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151 events, 32 running today.
Fall festival · Anderson Farms · Erie
Oct 29 to Oct 31 · Daily · Thu Oct 29 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri Oct 30 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat Oct 31 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; last day Oct 31
Corn maze, wagon ride to the pumpkin patch; the Terror in the Corn haunt runs after dark these nights.
Prices vary by day; timed entry tickets online, ages 3 and under are free. Often sells out.
Pumpkin patch · Apple Annie's Produce and Pumpkins · Willcox
Sep 26 to Oct 31 · Daily
Pumpkin picking runs through October 31 at the produce farm in Willcox, east of Tucson on Interstate 10; the season dates on the page do not show a year.
Hayride to the patch $6 per person ages 3 and up; pumpkins $5 to $65 by size; corn maze priced separately.
Fall festival · Denver Zoo · Denver
Oct 30 to Oct 31 · Daily · 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Oct 31 is the sensory-friendly night
Nine candy stations with an allergy token option; no scary costumes or full masks for ages 12 and up.
Oct 30 price; Oct 31 sensory night pricing is not listed. Timed tickets, children 2 and under free.
Fall festival · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs
Oct 30 to Oct 31 · Daily · 4 to 8:30 p.m.; enter within 30 minutes of your ticket time
Trick-or-treat stations through the zoo; the Sky Ride is $3 extra with the last ride at 8 p.m.
$24.75 ages 3 to 64; ages 2 and under 75 cents; members $19.75. Advance timed tickets only, Oct 30 is sold out except rideshare entry.
Fall festival · Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms · Littleton
Oct 30 to Nov 1 · Fri to Sun · Fri to Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last entry 5, site closes 6; last day Nov 1
The full maze takes about an hour; a mini maze is for kids 10 and under.
Children are ages 3 to 15; 2 and under free. Buy in advance, no tickets sold on site.
Pumpkin patch · Cottonwood Farms · Lafayette
Oct 29 to Oct 31 · Daily · 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; last day Oct 31
The farm page does not say 2026; reserve a date and time online.
General admission ages 6 to 64; children 5 and under free; weekend wagon rides $5 per person.
Special storytime · Quincie Douglas Library · Tucson
Oct 31
Decorate sugar skulls and get faces painted before trick-or-treating; the whole family is welcome and the listing shows registration.
Other event · Downtown Longmont, Main Street · Longmont
Oct 31 · Saturday morning starting at 9:30 a.m.
The downtown calendar lists the start time only; the route and end time were not posted.
No admission is listed.
Fall festival · Berry Patch Farms · Brighton
Oct 10 to Oct 31 · Sat · Saturdays only; hours are not posted, the farm's winter hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pumpkins are sold out and the corn maze is closed for the rest of the season after wind damage.
Hayride, kids crafts and the worm factory are free; corn shock bundles $6.
Fall festival · Fritzler Farm Park · LaSalle
Sep 19 to Nov 1 · Daily · Select dates only; the 2026 calendar is an image on the website; corn maze, barrel train and pumpkin patch close at 6:30 p.m.
Scream Acres haunted corn maze is a separate ticket and not for young children; buy dated tickets online because days sell out.
Fun Pass from $28.95 online or $33.95 full price for ages 3 and up; pumpkins, food and the haunted attraction cost extra.
Special storytime · Mesa Main Library · Mesa
Oct 31
A candy taste test and craft listed for school-age kids and families; no registration is stated.
Special storytime · Nanini Library · Tucson
Oct 31
Spell vials, a Halloween world in a jar, masks and eyeball slime, with snacks while supplies last; all ages, no registration.
Fall festival · South Mountain Community Center · Phoenix
Oct 31
Candy, crafts, music, games and snacks for ages 0 to 5; free but you must register with the city first (activity 60953).
Pumpkin patch · MacDonald's Ranch · Scottsdale
Oct 3 to Oct 31 · Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last ticket 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays; Oct. 31 last entry 2 p.m., closes 3 p.m.
Admission covers the petting zoo, gold panning, hay bale maze, pedal cars and lawn games.
Barrel train, pony rides and mechanical bull $5 each ($3 for lap children on the train). $2 off for military, teachers and seniors 55+; $1 off with a canned food donation.
Fall festival · Hudson Gardens · Littleton
Oct 29 to Nov 1 · Daily · Evening hours vary by night, for example 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct 29; last night Nov 1
Walking trail of carved, lit pumpkins; the extra Enchanted Hollow loop adds about a third of a mile.
Tickets start at $19.99 with fees, online only; nights sell out.
Pumpkin patch · Marana Pumpkin Patch · Marana
Oct 3 to Oct 31 · Thu to Sun · Thursday and Friday 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; last ride to the pumpkin field at 8 p.m.
Admission includes the train, jumping pillow, farm animals, pig races, mini tractors, and slides; very few tickets are sold at the gate.
$20 online or $22 at the gate Thursday and Friday, $25 online or $27 at the gate Saturday and Sunday, plus tax and fees; 2 and under free; pumpkins $0.60 per pound.
Fall festival · Mile High Farms · Bennett
Oct 3 to Nov 1 · Sat, Sun · Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Two corn mazes including a mini maze, tractor hayride to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bouncy castle and barrel cart rides.
Ages 4 to 12 $14, ages 13 to 59 $19, seniors $16; ages 3 and under free.
Fall festival · Miller Farms · Platteville
Sep 7 to Nov 15 · Daily · Labor Day to mid-November; last hayride into the field 4:30 p.m. daily; daily hours are not posted
Harvest your own vegetables from the hayride; old tractors, dirt hills and a hay pyramid to climb; every visitor signs a release form.
No admission; hayride into the fields $18 for adults and $10 for ages 4 to 10, or $28 for adults with a bag of vegetables and a pumpkin.
Pumpkin patch · Mother Nature's Farm · Gilbert
Sep 26 to Nov 1 · Daily · 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, rain or shine
Admission includes a pumpkin to take home, a hayride, farm animals, a corn pit and play areas.
$15 for anyone under 42 inches, $17 for 42 inches and up (adds the Mega Slide). Tickets sold at the farm only; cash only once inside.
Pumpkin patch · Rock Creek Farm · Broomfield
Sep 26 to Oct 31 · Daily · 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; may close in heavy rain or snow
Pick pumpkins in the field, three corn mazes, a hay bale maze and farm animals; late in the season extra pumpkins are brought in from another farm.
$10 per person on weekdays and $12 on weekends for ages 4 and up; Wednesday admission is free with corn maze tickets sold separately; pumpkins cost extra.
Pumpkin patch · Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch · Longmont
Sep 17 to Nov 1 · Daily · 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with activities until 5:30 p.m.; October 31 closes at 4 p.m.; carnival rides Saturdays and Sundays October 3 to November 1
Pumpkin patch, hay maze and playground made for young children; animals can be seen from outside the petting zoo for free.
Free entry; weekday kids wristband $15 for the hay maze, playground and pumpkin patch; petting zoo $5; paint-a-pumpkin $8; carnival rides and pony rides priced separately.
Visit Santa · North Pole, Santa's Workshop · Cascade
Oct 29 to Dec 24 · Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Tue and Wed except holiday weeks
Amusement park with Santa; the closing date for 2026 is not posted, past seasons ended Dec 24.
$38 per person age 3 and up on peak days (weekends and holiday weeks) with hourly reservations; non-peak days have free entry and ride wristbands sold on site.
Special storytime · El Mirage Library · El Mirage
Oct 31
Wear a costume for stories, songs and rhymes for children 5 and under; no registration.
Fall festival · Schnepf Farms · Queen Creek
Oct 1 to Oct 31 · Wed to Sun · Wed 4 to 9 p.m.; Thu noon to 9 p.m.; Fri noon to 10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October is the only month Schnepf Farms charges admission.
$15 tickets for military, police and firefighters, and for seniors 65+ on Fridays, sold at the gate only.
Pumpkin patch · Something from the Farm · Fort Collins
Sep 25 to Oct 31 · Daily · Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weather permitting
Hayride, bale maze and corn cannon; pumpkin trebuchet on weekends only; leashed dogs allowed.
Hayride $5 per person, ages 3 and under free; bale maze free in 2026; corn cannon 3 shots for $5; pumpkins priced by the item.
Special storytime · Juniper Library · Phoenix
Oct 31
Drop-in craft described as non-scary; the library says it is best for ages 5 and up.
Fall festival · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Scottsdale
Oct 1 to Oct 31 · Daily · 6 to 9:30 p.m.; timed entry at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 or 8 p.m.
The Storybook Train is for young kids; the Haunted Train walk-through is meant for older children and adults.
Members $5 off. Includes unlimited train and carousel rides.
Special storytime · Martha Cooper Library · Tucson
Oct 31
Come in costume for spooky songs and stories, a craft and trick-or-treating around the library; listed for toddlers through age 8.
Pumpkin patch · Tolmachoff Farms · Glendale
Oct 1 to Oct 31 · Daily
Pumpkin patch, a five-acre corn maze plus a mini maze for little kids, petting zoo and barrel train; the haunted maze runs after dark.
Tickets from $20; the ticket page does not break out child, adult or haunted maze prices.
Other event · Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix
Oct 30 to Oct 31 · Daily
Trick-or-treat through all three floors, a dance party, a costume show and spooky slime; bring your own treat bag, no prop weapons or full face masks.
$19 per person museum admission; the event is included; members and children under 1 free.
Fall festival · Vertuccio Farms · Mesa
Oct 2 to Oct 31 · Wed to Sun · Wed and Thu 3 to 9 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun noon to 7 p.m.; also open Mon and Tue the last week of October; last admission one hour before close
Admission includes the corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, jump pad, slides and mini golf.
Pumpkins cost extra and do not need festival admission. Gate-only discounts for a food bank donation, military and seniors.
Drive-through lights · Tempe Diablo Stadium · Tempe
Sep 30 to Nov 1 · Tue to Sun · 6:30 to 10 p.m.; last entry 10 p.m.; closed Mondays
Halloween-themed drive-through light show billed as family friendly; no age guidance is given.
Starting price; it varies by night. One ticket covers the whole car.
Other event · Tabor Opera House · Leadville
Nov 1
A family-friendly film screening at the historic Tabor Opera House, part of its June through November film series. The movie has spooky imagery, so it suits older kids best, and no end time is posted.
Children are free and general admission is $6. Advance tickets are sold through the Tabor Opera House.
Holiday event · Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch · Longmont
Nov 5 to Nov 28 · Thu to Sun · Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Farm produce, meats, honey and handmade gifts with fewer kids activities than in October; the website still shows an older Friday to Sunday banner, so confirm the days.
Free entry; kids wristband, petting zoo, sand art and pumpkin painting cost extra.
Holiday event · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix
Nov 6 to Nov 9 · Daily · Garden open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; mercado, food and music run Nov. 7 and 8 from noon to 6 p.m., with the procession at 5 p.m.
Community ofrenda on view all four days; the Friday night concert needs a separate ticket.
Included with garden admission or membership; admission prices are not on the event page.
Holiday event · Old Town Square · Fort Collins
Nov 6 · Live music 5:30 to 7 p.m.; short ceremony at 6:30 then the lights come on
Streets around Old Town close at 3 p.m. and parking is tight; garages are on Mountain, Mason and Chestnut.
Walk-through lights · Old Town Square · Fort Collins
Nov 6 to Feb 28 · Daily · Lit each evening after dark through February
Trees along Walnut, Linden, Pine, Mountain and Old Town Square are lit; walk it any evening.
Visit Santa · Arrowhead Towne Center, near JCPenney · Glendale
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: through Dec. 4 weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 or 11 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 5 to 9 Mon to Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 11 to 23 most days 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Pet nights every Monday Nov. 9 to Dec. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. A sensory-friendly morning is on Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · FlatIron Crossing · Broomfield
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · Nov 6 to 22: Mon to Fri 2 to 7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours grow longer through December (up to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec 20 to 23) and Dec 24 is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving.
Santa sits at the base of the Grand Staircase. Reserve a time at whereissanta.com (mall code 1100). Pet Nights with Santa are listed without dates.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold at the set and prices are not posted on the mall page.
Visit Santa · Scottsdale Fashion Square, Palm Court · Scottsdale
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: opening weekend Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekdays 2 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 22, then 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; from Dec. 14 weekdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa breaks 3 to 4 p.m. on most days.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Pet nights Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. A sensory-friendly session is on Dec. 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Walk-through lights · Georgetown Loop Railroad · Georgetown
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · This is an evening ride, but the exact departure days and times are on the railroad's booking calendar.
An evening round-trip train ride of about 60 minutes past more than 300,000 twinkling lights, with Santa on every departure before Christmas. Departure days, times and prices are on the railroad's booking calendar and are not listed on the event page. The page says tickets can sell out, so book early. The railroad lists depots at 646 Loop Drive in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Avenue in Silver Plume.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Visit Santa · Georgetown Loop Railroad · Georgetown
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · Departure days and times are on the railroad's booking calendar.
A decorated holiday train ride through snowy mountain scenery where Santa visits with the children. Departure days, times and prices are on the railroad's booking calendar and are not listed on the event page. The page says tickets can sell out, so book early. The railroad lists depots at 646 Loop Drive in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Avenue in Silver Plume.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · Colorado Railroad Museum · Golden
Nov 6 to Dec 23 · Daily · Nov 6 to 8, 13 to 15, 20 to 24, then nightly from Nov 27; shows at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.; arrive 30 to 45 minutes early
About 2 to 2.5 hours with outdoor waiting; pajamas encouraged.
Prices by seating class on the ticket site; shows before Thanksgiving are 10 percent off. Sells out early.
Visit Santa · Cherry Creek Shopping Center · Denver
Nov 7 to Dec 24 · Daily · Nov 7 to Dec 24; daily Santa hours are on the reservation page. Santa lights the tree Nov 14; Santa Paws pet photos Nov 29 and Dec 13; Caring Santa (sensory-friendly, reservation required) Dec 6.
Reserve a time through the Make a reservation link on the mall page. Free kids' activities run in Grand Court every Saturday Nov 28 to Dec 19, noon to 2 p.m. Walk-up policy and hours are not stated on the mall page.
Photo packages are sold at the set; prices are not posted on the mall page.
Visit Santa · Park Meadows · Lone Tree
Nov 7 to Dec 24 · Daily · Nov 7 and 8, then Nov 13 through Dec 24 (closed Nov 26). Mostly 10 or 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in November; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days Dec 5 to 23, Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Book a 15-minute time slot at whereissanta.com (mall 0611); walk-ups are welcome every day until closing. Several families share each 15-minute slot. Rescheduling is free up to 48 hours ahead.
Photo packages are sold at the set; prices are not posted on the booking page.
Drive-through lights · Camelback Ranch · Phoenix
Nov 12 to Jan 3 · Tue to Sun · 6 to 10 p.m.; last entry 10 p.m.; closed Mondays
The show is listed as Glendale but the ballpark address is Phoenix; outside snacks allowed, no concessions.
Starting price; it varies by night. A car of five pays the same as a car of one. Online only.
Visit Santa · Chandler Fashion Center, near Macy's · Chandler
Nov 13 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: opening weekend Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekdays 2 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 22, then 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; from Dec. 7 most days 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Pet nights every Monday Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. A sensory-friendly morning is on Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · SanTan Village, children's play area near Dillard's · Gilbert
Nov 13 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: through Nov. 20 weekdays 2 to 7 p.m., Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 21 to Dec. 11 weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 19 to 23 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa breaks 3 to 4 p.m.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. This is an open-air center. Pet nights Mondays Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 4 to 7 p.m.; leashed or carried domestic pets only. Cowboy Santa nights with western-themed photos on Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · Superstition Springs Center, Center Court near JCPenney · Mesa
Nov 13 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: through Dec. 3 weekdays 2 to 7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 4 to 12 weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 13 to 23 roughly 10 or 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m.; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa breaks 3 to 4 p.m.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Pet nights (Santa Paws) Mondays Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 4 to 7 p.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Other event · Yume Japanese Gardens at Tucson Botanical Gardens · Tucson
Nov 13 to Nov 14 · Fri, Sat · Sessions at 6 and 7 p.m. each night; 70 people per session.
Evening lantern floating in the Japanese garden pond.
Non-members $30 adults, $15 children; members $25 and $10; lanterns $7 at the door, one per family suggested.
Drive-through lights · Tempe Diablo Stadium · Tempe
Nov 13 to Jan 3 · Tue to Sun · 6 to 10 p.m.; last entry 10 p.m.; closed Mondays
You stay in the car the whole way; outside snacks are allowed and there are no concessions.
Starting price; it varies by night. One ticket covers the whole car. Buy online in advance.
Visit Santa · The Orchard Town Center · Westminster
Nov 14 · Festival 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.; free Santa visits start at 5:30 p.m.
One-evening holiday kickoff with Santa's arrival and free visits from 5:30 p.m. No RSVP needed. The page does not mention a photo set or photo fees.
Other event · Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Denver
Nov 18 to Jan 31 · Daily · 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed some holidays
Skating rink, sledding on real snow and a fire to warm up by.
Included with museum admission: ages 2 to 59 $19.75, age 1 $17.75, under 1 free.
Special storytime · The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures · Tucson
Nov 18 to Dec 19 · Daily · 11 to 11:30 a.m. on November 18, November 21, December 5, and December 19 only.
Short storytime for toddlers inside the miniatures museum.
Museum admission prices; the listing does not state a separate fee.
Walk-through lights · Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street · Denver
Nov 20 to Jan 10 · Daily · 4:30 to 9 p.m.; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25; arrive within 30 minutes of your ticket time
Paved garden paths; strollers can be borrowed first come, first served.
$19 to $45 per person depending on date and time; children 2 and under are free. Tickets go on sale Nov 9.
Walk-through lights · Fairmont Scottsdale Princess · Scottsdale
Nov 20 to Jan 2 · Daily · Mon to Thu 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri to Sun 4 to 11 p.m.; from Dec. 17 daily 4 to 11 p.m.
Includes a Ferris wheel, outdoor ice rink, trains, Santa photos and s'mores.
General admission starts at $35 per person and varies by date; an early bird discount of 30% was on offer in October. Premium admission starts at $70. Parking is sold separately.
Drive-through lights · Water World · Federal Heights
Nov 20 to Jan 2 · Daily · Timed entry every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25
You stay in the car for the whole route through the water park grounds.
Classic Pass covers one vehicle; a $5 venue fee is added at checkout and nights from Dec 17 to 27 are priced higher. Online only.
Drive-through lights · Christmas in Color Centennial (Centennial Airport) · Englewood
Nov 20 to Jan 2 · Daily · Timed entry every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25
New location for 2026 near Centennial Airport; you stay in the car for the whole route.
Classic Pass covers one vehicle; a $5 venue fee is added at checkout and nights from Dec 17 to 27 are priced higher. Online only.
Holiday event · Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus · Denver
Nov 20 to Dec 23 · Daily · Mon to Thu 1 to 9 p.m.; Fri to Sun and Dec 17 to 23 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Outdoor market with a carousel; crowded on weekend evenings.
Free to enter; food, drinks and the carousel cost extra.
Holiday event · Jácome Plaza · Tucson
Nov 20 · 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Mariachi before the 36-foot tree lights; free cookies and Mexican hot chocolate while they last; the tree stays lit through January 6.
Walk-through lights · Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus · Denver
Nov 20 to Dec 31 · Daily · 5 to 10 p.m. nightly; light shows every 15 minutes and a drone show at 7 p.m.
A 110-foot walk-in light tree next to the Christkindlmarket; the drone show depends on weather.
Visit Santa · Kierland Commons, Center Plaza · Scottsdale
Nov 20 to Dec 24 · Daily · Hours change by week: opening weekend Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekdays 2 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 11; Dec. 12 to 17 Mon to Thu 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 18 to 23 about 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa breaks 3 to 4 p.m.
A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are sold separately and prices are not posted on the mall page. Booking a time at whereissanta.com is recommended but walk-ups are taken; a pre-booked visit includes a personalized digital message from Santa. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Open-air center; the Santa set is at Center Plaza. Pet nights Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, 4 to 7 p.m. A sensory Santa session is on Dec. 6, 9 to 10 a.m.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · Scottsdale Quarter, The Quad · Scottsdale
Nov 20 to Dec 24 · Daily · Santa arrives Nov. 21; hours vary by day and are shown on the booking page.
Outdoor Santa set in The Quad. Reservations are encouraged at whereissanta.com; walk-ups are welcome. Packages: Basic $44.99, Standard $49.99, Premium $54.99, Elite $64.99.
Photo packages $44.99 (6 prints) to $64.99 (10 prints, 3 poses, digital images); the page does not say whether a visit without a photo purchase is offered.
Visit Santa · Chapel Hills Mall · Colorado Springs
Nov 20 to Dec 24 · Daily · Daily hours are posted on the reservation site.
Book a time through the Reserve link on the mall page; rescheduling is free up to 48 hours before. Walk-up availability is not stated.
Photo packages are sold at the set; prices are on the reservation site.
Holiday event · Festival Park and Wilcox Square · Castle Rock
Nov 21 · 2 to 6 p.m.; ceremony at 5, star lit about 5:30 then fireworks
Santa is in Festival Park from 2 to 4:15 p.m.; free shuttles run 1:30 to 8 p.m.
Vendors take cards only, no cash.
Visit Santa · Downtown Castle Rock (Wilcox Square and Festival Park) · Castle Rock
Nov 21 · 2 to 6 p.m.; the Star on top of Castle Rock is lit near the end, followed by fireworks if weather and fire restrictions allow.
One-afternoon town tradition run by the Castle Rock Chamber with visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Kids Zone, and vendor booths. Photos are your own; no photo set or fee is listed. Contact 303-688-4597.
Free; complimentary hot chocolate.
Festival · Gene C. Reid Park · Tucson
Nov 21 · Hours are not posted yet.
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation festival; the city lists its special events as free.
