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Roundup Indoor Activities with Grandparents in Denver BY JULIANNA STEEN PHOTO BY FREEPIK.COM
I t can be so fun to take your grandchildren out to play, but the chilly (and occasionally rainy) weather can leave you scrambling to come up with ways to keep the kids occupied. Help your grandkids exert their seemingly endless energy by taking them on an indoor adventure. Whether you are looking to expose them to books, science, art, or simply a new place to play indoors and use their imagination, you will find it in one of these perfect local Denver spots! Archery Games Denver 5405 W. 56th Ave, Unit D, Arvada | Mon– Sat: 10am–10pm, Sun: 10am–8pm | archerygamesdenver.com You’ll hit the bullseye when you bring your grandkids to try family-friendly archery dodgeball or Denver’s only Indoor Nerf War Arena! Apex Denver #A5, 700 W. Mississippi Ave, Denver | Mon– Thur: 4–10pm, Sat—Sun: 10am–6pm | apexdenver.com For your grandkids that love to climb and flip, check out this parkour gym and circus training that has a range of classes and events for all ages and abilities. Butterfly Pavilion 6252 W. 104th Ave, Westminster | Open Daily 9am–5pm | Adult: $17.45, Child (2–12): $12.45 | butterflies.org
Bring your grand babies to watch the butterflies as they emerge from their cocoons, then participate in immersive and interactive exhibits that allow them to discover the wonder of nature’s hidden heroes. Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver | Open Daily 9am–4pm | $18.75 | mychildsmuseum.org Investivate, imagine, explore, and create with your grandkids—all of the exhibits were designed for children newborn to age eight to have fun! Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver | Wed–Mon: 10am–5pm, Tues: 10am–8pm | $24–27 (Kids: Free) | denverartmuseum.org Create memories with hands-on activities and teach your grandkids about art—all visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum daily. There are also sensory-friendly mornings for kids with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders.
this-world experience exploring the exhibits, looking at the stars in the planetarium, and seeing animals up close in the Infinity Theater—state-of-the-art giant screen theater located in the museum. Check out their “SCFD Free Days and Free Nights” to visit for free.
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Whether you’re looking for a cozy read to take home or attending a Kids Storytime event, your grandkids will be enthralled with the adventures to be had! They even offer special events like Sensory Exploration for Established Walkers. Denver Selfie Museum 1531 Stout St., Suite 102, Denver | Mon– Thurs: Noon–7pm, Fri–Sun: 11am–8pm | $25 | denverselfiemuseum.com There’s no question your teen grandkids love to take selfies—but have they taken one in each of these 25 interactive photo studios? Throw in a museum heist Selfiemade Escape Room and you’re set for a fun day!
Downtown Aquarium 700 Water St., Denver | Sun–Thurs: 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat: 10am–9pm | $26.99–$32.99 aquariumrestaurants.com
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver | Open Daily 9am–5pm | Adult: $25.95, Child: $20.95 | dmns.org You and your grandkids will have an out-of-
When it’s rainy out, take your grandkids for a wild, wet-free underwater adventure; they’ll
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