denver

An air and space museum in the former Lowry Hangar 1. The location page lists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and says hours can change.

Denver Zoo

Denver · Children two and under are free

The zoo at 2300 Steele Street. Its site uses the name Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and says children two and under are free.

Downtown Aquarium

Denver

An aquarium at 700 Water Street. The visitor page says the exhibits hold more than a million gallons and include amusements for the family.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Colorado Springs

A zoo on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. The visit page says normal hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and that advance tickets are required.

Water World

Federal Heights

Closed for the 2026 season. The site says 2027 passes are coming this winter.

An outdoor water park in Federal Heights. The homepage says the park is closed and thanks guests for the season.

Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Indoor and open year-round. Passes are included with a lodge stay.

An indoor water park at the Colorado Springs lodge, kept at 84 degrees year-round. The site says water-park passes are included with a stay.

Washington Park Recreation Center

Denver

Indoor pool is on the current schedule. Outdoor pools closed August 16, 2026.

A Denver rec center with an indoor lap pool at 701 S. Franklin Street. Denver Parks & Recreation says outdoor pools closed August 16, 2026.

Washington Park

Denver

Visit Denver describes Washington Park as a year-round park with two lakes and innovative playgrounds.

Cheesman Park

Denver

Visit Denver places Cheesman Park at Franklin Street and 8th Street and describes a large playground with swings and slides.

City Park

Denver

The City Park splash pad runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Visit Denver describes City Park's 330 acres, including the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The city's splash pad there is a summer schedule.

Bear Creek Lake Park

Lakewood

Visit Denver describes Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood as 2,600 acres with a playground, trails, and a swim beach.

Chatfield Farms

Littleton

Denver Botanic Gardens describes Chatfield Farms as a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm in Littleton.

Four Mile Historic Park

Denver · Youth tickets: ages 7–17. Ages 6 and under are free.

A 12-acre historic park and working farm at 715 S. Forest Street. Daytime admission is charged, and ages 6 and under are free.

SCFD Free Admission Day at Four Mile Historic Park

Denver

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Four Mile Historic Park lists Friday, October 23, 2026 as an SCFD free admission day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SCFD Free Day and Night at the Museums at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

The Denver Art Museum lists Saturday, November 7, 2026, as an SCFD Free Day and Night at the Museums, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, Night at the Museums, 5–10 p.m. as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Mon, Nov 16, 2026

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Monday, November 16, 2026 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Admission Day at Four Mile Historic Park

Denver

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

Four Mile Historic Park lists Friday, November 20, 2026 as an SCFD free admission day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Dec 8, 2026

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, December 8, 2026, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Admission Day at Four Mile Historic Park

Denver

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

Four Mile Historic Park lists Friday, December 18, 2026 as an SCFD free admission day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sun, Jan 10, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Sunday, January 10, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Jan 12, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, January 12, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sun, Feb 7, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Sunday, February 7, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Feb 9, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, February 9, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Fri, Mar 5, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Friday evening, March 5, 2027, 4–9 p.m. as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Mar 9, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, March 9, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Mon, Apr 5, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Monday, April 5, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

Día del Niño at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Sun, Apr 25, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Sunday, April 25, 2027, as Día del Niño, an SCFD Free Day celebrating children, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sun, Apr 25, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Sunday, April 25, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, May 11, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, May 11, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

Joy Park Free Night

Denver

Fri, May 21, 2027

The Children's Museum lists Joy Park open for free on 2027-05-21, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. The inside of the museum is closed.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Jun 8, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, June 8, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

Joy Park Free Night

Denver

Fri, Jun 18, 2027

The Children's Museum lists Joy Park open for free on 2027-06-18, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. The inside of the museum is closed.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Fri, Jun 18, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Friday, June 18, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

Joy Park Free Night

Denver

Fri, Jul 16, 2027

The Children's Museum lists Joy Park open for free on 2027-07-16, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. The inside of the museum is closed.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Fri, Jul 30, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Friday, July 30, 2027, Untitled: Artist Takeover, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Aug 10, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, August 10, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

Joy Park Free Night

Denver

Fri, Aug 20, 2027

The Children's Museum lists Joy Park open for free on 2027-08-20, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. The inside of the museum is closed.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Mon, Aug 23, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Monday, August 23, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Sat, Sep 11, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Saturday, September 11, 2027, Friendship Powwow, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

Joy Park Free Night

Denver

Fri, Sep 17, 2027

The Children's Museum lists Joy Park open for free on 2027-09-17, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or sunset. The inside of the museum is closed.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sun, Sep 19, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Sunday, September 19, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sun, Oct 10, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Sunday, October 10, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Oct 12, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, October 12, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Sat, Nov 6, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Saturday, November 6, 2027, as Night at the Museums, an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Sat, Nov 6, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Saturday evening, November 6, 2027, 5–10 p.m. as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Mon, Nov 15, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Monday, November 15, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Mon, Dec 13, 2027

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science lists Monday, December 13, 2027 as an SCFD free day or night. No ticket is needed for general admission.

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

Denver

Tue, Dec 14, 2027

The Denver Art Museum lists Tuesday, December 14, 2027, as an SCFD Free Day, with free general admission.