Holiday event · Old Tucson · Tucson
Nov 21 · 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Free market night the Saturday before Yuletide opens.
Walk-through lights · Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms · Littleton
Nov 21 to Jan 3 · Daily · Entry 5 to 8:30 p.m., grounds close 9:15; closed Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8 and Dec 25
Outdoor trail on a farm; dress warm and expect gravel paths.
$13.50 to $30 per person depending on date and time; children 2 and under are free. Tickets go on sale Nov 9.
Holiday event · Downtown Boulder · Boulder
Nov 22 · Time not yet posted
Downtown lights switch on with a visit from Santa.
Public lighting event.
Walk-through lights · Denver Zoo · Denver
Nov 23 to Jan 3 · Daily · Select nights only; 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sun to Thu, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Fri and Sat; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Not every night is open; check the calendar before you go.
Standard night prices; value nights are $18.95 youth and $25.95 adult. Children 2 and under are free. Timed tickets, on sale Nov 5.
Holiday event · Old Tucson · Tucson
Nov 24 to Dec 24 · Daily · Open dates and hours vary; the park posts them on its hours page.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, a holiday stunt show, and a musical.
Tickets from $36 online; booking online saves $5 per ticket over walk-up; child prices are not listed.
Visit Santa · Tempe Marketplace, The District Street · Tempe
Nov 25 · Event runs 6 to 7:30 p.m.; the tree is lit at 7 p.m. and free Santa photos continue until 8 p.m.
One night only, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Free photos with Santa until 8 p.m., a hot chocolate bar, live performances on The District Stage, and Mrs. Claus walking The District Street. No other Santa dates were posted for this center.
Free event and free photos with Santa.
Visit Santa · Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix
Nov 25 to Dec 23 · Daily · ZooLights runs 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Santa's hours are not posted yet.
Santa photos run Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 inside ZooLights and need a ZooLights ticket plus a separate photo fee. Reservations open at whereissanta.com; the zoo says they are opening soon. A separately ticketed sensory-friendly ZooLights night is Dec. 8.
ZooLights admission $35 general, $30 members, free age 2 and under; Santa photos are a separate fee that is not posted yet.
Walk-through lights · Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix
Nov 25 to Jan 15 · Daily · 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly
Dates and hours can change without notice; buy for a specific night.
Members $30; $10 member tickets on select Mondays. A ticket is for one night and is not refundable.
Other event · Harry A. Nottingham Park · Avon
Nov 26 · Registration opens at 8:00am and the untimed 3K starts at 9:30am.
A fun run of about 3K on Thanksgiving morning that is not timed. Strollers and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. The page does not describe a separate kids' race.
Registration is $20 per person in advance or $25 on race day. Children 5 and under are free.
Walk-through lights · Valor Christian Center · Gilbert
Nov 27 to Dec 27 · Daily · Sun to Thu 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Fri and Sat 6 to 10 p.m.; closed Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 and 25; open Christmas Eve
A walk-through show with lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Plus tax; every person needs a ticket. Drone light show nights are $14.95 adults and $12.95 children. Parking is free.
Drive-through lights · Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre · Morrison
Nov 27 to Jan 2 · Daily · Timed entry every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Dec 25
You stay in the car for the whole route; oversized vehicles are not allowed.
Classic Pass covers one vehicle; a $5 venue fee is added at checkout and nights from Dec 17 to 27 are priced higher. Online only.
Holiday event · Cottonwood Farms · Lafayette
Nov 27 to Dec 24 · Daily · Weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pre-cut trees sold while supplies last; the farm's page does not state the year for these dates.
Noble and Nordmann fir 5 to 7 feet $95 to $220; local pines $60 to $75; wreaths and garland also sold.
Walk-through lights · Murphy Park, Historic Downtown Glendale · Glendale
Nov 27 to Jan 1 · Daily · Lights on 5 to 10 p.m. nightly; kickoff Nov. 27 and 28, 5 to 10 p.m., with the lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27
Kickoff weekend has local vendors; the lights stay on nightly through New Year's Day.
Walk-through lights · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Scottsdale
Nov 27 to Dec 30 · Daily · 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; no lights Dec. 24 and 25
Admission includes unlimited train and carousel rides; Santa and Grinch visit dates are posted later.
Includes train and carousel rides; wristbands required for all riders.
Walk-through lights · Hudson Gardens · Littleton
Nov 27 to Jan 3 · Daily · 5 to 9 p.m. on show nights; Dec 24 closes at 7 p.m.; check the calendar for which nights run
Free parking; no re-entry once you leave.
Dated tickets from Nov 9; youth is ages 3 to 12 and children 2 and under are free. Presale Nov 6 to 8 is cheaper.
Walk-through lights · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix
Nov 27 to Jan 3 · Daily · 5 to 9:30 p.m. on select nights only: Nov. 27 to 29; Dec. 4 to 6, 11 to 13, 16 to 23, 26 to 31; Jan. 1 to 3
Runs on select nights only, not every night of the season.
Adult price is $39.95 to $44.95 depending on the night; members pay less. Child price covers ages 2 to 17.
Holiday event · Civic Plaza · Steamboat Springs
Nov 27
The Friday after Thanksgiving, kids can visit Santa, count down from 10 to light the lights, and enjoy cocoa and cookies. The fire department also drops ping-pong balls marked with specials for kids to find. It is the shortest event of the year and ends at 6:30pm, so arrive on time.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Walk-through lights · Tucson Botanical Gardens · Tucson
Nov 27 to Jan 10 · Tue to Sun · 6 to 9:30 p.m., last ticket sold at 9 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Lighted walk through the gardens.
Ticket prices are not published yet; nights sell out, buy online ahead.
Holiday event · Downtown Mesa · Mesa
Nov 27 · 5 to 10 p.m.
Opening night of the downtown Mesa holiday season, with the tree lighting; a real ice rink is part of the season.
Walk-through lights · Mesa Arizona Temple grounds · Mesa
Nov 27 to Dec 30 · Daily · 5 to 10 p.m. nightly
Free parking at the Park and Ride lot at Mesa Drive and Main Street; a light rail stop is just west of the temple.
Holiday event · Osborn Farm · Loveland
Nov 27 to Dec 13 · Daily · Open November 27 to 30, December 5 and 6, and December 12 and 13 only, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dates can change with tree supply; delivery within 10 miles for a fee.
Trees $12 a foot for balsam fir, blue spruce and Douglas fir; wreaths from $35.
Visit Santa · McGregor Square · Denver
Nov 27 to Dec 20 · Fri to Sun · Fri Nov 27 2 to 4 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 3 to 6 p.m.; Fri Dec 11 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (pet night); Sat Dec 12 3 to 6 p.m.; Sat Dec 19 3 to 6 p.m.; Sun Dec 20 noon to 2 p.m.
Dinger, the Rockies mascot, dressed as Santa, not Santa Claus himself. Photos are free, all ages, no reservation needed. Dec 11 is a pet night.
Visit Santa · Hudson Gardens · Littleton
Nov 27 to Dec 27 · Daily · Santa is in the Pavilion 5 to 9 p.m. nightly through Dec 23 and again Dec 26 and 27. On Dec 24 Mrs. Claus and Jingle the Elf greet guests instead; the show closes at 7 p.m. that night.
Santa is part of the Hudson Holidays light show. Photos with Santa are free; bring your own camera. Tickets go on sale Nov 9 at 10 a.m., with a presale Nov 6 to 8.
Dated tickets: adults $20, youth 3 to 12 $15, under 3 free. Any Day tickets cost more. Photos with Santa are free with admission.
Visit Santa · The Citadel Mall · Colorado Springs
Nov 27 to Dec 24 · Daily · Mon to Fri 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; longer hours Dec 18 to 23 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days) and Dec 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Book a 15-minute time slot at whereissanta.com (mall 0414); walk-ups are welcome every day until closing. Several families share each slot. Rescheduling is free up to 48 hours ahead.
Photo packages are sold at the set; prices are not posted on the booking page.
Visit Santa · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix
Nov 27 to Dec 23 · Daily · Santa appears Nov. 27 to 29 and Dec. 18 to 23 only; event nights run 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Sonoran Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos on Nov. 27 to 29 and Dec. 18 to 23 during the luminaria nights. Luminaria tickets are dated and sold in advance.
Luminarias admission: general adult $39.95 to $44.95, child ages 2 to 17 $18.95; members $37.95 to $42.95 adult, $16.95 child. Price varies by date. Photo cost with Santa is not posted.
Visit Santa · Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, Pearl Street Mall · Boulder
Nov 27 to Dec 12 · Fri, Sat · Fri Nov 27 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; also Sat Nov 28, Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 12 (times for the Saturdays are not posted yet).
Santa visits at the Visitor Information Center on the Pearl Street Mall on four dates. Santa also appears at the finale of the Lights of December Parade on Sat Dec 12 at 6 p.m.
Free; suggested donation of $10 per group.
Holiday event · Mill Avenue, Downtown Tempe · Tempe
Nov 28 · 4 to 8 p.m.; parade steps off at 6 p.m., tree lighting follows at CenterPoint Plaza
Floats, performers and holiday characters on Mill Avenue, then the tree lighting.
Parade viewing is first come, first served.
Holiday event · Frisco Historic Park · Frisco
Nov 28 · Carolers start at 5:45pm, the tree lighting is at 6:00pm, and Santa visits in the Gazebo from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
The opening night of Frisco's Wassail Days brings carolers on Main Street, the town tree lighting with a special guest, and Santa in the Gazebo. The town's page does not list a street address for the park or a price.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · Gene C. Reid Park · Tucson
Nov 28 to Nov 29 · Daily · Hours are not posted yet.
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation craft fair the weekend after Thanksgiving; the city lists its special events as free.
Holiday event · Warren Station Center for the Arts and River Run Village · Keystone
Nov 28 · Santa arrives in River Run Village at 3:00pm, the free cookie giveaway is at 4:00pm, and the River Run tree is lit at 5:15pm.
Kids can write letters to Santa and mail them in the North Pole mailbox, visit craft tables, use a free photo booth and meet Santa in River Run Village. The page lists live music and performers by a juggler and the Snow Queen at Warren Station. The page itself shows no year, but the events list shows November 28, 2026.
Hot cocoa is free while supplies last.
Visit Santa · Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City · Colorado Springs
Nov 28 to Dec 20 · Sat, Sun · Saturdays and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.; on Sat Nov 28 (Christmas Stroll) Santa stays until 8 p.m.
Santa greets families at the cabin in Bancroft Park every Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec 20. Nov 28 also has live reindeer in the park 4 to 7 p.m. Bring your own camera.
No admission; the listing does not mention a photo fee.
Visit Santa · O'Brien Park · Parker
Nov 28 to Dec 20 · Daily · Runs Nov 28 through Dec 20; the town page does not list Santa's daily hours yet.
Santa's Workshop sits in O'Brien Park as part of downtown Parker's Hometown Holiday Experience, with Gingerbread Lane at the Schoolhouse and Polar Bear Ice Land at Discovery Park. Bring your own camera. The Mayor's Holiday Lighting is the evening before, Fri Nov 27, 5 to 7 p.m., at the same park. Call 303-805-3253 for Santa's hours.
No admission or photo fee is listed; the page says to take a family selfie with Santa.
Holiday event · Lincoln Park · Greeley
Nov 28 to Dec 12 · Sat · Saturdays; hours not yet posted
Tree lighting, carriage rides, live music and a mailbox for letters to Santa.
No admission is listed; workshops and carriage rides may cost extra.
Visit Santa · Denver Union Station · Denver
Nov 29 to Dec 20 · Sun · Sundays Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13 and Dec 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free visits with Santa inside Union Station on four Sundays. The listing does not say where in the building he sits or whether a reservation option is offered.
Visit Santa · Frisco Historic Park · Frisco
Nov 29
Kids can visit Santa in the Gazebo at Frisco Historic Park during Wassail Days. The town's page does not list a price.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · George Di Ciero City and County Building · Broomfield
Dec 4 · 5:30 to 8 p.m.
School carolers, a wagon ride and a chance to talk with Santa.
The city page lists no admission charge; food trucks cost extra.
Walk-through lights · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs
Dec 4 to Jan 1 · Daily · Timed entry 5 to 7:30 p.m., closes 8:30 p.m.; closed Dec 24
Hillside zoo with steep paths; Santa is in the Safari Lodge nightly through Dec 23.
2026 prices not yet posted; advance timed tickets are required and non-peak nights are $5 less.
Holiday event · Washington Avenue, downtown Golden · Golden
Dec 4 · Friday evening; start time not yet posted
Carry a candle and walk Washington Avenue singing carols.
Public walk.
Walk-through lights · Tohono Chul · Tucson
Dec 4 to Dec 20 · Fri to Sun · December 4 is members only; open December 5 and 6, 11 to 13, and 18 to 20.
Garden paths lit for the holidays on three December weekends.
Adults $25, members $20, children 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free.
Holiday event · Main Street, downtown Louisville · Louisville
Dec 4 · Santa and performances from 5:30; parade starts at 7 p.m.
Parade runs north on Main Street from South Street to Parkview Avenue.
Hot chocolate and treats are provided by sponsors.
Holiday event · Lone Tree Arts Center · Lone Tree
Dec 4 · Starts at 6 p.m.
Hot cocoa and s'mores bar, holiday songs and roaming characters.
The city page lists no admission charge.
Holiday event · Queen Creek Town Center · Queen Creek
Dec 4 to Dec 5 · Daily · Tree lighting Fri 6 to 8 p.m.; parade Sat 10 a.m. on Ellsworth Rd, best viewing south of Victoria Ln
Friday has letters to Santa, Santa photos, an ornament workshop and a scavenger hunt; Saturday is the parade.
Food trucks on site.
Visit Santa · Tohono Chul · Tucson
Dec 4 to Dec 20 · Fri to Sun · 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20; Dec. 4 is members' night only.
Garden lights with live music, food and drinks, holiday shopping and Santa visits over three weekends. Santa's hours within the evening are not posted yet; the garden says more details are coming.
General $25, members $20, youth ages 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free. Santa photo pricing is not posted.
Holiday event · Downtown Denver · Denver
Dec 5 · Saturday evening; start time not yet posted
Route runs through downtown; the exact route and time are posted closer to the date.
Free along the route; grandstand seats are sold separately.
Holiday event · Central Avenue, Phoenix · Phoenix
Dec 5 · Parade starts 7 p.m.; streets along the route close 5 to 11 p.m.
Starts at Central and Montebello and ends at 7th Street and Indian School; bring chairs, it is dark once the streetlights go off.
Visit Santa · Summit County Community and Senior Center · Frisco
Dec 5 · Santa arrives at 9:00am.
Pancakes, holiday crafts and photos with Santa, presented by Summit County Preschool. The town's page does not list a price or say whether sign-up is needed.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Visit Santa · The Severson Center, HD South · Gilbert
Dec 5 · Saturday 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Fundraiser for HD South, home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, in downtown Gilbert. Breakfast, cookie decorating, face painting, ornament making, storytelling, and a visit and photo opportunity with Santa. Questions: 480-926-1577 or info@hdsouth.org.
$15 per person early bird; $20 per person after Nov. 2. Tickets are sold in advance and the morning usually sells out.
Holiday event · Downtown Eagle shops and Broadway · Eagle
Dec 5 · The event page also lists the day as all day, so confirm the hours.
Family fun and holiday activities in downtown Eagle shops and along Broadway before the evening parade. The page does not describe the specific activities.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · Broadway · Eagle
Dec 5
The holiday parade along Broadway in downtown Eagle caps off the Christmas on Broadway weekend. The page does not describe the parade route or mention Santa.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Visit Santa · The Bee Hugger Farm · Longmont
Dec 5 to Dec 13 · Sat, Sun · First two weekends in December during farm hours, 8 a.m. to sunset; exact 2026 dates are on the farm calendar
Kids hand Santa a letter or drop it in his mailbox, sit on a tractor or toy horse and climb on his wagon; animal feeding and pony rides cost extra.
$21.50 per child; adults are not charged a separate price on the farm's page.
Holiday event · Tejon Street, downtown Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs
Dec 5 · Steps off at 5:50 p.m.
About 100 lighted entries; it is also shown live on KKTV.
Watch from the sidewalks along Tejon Street.
Holiday event · Historic Downtown Georgetown · Georgetown
Dec 5 to Dec 13 · Sat, Sun · Market hours are 10am to 5pm. The Santa Lucia Children's Procession is at noon each day and stage entertainment runs 11am to 4pm.
This is the 66th annual market, held the first two weekends of December in Georgetown's Victorian downtown. Kids can watch the noon Santa Lucia Children's Procession, ride a horse-drawn wagon, and enjoy carolers and hot chestnuts.
Admission and parking are free, with a free shuttle. Food, drinks and wagon rides cost extra and prices are not listed.
Holiday event · Main Street and Blue River Plaza · Breckenridge
Dec 5 · The Children's Moose March is at 4:00pm, the Race of the Santas at 4:20pm, and the tree lighting with Santa at 5:00pm. Meet Santa runs 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Main Street kicks off the holidays with a dog parade, the Children's Moose March for ages 10 to 17, a Santa race and the countdown to the tree lighting. The organizer's page lists the Blue River Plaza address two different ways, so use Main Street to find it.
Watching and meeting Santa are free. Race of the Santas registration is $30 for adults and $10 for ages 10 to 17.
Holiday event · Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex · Marana
Dec 5 · 2 to 9 p.m.; tree lighting at 6 p.m. with an encore at 8:30 p.m.
Free Santa photos, holiday train rides, inflatables, and a Grinch meet and greet; shuttle from Marana Middle School 1:30 to 10 p.m.
Holiday event · Oro Valley Marketplace · Oro Valley
Dec 5 to Dec 6 · Sat, Sun · Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the tree lighting at 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Santa photos, Santa's Workshop crafts, letters to Santa, puppet shows, caroling, and a scavenger hunt.
Free admission and free parking.
Visit Santa · Frisco Historic Park · Frisco
Dec 5
Kids can visit Santa in the Gazebo at Frisco Historic Park after Storytime with Reindeer. The town's page does not list a price.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Visit Santa · Civic Plaza (Santa's Study) · Steamboat Springs
Dec 5 to Dec 12 · Sat
Kids can visit Santa in his study on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12. The page does not state a year for the December dates, but they match Saturdays in 2026, and it lists no price.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Special storytime · Frisco Historic Park and Museum · Frisco
Dec 5 · The reindeer stay until about 1:00pm, weather permitting.
The Summit County Library reads holiday stories with live reindeer at Frisco Historic Park. Kids get a craft kit from the Frosted Flamingo.
Wassail, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and a craft kit are included.
Holiday event · Downtown Chandler · Chandler
Dec 5 · 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Santa's House closes 6:30 to 8 p.m. while Santa rides in the Parade of Lights
Downtown streets close 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Visit Santa · Boardwalk Community Park · Windsor
Dec 5 · Santa arrives by train at 4 p.m.; tree lighting at 4:15 p.m.; photos with Santa start at 4:30 p.m. at the Train Depot. Ends at 7 p.m.
Town of Windsor holiday evening at Boardwalk Park. Santa photos are at the Train Depot from 4:30 p.m. The page lists the date as Dec 5 without a year; Dec 5 falls on a Saturday in 2026 and the 2025 event was Dec 6.
The page does not list an admission or photo fee.
Visit Santa · Arrowhead Towne Center, near JCPenney · Glendale
Dec 6 · Sunday morning before regular Santa hours
A quieter Santa visit for children with sensory needs, held before regular Santa hours. Book a time at whereissanta.com.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · Chandler Fashion Center, near Macy's · Chandler
Dec 6 · Sunday morning before regular Santa hours
A quieter Santa visit for children with sensory needs, held before regular Santa hours. Book a time at whereissanta.com.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · Kierland Commons, Center Plaza · Scottsdale
Dec 6 · Sunday morning before regular Santa hours
A quieter Santa visit for children with sensory needs, held before regular Santa hours. Book a time at whereissanta.com.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Visit Santa · Scottsdale Fashion Square, Palm Court · Scottsdale
Dec 6 · Sunday morning before the mall opens
A quieter Santa visit for children with sensory needs, held before regular Santa hours. Book a time at whereissanta.com.
The visit is free; photo packages cost extra and prices are not posted.
Festival · Historic Fourth Avenue · Tucson
Dec 11 to Dec 13 · Fri to Sun · Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Street fair with food vendors, buskers, and live entertainment; no kids area is listed.
Walk-through lights · The Gardens on Spring Creek · Fort Collins
Dec 11 to Dec 27 · Daily · Select nights; timed entries from 5 to 8 p.m., grounds close at 9; closed Dec 24 and 25
Santa visits nightly through Dec 23.
Starting prices; they rise on busier slots. Children 2 and under are free.
Visit Santa · The Gardens on Spring Creek · Fort Collins
Dec 11 to Dec 23 · Daily · Timed entries 5 to 8 p.m. on select nights Dec 11 to 27; Santa is at Everitt Pavilion through Dec 23. Closed Dec 24 and 25.
Santa is part of the Garden of Lights ticket; no separate fee is listed and the page does not mention a photo package. Timed tickets are needed to enter.
Adults 18+ from $12, children 3 to 17 from $8, under 3 free. Members 20% off; $1 SNAP/EBT tickets by phone or on site. Tickets go on sale Nov 2 at noon.
Holiday event · Tempe Beach Park · Tempe
Dec 12 · 4 to 9 p.m.; fireworks follow the boat parade
Lighted boats on Tempe Town Lake with fireworks as the finale.
Holiday event · Washington Avenue, downtown Golden · Golden
Dec 12 · Saturday; parade time not yet posted
Bands, floats, animals, carolers and Santa.
Street parade.
Holiday event · Warren Station Center for the Arts · Keystone
Dec 12
A holiday market with handmade gifts from local artists and live music, and the page invites you to bring the family. It lists no activities made for kids.
Holiday event · Downtown Boulder · Boulder
Dec 12 · Evening parade; time not yet posted
Floats, bands and Santa at the end; past routes started at 15th and Walnut.
Street parade.
Holiday event · Roosevelt Park · Longmont
Dec 12 · Parade at 5 p.m.; route not yet posted
The Friday festival date and the nightly park lights were not posted yet.
Public parade.
Visit Santa · Mother Nature's Farm · Gilbert
Dec 12 · 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa visits the farm on the second Saturday of December; farm activities are included.
Per person; admission includes all farm activities.
Neighborhood lights · Winterhaven neighborhood · Tucson
Dec 12 to Dec 26 · Daily · 6 to 10 p.m. nightly; walking format with entrances from all sides.
Entrances at Tucson Blvd and Fort Lowell, Prince and Campbell, Fort Lowell between Country Club and Tucson Blvd, and Fort Lowell and Country Club; no street parking inside the neighborhood, use lots along Fort Lowell, Country Club, and Prince.
Bring a food or cash donation for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Visit Santa · Dr. A.J. Chandler Park · Chandler
Dec 15 to Dec 19 · Tue, Sat · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Chandler event in downtown Chandler; visit Santa in his house for free photos. No registration is mentioned. Questions: special.events@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-2735.
Free visit and free photos.
Festival · Main Street and East Sawmill Parking Lot · Breckenridge
Dec 17 · The parade starts at 4:00pm on Main Street and the bonfire runs 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the East Sawmill Parking Lot.
Breckenridge honors the Norse snow god with a Main Street parade and a bonfire. The organizer calls Ullr Fest family friendly, but some events like the Shotski are for ages 21 and up. Times depend on the weather and can change.
The parade is free to watch. The bonfire has no price listed.
Festival · Stephen C. West Ice Arena · Breckenridge
Dec 19 · The organizer has not posted a start time yet.
The Ullr Fest skate session invites families to bring the kids for an afternoon on the ice. The start time is not posted yet, so check the page before you go.
Youth admission is $10 and adult admission is $13. Skate rental is included, and skating aids are available.
Visit Santa · Civic Plaza (Santa's Study) · Steamboat Springs
Dec 19 · This visit is earlier in the day than the December 5 and 12 visits.
Kids can visit Santa in his study on Saturday, December 19. The page does not state a year for the date, but it matches a Saturday in 2026, and it lists no price.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Other event · Georgetown Loop Railroad · Georgetown
Dec 26 to Jan 1 · Daily · Departure times are on the railroad's booking calendar.
A daytime scenic train ride through snowy forests and old mining country in heated coaches. The page does not mention Santa or activities made for kids. Departure days, times and prices are on the railroad's booking calendar and are not listed on the event page. The page says tickets can sell out, so book early. The railroad lists depots at 646 Loop Drive in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Avenue in Silver Plume.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · Peak 9, Breckenridge Ski Resort · Breckenridge
Dec 31 · The kids' Glow Worm Parade starts about an hour before the 6:00pm Torchlight Parade. The fireworks start around 9:30pm. All times depend on the weather.
Kids who can ski or ride a green run on their own can join the Glow Worm Parade, and everyone can watch ski school instructors carry red torches down Peak 9. The Glow Worm start time is not stated exactly on the page, and the fireworks at about 9:30pm are late for little ones.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Holiday event · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Scottsdale
Dec 31 · 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; sparkling cider toast and railroad spike drop at noon
A New Year's countdown at noon with noisemakers and party hats for the kids.
Price not posted.
Other event · Georgetown Loop Railroad · Georgetown
Jan 2 to Jan 3 · Sat, Sun · You can choose daytime departures or evening rides through the lights, and the exact times are on the booking calendar.
The season finale train, with a daytime ride or an evening ride through the illuminated Lighted Forest. Departure days, times and prices are on the railroad's booking calendar and are not listed on the event page. The page says tickets can sell out, so book early. The railroad lists depots at 646 Loop Drive in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Avenue in Silver Plume.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Other event · Harry A. Nottingham Park · Avon
Jan 16 · Hot cocoa and cookies start at 5:30pm at the Avon Pavilion and the fireworks begin at 6:00pm.
A short fireworks show over Nottingham Lake on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, with a drumline performance before it starts. The 6:00pm fireworks time is early enough for most kids.
Hot cocoa and Beaver Creek chocolate chip cookies are free while supplies last.
Drive-through lights · Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix
Jan 17
One night only, the Sunday after the walk-through season ends.
Separate ticket from ZooLights; the price is not announced yet.
501 places, 28 out of season.
Playground · Colorado Springs
2022 playground with a tot lot, slide, spinner, and climbing structure downtown at Tejon and Bijou; Uncle Wilber Fountain is in the same park.
The HUB visitor center runs May 27 to September 5, noon to 6 p.m.; an outdoor ice rink operates November through January.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Free historic farm with chickens, pigs, draft horses and sheep on site April through October, a guided tour at 11 a.m., and a kids mystery guide; no feeding the animals.
April 1 to October 31, Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November to March, the first Saturday of the month only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other · Tucson
Spring-fed pond with paved and gravel trails and picnic tables under palm and mesquite trees; pop-up canopies are not allowed; dogs on leash.
Sunrise to sunset daily; ranch house visitor center Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November to April.
Hike · Tucson
Accessible paved and gravel paths with signs about the geology and history around a warm spring and pond with ducks (do not feed them); mature palms and mesquites give shade. Restrooms and drinking water. The spring, stream and old lawn by the entrance road are fenced off during fire restoration.
Open 7 a.m. to sunset; Ranch House visitor center Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November to April.
Hike · Evergreen
The Bluebird Meadow and Wild Iris trails start from the rebuilt West Trailhead, with a new restroom and larger lot; the county page gives no distances. Big rock formations and ponderosa pine; the park has 16.7 trail miles in all.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Estes Park
Fully accessible path rebuilt in 2020 from the west lot to a 56-foot bridge over the Roaring River, with a cascade tumbling through a boulder field left by the 1982 Lawn Lake flood; views of Horseshoe Falls and the Mummy Range. Length is not stated on the park page.
Timed Entry reservation required 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 to Oct 12, 2026; enter before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m. without one. Vault toilet at the west parking area.
Rocky Mountain National Park 1-day vehicle pass $30 (7-day $35), card only. Timed entry reservation needed May 22 to Oct 12, 2026 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Bear Lake Road needs the Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 to Oct 18, 2026.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Fantasy Playground with hammocks, spinner bowls, and turntables plus walking paths and restrooms; the Julie Penrose Fountain is not running in 2026.
Farm or garden · Erie
Dates sell out, so buy timed tickets online; corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm rides in the fall.
Fall Festival September 23 to October 31, 2026, with last entry 4:30 p.m. and closing 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; U-pick sunflowers on select days August 1 to 23; closed to the public otherwise.
Fall Festival tickets for ages 4 and up run $13.50 to $42 depending on the day and entry type; ages 3 and under free.
Library storytime · Thornton
Adams County's largest Anythink branch; the events calendar filters for babies and toddlers, but times were not readable on the branch page.
Open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday; baby and toddler events are listed on the branch calendar.
Hike · Phoenix
Apache Wash Trail is an easy 0.4 mile with 164 feet of elevation change; Ridgeback Overlook is 0.2 mile up to a viewpoint. Vault toilets at the trailhead and no drinking water, so bring your own.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Indoor play · Arvada
Multi-level indoor playground for ages 1 to 10 with a toddler-only space; the indoor water park has a zero-depth play pool with slides, fountains and geysers.
Indoor playground drop-in Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Indoor playground is free; pool and gym daily admission is $6 ages 2 to 17 and $7.50 adults for residents, $10.50 and $12.50 for non-residents.
Farm or garden · Willcox
About 80 miles east of Tucson on I-10, roughly an hour and a half each way; pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and sunflowers.
September to October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; July and August 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Produce, pumpkins, and hayrides are paid; admission is not published.
Museum · Idaho Springs
A 1 hour 15 minute guided tour of a historic gold mill and tunnel, with a 20 minute gold panning lesson included. Children under 40 inches tall must be held by the hand or carried through the tunnel. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours in total.
Tours start at the top of each hour, and the Mercantile is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Winter hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and the schedule may change, so book online or call 303-567-2421.
Children ages 5 to 16 pay $20, ages 1 to 4 pay $4, and adults pay $30. Gold panning without the tour is $21 for gold or $14 for gemstones.
Museum · Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix, about half a mile from the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
Tuesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open select Mondays.
Same day general admission, sold in person only; child is 3 to 17; students, military, and seniors 62 and up $20.95.
Zoo or aquarium · Tucson
Open 365 days a year; plan at least two hours on mostly outdoor desert paths.
October to May 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; June to September 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays June to August until 10 p.m.
Youth 3 to 12 $24.95, 2 and under free; Arizona residents $5 off seasonally; stroller rental $9.
Pool or lake · Aurora
Leisure pool has a zero-to-8-inch Kid Zone with fountains and a shipwreck slide, a lazy river and a wave pool; kids 6 and under must stay within arm's reach of a guardian.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Daily admission is charged; prices were not on the pool or membership pages.
Other · Lafayette
Small park the city lists for its sledding hill in winter, with a playground, picnic table and grill.
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Library storytime · Avon
Eagle Valley Library District lists an Open Play session for kids at the Avon library on its events calendar. Storytime and Open Play times change, so check the calendar before you go.
Sunday 1pm to 5pm, Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Pool or lake · Avon
The pool has a zero-depth entry kids pool with a small slide and spray features, a lazy river, and a 140-foot water slide for riders 48 inches or taller. Children 4 and under need a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach. The town's planned aquatics remodel is paused and the pool is scheduled to stay open through 2026.
Open swim is Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 12pm to 7pm. Hours may change with staffing.
Daily admission is $15 for ages 3 to 17 and $25 for adults 18 to 59. Children under 3 are free. A non-swimming parent or guardian who goes with a child into the aquatics area is not charged. Eagle County residents have a separate daily rate.
Hike · Scottsdale
Short accessible nature trail from the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve; the city page gives no distance. Restrooms, drinking water, shade ramadas and interpretive signs at the trailhead.
Preserve open sunrise to sunset; trailhead gate times change with the season.
Hike · Tucson
0.25 mile flat dirt loop near the visitor center with signs naming the desert plants; easy for walkers but not suited to most wheelchairs. Restrooms and water at the visitor center. No dogs.
Recreation area always open; visitor center, bookstore and shuttle 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; restrooms by the visitor center locked 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
$8 per vehicle per day or $10 per week; the shuttle up the canyon is extra.
Hike · Boulder
Pines to Peaks Loop, 1.0 mile, rated easy.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Hike · Phoenix
0.75 mile partly paved loop with under 50 feet of elevation change: the first half mile is concrete, then dirt. About 20 signs about the desert, a small pond and a picnic area. No bikes or horses. A few stretches are steeper than 5 percent.
Hike · Parker
1.48 miles of soft-surface trails inside a regional park that also has a playground, sports fields and a dog area, so a short walk can end at the swings.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Hike · Tucson
The paved, wheelchair-accessible road into Bear Canyon starts at the east end of the visitor center lot; walk it or ride the Bear Canyon shuttle (fee, three stops, 30-minute round trip). The Forest Service page gives no distance to the Bear Canyon trailhead. Past the road the trail crosses the creek several times. No dogs.
Recreation area always open; visitor center, bookstore and shuttle 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; restrooms by the visitor center locked 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
$8 per vehicle per day or $10 per week; the shuttle up the canyon is extra.
Hike · Lakewood
Paved and unpaved walking trails around the lakes; the city page gives no trail names or distances. Permanent restrooms, a swim beach in summer and a visitor center. South Road access is closed during a planned burn.
May through September 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; March, April and October 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; November through February 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitor center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
$10 per vehicle, $15 on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; seniors over 62 and persons with disabilities $5.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Indoor nature exhibits plus two miles of foot-only nature trails; sensory bags with headphones and fidgets are available at the desk.
Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entry fee not stated on the county page; registered programs are priced separately.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Trails start at the nature center in Bear Creek Regional Park, which has ten miles of non-motorized trails in the foothills; loop distances are not listed on the county pages.
Nature center open Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; accessible parking.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and ten miles of trails; Bear Creek Nature Center is in the same park.
Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; restrooms at the park administration building are open year round, pavilion restrooms close November 1 to March 31.
Hike · Estes Park
Short marked path from the parking lot to the lake, then the Bear Lake Nature Trail circles the lake beneath Hallett Peak; snow and ice cover the path in winter, so bring traction. Distance is not stated on the park page.
Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation required 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 to Oct 18, 2026; the lot fills early, especially weekends. Restrooms at the trailhead; no shuttle in winter.
Rocky Mountain National Park 1-day vehicle pass $30 (7-day $35), card only. Timed entry reservation needed May 22 to Oct 12, 2026 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Bear Lake Road needs the Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 to Oct 18, 2026.
Hike · Denver
1 mile flat loop around Berkeley Lake, with restrooms and a dog park next to the loop.
Farm or garden · Brighton
Pick-your-own berry farm with a Saturday farm store in winter; pumpkins are sold out for 2026 and the corn maze is closed after wind damage.
Winter hours Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; summer pick-your-own hours are posted on the farm's updates page.
Fall hayrides, kids crafts and the worm factory are free; corn shock bundles $6; berries and produce priced by the item.
Pool or lake · Berthoud
Indoor aquatic facility and gym; a large destination playground sits just south of the building in Waggener Farm Park.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fees are published in the center's hours-and-fees PDF; amounts not captured.
Farm or garden · Vail
Start at Betty's Market and the Children's Garden for hands-on mountain play. Leashed pets are welcome on the paths. The garden's winter access and snow conditions are not described on its website.
The gardens are open daily from dawn to dusk. The Education Center is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and is closed Nov 23 to Dec 4, 2026.
There is no required admission fee. A donation of $20 per person is suggested.
Hike · Westminster
Creekside trail running nearly 12 miles from Standley Lake to Interstate 25, with underpasses at most streets painted by local artists; walk a short out-and-back from the Wadsworth Parkway lot. The city page does not state the surface.
Hike · Oro Valley
1.22 mile trail from the Del Webb Boulevard trailhead along Big Wash, about a mile from Honey Bee Canyon Park. The town map gives the length but not the surface. Trails along washes can be impassable after heavy rain.
Playground · Buena Vista
This neighborhood park has a universally designed playground with adaptive equipment, sensory play boxes, a labyrinth and a nature exploration zone. It also has shade structures, picnic spaces and restrooms. A street address and hours are not listed.
Hike · Tucson
1 mile loop rated moderate from the main trailhead through mesquite bosque, desert and streamside habitat where more than 150 bird species have been seen. Water crossings are seasonal.
Day use 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Wash crossing construction on the main park road from October 19, 2026 to May 2027; park activities continue.
$10 per vehicle with 1 person, $20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $5 per person on foot or bike.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Trails through 385 acres of ponderosa pines with views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range, plus a playground, fields and two picnic pavilions in natural clearings. Trail distances are not listed on the county page.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; restrooms near Pavilion 1 open year-round.
Hike · Denver
Walking-only trails around a lake and along Sand Creek on the old Stapleton airport edge, with a new ramp trail from the main entrance; the center gives no distances. No bikes and no pets, even leashed.
Open sunrise to sunset every day; lobby open weekday and Saturday mornings.
The visiting page lists no admission fee.
Hike · Lone Tree
2.7 mile soft-surface loop, hilly with 350 feet of gain and a few short steep grades; the county lists strollers among the allowed uses. Mountain and city views from the outlooks. Two restrooms at the trailhead.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Pool or lake · Lafayette
Indoor pool, gym, indoor track, child care and family locker room.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Youth 2 to 17 $4, adults 18 to 54 $5.75, infants free.
Hike · Lyons
Town park on the St. Vrain with a riverside picnic area, covered shelter, restored river habitat and a continuation of the town trail system; flat. New restroom building. Trail distance and surface are not stated on the town page.
Park open dawn to dusk daily; sport court 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. year round.
Paid parking daily: $2 per hour on weekdays and October to April weekends, $3 per hour on May to September weekends; one free annual pass per Lyons household.
Hike · Boulder
Multi-use path along Boulder Creek with easy creek access for wading and rock play, a playground with sand and climbing structures, and a stone picnic shelter; a footbridge crosses the creek to the Red Rocks Trail. Path distance is not stated on the city page.
Restrooms open year-round, limited hours in fall and winter. No grills.
Pool or lake · Loveland
Swim beach and hand-launched kayaks and paddleboards are allowed; motorized boating is closed for the rest of 2026 because of low water, and Stage 1 fire restrictions apply.
Park open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; office Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 depending on the day.
Hike · Loveland
Lakeside walking and bicycling at a large reservoir at the edge of the plains with views toward Longs Peak; swim beach and picnic areas. Trail distances are not listed on the park page.
Park office Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boating is closed for the rest of 2026 and the marina is closed for 2026 because of low water; swimming and paddleboards still allowed.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 depending on date; individual walk-in or bike pass $4.
Playground · Tucson
Splash pad for ages 12 and under in the warm months, playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12 under shade structures, dog park, restrooms, and seven ramadas.
Sunrise to 10 p.m.
Pool or lake · Breckenridge
The Breckenridge visitor guide lists a water slide, rope swing, climbing wall and indoor track here. The Mountain Top Explorium children's museum is moving into the Quandary Room inside the center in November.
Winter aquatics hours, November 1 to April 18: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pools close at least 30 minutes before the building.
Youth 3 to 17 $10, adults 18 to 59 $20. A rate for children under 3 is not listed, and Summit County residents get a discount.
Library storytime · Broomfield
Free storytimes for birth to pre-K in the Children's Story Room, including Spanish Family Storytime Mondays 9:30 a.m.; baby and toddler sessions were not on the upcoming list when checked.
Library open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Library storytime · Steamboat Springs
Kids programs are held in the Children's Storytime Room and include Lego Lab, Chess Club and READ to Dogs. Storytime days and times are on the library's Children's Storytimes page.
Monday to Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Playground · Buena Vista
Outdoor play equipment beside the community center includes a swing set, slides, a jungle gym and musical play equipment.
Library storytime · Buena Vista
Tunes for Tots for ages 0 to 5 is listed on the events calendar. Check the calendar for current days and times.
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm. Closed Sunday.
Other · Buena Vista
River Park sits next to the Arkansas River and has a pump track, a skate park and a dog park. The River Walk is a beginner-level trail along the river, and the whitewater park has five main whitewater structures with trails nearby.
Town parks are open from dawn to 10pm.
Fees apply only to reserved fields, courts and pavilions.
Library storytime · Phoenix
Stories, songs, and games for beginning talkers.
ToddlerTime for ages 24 to 36 months Wednesdays 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the MACH1 room.
Zoo or aquarium · Westminster
The Colorado Backyard play area is included with admission and closes 15 minutes at 1:45 p.m. for cleaning; school groups are busiest before 1 p.m. in spring and fall.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., last entry 4:15 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Children 2 to 12 $14.45, adults $19.45, under 2 free; special event days are priced differently.
Splash pad · Buena Vista
The splash park is on the southeast corner of East Main Street and Railroad Street and has a fountain.
Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Opening and closing dates are not listed, so check before visiting in cooler months.
Hike · Nederland
1.2 mile easy trail into forest, meadows and wetlands below the Continental Divide; the 1.8 mile moderate Blue Bird Loop beyond passes a historic mining complex.
Open sunrise to sunset July 1 through March 31; closed April 1 to June 30 every year for elk calving and migratory birds. Restroom and picnic tables near the trailhead.
Pool or lake · Denver
Leisure pool and lap pool on East Colfax; check the leisure pool schedule for open swim times.
Center Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pool Monday to Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday to 7:30 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Single visit $6 adults 25 to 64, $5 ages 19 to 24, $2 ages 2 to 18 for non-residents; Denver residents 5 to 17 are free with a MY Denver card.
Hike · Broomfield
Easy flat trails of 0.3 to 1.5 miles (Mary Miller and Cradleboard) lead to Stearns Lake, with waterfowl, raptors and sometimes bald eagles over the fields. From Oct 15 the Cradleboard Trail access from the south end of S 104th St is closed for nesting eagles; use the Stearns Lake lot off Dillon Rd.
Trailhead closes at sunset; restroom near the main trailhead. Live view of the Stearns Lake lot online.
Hike · Loveland
3 mile hiking trail shown on the county brochure along the west side of the 3-mile-long lake at 5,760 feet; surface and difficulty are not stated. Sailboats and the swim beach for kids to watch. No fires or camping on the west side.
Open year round; swim beach at Dam 2 from Memorial Day weekend to mid-September, sunrise to sunset. Restrooms in the park.
Larimer County daily entrance permit $10 per vehicle, $20 with a boat trailer; pay stations take cards only.
Playground · Breckenridge
Breckenridge's free sledding hill in winter, four blocks east of Main Street, with heated public restrooms. In summer there are free tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball and ballfields.
The elementary school playground here has limited daytime availability September through May.
Hike · Franktown
1.5 mile paved nature trail along the canyon rim from the east entrance, listed by the park as ADA accessible. Flush restrooms, picnic tables and a visitor center at the east entrance.
Park open sunrise to sunset; visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range); walk-in or bike-in individual pass $4.
Hike · Franktown
1.75 mile loop on natural surface, rated moderate by the park, dropping to Cherry Creek on the canyon floor and passing the 1933 dam ruins. The 0.4 mile Homestead Trail is the shortest option. Flush restrooms at the east entrance.
Park open sunrise to sunset; visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range); walk-in or bike-in individual pass $4.
Splash pad · Tucson
Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Pool or lake · Tucson
Year-round city pool; recreational swim is free and a pass is needed only for lap swim.
Winter recreational swim from November 8: Saturdays noon to 4 p.m.
Other · Tucson
Picnic areas and a one-mile nature trail; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Christmas Day.
Day use 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitor center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $10 with one person, $5 per bicycle or walk-in.
Hike · Fort Collins
Paved Fossil Creek Trail runs 2.4 miles one way across open prairie; walk out and back any distance. A raptor observatory built into the hillside near the Shields Street entrance is good for watching hawks and eagles, especially in winter. Rattlesnakes possible.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; restrooms (some seasonal). Leashed dogs.
Playground · Centennial
Playground for all ages; the splash pad runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Park open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. November through April and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through October.
Pool or lake · Denver
Indoor pool with a lazy river, splash area, lap pool and slide; call ahead to confirm the day's schedule.
Center Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pool Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Single visit $6 adults 25 to 64, $5 ages 19 to 24, $2 ages 2 to 18 for non-residents; Denver residents 5 to 17 are free with a MY Denver card.
Library storytime · Chandler
Thirty minute parent and child program with stories, songs, and play.
Toddler Time for ages 18 to 36 months Wednesdays 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.; drop in.
Playground · Scottsdale
Inclusive playground on a poured rubber surface with a sensory climber and an expression swing for face to face swinging.
Park sunrise to 10:30 p.m.
Hike · Littleton
2.7 mile paved trail across the dam above the reservoir, listed by the park as ADA accessible; start at the Dam Overlook parking lot and turn around when the kids are done. Tree removal closures are in place in parts of the park.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily vehicle pass $12 to $17 (the park lists a range); walk-in or bike-in individual pass $4.
Hike · Boulder
0.5 mile Meadow Trail across the open Chautauqua meadow below the Flatirons; no shade, so bring water. Parking is very limited; carpool, bike or take the summer shuttle.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; restrooms at the Ranger Cottage and the top of Bluebell Road.
Free trails; there is a fee to park at Chautauqua in summer, with a free Park to Park shuttle.
Hike · Parker
8.11 miles of 10 foot wide concrete path along Cherry Creek through Parker, with an unpaved horse trail beside it; walk any out and back from the Bar CCC, McCabe Meadows or Cottonwood trailheads, which have parking, restrooms and picnic areas. Bar CCC Park itself has a portable toilet, shade shelters and parking on the west side of Twenty Mile Road.
Hike · Aurora
0.42 mile each way, 0.84 mile round trip, natural surface, from the 12-Mile North parking lot to a beaver pond on the creek.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November and December.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range), plus a required $1 Cherry Creek Water Basin fee per vehicle.
Hike · Aurora
0.25 mile natural surface loop from the Prairie Loop parking lot through rolling prairie. The park also has 15 miles of paved trail for strollers and bikes.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November and December.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range), plus a required $1 Cherry Creek Water Basin fee per vehicle.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Toddler Time (1 to 2) Thursdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and Storytime (3 to 7) Fridays at 10:30 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Easy trails from the Limekiln Trailhead: Zook Loop 1.03 miles, Acorn Alley 0.7, Raccoon Ridge 0.55, Turkey Trot 0.46 and Archer's Alley 0.28; grasslands full of prairie dogs with mule deer in the pines. Dogs only on Acorn Alley, Bobcat Way, Raccoon Ridge and part of Soaring Kestrel.
Park open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limekiln Trailhead has restrooms, picnic tables and a playground.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 depending on date; individual walk-in or bike pass $4.
Zoo or aquarium · Colorado Springs
Child price covers ages 3 to 11 and changes by date; the carousel is closed until further notice and the Sky Ride runs weekends only.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; advance timed e-tickets are required for everyone, including children 2 and under.
Regular-day price for a 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. entry; value days are $25.75 child and $29.75 adult, peak days $34.75 and $39.75; entry at 2 p.m. or later is $10 less; age 2 and under pay 75 cents.
Museum · Denver
Exhibits are designed for newborns to age 8; the outdoor Joy Park water play closed for the season on October 25 and Adventure Forest closes October 31.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Age 1 is $17.75; ages 2 to 59 are $19.75; tickets are sold at the door only.
Museum · Phoenix
Three floors of hands on exhibits for ages birth to 10; children under 1 are free.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through January 10, 2027, except major holidays; closed November 7, 2026.
Same price for everyone 1 and older; free the first Friday evening of each month.
Museum · Oro Valley
Inside the Tohono Chul gardens; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
One Tohono Chul entry covers the museum; youth 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free.
Museum · Tucson
Half price after 3 p.m. on weekdays for the sensory-friendly hours; two free entries with a Pima County library Culture Pass.
Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 7 p.m.; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
$12.50 per person; children under 12 months free; free Discovery Nights Thursdays 5 to 7 p.m.
Pool or lake · Loveland
Leisure pool and hot tubs; children under 6 need someone 16 or older in the water with them; childcare room weekday mornings and some afternoons.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; leisure pool closed weekdays 1 to 4 p.m. September through May.
Daily entry fees, punch passes and passes are sold, with a discount for Loveland residents; amounts were not listed on the page checked.
Pool or lake · Windsor
Separate kiddie pool half a foot to a foot deep, lap lanes, shelters and concessions; a water slide is planned for 2027.
Closed for the season; summer outdoor pool, 2027 dates not yet posted.
Under 5 $4, youth under 21 $5, adults $6, family of four $18; everyone pays, including non-swimmers.
Hike · Tucson
Park entrance to the paved, shared-use Loop path along the Rillito River; walk any distance and turn back. The park has two shaded playgrounds (ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12), a splash pad, ramadas and restrooms.
Park open sunrise to 10 p.m.; the Loop path is open sunrise to sunset.
Hike · Glendale
Chuckwalla is an easy 0.25 mile between Ramada 13 and Ramada 9; Desert Iguana is an easy 0.75 mile from the 67th Avenue and Patrick Lane lot to parking lot B; Flatlander is an easy 1.25 mile loop from the 55th Avenue lot. Four wildlife viewing blinds overlook the basin. Pack water; none is listed.
Daily sunrise to sunset. Trailhead lots are closing in turn for construction: 59th Ave until December 2026, 55th Ave July 13, 2026 to February 2027, 67th Ave January to August 2027; trails stay open.
Playground · Denver
17,000-square-foot playground rebuilt with inclusive features west of Ferril Lake, near the zoo and the nature and science museum; the street address comes from a city planning document.
City park; open daily.
Pool or lake · Westminster
Three indoor pools including a wader pool with a children's play feature, plus a current channel, water slide and a seasonal outdoor splash pad.
Pool Monday to Thursday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday to 6:30 p.m., weekends 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; swimmers under 16 may not enter before 10 a.m.
Residents: youth 3 to 17 $5, adults $6; non-residents $9 and $10.
Hike · Denver
0.9 mile flat loop around Ferril Lake with ducks and geese, next to the zoo and the nature museum; the 3.1 mile Mile High Loop circles the whole park.
Hike · Golden
10-foot-wide stained concrete trail right beside Clear Creek; the full segment is 3 miles with 500 feet of gain, so walk a short out-and-back. Big Easy has a restroom, fishing platforms over the water, picnic pavilions, a geology garden and a boardwalk.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Golden
1.5 miles of fully ADA-accessible trail opened November 2025, connecting to the Gateway Segment, partly on a viaduct above the creek, with several creek access points including one at the trailhead. Parking for 42 cars.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Golden
1.75 mile paved trail along Clear Creek from the canyon mouth to Tunnel 1, with a pedestrian suspension bridge and rock staircases down to the water. Permanent restrooms and shade structures at the Gateway and Tunnel 1 trailheads.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset; electronic gates at the parking lots close outside those hours.
Pool or lake · Idaho Springs
A six lane pool with a wading pool for little ones, a slide, a lazy river and a diving board, run by the county recreation district.
Open swim weekdays 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed most major holidays.
Visitor day passes: youth 3 to 17 $9, adults $12, 2 and under free. Clear Creek district residents pay less.
Playground · Littleton
Inclusive playground plus two smaller play structures, a seasonal splash park, 1.4 miles of lighted trails and a 60-acre lake.
Open daily under Foothills park rules; winter restrooms near the inclusive playground stay open dawn to dusk unless freezing weather closes them.
Pool or lake · Tucson
Year-round city pool at Lincoln Regional Park; recreational swim is free and a pass is needed only for lap swim.
Winter recreational swim from November 8: Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; closed December 27 to January 16.
Splash pad · Tucson
Clements Pool at the same park is open year round; swim diapers required.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Hike · Erie
Six mile trail system along Coal Creek through town: 4.73 miles of concrete, 2.53 miles of crusher fines and 2.87 miles of soft surface, with benches along the way. Reach the center section from Lehigh Park, the Leon A. Wurl Service Center or the disc golf course; part of the Coal Creek Regional Trail to Lafayette. No restrooms listed.
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Hike · Lafayette
Soft-surface regional trail that follows Coal Creek for 14 miles from Superior through Louisville and Lafayette to Erie; walk any short stretch from the Flagg Park trailhead. Heavy equipment crosses the trail near Flagg Park Oct 26 to Nov 6, 2026, with flaggers on site.
Trail open to commuters 24 hours; trailhead parking closes at sunset. Restrooms at the Flagg Park and Public Road trailheads.
Hike · Superior
Three easy open-prairie trails of 2.1 to 2.9 miles each start here; walk out and back as far as the kids last. The Meadowlark Trail reopened after fall cattle grazing. Leashed dogs and bikes allowed.
Trailhead closes at sunset; restroom and group shelter at the trailhead. Live trailhead camera online.
Other · Golden
15-acre rail yard with more than 100 locomotives and cars; train rides run on select days and general admission is not sold during Day Out with Thomas or Polar Express evenings.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Children 2 to 17 $5, adults $12, under 2 free; train rides are $2 per child and $5 per adult extra.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Free with no tickets needed; elevator to all floors, ramp entrance on the south side, and restrooms on the main floor.
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on city holidays.
Playground · Buena Vista
The park is on Highway 24 just south of the stoplight, behind K's Dairy Delight. It has a large playground and access to Cottonwood Creek on the east side.
Town parks are open from dawn to 10pm.
Hike · Idledale
A short nature trail at the Lower Corwina lot on the north side of the highway, with picnic areas and a restroom; a second lot across the road has Bear Creek fishing access and a short walk to a 1918 stone shelter. Denver gives no distance. Skip the steep Panorama Point Trail.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City-owned indoor pool run by the YMCA; the Memorial Park indoor pool is currently closed.
Indoor wave pool; check the YMCA pool status page before going.
City page says YMCA membership is not required; day pass price is not published on the pages checked.
Farm or garden · Lafayette
Pre-cut Christmas trees from late November; chickens, goats, sheep, cows and bunnies in fall; leashed dogs allowed but not in the mazes or on the wagon ride.
Pumpkin patch September 23 to October 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; Christmas trees November 27 to December 24, weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fall admission $10.50 for ages 6 to 64 with a dated ticket or $12.50 anytime; ages 5 and under and 65 and over free; wagon rides $5 on weekends; no admission for the Christmas tree lot.
Library storytime · Fort Collins
Inside Front Range Village; library open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Toddler Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m.; Baby Storytime Wednesdays 10 and 11 a.m.; Ages 4+ Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m.
Other · Breckenridge
A one hour guided gold mine tour for ages 4 and up, with gold panning for all ages. A hay ride and a treasure hunt are also offered.
The operator says it runs year round, but tour times and hours are not published on its website. Call 720-458-5387 or check the online booking page for times.
The mine tour with gold panning is listed from $39.95, and gold panning alone is $15. Separate child and adult prices are not listed.
Hike · Fort Collins
Natural-surface trail about 1 mile in to the 0.25 mile Hidden Clues interpretive loop, which is wheelchair accessible; 4.1 miles of trail and about 600 feet of climb if you keep going. Mule deer and coyotes are common; rattlesnakes possible.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; restrooms (some seasonal). No dogs.
Hike · Phoenix
1.4 miles of flat dirt and concrete canal bank, wide enough for strollers and wheelchairs, running behind the Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Zoo with many places to get on and off. Starts from the Hole-in-the-Rock Trail, turn left.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Playground · Marana
Shaded playground, splash pad, covered basketball court, restrooms, and a dog park; the splash pad season is not listed on the park page.
Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hike · Wheat Ridge
1.2 mile Lake Loop around Crown Hill Lake, a 0.5 mile Kestrel Pond Trail through the wildlife sanctuary wetlands, and a 2.5 mile Outer Loop, all flat. Lots of waterfowl; no swimming or wading. Restroom shown on the park map.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Sedalia
Not a trail hike: short walks at a historic stone shelter and two viewing areas along Daniels Park Road, with Denver's bison herd on the prairie below and a view from Pikes Peak to the Mummy Range. Most of the park is closed for the bison. Restroom and picnic shelter on the park map.
Hike · Tucson
Out and back on the David Yetman Trail from a paved lot with room for 12 cars; the county page gives no distances, so turn around whenever you like. No dogs on Tucson Mountain Park trails. Kinney Road is closed near the Desert Museum through November 24, 2026; use McCain Loop.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Hike · Louisville
5K loop, about 3.1 miles, rated moderate by the city and entirely soft surface, on the mesa top above Louisville with the Flatirons across the valley; about 6,500 steps. Parking in the Davidson Mesa lot off McCaslin Boulevard.
Hike · Littleton
Meadowlark is a hiker and horse only trail with no bikes, reopening November 2 after culvert work; the county page gives no distance. Rattlesnakes are common here, so keep kids on the trail.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks. Lower Plymouth Creek Trail is closed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting November 9 for drainage work, expected through November 2026.
Museum · Denver
Ticketed exhibitions cost extra; entrances are at the Hamilton Building, Martin Building and The Kirkland.
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday until 8 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Youth 18 and under free every day; adults $22 weekdays or $25 Friday to Sunday and holidays for Colorado residents, $27 or $30 for non-residents.
Farm or garden · Littleton
Working farm with 1800s buildings, wildflower gardens and 2.5 miles of nature trails along Deer Creek.
Open daily; hours change by season and the site closes early for some events.
Children 3 to 15 $7, adults $14, 2 and under free.
Farm or garden · Denver
Mordecai Children's Garden and the Janet Mordecai Nature Play Area are inside the gardens; the first floor of the Freyer-Newman Center is free to enter.
Hours change by season; check the hours page before going.
Children 3 to 15 $12, adults $16.25, 2 and under free.
Museum · Denver
Historic 1909 firehouse downtown; some library districts offer free passes to cardholders.
Open to the public Saturdays only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Children 3 to 12 $8, adults $10, under 3 free; pay at the door, no online tickets.
Museum · Denver
Youth ticket starts at age 3; the museum runs Curious Kids programs for ages 2 to 5.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., most Fridays until 9 p.m.; closed December 25.
Youth ages 3 to 18 $20.95, adults $27.95; the price page lists no under-3 rate.
Zoo or aquarium · Denver
Timed online tickets are required and go on sale 10 days ahead; children under 16 must be with someone 16 or older.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day.
Youth ages 3 to 15 $19, adults 16 to 64 $27, 2 and under free but need a free online ticket.
Farm or garden · Phoenix
Children under 2 are free; Community Day on the second Tuesday of each month is pay what you can.
Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. through December 31; closed November 26 and December 25; early closures for private events.
Starting prices for October 1 to December 31; some dates cost more; adult is 18 and up, child is 2 to 17.
Playground · Chandler
Two playground areas, a fishing lake, a seasonal spray pad, and a weekend miniature train.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Desert Breeze Express miniature train runs weekends from Labor Day to Memorial Day; its hours and prices are at desertbreezerr.com.
Splash pad · Chandler
The city posted a renovation closure from September 8 through mid-October 2026.
March 20 through April 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May to August 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; September to October 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed November to March 19.
Hike · Tucson
0.5 mile paved loop among saguaros with exhibit signs, textured pavement and shaded ramadas with benches. Leashed dogs allowed. Accessible restrooms at the Red Hills Visitor Center.
$25 per vehicle for 7 days, both districts; $15 per person 16 and older on foot or bike; card only.
Hike · Tucson
0.25 mile paved loop built to ADA standards, 5 feet wide with benches and exhibits on the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert; the steepest bit is under 5 percent. Pullout parking off the Cactus Forest Loop Drive. Leashed dogs allowed.
$25 per vehicle for 7 days, both districts; $15 per person 16 and older on foot or bike; card only.
Hike · Loveland
Natural-surface trails below the Devil's Backbone rock fins; 17.25 miles of trail connect onward to Rimrock and Horsetooth Mountain, so turn around whenever the kids are done. Leashed dogs; skip hot afternoons. Loop distances are not stated on the county page.
Open sunrise to sunset; the gate usually opens by 6 a.m. Restroom and drinking water at the trailhead. Parking fills on weekends; arrive before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
The county page lists no entrance fee for this open space.
Other · Dillon
A quick stop with views of Lake Dillon and the surrounding mountains, where the Summit County Recreation Path crosses the parking area. There are no restrooms or drinking water, and the Forest Service does not list hours.
The Forest Service lists no fee.
Playground · Dillon
Multiple playgrounds on a big lawn with mountain views, plus a basketball court with two youth hoops. Free parking along Tenderfoot and Buffalo Streets, and the lawn is used for snow play in winter. A small restroom sits behind the tennis courts next to the playground.
Parks are day use, sunrise until one hour after sunset. The flat paved paths are plowed in winter.
Hike · Morrison
1.1 miles one way gate to gate on a paved section of West Alameda Parkway closed to cars, climbing over the hogback past more than 15 marked fossil and geology sites, including Cretaceous dinosaur tracks.
Trail open sun up to sun down; parking is free at the main visitor center during open hours and along the road otherwise.
Walking the road is free. Guided bus tours $21 adults, $15 ages 3 to 11, free under 3; the visitor center exhibit hall is included with a tour.
Hike · Eldorado Springs
Trail follows the draw south through ponderosa pine savannah and crosses the creek before climbing toward Flatirons Vista; turn around at the creek for a short walk. Rated mobility-friendly by the city; muddy after rain or snow. Distance is not stated on the city page.
Restroom and picnic area at the trailhead; no parking on Highway 170.
OSMP daily parking permit $5 per vehicle (annual $25); pay at the lot or on ParkMobile.
Library storytime · Highlands Ranch
Storytimes meet in Kids Corner and are kept allergen-free; the branch has the Healthy Critters Vet Clinic play area.
Baby Storytime (ages 0 to 2) 9 to 9:30 a.m. and Toddler Storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. are listed on Mondays and Fridays; check the branch calendar for other days.
Library storytime · Littleton
Small storefront branch with the Mission Control play area; storytimes are kept allergen-free.
Baby Storytime (ages 0 to 2) 9 to 9:30 a.m. and Toddler Storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. are listed on Tuesdays and Fridays; check the branch calendar for other days.
Pool or lake · Littleton
Leisure pool with a lazy river, zero-depth children's area, play features and a children's slide; kids 5 and under need a guardian in the water.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (pool closes 8:30), Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pool closes 3:45).
Residents: youth 2 to 17 $5.75, adults $7; non-residents $7.75 and $9.75.
Zoo or aquarium · Denver
Carousel, train ride and stingray feeding cost extra or come in bundled tickets; a restaurant shares the building.
Exhibit open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Exhibit-only ticket: children 3 to 11 $23.99, adults $29.99, 2 and under free.
Hike · Phoenix
1.5 mile loop rated moderate, 180 feet of elevation change, crossing several desert washes on somewhat rocky ground. Coyotes and rabbits are common and there are wildflowers in spring. Restroom and drinking fountain near the trailhead.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Other · Longmont
City-listed sledding hill when there is snow, plus a multi-tiered accessible playground, restrooms and paved trails.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Pool or lake · Eagle
The outdoor pool has a zero-depth entry, two water slides, a lazy river and a separate six-lane lap pool. The outdoor pools do not operate while it is actively snowing. Public skate sessions are posted on the facility calendar.
The front desk is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2pm to 7pm, and Wednesday and Friday 11am to 7pm. There is no standing public skate or public swim schedule listed.
Ice rink daily admission is $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. Skate rentals are $4. Outdoor pool admission is not listed.
Library storytime · Eagle
Eagle Valley Library District posts storytimes and kids programs on its events calendar. Check the calendar for current days and times.
Sunday 1pm to 5pm, Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Hike · Loveland
About 1.5 miles of paved hard-surface path, one way, along the Big Thompson River and past several ponds and wetlands between Old St. Louis Natural Area and Willow Bend Natural Area and neighborhood park; opened June 2025. Wildlife viewing along the river corridor. Trailhead parking and restrooms are not described on the city page.
Paved city trails are open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Indoor pool with 25-yard lap lanes, gym, climbing wall and child watch.
Monday to Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.; check the pool schedule for open swim.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $9, adults $15, group of four $32; valid at all Boulder recreation centers that day.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Baby Time (0 to 12 months) Mondays at 10 and 11:15 a.m. and Storytime (3 to 7) Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in November 2026; space is limited.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Castle Rock
8.6 miles of 10 foot wide paved trail rated easy, following East Plum Creek through town; start at Festival Park, Meadows Parkway or Gilbert Street and turn around whenever you like. The Rock is in view, there is a beaver den along the creek, and interpretive stations line the route. Concrete repair detour near Caprice Court on Oct 26 and 27, 2026.
Hike · Phoenix
1.9 miles of paved concrete path with a gradual incline (37 feet) that runs beside Sonoran Desert Drive, so expect some traffic noise. From the Apache Wash Trailhead go south on Badger Brawl Trail, then left. Vault toilets at the trailhead, no drinking water.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hike · Highlands Ranch
27 mile one-way county trail through grasslands and oak bluffs, including a thousand acres of the Highlands Ranch Backcountry; walk a short out and back from Redstone Park, Plum Valley Park or Pronghorn Park, which have parking and restrooms. The county lists strollers among permitted uses. A section closes March through early September for nesting golden eagles, with a signed detour. The HRCA's own Backcountry trails are for residents and guests only.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Hike · Windsor
The paved Poudre River Trail runs along the south side of the park, south of the pavilion, with benches beside the river; flat, 21 miles of trail in total between Windsor and Greeley so walk as far as you like and turn back. Playground, skate park, picnic shelter, drinking fountain and river tubing area in the park; Treasure Island Demonstration Garden across the bridge to the east.
Park hours not stated; indoor restrooms with flush toilets.
Pool or lake · Highlands Ranch
Indoor youth zero-depth pool and lap pool; outdoor youth pool with slides and a wading pool in summer.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HRCA facility; guest and non-member fees are not listed on the center page.
Hike · Idaho Springs
Hiker-only Lake Trail and Rest House Trail around a 24-acre natural lake at 10,600 feet below Mount Blue Sky; stay on the trail at the east end to protect the fen. Denver gives no distance. Echo Lake Lodge is closed for renovation; restrooms shown on the park map.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch on the south side.
Recent calendar: Babytime for 0 to 18 months Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; check the calendar, sessions are sometimes cancelled.
Pool or lake · Fort Collins
Lap pool, instructional pool, therapy pool and diving well plus ice rinks with public skating; check the pool schedule for open swim.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City daily drop-in rates for residents: youth 2 to 18 $8, adults $10; non-residents $10 and $12; confirm pool admission at the desk.
Indoor play · Edwards
The field house has a 15,000 square foot indoor turf field and a 9,000 square foot indoor court for basketball, volleyball and pickleball. Drop-in sessions are listed on the facility calendar. Call 970-766-5555 to confirm session times.
Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 8pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Closed Saturday.
Daily rates are $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. A family day rate is $35 for 2 adults and 2 children, plus $4 for each additional child.
Splash pad · Edwards
The park has a splash pad, a skatepark, natural grass fields and an artificial turf field. The splash pad's season dates are not listed.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Access may be limited during programs, leagues and events.
Museum · Breckenridge
A small historic museum with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that the museum describes as great for kids. A step-free ramp leads to the entrance from the Ridge Street Alley parking area.
Open Tuesday through Sunday. The museum lists 10 am to 3 pm from September through April, and an 11 am to 4 pm schedule that is not dated, so call 970-453-9767 to confirm.
Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation.
Hike · Evergreen
The Meadow View Trail crosses the open meadow where elk herds are most often seen; the county page gives no distances. The Stagecoach Trailhead got a new restroom, safer road crossing and more parking in 2025. Skip the Bergen Peak climb.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Phoenix
2.7 mile loop that mixes dirt path and paved park road with only 50 feet of elevation change; a ramada at the halfway point, benches along the paved part, views of downtown. Starts at the West Park Drive lot heading north.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Other · Phoenix
Eleven rides aimed at ages 1 to 10; height limits apply on some rides.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 8 p.m.
Entry is free; single ride $6.50 plus tax, book of 10 rides $51.75, all day ride pass $29.50; splash zone pass $7.25 mid April to early October.
Pool or lake · Erie
Day pass covers open swim in the leisure pool with play features and the indoor playground; family cabanas by the pool.
Monday to Thursday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Standard day pass: youth 4 to 17 $5, adults $7, family $20; Erie residents $4, $6 and $15.
Hike · Erie
Half mile loop trail with a boardwalk through 10 acres of restored wetland next to the recycling center, with signs about water and stormwater; waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, turtles and frogs. Stump scramble, net climber and a pavilion. Paved lot with accessible spaces. No restroom listed.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Splash pad · Chandler
Hours are seasonal and the city says they may change with the weather.
March 20 through April 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May to August 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; September to October 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed November to March 19.
Hike · Evergreen
1.3 mile natural surface loop around Evergreen Lake with an observation boardwalk through the wetlands. The district says some sections are not suited to strollers or wheelchairs. Leashes required.
Park and trail open sunrise to sunset.
Pool or lake · Greeley
Indoor waterpark, walking track and child watch; a playground and pond sit outside in Twin Rivers Community Park.
Indoor waterpark open swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Day pass $7 per person; child watch $3.50 per two hours for non-members.
Hike · Evergreen
Two short loop trails, 0.6 mile Fillius Loop and 0.4 mile Fillius Trail per the Denver park map, with picnic areas and a historic stone shelter facing the Continental Divide. Restrooms shown on the map.
Hike · Steamboat Springs
The Forest Service says the footbridge at the falls has been closed during high water months and plans a permanent replacement. Call the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District at 970-870-2299 to check trail and bridge conditions before you go.
A $5 per vehicle day-use fee applies.
Hike · Boulder
Easy doubletrack loop (Flatirons Vista North and South) through open ponderosa stands with plains and foothills views; the west end of the south half is rocky. Closed when muddy. Loop length is not stated on the city pages.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; restrooms at the trailhead. No parking along Highway 93.
OSMP daily parking permit $5 per vehicle (annual $25); pay at the lot or on ParkMobile.
Hike · Conifer
3 mile loop through old-growth lodgepole and ponderosa pine on natural surface; the park map breaks it into 0.4 to 1.5 mile segments, so turn back early with small kids. Picnic shelters and a restroom at the trailhead; popular for snowshoeing.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Loveland
1 mile each way, 2.1 miles round trip, rated easy, on an old dirt road closed to vehicles that climbs through ponderosa pine forest to a 1930s stone shelter and overlook; numbered self-guiding nature trail markers with a printable brochure. Keep straight at the split a quarter mile up; the left fork is the steep Summit Adventure Trail.
Trailhead lot for 10 to 15 vehicles in the Big Thompson Canyon, about 12 miles west of Loveland; vault toilet near the trailhead; no drinking water.
Museum · Fort Collins
Hands-on science and history exhibits on one open floor; free parking at the museum, and the cafe and store need no ticket.
Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.
Youth ages 2 to 12 $12.75, adults $15.50, children under 2 free; dome theater $6 extra.
Splash pad · Tucson
Fort Lowell Pool at the same park closes November 8, 2026 for the winter; swim diapers required.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Playground · Fort Collins
Playground, a free splash pad typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, fishing, picnic shelter and some seasonal restrooms.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; splash pad 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season.
Splash pad · Queen Creek
Playground, skate park, and four picnic ramadas at the park.
Park 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; splash pad hours vary by month.
Museum · Fountain
Indoor exhibits on marsh bugs, birds, and local history with an ADA ramp from the parking lot; sensory bags are available at the desk.
Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entry fee not stated on the county page; registered programs are priced separately.
Hike · Fountain
0.7 mile loop through woods, meadows and cattail marsh around the nature center pond; great blue herons, turtles and white-tailed deer. Interactive exhibits and a monthly art display inside.
Nature center open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an accessible ramp from parking to the doors.
Hike · Fountain
0.8 mile picnic and playground loop at the Duckwood play area, with the creekside Fountain Creek Regional Trail and the stocked Willow Springs Ponds in the same park.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; restrooms just west of Pavilions 5 and 6 are open year-round.
Playground · Fountain
Playground, picnic shelters, and fields in the Duckwood area with a 0.8 mile loop; the nature center and stocked ponds are in the same park.
Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; restrooms west of Pavilions 5 and 6 are open year round.
Library storytime · Fountain
Storytime Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m., Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Baby Time Friday November 13 at 10:30 a.m., and a Saturday playgroup November 21 in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Playgrounds, pavilions, a climbing rock, and four miles of trails under ponderosa pines, near Monument.
Most restrooms are closed November 1 to March 31; the Wedding Gazebo restroom is open year round.
Hike · Colorado Springs
4 miles of trails through ponderosa pine forest in Black Forest, with picnic pavilions and the Fallen Timbers and Roller Coaster Road trailheads.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Trailhead restrooms closed Nov 1 to Mar 31; the gazebo restroom is open year-round.
Splash pad · Tucson
Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Hike · Tucson
1 mile loop past an old homestead foundation, a grove of big saguaros and a cool wash where great horned owls often sit on the cliff above. Signs include activities for kids. Mostly hard ground with 0.2 mile of soft sand and stone steps down into the wash.
$25 per vehicle for 7 days, both districts; $15 per person 16 and older on foot or bike; card only.
Other · Frisco
In summer the park has a bike park with a pump track, a large skate park, a free disc golf course, ball fields and beginner trails. The disc golf season ends Monday, November 2. In winter it is home to the tubing hill, a beginner ski and snowboard hill and a traditional sledding hill. There is no playground here. Fire and water use restrictions may apply.
The Day Lodge is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Summer activities are open subject to weather closures.
Most summer activities are free, including the bike park, skate park and disc golf. Winter tubing and the beginner ski hill need tickets.
Museum · Frisco
Kids can see a large train diorama in the Schoolhouse Museum, so bring quarters to run it. The Annie Ruth House is closed until further notice for a preservation project.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays.
Admission to the Historic Park is free.
Farm or garden · LaSalle
Corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch, barrel train and over 20 attractions by day; Scream Acres haunted corn maze is a separate ticket and not for young children.
Fall Festival on select dates September 19 to November 1; tickets are date-specific and the daily calendar is posted as an image on the website.
Fun Pass from $28.95 online or $33.95 full price for ages 3 and up; pumpkins, food and the haunted attraction cost extra.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Free exhibits, restrooms, and water refill stations; a pedestrian tunnel leads to the paved Central Garden Trail, and there is no storage for strollers or car seats.
Visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; the park opens at 5 a.m. daily.
Park and visitor center are free; the Geo-Trekker movie and cafe cost extra.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Easy 1.5 mile round-trip paved path with less than a 30-foot rise through the heart of the park at the base of the tallest red rock formations; the paved Gateway Trail from the Visitor Center adds about a mile. Siamese Twins Trail is an easy 1 mile round trip with a window view of Pikes Peak.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov 1 to Apr 30 and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1 to Oct 31. Visitor and Nature Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (to 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) with restrooms and a cafe.
Free city park; the daily 10:30 a.m. guided nature walk is $5 with a reservation.
Hike · Castle Rock
1.6 mile unpaved loop rated easy by the town, through pinon pines, native grass and caprock ledges with mountain views; the 2 mile Legacy Trail that branches off it is rated moderate to difficult. Bluebirds and turkey vultures. No bikes or horses. Parking lot off Highway 86.
Playground · Tucson
Playground, two ponds, ramadas, and restrooms; the performance center area is fenced off for construction from October 12, 2026 to about April 2027.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hike · Golden
1.17 mile Chief Hosa Loop per the Denver park map, in the largest Denver Mountain Park, with bison herd viewing areas and large picnic areas. Restrooms shown on the park map; stay on designated trails.
Museum · Georgetown
Self-guided exhibits inside a working hydroelectric power plant, including photographs and household appliances that show early electricity use. Groups and school trips can email info@georgetownenergymuseum.com.
Open daily from 11 am to 5 pm in the summer season. The museum's site says Memorial Day through Labor Day in one place and through the first week of October in another, so it is likely closed until next Memorial Day.
Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Hike · Georgetown
A loop of about 2 miles around the lake. Children 16 and under do not need a fishing license, and the lake allows non-motorized boats only. Ice fishing is popular in winter and done at your own risk.
Open year round. The town does not say whether the trail is cleared in winter.
Other · Georgetown
Holiday trains run this season. Mine tours run April through September, and children under 5 are not permitted underground, with no strollers on mine tours. The train runs rain or shine, so bring a jacket. Restrooms are at both stations but not on the train.
The train ride takes about 55 minutes from mid-October through early January, and about 1 hour 15 minutes in the main season. Tickets are printed and picked up at the depot 30 minutes before departure.
Ticket prices are shown only when you pick a date on the railroad's booking page.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Indoor preserved Old West town with hands-on activities; gold panning runs May to September at no extra charge.
Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September through May and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June through August; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Child price covers ages 6 to 16; under 6 free with an adult.
Hike · Goodyear
Gila Trail is a 0.5 mile barrier-free, hike-only trail; Saddle Trail is 0.3 mile and easy. The park has a 65-acre grass picnic area, the only one in the county system, and a Nature Center.
Park open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 1 to April 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 to October 31. Nature Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily November to April.
$10 per vehicle Maricopa County park entry.
Splash pad · Gilbert
The whole park closes for some events, including October 23 to 25, 2026.
Splash pad 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 1 to November 30; park 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hike · Castle Rock
1.6 mile natural surface loop with a spur to the rocks, rated moderately easy with about 200 feet of elevation change and some short climbs, winding through scrub oak to caprock overlooks. No water on the trail; portable restroom and dirt parking.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Hike · Greeley
0.60 mile walking path around the park lake; flat, under mature trees north of the UNC campus. Geese, ducks and other waterbirds on the lake.
City park southwest of 14th Avenue and Glenmere Boulevard; hours and restrooms not stated.
Hike · Longmont
2.6 miles of paved and gravel trails around four ponds with views of Longs Peak; herons and cormorants, an accessible fishing pier, a bronze of a man helping a boy fish, and a footbridge over the spillway. Western trailhead of the St. Vrain Greenway.
Open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset; two restrooms and nine picnic shelters. Dogs on leash.
Hike · Boulder
1.5 mile path north through grassland and ponderosa pine savannah with views over the Boulder Valley; out and back as far as you like. Rated mobility-friendly by the city; closed when muddy.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; no restrooms or picnic tables.
OSMP daily parking permit $5 per vehicle (annual $25); pay at the lot or on ParkMobile.
Hike · Lafayette
Short trail segments and a wildlife viewing platform on the south side of the lake in the northwest corner of Waneka Lake Park, with interpretive signs; birds, fox, coyote, sometimes deer and amphibians. The city lists no trail length. Beginner bird watching the first Sunday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m.
Open 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hike · Fort Collins
0.4 miles of paved, wheelchair-accessible trail along the Poudre River at the edge of Old Town; herons, teal and owls, sometimes deer and foxes.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; leashed dogs.
Pool or lake · Gypsum
This is a summer pool with views of Gypsum. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a supervising adult unless they have passed a swim test. Check Mountain Recreation for next year's opening day.
The pool is closed for the season. Opening and closing dates are not listed on its page.
Daily rates are $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. A family day rate is $35 for 2 adults and 2 children, plus $4 for each additional child.
Library storytime · Gypsum
Eagle Valley Library District lists an Open Play session for ages 0 to 5 at the Gypsum library on its events calendar. Check the calendar for current days and times.
Closed Sunday. Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Pool or lake · Gypsum
The aquatics area is 10,000 square feet with a slide, hot tub and steam room. Child Watch is available for ages 6 months to 7 years for $5 for non-members. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a supervising adult unless they have passed a swim test.
Public pool hours are Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 3pm. The slide is open Saturday 1pm to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm.
Daily rates are $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. A family day rate is $35 for 2 adults and 2 children, plus $4 for each additional child.
Library storytime · Fort Collins
Library open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to 6 p.m., Saturday to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Baby Storytime Mondays 10 and 11 a.m.; Bilingual Storytime Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m.; All Ages Storytime Wednesdays 10 and 11 a.m.
Hike · Louisville
29 acre lake inside the Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary, with parking, a restroom, an interpretive kiosk and an art installation in the McCaslin underpass; the city's 10K Recreation Center loop passes the lake on soft and concrete surfaces. No swimming or wading. The city lists no lake loop distance.
Museum · Hayden
The museum is in the Old Depot and has an Education and Children page. The gift shop sells children's books and toys.
Summer hours start Memorial Day weekend and run Tuesday through Saturday. Winter hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 5pm.
Admission is not listed on the museum's website.
Hike · Louisville
1 mile loop around Hecla Reservoir on a mix of soft surface and concrete, rated easy; one of the city's posted Loops in Louisville routes (about 2,174 steps).
Street parking along Lakespur Lane or Ella Court.
Hike · Boulder
Lichen Loop is 1.3 miles, rated easy, from the Wapiti Trailhead; Schoolhouse Loop is 0.9 miles, rated easy, from the Corral Trailhead and shared with beginner mountain bikers. Ponderosa forest recovering from the 2020 Cal-Wood Fire.
Open sunrise to sunset; restrooms near each trailhead. No dogs.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Helen Hunt Falls is steps from the parking lot; the Silver Cascade Falls Trail climbs about 0.3 miles over the falls on a bridge to the top of Silver Cascade Falls, from 7,225 to 7,400 feet. Stay off the closed Gold Camp Road beyond the plaza. Leashed dogs.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov 1 to Apr 30 and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1 to Oct 31; Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The canyon road may close temporarily when parking is full.
Hike · Estes Park
1.5 miles or more one way, rated moderate, from the Homestead Meadows Trailhead at the end of Hermit Park Road toward historic homestead meadows in the national forest; natural surface at about 8,000 to 9,000 feet through pines, aspen and wetland meadows. Exact trailhead parking and round-trip distance are not stated.
Open March 1 through December 20, closed in winter; vault toilets near the campground loops and cabins.
Larimer County daily entrance permit $10 per vehicle, bought at the self-serve pay station by card or by text; annual permits available.
Hike · Estes Park
1.7 mile hiking-only trail, rated moderate, through ponderosa pine and aspen to a granite outcrop with views toward Estes Park; natural surface, steady climb from 8,444 to 9,322 feet. Moose, elk and deer live in the park. Shorter turnarounds are easy along the lower trail.
Open March 1 through December 20, closed in winter; vault toilets throughout the campground loops; entrance permit sold at the gate.
Larimer County daily entrance permit $10 per vehicle, bought at the self-serve pay station by card or by text; annual permits available.
Playground · Breckenridge
Railroad themed play structures next to a real Engine No. 9 train engine and boxcars, west of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena. Restrooms, water and snacks are inside the ice arena, and parking there is free.
The adjacent High Line Railroad Museum is open June through September; the playground is open year round.
Library storytime · Falcon
Toddler Time (1 to 2) Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and Storytime (3 to 7) Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Highlands Ranch
3.0 miles of paved trail through a large regional park; pick any out-and-back length. Flat suburban park walking rather than a foothills hike.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Hike · Windsor
Main loop about 1.4 miles on soft-surface trail, rated easy to intermediate, across open grassland below bluffs with wide views; wildlife viewing; shared with mountain bikes. No restrooms listed and no shade.
Enter near Coyote Gulch Park; on-street parking on the adjacent local road. Hours not stated.
Hike · Littleton
Wide-open natural surface trail with gentle grades below the hogbacks; the full Two Brands loop is 5.1 miles on the park map, so walk out and back as far as the kids like. Restroom at the trailhead.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Museum · Denver
Kids and members get in free.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, closes 3 p.m. New Year's Eve.
Children 18 and under free; adults $20.
Hike · Phoenix
0.2 mile out and back on natural dirt with a run of rock steps, about 200 feet of climb, to a big wind-eroded hole in the butte with a view over the city. Restrooms near the Papago Park Visitor Center.
Trailhead parking 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; trails open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Playground · Peyton
Playground, playing field, picnic pavilions, and three miles of trails around a spring-fed pond at the edge of Black Forest.
Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; restrooms by the playground are closed November 1 to March 31.
Hike · Oro Valley
Three miles of trails in short segments (the park map marks pieces of 0.1 to 0.55 mile) leading from the parking lot to petroglyphs and a historic rock dam. Shaded ramadas, a drinking fountain, grills and picnic tables. Trails follow the wash, so skip it in heavy rain.
Open dawn to dusk.
Hike · Fort Collins
2.2 miles out and back, rated moderate, 1.1 miles each way on natural-surface trail to a small waterfall that runs in spring; a 3.1 mile loop returns by the Soderberg Trail and South Ridge Road. Foothills views over Horsetooth Reservoir. Steady climb with some rocky steps.
Open year round; main trailhead closed 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. The lot fills; in summer arrive before 9 a.m. or after 3 p.m. Restroom at the trailhead.
Larimer County daily entrance permit $10 per vehicle, bought at the self-serve pay station by card or by text; annual permits available.
Other · Steamboat Springs
The arena offers public skate for all ages and ability levels. Its season dates are not listed.
No reservation is needed for public skate. Daily public skate times are posted on the arena's public activity calendar.
Public skate is $12 for adults and $11 for youth under 18. Children 5 and under are free. Skate rentals are $5.
Farm or garden · Littleton
30 acres of gardens and trails; evening light events and classes are ticketed separately.
Gardens open daily sunrise to sunset; welcome center and gift shop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Library storytime · Idaho Springs
In November the library district holds Friday 10 am storytimes with Miss Honeybun. Pajama Storytime is at this library on Friday, November 6, and Gobble, Gobble Storytime is on Friday, November 20. Children under 8 need an adult with them.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday.
Hike · Breckenridge
A 15 foot wooden troll sculpture about a quarter mile up the Trollstigen Trail. The town upgraded the trail to an accessible surface in 2024, firm and 48 inches wide. Bikes are not allowed on the trail, dogs must be leashed, and visitors should not climb on the sculpture.
The Trollstigen Trail is not maintained in winter and can be icy, snow-packed, muddy or slick. Visit before 10 am or after 5 pm for fewer crowds.
There is no admission fee. There is no troll parking at the trailhead, and parking on nearby roads is ticketed, so walk, bike or take the free Breck Free Ride bus.
Hike · Greeley
Eastern trailhead of the paved 21-mile Poudre River Trail, under large shady cottonwoods beside the Cache la Poudre River; flat. Centennial Village outdoor history museum is next door. Trail distances from this end are not stated.
Restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic areas and ample parking.
Splash pad · Tucson
Fenced concrete pad; swim diapers required.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Hike · Scottsdale
Accessible nature trail from the Brown's Ranch Trailhead in the north preserve; the city page gives no distance. Restrooms at the trailhead, which reopened October 30, 2026 after improvements.
Preserve open sunrise to sunset; trailhead gate times change with the season.
Hike · Cave Creek
Jasper Trail is 0.2 mile with 64 feet of elevation change and Flat Rock is 0.5 mile with 152 feet, both rated easy. Nature Center at the park.
Park open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 1 to April 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 to October 31. Nature Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily November to April.
$10 per vehicle Maricopa County park entry.
Splash pad · Tucson
Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Splash pad · Tucson
Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Library storytime · Georgetown
In November the library district holds Friday 10 am storytimes with Miss Honeybun, rotating between libraries. The Music and Movement Storytime is at this library on Friday, November 13. Children under 8 need an adult with them.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday. The district also lists closures around Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Universally accessible playground with shade shelters, a second small playground, two miles of sidewalks, and restrooms next to the spray ground.
Hike · Phoenix
Two half-mile loops of stabilized granite with almost no climb. The Interpretive Loop has signs, water fountains, benches, three shade ramadas and a bridge over a wash; the Challenge Loop is a little steeper. Starts at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center.
Open even when the Environmental Education Center is closed.
Indoor play · Colorado Springs
Admission is good all day with re-entry; the toddler zone has mini slides, soft blocks, and a small ball pit.
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday, including holidays.
Two adults enter free with each child admission and extra adults are $5; infants 0 to 11 months are free when with a sibling.
Indoor play · Chandler
Toddler area is for ages 1 to 3.
Open daily; the page lists 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. split by weekday and weekend.
Two adults enter free with each child; $5 per additional adult.
Indoor play · Gilbert
Separate toddler area with mini slides; admission is all day.
Open daily; the page lists 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. split by weekday and weekend.
Two adults enter free with each child; $5 per additional adult.
Playground · Breckenridge
Two playgrounds by the recreation center, one between the softball fields with sand ground, one by the turf field and skate park with wood chips and two covered pavilions. Free parking at the recreation center.
The ball fields restrooms are seasonal.
Hike · Fort Collins
About 0.8 miles of paved, wheelchair-accessible Poudre Trail plus a 0.2 mile soft-surface trail from the Timberline lot; ponds beside the parking lot, kingfishers, wood ducks and pelicans, chorus frogs on warm evenings.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; leashed dogs. No trailhead parking at Hoffman Mill Road.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch on the far east side.
Recent calendar: toddler storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and preschool storytime at 11:15 a.m.; check the calendar, sessions are sometimes cancelled.
Hike · Tempe
125-acre park with a lake used for urban fishing, a playground, a splash playground, ramadas, grills and restrooms; the city page lists no path distance or surface.
Park open 6 a.m. to midnight.
Hike · Windsor
Trailhead on the paved Poudre River Trail at a 65-acre state wildlife area; flat. Walk down to former gravel-pit ponds beside the Cache la Poudre River; wild turkeys, eagles, hawks and waterfowl. Distances along the trail are not stated.
Parking lot at the trailhead; portable restroom; no water.
Playground · Loveland
Playground, shelter, drinking fountain and seven athletic fields east of US 287 north of 50th Street.
Most Loveland parks are open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; no restrooms in winter.
Hike · Broomfield
2.25 mile loop on the city's mileage map, starting at Lac Amora Park on Miramonte Boulevard, crossing the open space and circling Josh's Pond; the Lake Link Trail here is mostly soft surface with Front Range views. Josh's Pond is stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. The mileage map is dated 2008.
Library storytime · Lafayette
Location varies between the lower-level meeting room and the upstairs Kid Zone; check the sign in the lobby.
Weekday storytimes 10:30 a.m. August 18 to November 20: Tuesdays babies (birth to 24 months), Wednesdays and Fridays toddlers through preschool, Thursdays bilingual; Saturdays 10:30 a.m. through December 26.
Hike · Idledale
Natural surface Bear Creek Trail and Creekside Loop follow Bear Creek past many picnic tables and fishing spots; the county page gives no short-loop distance. Restroom at the trailhead.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Library storytime · Leadville
Tiny Tales and Playtime is for ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, and Little Explorers Club is for ages 0 to 5 on Thursdays at the same time. Minecraft Club for ages 5 to 12 meets the first and third Mondays at 3:45 pm. The library does not list program fees, and its events calendar shows cancellations.
Open Monday and Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday noon to 4 pm. Closed Sunday.
Hike · Estes Park
3.73 mile loop around Lake Estes, managed by the Estes Valley Parks and Recreation District; start at the Visitor Center lot, Fisherman's Nook or the marina and walk a short stretch of shoreline. Hub for trails into the Estes area and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Restrooms and drinking fountains at the Cherokee Draw Day-Use Area on the south shore. Leashed dogs; no horses.
No permit or fee required.
Hike · Chandler
0.4 mile paved path around the 5-acre stocked lake, plus 4.5 miles of groomed dirt trails through the wetlands where more than 153 bird species have been seen. Ramadas throughout, a native plant garden, a small waterfall on the trails, and the Chandler Nature Center.
Open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hike · Fountain Hills
Walking trail around the 29-acre lake; the town page gives no distance or surface. The fountain runs for 15 minutes every hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless it is windy. Two playgrounds, including a musical instrument playground, restrooms, chilled drinking fountains and five small ramadas.
Fountain 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; splash pad second Saturday in April through last Sunday in September.
Pool or lake · Lakewood
Leisure pool with a gradual slope and a kids' play structure; closed on major holidays.
Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the pool closes 30 minutes earlier.
Residents: youth 3 to 18 $5, adults 19 to 61 $6, 2 and under free; non-residents $7 and $9.
Hike · Lyons
Quarter-mile horseshoe-shaped riverside park on the St. Vrain with a whitewater park of 8 features where kids watch kayakers and tubers; playground areas, picnic shelters and campground. Paths are flat. Trail distances and restroom details are not stated on the town page.
Park open dawn to dusk daily; capacity limits, and the front gates close once full, often by noon on summer weekends. Splash pad and play stream closed until late spring 2027.
Paid parking daily: $2 per hour on weekdays and October to April weekends, $3 per hour on May to September weekends; one free annual pass per Lyons household.
Other · Leadville
Scenic train rides at 10,152 feet, so bring layers. Children under 3 are not recommended in the engine, and strollers and car seats are not recommended in the lounge car. There are five restrooms on board, including one that is accessible.
Rides run daily from Memorial Day weekend through September, and weekly from October through April. Trips are 2 to 2.5 hours, and bookings for the Holiday Express and Winter Express are open now.
Coach class fares listed for the 2026 tours are $60 for adults and $40 for children ages 4 to 12. The railroad does not say whether younger children ride free, and the lounge car is $90. Winter fares may differ.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Baby Time (0 to 12 months) Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Playgroup (0 to 5) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., and Storytime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Estes Park
0.8 mile loop around the lake on compacted gravel and boardwalks at 8,931 feet; mostly gentle, average slope under 5 percent, with a 3-inch step up onto the bridges and pier and puddles after rain. Views of Longs Peak, a wetland section, benches, a viewing pier by the parking lot and three picnic tables in the first 0.2 miles.
Two lots: a small one beside the trail with accessible spaces and a larger dirt lot across the highway with a flashing crosswalk; two vault toilets.
Rocky Mountain National Park 1-day vehicle pass $30, 7-day $35; a timed-entry reservation is also required during peak hours late May through mid-October.
Playground · Monument
Playground and restrooms in downtown Monument; the town's event park.
Library storytime · Greeley
Songs, actions and books for caregivers and babies; space is limited.
Twinkle Babies lap-sit storytime for babies up to 18 months was listed Tuesdays 10 to 10:30 a.m. in February 2026; check the district calendar for current dates.
Indoor play · Colorado Springs
Drop-in open play with no reservation needed; confirm hours and prices before going.
Open play prices and hours are shown only inside the site's booking pages.
Indoor play · Parker
Indoor play center aimed at ages 0 to 8; no reservations needed for open play.
Open play Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; parties and camps run outside those hours.
Open play: ages 2 to 10 $17, 9 to 23 months $14, adults $5; all children $12 on Tuesdays.
Indoor play · Westminster
Indoor play center aimed at ages 0 to 8; no reservations needed for open play.
Open play Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday and weekends 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; parties and camps run outside those hours.
Open play: ages 2 to 10 $17, 9 to 23 months $14, adults $5; all children $12 on Tuesdays.
Library storytime · Longmont
No registration; storytimes meet in the meeting rooms by the Kimbark Street entrance, and a caregiver stays in the room.
Baby Storytime Wednesdays 10 to 10:20 a.m. (birth to 2); Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10 to 10:20 a.m. (ages 2 to 3); Bilingual Storytime Mondays 10 a.m.; Stay and Play follows at 10:30 a.m.
Pool or lake · Longmont
Leisure pool with a lazy river, two big slides and a new spray play area with water tables installed in fall 2026; no features during swim lessons Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Leisure pool and slides: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; big slides on at 11 a.m.
Resident drop-in: under 2 free, child 2 to 10 $6, youth 11 to 17 $6.50, adult $7.75; non-residents $7.50, $8 and $9.50.
Hike · Golden
Hiker-only nature trails on a 110-acre preserve at 7,500 feet, with an exhibit hall of taxidermy mounts and ADA restrooms in the nature center; the county page gives no trail distances. Skip the Beaver Brook Trail, which the county calls challenging.
Preserve trails open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset; nature center open Friday through Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Tuesday through Thursday.
Hike · Bellvue
0.1 mile hiking-only spur, rated easy, on natural surface to a small seasonal waterfall; pairs with the easy 2.2 mile East Valley Trail or the 1 mile Shoreline Trail along Horsetooth Reservoir. Which trailhead it starts from is not stated on the park page.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to sunset; vault toilets at the major trailheads; no drinking water.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $12 for Colorado plates, $15 to $17 out of state; individual walk-in or bike-in pass $4.
Hike · Bellvue
1.5 mile hiking-only nature trail, rated moderate, on natural surface up a gulch between the valley and the ridge; park trails have inclines of no more than 12 percent. Shrubs, pines and seasonal creek. Leashed dogs allowed.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to sunset; visitor center 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vault toilets at the major trailheads; no drinking water.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $12 for Colorado plates, $15 to $17 out of state; individual walk-in or bike-in pass $4.
Library storytime · Louisville
Free tickets at the children's desk from 10 a.m. the same day, first come first served.
Baby Storytime (birth to 18 months) Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Storytime (18 to 36 months) Thursdays 10:15 and 11 a.m.; Family Storytime Tuesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m.
Pool or lake · Louisville
Indoor pools and gym; hours and pool schedule are on the center's Location & Hours page.
2026 resident daily fees: youth 3 to 17 $6.50, adults $8.50, family $18; non-residents $10.75, $14 and $45.
Hike · Colorado Springs
The Columbine Trail starts behind the Starsmore center at 6,250 feet and climbs about 4 miles to Helen Hunt Falls; walk the first stretch along the canyon and turn around. Shared with cyclists and horses. The lower section's length is not stated on the city page.
Park open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov 1 to Apr 30 and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1 to Oct 31; gates lock at closing. Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer, Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the rest of the year.
Hike · Mesa
Nature trail through the riparian area beside the Salt River picnic sites; the Forest Service page gives no distance. Vault toilets, 15 picnic tables under six shade ramadas, river bank for wading, no drinking water. Glass is banned.
Day use only, open year round; stay out of the site after sundown.
$8 per vehicle Tonto day pass bought ahead at a vendor or forest office; $12 at the on-site machine.
Indoor play · Chandler
Toddler area is called Oscar's Swamp; children under 1 are free.
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
One adult free with each child; additional adults $5.24; socks required and sold for $3.65.
Library storytime · Manitou Springs
Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and a playgroup Thursday November 19 at 10:30 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday; two hours of free parking by scanning the lot signs.
Other · Manitou Springs
Kiddie rides, pinball, and mechanical games across eight buildings; the ATM charges a fee, so bring quarters.
Winter hours November 6 to May 20 are Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day.
No entry fee; games take coins, many a quarter or less.
Playground · Dillon
A big updated playground right on the Dillon Reservoir shore, with shaded picnic tables, charcoal grills, fishing spots, restrooms and parking. The paved county recpath around the lake starts here.
Day use, sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Playground · Frisco
A playground, a sand beach with no lifeguard, lawn, public restrooms and recreation path access on Dillon Reservoir. Swimming is not permitted in the reservoir. Boat and paddle rentals ended for the 2026 season because of low water.
The park is open 6 am to 10 pm. Marina office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Park entry is free. Marina parking was paid from late May through September 7, 2026 and is free from September 8.
Hike · Boulder
Gentle trail heading east from the trailhead with one short rocky stretch near the start, then mostly smooth to the Community Ditch Trail; rated mobility-friendly by the city. Muddy after rain or snow. Distance is not stated on the city page.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; restroom and four picnic tables at the trailhead; RTD bus stop across the road.
OSMP daily parking permit $5 per vehicle (annual $25); pay at the lot or on ParkMobile.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch in midtown.
Recent calendar: Babytime for 0 to 18 months Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; registration required.
Playground · Silverthorne
A brand new playground opened here in October 2026, alongside an open air pavilion and a warming hut. The town's page does not list a street address, so follow the town's directions.
Hike · Golden
Natural surface trails in the valley below the hogback, with Red Rocks Park reachable on foot and Dinosaur Ridge next door; the county page gives no distances. A free Westracks shuttle serves the trailhead on summer weekends.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Phoenix
1.2 mile easy nature trail with 190 feet of elevation change, starting from Mountain View Park.
Other · Scottsdale
No admission fee; playgrounds, a Western Town play structure, and a splash pad are on site.
Open 363 days a year, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; attraction hours vary by season.
Train and carousel rides $3 per ticket, book of 8 for $20, all rides day wristband $12; children 2 and under ride free.
Hike · Longmont
3.5 mile gravel loop around the whole lake, with a concrete trail along the east shore between Flanders and Dawson parks for a shorter paved stretch; mountain views, paddleboards and carry-on boats in summer.
Open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset; restroom at the nature area. Dogs on leash.
Playground · Frisco
A small playground for ages 2 to 12 beside a fishing pond. The pond becomes an ice rink in winter, but the town does not publish dates or whether skating is free. There are no restrooms, only a portable toilet in summer.
The park is open 6 am to 10 pm.
Hike · Loveland
Short soft-surface trails off the paved city Recreation Trail lead along the Louden Ditch to a 2-acre historic stock pond, tiered wetlands and mature cottonwoods; flat. Benches and an information kiosk. Trail distances are not stated; no restrooms are listed.
Open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
Playground · Loveland
Large playground with a waterfall water feature 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day, a non-reservable shelter by the playground, and a portable restroom in winter.
Open daily 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Three playgrounds including an ADA accessible one, a paved 1.25 mile loop around Prospect Lake, and public skating at Sertich Ice Center.
Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. November through April and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through October; vehicle gates close at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Hike · Mesa
0.9 mile barrier-free loop with 68 feet of elevation change and smooth tread, built for strollers and wheelchairs. Desert Hawk Trail nearby is a 0.5 mile round trip. Nature Center at the park.
Park open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 1 to April 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 to October 31. Nature Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily November to April.
$10 per vehicle Maricopa County park entry.
Hike · Westminster
152 acre historic farm at Lowell Boulevard and 120th Avenue on the Broomfield line, with the original farmhouse and outbuildings, two ponds and wetlands, and a great blue heron rookery on the southeast shore of the pond. Part of the Big Dry Creek Trail system, which is concrete with a soft-surface strip. Neither city lists a trail length, hours or restrooms.
Hike · Tucson
0.7 mile one way on a firm paved surface built to ADA standards, 5 feet wide, between the Mica View picnic area and the Broadway trailhead, through low desert with saguaros. Accessible restroom and a pit toilet reached by paved path at the picnic area. Leashed dogs allowed.
$25 per vehicle for 7 days, both districts; $15 per person 16 and older on foot or bike; card only.
Farm or garden · Bennett
Two corn mazes including a mini maze, tractor hayride to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bouncy castle and barrel cart rides; east of Denver off I-70.
Fall Festival Saturdays and Sundays October 3 to November 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the Winter Festival with Santa has no 2026 dates posted.
Fall Festival: ages 4 to 12 $14, ages 13 to 59 $19, seniors $16; ages 3 and under free.
Indoor play · Castle Rock
Indoor playground with a 23-foot slide and a toddler area for ages 11 and under, plus a leisure pool with a zero-entry section, water table and slide; kids 11 and under need a guardian 15 or older.
Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; pool hours vary daily on the pool calendar; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission is charged with a resident discount; prices are not on the facility page.
Farm or garden · Platteville
Ride a hayride into the fields to harvest your own vegetables; old tractors, dirt hills and a hay pyramid to climb; every visitor signs a release form; no outside bags.
Fall Harvest Festival runs Labor Day to mid-November; the last hayride into the field leaves at 4:30 p.m. daily; opening hours are not posted.
No admission; hayride into the fields $18 for adults and $10 for ages 4 to 10, or $28 for adults with a bag of vegetables and a pumpkin.
Playground · Buena Vista
The park has a playground, two swing sets, picnic tables and a fenced sports field.
Town parks are open from dawn to 10pm.
Hike · Leadville
An 11.6 mile loop around Leadville that is described as accessible and suited to all ages and abilities, with shelters after miles 3, 5, 7 and 10. Other access points with parking include Ice Palace Park at 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. The page does not describe the surface or say whether it suits strollers.
Open year round. In winter the trail has a groomed track for Nordic and skate skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.
Hike · Castle Rock
3 miles of paved trail rated easy, linking three parks, open space and a canyon area past rock outcroppings and a detention pond; mule deer and swallows. The Mesa Middle School spur now ends at the school boundary during the school year but is still open as an out and back.
Library storytime · Monument
Toddler Time (1 to 2) Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and Storytime (3 to 7) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Colorado Springs
153 acre park along Monument Creek with walking and biking paths, a geologic column at the north end, two fishing ponds, playgrounds and restrooms at the south end, and access to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, which forms the west side of the roughly 10 mile Legacy Loop around downtown. The city lists the south section as wheelchair accessible but gives no path distances. Entrances from Monroe St and Wood Ave on the north to W Bijou St and Sierra Madre St on the south.
Hike · Loveland
0.7 mile natural-surface trail of crusher fines, with a loop around and through the former pond site, along the Big Thompson River; flat. Birds and wildlife in restored wetland and river habitat; the site is an eBird birding hotspot. No dogs, bicycles or jogging. Restrooms, a bench and a site map at the entrance kiosk.
Open sunrise to sunset daily; walk-in entrance, parking on Cedar Valley Drive and neighborhood streets.
Splash pad · Tucson
Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Other · Aurora
Small city nature center with a bull snake, box turtle and tiger salamander, a reading corner and an outdoor nature exploration area; leashed dogs allowed on trails except the wetland loop.
Nature center open Wednesday to Friday noon to 4:30 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday; trails and the nature exploration area are open sunrise to sunset.
No admission fee is listed on the city page.
Other · Twin Lakes
The only designated picnic area on Twin Lakes, with picnic tables, fire rings and easy fishing access and views of Twin Peaks and Mount Hope. Dogs must be leashed. The Forest Service does not list potable water, and forest-wide fire closures may apply, so call the Leadville Ranger District at 719-486-0749.
Open year round, day use only, 6 am to 10 pm. No overnight use.
The $11 per car fee applies from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Forest Service lists no fee for the rest of the year.
Hike · Indian Hills
From the upper west lot the Castle Trail leads to the stone ruins of John Brisben Walker's castle; the 2,000 foot climb the county warns about is from the Morrison trailhead, not this one. The county page gives no distances.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Pool or lake · Nathrop
Natural hot spring pools run along Chalk Creek, where guests can mix cool creek water with the warm water. Summer slides are part of the day-guest offering. The slide dates are not stated.
Open year-round, 9am to 9pm.
Day-guest rates are posted on the resort's Hot Springs Hours and Rates graphic. A waiver must be signed to enter the hot springs.
Indoor play · Breckenridge
The children's museum is moving into the Quandary Room at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, with the move starting November 2 and the new space opening later in the month. Check its site before you go while the move is on.
Open 9 am to 3:30 pm daily, and 9 am to 2 pm on Wednesdays. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and the Fourth of July.
Children ages 1 to 14 pay $20, and adults and grandparents pay $7.50. Day passes are good for the whole day, so you can leave and come back.
Hike · Nederland
Easy loops of 0.7 to 1.3 miles (Kinnickinnick Loop 1.1 miles, Tungsten Loop 0.8) around a small lake in the pines at about 8,300 feet; wildflowers bloom late here and moose are possible. A free smartphone audio guide follows the trail.
Open sunrise to sunset; restroom near the trailhead.
Farm or garden · Boulder
Pumpkin patch and farm stand at 75th and Valmont with sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches and pumpkins in season.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the season; the farm does not post season dates.
No admission is listed on the farm's site; pumpkins and produce are priced by the item.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch on the east side.
Recent calendar: Babytime for 0 to 18 months Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; preschool storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; no registration.
Museum · Boulder
History museum at Broadway and Pine; children under 5 enter free.
September to May: Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; June to August Mondays noon to 8 p.m.
Youth 5 to 17 $10, adults $12, under 5 free; SNAP cardholders free.
Museum · Phoenix
Timed ticket entry through April 30, 2027.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch on the northwest side; babytime is limited to 15 babies.
Recent calendar: Babytime for 0 to 18 months Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (limited to 15); preschool storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Playground · Oro Valley
Playground, seasonal splash pad, three dog parks, archery range, and reservable ramadas.
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; splash pad April 1 to October 31.
Museum · Leadville
Exhibits include a crystal and fluorescent mineral cavern called Prospector's Cave and a recreated underground mine called the Hardrock Mine. Backpacks, strollers, pets and food are not allowed inside.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays.
The museum lists a $20 combo ticket with the Matchless Mine, which is closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Separate child and adult prices are not listed. Admission is free for Lake County residents, and students, seniors and military get discounts with ID.
Hike · Castle Rock
4.6 miles of paved trail rated easy behind the Meadows neighborhoods, with a bridge from Paintbrush Park, stone legend sculptures and wildflowers below a butte; bluebirds and black-tailed prairie dogs. Outdoor classroom area along the way.
Hike · Apache Junction
0.25 mile paved, accessible trail past labeled cholla, prickly pear and ocotillo, with a "Watch Me Grow" saguaro the park has measured for 25 years. Park in the 15-minute lot right of the ranger station and follow the path past the accessible parking sign.
Trails 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; gates locked 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
$10 per vehicle with 1 person, $20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $5 per person on foot or bike.
Hike · Tucson
1 mile easy loop from the main trailhead that starts with a short steep climb, then signs about the plants, animals and geology with views of the peaks; about 45 minutes. No horses.
Day use 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Wash crossing construction on the main park road from October 19, 2026 to May 2027; park activities continue.
$10 per vehicle with 1 person, $20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $5 per person on foot or bike.
Hike · Monument
Level six-foot-wide gravel rail-trail from the Third Street trailhead in Monument; also reachable from Highway 105. The stretch through the Air Force Academy is closed.
Dawn to dusk; the Monument trailhead restroom is closed Nov 1 to Mar 31.
Hike · Palmer Lake
Six-foot-wide gravel rail-trail on the old Santa Fe railroad grade that runs straight and level for its first 6.5 miles south from Palmer Lake; walk out and back any distance. Helmets required for cyclists. The stretch through the Air Force Academy is closed.
Dawn to dusk; restrooms at the Palmer Lake trailhead.
Playground · Boulder
Playground, a dirt Tot Track with small hills and a wood bridge for little bikes, year-round restrooms, shelters and grills.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Indoor pool, gym and child watch; check the aquatics page for pool availability after the maintenance closure.
Monday to Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.; lap pool and hot tub closed from August 1, tentatively reopening November 2, 2026.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $9, adults $15, group of four $32; valid at all Boulder recreation centers that day.
Hike · Phoenix
Flat asphalt path along the Salt River low-flow channel, 3.7 miles end to end so walk any distance and turn back. Hundreds of migrating bird species pass through; views of South Mountain and downtown. Dogs stay on the paved trails.
Trailheads and trails open sunrise to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first.
Zoo or aquarium · Scottsdale
Combo tickets with the other Arizona Boardwalk attractions are discounted.
Open daily from 9 a.m., usually to 7 p.m., with an earlier close on one weekend day.
Aquarium Only ticket; adult is 13 and up, child is 2 to 12; 30 percent off after 4:30 p.m.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Toddler Time (1 to 2) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Storytime (3 to 7) Fridays at 10:30 a.m. in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
Pool or lake · Steamboat Springs
Riders on the two 230-foot water slides must be 44 inches tall and strong swimmers. The slides are open seasonally and reopen for winter in December.
Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 9pm. Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Daily pass is $27 for ages 3 to 14 and $35 for ages 15 and up. Ages 0 to 2 are free. The water slide is an extra $7.
Library storytime · Fort Collins
Library open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to 6 p.m., Saturday to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Baby Storytime Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m.; storytimes pause December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Farmstand with the farm's own produce and a pumpkin patch to walk through in fall; farm dinners and youth education programs are separate.
Fall farmstand weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays; season dates are not posted.
No admission is listed; farmstand produce is priced by the item.
Pool or lake · Oro Valley
Children's splash pad and a water slide; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, early close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Open recreation swim Monday to Friday noon to 4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$7 per person or $15 per family for Oro Valley residents, $10 and $20 for non-residents; ages 3 and under free.
Library storytime · Oro Valley
Pima County Public Library branch; storytimes are posted on the library events calendar.
Recent calendar: bilingual preschool storytime Thursdays at 10 a.m.; registration required.
Farm or garden · Loveland
Pumpkin patch with weekend hayrides, barrel trains and a 4-H petting zoo; leashed dogs welcome.
Pumpkin patch open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in fall while the crop lasts; Christmas trees November 27 to December 13 on the listed weekends, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission and parking; pumpkins 55 cents a pound; hayrides and barrel trains $3 on weekends; petting zoo $2 cash; Christmas trees $12 a foot.
Playground · Denver
Re-Imagine Play is a multi-generational play environment built in phases through 2025, with an event space and a seasonal splash pad; the street address comes from a city listing, not the project page.
City park; open daily.
Hike · Palmer Lake
Walking path around the southern half of the willow-lined lake, with the New Santa Fe Regional Trail starting on the east side for a flat extension; the county gives no path length. Fishing with a Colorado license, a pavilion run by the town, parking and a seasonal restroom.
Open dawn to dusk; restroom near the parking area closed Nov. 1 to March 31.
Playground · Colorado Springs
Universally accessible playground, splash pad, and an event lawn with shade trees next to Panorama Middle School.
Pool or lake · Parker
Activity pool has a zero-depth entry, play feature and lazy river; the warm therapy pool averages 90 degrees; the slide and rock wall open weekdays 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (pool closes 9 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pool closes 4:30 p.m.).
Children 3 to 9 $7, youth 10 to 13 $8, adults 14 to 61 $9, 2 and younger free; daily passes also work at the Parker Fieldhouse.
Indoor play · Broomfield
Shoes off and water bottles only; the center also has an indoor aquatic park with a lazy river, slides and a zero-depth play area.
Playground: Monday and Wednesday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Indoor playground: ages 3 and under free, ages 4 to 7 $3.50 with a Resident ID or $6.25 non-resident; the accompanying parent is free in the playground area; pool use needs the daily drop-in fee.
Hike · Manitou Springs
City trail on the hillside above town, part of more than 9 miles of Manitou Springs trails, with trailheads at Spring Street and Crystal Park Road; it links to the Red Mountain and Iron Mountain trails. The city gives no length or grade for any section. No smoking and no motorized vehicles on trails.
Hike · Hygiene
Easy flat loops of 1.8 and 1.1 miles around ponds beside St. Vrain Creek; fishing at most ponds, hummingbirds in summer. Some areas are closed as wildlife refuge.
Open sunrise to sunset; restroom at the trailhead.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Baby Time Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Toddler Time (1 to 2) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., and a Tuesday playgroup in November 2026.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
Playground · Castle Rock
The 2.5-acre Adventure Playground with a 40-foot slide is rated for ages 5 to 12; the Plaza has smaller play features and a splash pad that opens Memorial Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; a 1-mile paved loop circles the park.
Restrooms open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. March through October and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. November through February.
Hike · Castle Rock
10.5 miles of trail rated moderate by the town, a mix of unpaved, paved and timber steps; the Blue Loop and the 200 step Challenge Hill are the named routes. Pick a short paved stretch from the main park, which also has a large playground and restrooms. The Gold Loop connects to Ridgeline Open Space.
Zoo or aquarium · Phoenix
Guests under 14 must be with someone 14 or older; summer hours start as early as 7 a.m.
October through January 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; closed Christmas Day; hours change by season.
Daytime general admission; adult is 14 and up, child is 3 to 13.
Museum · Tucson
Hangars are indoors and the aircraft grounds are outdoors; diaper bags are allowed, other bags are not; no kids play area is listed.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; last entry 1:30 p.m.
Junior 5 to 12 $16, ages 0 to 4 free, adults $22.50; Pima County resident rate available.
Hike · Phoenix
Gentle wash-bottom trail with about 70 feet of elevation change, go right from the Pima Canyon trailhead; the city page lists no distance, so turn around when the kids are done. Marcos de Niza Trail from the same lot is 0.9 mile with 310 feet of climb.
Hike · Pine
0.5 mile Pine Lake Loop per the park map, flat around a small lake with a fishing pier, picnic shelter and restroom at the trailhead; the Narrow Gauge Trail follows the river for a longer walk. Baehrden Lodge is closed.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Fort Collins
1.8 mile soft-surface loop around Dixon Reservoir with foothills and city views; fishing and non-motorized boating. The Foothills Trail climbing away from the lake is steep.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; restrooms (some seasonal). Leashed dogs.
Hike · Loveland
0.3 mile trail to a point on the 100-acre reservoir at 6,580 feet, shown on the county brochure; surface and grade are not stated. Paddle boats and trout fishing on the water; only non-motorized boats allowed. Longer Shoshone Trail segments of 0.6 and 1.5 miles start nearby.
Open year round; restroom and campground at the reservoir.
Larimer County daily entrance permit $10 per vehicle; pay stations take cards only.
Splash pad · Mesa
Runs on reduced hours in winter instead of closing; 9,000 square foot playground with treehouse play structures next to it.
March to October weekdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; November to February daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Playground · Chandler
Farm Land zone sits almost entirely under a red barn shade canopy and has a toddler slide.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hike · Greeley
The paved Poudre River Trail runs along the south side of the 65-acre center; flat. About a quarter mile east the trail follows the base of the Signature Bluffs. Walk down to ponds beside the river left by gravel mining, now wildlife habitat. Trail distances are not stated.
Parking and a restroom at the center; drive north on 83rd Avenue to County Road 62.
Hike · Fort Collins
City park on the Poudre River with a direct connection to the Poudre River Trail, a nature-inspired accessible playground with a chair zipline, and The Farm on the west side. Trail distance and surface are not stated on the park page.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; restrooms (some seasonal). Lots off Sherwood Street and Elm Street.
Hike · Loveland
2.4 mile natural-surface multi-use trail system across prairie, hogbacks and wetland corridors with views of the foothills, plus a 0.8 mile connection to Coyote Ridge Natural Area. Raptors, songbirds, deer and a working wheat farm. No dogs and no e-bikes. Little shade.
Open sunrise to sunset daily; 36-vehicle lot and vault restrooms at the trailhead.
Playground · Breckenridge
A pocket park right on North Main Street with natural rock themed climbing structures and wood chip ground, across the alley from the Edwin Carter Discovery Center, whose restrooms are next door. On the Main Street Trolley route.
Splash pad · Tucson
On the far southeast side near Vail; swim diapers required.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Hike · Manitou Springs
0.15 mile gravel trail on a significant slope from the drop-off to a waterfall under the historic 1932 Highway 24 bridge, plus a second trail along Fountain Creek; picnic tables and an interpretive kiosk. Leashed dogs.
Open Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in season. Closed for the season since September 28, 2026; the 2027 reopening date is not yet posted. No parking at the falls.
$20 per vehicle covers parking at Higginbotham Flats off Highway 24 and Serpentine Drive plus the shuttle to the falls; register online, walk-ins if space allows.
Hike · Woodland Park
About 1.4 miles one way on an old road bed down a gulch to the Rampart Reservoir Trail at the water's edge, 2.8 miles round trip with the climb on the way back. Large parking area with overflow parking 2 miles south of the end of the pavement on Forest Service Road 300. No drinking water; treat stream water. The Forest Service lists no fee or restroom for this trailhead. Lightning is common in summer afternoons, so start early.
Open year round.
Playground · Silverthorne
The tot lot playground next to the recreation center, with a pavilion, volleyball and first-come courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are across the playground.
During the recreation center expansion, park via Rainbow Drive or the center's front lot; the lot behind the center is closed.
Playground · Arvada
20-acre park with two age-appropriate playgrounds on poured rubber surfacing, a seasonal splash pad, walking paths and a link to the Ralston Creek Trail; tables are first come, first served.
Indoor restrooms open 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 1 through Labor Day; portable toilets the rest of the year.
Library storytime · Mesa
Space is limited; free tickets are handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.
Toddlertime for ages 16 to 36 months Tuesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.
Other · Colorado Springs
Trails among red rock formations off Highway 24 with two parking areas on West High Street; no fires or grilling.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Dirt trails among red sandstone fins and old quarry walls; the Contemplative Trail and the Mesa/Greenlee loop are the gentler options, and two fenced loops are off-leash dog areas. No grilling, fires or smoking. Trail distances are not listed on the city page.
Portable toilets at both main parking lots; park hours are not listed on the city page. Lots fill at busy times.
Hike · Morrison
The Trading Post Trail loops among the big red rock formations from the Trading Post gift shop; the Denver park map names it but gives no distance. Everyone must stay on designated trails and rock climbing is prohibited. Restrooms in the park.
Park and trails open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset; parts of the park close early on concert days.
Playground · Aurora
35-acre park with a playground, two tot swings, a seasonal splash pad, a shelter and access to the Piney Creek Trail.
City park; restroom on site.
Zoo or aquarium · Tucson
ZooLights holiday evenings run on select December and January nights with separate tickets.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last entry 3:30 p.m.
Children 2 to 14 $9, adults 15 to 61 $12.75; timed tickets are reserved in advance; members free.
Hike · Fort Collins
Easy flat 1.4 mile soft-surface trail from the Overland Trail lot with rock outcrops and views of the foothills and Horsetooth Reservoir; the Foothills Trail beyond is steep.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; gated lots open dawn to dusk; restrooms (some seasonal); leashed dogs.
Hike · Conifer
0.9 mile Elkhorn Loop and 0.5 mile Songbird Trail near the trailhead per the park map; the longer hiker and horse trails climb to overlooks. Natural surface; restroom at the trailhead.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Playground · Tucson
Shaded playground for ages 5 to 12, restrooms, and four ramadas; Heirloom Farmers Market on Sundays.
Sunrise to 10 p.m.
Hike · Gilbert
Multi-use trails past seven ponds in a 110-acre wetland, with a floating boardwalk, bird viewing blinds, a fishing lake, a children's play area and a dino dig; the town page gives no trail distances or surfaces. Two restroom buildings, north and south, and benches along the way.
Preserve 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; trails open dawn to dusk.
Hike · Windsor
Paved, accessible segment of the Poudre River Trail beside a half mile of river pools and riffles; ducks, wading birds, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls. The paved trail continues 21 miles southeast toward Greeley. Segment length is not stated on the county page.
Day use only; trailhead closed sunset to sunrise. Restroom at the trailhead; leashed dogs, bags provided.
The county page lists no entrance fee.
Playground · Breckenridge
A nature themed playground designed around river systems and forests, built for ages 5 to 12 but with rubberized, sand and grass play areas little ones use too. Covered pavilion, grills, restrooms and a water bottle station. Parking is limited, the Blue River recpath or free transit work better.
Hike · Loveland
3.8 miles of flat natural-surface trails through a 163-acre area with five ponds, a wetland boardwalk at Bass Pond and three ADA-accessible fishing docks; connects to the paved Recreation Trail along the Big Thompson River. Three picnic shelters, restrooms and a drinking fountain. Leashed dogs allowed.
Open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. in summer. Flush restrooms closed for winter; ADA-accessible portable restroom in the off-season.
Hike · Fort Collins
About 3 miles of flat natural-surface trails with loop options and a boardwalk around seven ponds and a stretch of the Poudre River; pelicans, herons and cormorants among 200 bird species. Paved underpass beneath Prospect Road.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; restrooms (some seasonal). Leashed dogs.
Playground · Evans
Spacious playground, a 7-acre fishing lake with docks, two miles of trails, picnic pavilion, basketball and pickleball courts and restrooms.
Playground · Mesa
Shaded playground with a 50 foot climbing tower and a 60 foot rope caterpillar; the splash pad runs on reduced hours in winter.
Park sunrise to 10 p.m.; splash pad March to October 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., November to February 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farm or garden · Broomfield
U-pick pumpkin fields, three corn mazes, a hay bale maze and farm animals; restrooms on site; leashed dogs allowed away from the animals.
Open daily September 26 to October 31, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; may close in heavy rain or snow.
$10 per person on weekdays and $12 on weekends for ages 4 and up; Wednesday admission is free with corn maze tickets sold separately; pumpkins cost extra.
Farm or garden · Colorado Springs
Barnyard Buddies, a preschool storytime with an activity and snack, runs the first Thursday of the month February through November with registration.
Grounds open dawn to dusk year round; buildings open for a fee during summer programs and events.
Grounds are free; the historic buildings charge admission during summer programming and special events.
Hike · Commerce City
0.6 mile Lake Mary Loop with a boardwalk and fishing piers over the water, and a 1 mile Discovery Trail from the visitor center patio past the black-footed ferret exhibit. Free to visit; the 11 mile Wildlife Drive passes the bison herd. Prescribed burns run from mid October for several weeks.
Refuge open sunrise to sunset in fall, winter and spring, sunrise to 8 p.m. May 1 to August 1; visitor center Wednesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed federal holidays.
Museum · Woodland Park
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day; may close in bad weather.
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Child price covers ages 5 to 12; 4 and under free.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Certified organic farm with a free-entry pumpkin patch, hay maze, petting zoo and weekend carnival rides in October; the website says it is still being updated.
Farm stand May 1 to August 30, Thursday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fall Festival September 17 to November 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; Holiday Market November 5 to 28, Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., though the homepage lists Friday to Sunday, so check first.
Free entry and parking; weekday kids wristband $15 for the hay maze, playground and pumpkin patch; petting zoo $5; paint-a-pumpkin $8; carnival rides and pony rides priced separately.
Hike · Tucson
0.8 mile easy loop from the Romero Ruins ramada lot past the remains of a Hohokam village from about 500 AD and the foundation of a late-1800s homestead. Water crossings are seasonal.
Day use 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Wash crossing construction on the main park road from October 19, 2026 to May 2027; park activities continue.
$10 per vehicle with 1 person, $20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $5 per person on foot or bike.
Hike · Littleton
2.5 mile loop on natural surface through the red rock fins. No dogs anywhere in the park; watch for rattlesnakes and poison ivy. Picnic tables on the visitor center patio.
Park open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; visitor center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range); walk-in or bike-in individual pass $4.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Storytime Tuesday November 17 at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Time Wednesday November 18 at 10:30 a.m. were the next listed sessions; check the calendar for the weekly pattern.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
Hike · Tucson
Paved road closed to cars since 1978 and listed as wheelchair accessible; it climbs 3.7 miles up the canyon beside Sabino Creek, which flows most of the year, so walk as far as you like and turn around or ride the shuttle (fee, 9 stops, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) one way. Water fountains at the visitor center and spigots in the canyon; no dogs.
Recreation area always open; visitor center, bookstore and shuttle 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; restrooms by the visitor center locked 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
$8 per vehicle per day or $10 per week; the shuttle up the canyon is extra.
Hike · Sahuarita
1 mile loop around Sahuarita Lake, part of the town's network of paved pedestrian trails; the park page itself lists no path details.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Pool or lake · Sahuarita
Lakeside park with a walking path; the town page does not list a playground or restrooms.
Sunrise to sunset.
Library storytime · Sahuarita
Pima County Public Library branch; register online before coming.
Recent calendar: Toddler Time for 12 to 30 months Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; register online, limited to 12.
Pool or lake · Salida
One of the largest indoor hot springs pools in the country, fed by real mineral springs. The leisure pool sits at 97 to 100 degrees with a zero-entry edge for little ones, and the diving board opens on weekends. Family Fun Night is the third Thursday of every month, 5 to 8 p.m.
Monday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Pools clear 15 minutes before closing.
2026 drop-in rates: adults 18 and up $17, youth 6 to 17 $9, children 3 to 5 $5, 2 and under free.
Library storytime · Salida
Paw Pals, where children read to therapy dogs, runs Fridays from noon to 1pm. Storytime days and times and age ranges are not listed. Call 719-539-4826 for current storytimes.
Sunday 1pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5:30pm.
Library storytime · Colorado Springs
Storytime Wednesday November 18 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Time Saturday November 21 at 10:30 a.m. were the next listed sessions; check the calendar for the weekly pattern.
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
Playground · Longmont
Adventure playground, spray water feature in summer, pond, restrooms and a visitor center on the east side, 1 mile east of County Line Road.
Community park open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; nature area 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset.
Splash pad · Tucson
Shade structures, benches, and fencing around the pad; swim diapers required.
Open April 1 to October 31, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Hike · Dillon
A short walk to overlooks with views of Dillon Reservoir framed by the Gore and Tenmile ranges. There are no restrooms or drinking water. The Forest Service moved reservations to a new north overlook in June 2026.
Open year round. In winter the path to the overlook is not maintained and can have icy areas and unstable footing.
The Forest Service page does not list a day-use fee. Reservations are only for private gatherings.
Hike · Boulder
Flat winding trails and benches around 18 ponds with mountain and plains views; rated mobility-friendly by the city. Connects to Walden Ponds next door. Swimming and boats prohibited. Trail lengths are not stated on the city page.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; restrooms and picnic tables at the trailhead.
Farm or garden · Queen Creek
Petting zoo, jumping pillows, and train rides are closed during the October event.
Bakery and store Thursday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; u-pick garden 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; October event Wednesday to Sunday with evening hours.
Admission is charged only in October for the Pumpkin and Chili Party; tickets at pumpkinandchiliparty.com.
Playground · Boulder
Playground with crater and rock play structures, restrooms open year-round with shorter winter hours, and sledding is allowed in winter.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Leisure pool with open swim for all ages, a splash pad and tower slides in summer; paid overflow parking in the CU lot across Arapahoe.
Closed for the season as of late October 2026; summer-only outdoor pool, dates for 2027 not yet posted.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $11, adults $15, group of four $35; valid at Scott Carpenter and Spruce pools the same day.
Library storytime · Scottsdale
Scottsdale runs Baby Cuddles (0 to 24 months) and Twos & Threes Together (ages 2 to 3) storytimes.
Building Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 to 5.
Library storytime · Scottsdale
Space is limited; pick up a free ticket from staff 30 minutes before the program.
Twos & Threes Together storytime Mondays 10 to 10:30 a.m.; building open Monday to Thursday 9 to 7, Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 to 5.
Library storytime · Scottsdale
Scottsdale runs Baby Cuddles (0 to 24 months) and Twos & Threes Together (ages 2 to 3) storytimes.
Building Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 to 5.
Hike · Greeley
4.75 mile multi-use path, mostly paved with some concrete sections, following the Sheep Draw drainage through west Greeley between the Poudre River Trail and 20th Street; nearly flat, elevation 4,697 to 4,835 feet. Walk any length and turn back. Shared with bikes; dogs leashed. A gap under the 83rd Avenue bridge is not yet built.
Trailhead parking at the Family FunPlex; the 71st Avenue trailhead has a portable restroom and no drinking water. Hours not stated.
Pool or lake · Silverthorne
Four pools, two water slides, a hot tub and an indoor track. An expansion is under construction, and a licensed childcare program called Camp Silverthorne opens with it.
Winter hours, November 1 to May 31: aquatics Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Day pass prices are not posted on the recreation center's own page. Summit County residents get discounted rates.
Other · Littleton
Undeveloped native-grass park whose north-facing slope is the traditional sledding hill; a prairie dog colony sits on the east side.
Foothills park rules set the hours; a few benches at the top of the hill and no restrooms are listed.
Hike · Denver
2.6 mile flat loop around Denver's biggest lake, with mountain views across the water and several parking lots so you can start anywhere. Restrooms along the way.
Farm or garden · Fort Collins
Family pumpkin patch with a hayride, bale maze and corn cannon; pumpkin trebuchet on weekends; leashed dogs allowed.
Open September 25 to October 31, Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.
Hayride $5 per person, ages 3 and under free; bale maze free in 2026; corn cannon 3 shots for $5; pumpkins priced by the item.
Hike · Boulder
Creekside trail with self-guided interpretive signs just south of the trailhead, mountain views and an underpass beneath South Boulder Road; rated mobility-friendly by the city. Dogs not allowed south of the gate past South Boulder Road. Distance is not stated on the city page.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; no restrooms; one picnic table. Bus 225 stops at Cherryvale and Baseline.
Hike · Boulder
Level trail west along South Boulder Creek through tall and mixed grass prairie toward the foothills; watch for hawks hunting. Out and back; the city page gives no distance.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; restroom and two picnic tables at the trailhead.
OSMP daily parking permit $5 per vehicle (annual $25); pay at the lot or on ParkMobile.
Hike · Littleton
4 miles of flat natural surface trails and 3.5 miles of paved regional trail along two and a half miles of the South Platte River and five lakes. Flush restrooms at the nature center and a composting toilet in the park.
Parking lots, lakes and trails open sunrise to sunset, gates open by 6:30 a.m.; nature center Tuesday through Friday noon to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Mondays.
Hike · Littleton
Red sandstone spires and mostly level natural surface trails that the county recommends for hikers who prefer flatter terrain; no distances on the county page. Stay on the trail; no climbing on the rock formations.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Estes Park
0.7 mile flat loop around Sprague Lake with views of the Continental Divide; songbirds in spring, fishing in summer and ice fishing in winter. Open year-round.
Park open 24 hours; Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation required 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 to Oct 18, 2026. Flush restrooms and picnic tables by the paved parking lot.
Rocky Mountain National Park 1-day vehicle pass $30 (7-day $35), card only. Timed entry reservation needed May 22 to Oct 12, 2026 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Bear Lake Road needs the Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 to Oct 18, 2026.
Playground · Fort Collins
Inspiration Playground, built for children of all abilities, with a free splash pad beside it in summer; some restrooms are seasonal.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hike · Westminster
Lakeshore walking on a 3,000 acre park with a nature center that lends free binoculars and exploration packs and keeps a bullsnake and a box turtle; the city page gives no trail distances.
Walk-in access sunrise to sunset year round; drive-in 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May through September and 7:30 a.m. to one hour before sunset October through April. Nature center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter.
$7 per vehicle until sunset, $5 for seniors, military and persons with disabilities; free to walk or bike in from the lots at 100th and Owens or 86th Parkway and Simms, which lock at sunset.
Hike · Aurora
Flat trails through 250 acres of cottonwoods, wetlands and prairie, including a wetland loop where dogs are not allowed; the city page gives no distances. Restrooms, and a nature play area with a sand pit and a human-sized beaver lodge open sunrise to sunset.
Trails open dawn to dusk daily; nature center Wednesday through Friday noon to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Stone house at the mouth of North Cheyenne Canon with nature exhibits, restrooms, and drinking water.
Summer daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; spring, fall, and winter Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entry fee not stated on the city page.
Hike · Pine
2.3 mile hiker-only trail rated easy by the park, out to two fishing ponds with an ADA-accessible fishing pier; the 0.7 mile Historic Cabins Trail is the shortest option. Track chairs for visitors with disabilities by reservation.
Park open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; visitor center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 (the park lists a range); walk-in or bike-in individual pass $4.
Playground · Longmont
Voyager-themed playground with a maze, a spray water feature in summer, restrooms, shelters and a paved trail.
Open daily 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Short named loops and paths on 318 acres next to North Cheyenne Canon: South Suburban Lower Loop 0.4 mile, Ponderosa 0.4 mile, Stratton Springs Path 0.5 mile, South Suburban Upper Loop 0.6 mile, Upper Meadows Loop and Wildflower Path 0.7 mile each, Gold Camp Path 0.8 mile. The city rates most trails easy to moderate; paths are hiker only. Trailheads at La Veta Way, Ridgeway Avenue and 0.3 mile up N Cheyenne Canon Rd past Starsmore. South Suburban Reservoir is closed to the public from 2026 and the Ridgeway Trail may close at times.
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. November through March; 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. April through October; gates locked at closing.
Farm or garden · Loveland
Small cut-your-own Christmas tree farm that also sells firewood and fence posts.
Cut-your-own Christmas trees; dates and hours are not posted, call 970-669-1238 before going.
Tree prices are not posted.
Library storytime · Frisco
The library lists storytime at the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Schedules change, so check the library event calendar before you go.
Open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
All library programs are free and everyone is welcome.
Library storytime · Silverthorne
The library lists storytime at the North Branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Schedules change, so check the library event calendar before you go.
Open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
All library programs are free and everyone is welcome.
Library storytime · Breckenridge
The children's rooms were renovated and reopened Tuesday, October 13, with a Children's Reading Room and a Learn and Play Room. Storytime here was paused during construction, so check the library calendar for when it returns. The Main Library in Frisco and North Branch in Silverthorne offer storytime in the meantime.
Open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
All library programs are free and everyone is welcome.
Hike · Frisco
About 55 miles of paved path connect Summit County towns, including rides along Dillon Reservoir. Marina Park in Frisco is one place to get on, and the county does not list a single start point. Only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed, and dogs must be on a 6 foot leash.
Most use is from May through October. Ice and snow can cover the path in winter, so check the county's Recpath Conditions page first.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Hands-on time with goats, sheep, cows, a horse, chickens, peacocks and llamas; November 2026 dates are the 1st, 7th, 8th, 15th and 22nd; no pets.
Public Farmfest days are select weekends April to December; October 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., November and December 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., summer 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$18 per person; under 12 months free; reservations required.
Hike · Tucson
About 15 miles of natural-surface trails from the trailhead at the south end of Tortolita Road; the county page lists no loop distances, so pick a short out and back. Leashed dogs allowed. No water or shade listed, so bring plenty.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Pool or lake · Broomfield
Leisure pool with zero-depth entry, a separate toddler pool with slides and a sprayground, body slides, concessions and picnic areas; 2027 opening date not posted.
Closed for the 2026 season; summer sessions are reserved online, with a reduced post-summer schedule August 10 to September 7, 2026.
Reserved tickets $5 per person ages 4 and up for residents, $9 non-residents; ages 3 and under free with a paying adult.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Six-acre honey farm with animals to feed, pony rides for kids under 50 pounds and 6 years old, a free pumpkin patch in September and October, and a u-pick sunflower field from August; no dogs.
Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily; closes at noon on Fridays; check the farm calendar for closures.
Free to enter; animal feed $1 a piece, pony rides $10, fall hay rides $7; groups of 10 or more need an appointment and pay a fee.
Farm or garden · Fort Collins
Cows, horses, sheep, chickens and goats, 40 to 60 animals at a time; pony rides $8 on weekends April through October for ages 2 and up.
November 1 to March 31: Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; April to October open to 5 p.m., plus Tuesdays June to August.
Admission is charged; the city fee page lists daily drop-in rates of $8 youth and $10 adult for residents ($10 and $12 non-resident) with The Farm half price November through February.
Farm or garden · Fort Collins
Botanic garden with a Garden of Lights event in winter and a pumpkin sale in late October.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Thursdays.
Admission is charged; prices were not listed on the page checked.
Museum · Tucson
Tiny Tales for Tots storytime at 11 a.m. on select dates.
Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.
Youth 4 to 17 $9, adults $15; no price is listed for ages 3 and under; $3 per person with Museums for All.
Other · Cascade
Vintage amusement park at 7,500 feet with two dozen rides; holiday season runs October 29 to December 24 and peak days need advance tickets.
2026 season May 22 to December 24, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays except holiday weeks; last wristband sold 4:15 p.m. and rides close 4:50 p.m.
Entry is free in summer and fall with ride wristbands $38 per person age 3 and up; on holiday peak days (weekends in November and December plus Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks) general admission is $38 per person age 3 and up with online tickets required.
Hike · Erie
0.25 mile of concrete trail with crusher fines alongside, another 0.25 mile crusher fine trail and about 0.65 mile of soft-surface trail around a town reservoir at Austin Avenue and 119th Street. Fishing from shore and an accessible fishing spot; no wading, swimming or boats. 34 parking spaces plus 4 accessible.
Portable restroom March 15 to Nov. 15.
Hike · Superior
Thompson's Trail is the easy main path and most of it is wheelchair accessible; the arboretum has 4.7 miles of trails through gardens from 11 regions, and the smaller loops are too narrow for some wheelchairs. Cottonwoods along Queen Creek turn color in fall. No distance is posted for the main loop.
October to March 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, last entry an hour before closing; shorter summer hours and closed Tuesdays June to August.
Adults and teens $24.95 ($16 in summer), children 5 to 12 $10, under 5 free.
Farm or garden · Tucson
Children's Museum Oro Valley is inside the gardens Tuesday to Sunday mornings and is included in admission.
Grounds open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Youth 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free; $3 per person with a SNAP or WIC card.
Farm or garden · Glendale
October is the pumpkin patch and corn maze, with a haunt maze on Friday and Saturday nights. Mid November to December 23 is the produce stand and Christmas trees; late May through June is the produce stand with u-pick on Friday and Saturday mornings.
October 1 to 31, 2026: Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday; last farm ticket an hour before closing.
Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze tickets start at $20 online.
Hike · Cave Creek
Towhee Trail is a 0.2 mile easy hike-only trail, Metate is 0.8 mile easy, and Dragonfly is a 1 mile moderate trail with 72 feet of elevation change on mostly smooth dirt with some rocks. Cave Creek flows through the park in the winter months.
Park open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 1 to April 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 to October 31.
$5 per person; children under 15 free.
Other · Tucson
Ride tickets are sold at the Trading Co. store; ride hours vary, so call ahead.
Rides on the carousel, miniature train, and Ferris wheel are $3 each; gold panning bags $3.
Indoor play · Thornton
Indoor playground for ages 12 and under is not staff-supervised, so a parent stays in the room; the pool has a lazy river and slides.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the playground is unavailable during child care hours.
Indoor playground is free with no admission; pool and gym daily admission is $4 ages 3 to 17 and $5.25 adults for residents, $5.50 and $7.25 for non-residents, ages 0 to 2 free.
Museum · Steamboat Springs
The museum is listed on the website as the Steamboat Springs History Museum. A Pioneer Christmas Story-time in the Trees is scheduled for Nov 14 at 11am.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Closed major holidays, Nov 3 and 4 for maintenance, and Nov 10 to 12 for Festival of Trees setup. During Festival of Trees, Nov 13 to 28, it is closed Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving.
Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free. Routt County residents are free with ID.
Hike · Apache Junction
2.4 mile loop rated moderate with 500 feet of elevation change, with views of the Superstition Mountains, desert birds and spring wildflowers; it ends at either picnic area. Hikers and leashed dogs only. Walk-in entry and hiker drop-off are not allowed.
Trails 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; gates locked 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
$10 per vehicle with 1 person, $20 per vehicle with 2 to 4 people, $5 per person on foot or bike.
Farm or garden · Tucson
Butterfly Magic runs 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Great Garden Express train Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., gates close 4:15 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and July 4.
Gardens only; children 17 and under $10, 2 and under free; combo with Yume Japanese Gardens $25 adult, $12 child.
Hike · Tucson
Steep paved road, 1.5 miles and about 700 feet up to the top, 3 miles round trip; the lower half is gentler, the upper half steeper, and you can turn around anywhere. Water station and a portable toilet at the midpoint, benches along the way. Stay on the pavement; no dogs, bikes or skateboards. Park on the street along Anklam Road.
Open daily 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hike · Boulder
Two flat 0.7 mile loops around small reservoirs in Gunbarrel; dogs must be leashed around the east lake and may go off leash on the west lake trail. Lakes are not stocked.
Trailhead parking closes at sunset.
Playground · Fort Collins
Playground with a slide built from two old grain silos, ziplines, picnic shelters, a dog park and some seasonal restrooms.
Open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hike · Arvada
3 miles of flat crushed-gravel and dirt trails through prairie grass, woodland and wetlands on a 72-acre refuge, with a self-guided trail brochure at the kiosks and Front Range views.
West side open sunrise to sunset daily; east side open Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through September and closed October through April. Closed federal holidays.
No entrance fee is listed; refuge programs are free.
Pool or lake · Longmont
Lifeguarded swim beach and wading area in summer, dog beach year-round, no water access December through February; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Park hours November 1 to February 28 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March to May and September to October 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June to August 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; swim beach closed for the season.
$10 per vehicle, $15 on weekends and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day; $2 per person walking or biking in.
Other · Lakewood
North-facing slope the city calls the best sledding hill in Lakewood; 0.9-mile paved walking loop.
No hours listed on the city page; call Community Resources at 303-987-7800.
Indoor play · Chandler
Has a toddler area and an Uptown Tot discount for ages 5 and under on some mornings, usually 10 a.m. to noon.
Mostly 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; varies by date on the park calendar.
Weekday 90 minutes $15 or 120 minutes $17; weekends and holidays $20 or $23; parents play free with grip socks, $5.50 plus tax if bought there.
Indoor play · Peoria
Uptown Tot discount for ages 5 and under on some mornings, 10 a.m. to noon.
Mostly 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; some Saturdays open at 9 a.m. and Sundays close at 7 p.m.
Weekday 90 minutes $15 or 120 minutes $17; weekends and holidays $20 or $23; parents play free with grip socks, $5.50 plus tax if bought there.
Indoor play · Littleton
Trampoline park with a Kid's Area for ages 7 and under; the site lists the address as Columbine.
Monday to Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; longer hours on school breaks.
Shorty ticket for kids 40 inches and under $17.49; Unlimited Play $34.99; parent ticket $17.49 with a child's pass; required socks $4.99.
Indoor play · Westminster
Trampoline park with a Kid's Area for ages 7 and under; weekday hours start at 4 p.m. during the school year.
Monday to Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; longer hours on school breaks.
Shorty ticket for kids 40 inches and under $14.99; Unlimited Play $29.99; parent ticket $14.99 with a child's pass; required socks $4.99.
Pool or lake · Aurora
Zero-depth water playground with two small slides and fountains; the main pool is a steady 3 feet deep; kids 6 and under stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open swim times are on the posted schedule.
Youth 2 to 17 $5, adults 18 to 61 $7; the page lists no under-2 price.
Hike · Colorado Springs
Network of natural-surface trails from beginner to advanced among rocky, forested hogback ridges, starting at the parking lot off Vindicator Drive, with a wetland area and city views; the city gives no trail lengths. Portable toilet only. Shared with mountain bikes, including a downhill bike area. No fires or grilling.
Library storytime · Vail
The library has a Kids Zone page and a Kids and Teens section. Storytime days and times are posted on the library calendar or by phone at 970-479-2187.
Open every day, 10am to 6pm. Closed on posted holidays.
Hike · Tucson
0.8 mile round trip rated easy: it dips through a couple of washes, then climbs gently to a ridge with benches and views over Avra Valley to Picacho Peak. Signs name the common desert plants along the way.
$25 per vehicle for 7 days, both districts; $15 per person 16 and older on foot or bike; card only.
Hike · Arvada
1.5 mile concrete trail plus soft-surface meadow trails; the park map lists a 1.9 mile Outer Loop and a 0.2 mile Coyote Loop. Flat, with an observation deck over the Van Bibber Creek wetlands. Trail extension construction runs through 2027.
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, as for all Jeffco Open Space parks.
Hike · Tucson
Natural-surface trail that starts at the end of the resort employee lot; it is 2.7 miles with steep, rocky switchbacks to Maiden Pools, so go only as far as the kids enjoy and turn around. The stream is usually dry, with pools in spring and early summer. No dogs; January 1 to April 30 stay within 400 feet of the trail for bighorn lambing.
Open year round; no day-use fee.
Hike · Loveland
About a 1 mile walk on level gravel and paved trails through a 400-acre mountain park beside the Big Thompson River, 4 miles west of the canyon mouth; picnic shelters, a historic stone picnic structure, a Nature Cabin with wildlife displays open on select days, and a downloadable family scavenger hunt. Bears are active; use the wildlife-proof trash bins.
Open daily sunrise to sunset April through October, weather permitting; closes for the season November 1. Parking on the east and west sides; central restrooms; no cell service in the canyon.
Hike · Boulder
2.6 miles of easy trails around old gravel pits that are now ponds and cattail wetlands; waterfowl year-round. The Wally Toevs fishing pier has been removed and will be rebuilt in 2027. Low water and dead fish may be visible at times.
Open sunrise to sunset; restrooms at the Cottonwood Marsh and Wally Toevs trailheads.
Museum · Avon
Walking Mountains runs the Nature Tykes early childhood program in Gypsum and a free family-friendly winter nature walk. Call 970-827-9725 for visiting hours and admission.
Visiting hours and admission for the Avon campus are not listed on the main visit page.
Playground · Frisco
A playground for climbing, sliding and swinging beside Ten Mile Creek, within walking distance of Main Street by the rec path. Parking is limited to ten spaces.
The park is open 6 am to 10 pm. Restrooms are open year round from 8 am to 10 pm.
Hike · Lafayette
1.2 mile mostly soft-surface loop, 8 to 10 feet wide, around Waneka Lake with 10 fitness stations and several entry points from the park and neighborhoods. Playground, picnic shelters, fishing and a boathouse with paddle boat and canoe rentals in summer.
Park open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; restrooms open year round, drinking fountains in summer.
Hike · Denver
Flat lake loops: Smith Lake Loop 0.6 mile, Meadow Loop 0.9 mile, Grassmere Lake Loop, and a 2.5 mile Outer Loop around the whole park. Restrooms in the park.
Splash pad · Gilbert
Shaded pop jet splash pad in the downtown Heritage District; the water shuts off when wind reaches 8 mph; restrooms are at the Park and Ride lot.
Splash pad March 1 to November 30, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; park 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Museum · Colorado Springs
Machinery runs during the two daily tours and is loud; gold panning and movies are included with admission.
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round; guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Child price covers ages 4 to 12; 3 and under free with a paid adult.
Library storytime · Tucson
Pima County Public Library branch serving Marana.
Recent calendar: preschool storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; no registration.
Indoor play · Tucson
Month-to-month memberships from $15.99 per child.
Tot Time for ages 5 and under daily 9 to 10 a.m.; open play Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets from $11.99 per child for 90 minutes or all day; toddlers 3 and under get a discounted ticket.
Pool or lake · Windsor
Zero-depth entry pool with play features, a lazy river, an enclosed slide and a hot tub; lap pool busy with classes 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. weekdays.
Pool Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. with play features and slide on at 10 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Daily admission includes the indoor pool; amounts were not listed on the page checked.
Hike · Windsor
2.25 mile loop around Windsor Lake with on-road and off-road segments along the Greeley Number 2 Canal, the Eaton Ditch and the lake; flat; the town lists it among its paved trails. Boardwalk Park at the start has a playground, beach access, fishing, restrooms and ADA-accessible shelters.
Park hours not stated on the town page.
Library storytime · Windsor
Sessions are listed on the district calendar through November 2026; the Severance branch runs Babies and Books on Wednesdays.
Babies and Books Fridays 9:30 a.m. followed by Stay and Play at 10 a.m.; Read, Rhyme, and Romp Tuesdays 10 a.m.; library open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Museum · Denver
Aircraft hangar museum in Lowry; simulators cost extra.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours subject to change.
Admission is charged; prices are not listed on the hours page.
Hike · Boulder
Family-friendly loop around Wonderland Lake past streams, wetlands and short-grass prairie; rated mobility-friendly by the city. Bikes are not allowed on the short loop on the peninsula. Loop length is not stated on the city page.
Trailhead open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; no restrooms; one picnic table. SKIP bus stops at the trailhead.
Pool or lake · Woodland Park
City indoor pool with open swim, lap swim, and lessons; call 719-687-5233 for the open swim schedule.
Daily entry passes are sold on site; current prices are not readable on the city pages.
Museum · Lafayette
Tickets are good all day, so you can leave for a nap and come back; a snack area is open for packed lunches.
Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays noon to 5 p.m. starting November 8, 2026.
Children ages 1 to 11 $15, adults $9, infants under 1 free; $2 off each admission after 3 p.m.
Farm or garden · Longmont
Apple orchard with a farm stand, apple cider donuts, and draft horses, mini donkeys, chickens and peacocks to see; picnics welcome; no dogs.
Farm stand open August through November; in November, Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Mondays.
No admission fee; u-pick apples need a reservation and usually sell out by August; apples, cider and donuts are sold at the stand.
Farm or garden · Steamboat Springs
Children's activity books and colored pencils are kept in the Children's Garden. Please leave dogs at home. Service animals are welcome.
Open dawn to dusk every day during the season. The park closes for winter once snow is no longer melting from the paths.
Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Hike · Steamboat Springs
This seven-mile non-motorized trail follows the Yampa River from Dougherty Road through downtown to Bear River Park. Many parks and playgrounds can be reached from it. The city does not say whether the trail is cleared in winter.
The city says access to its parks, open space and trails is free.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Lifeguarded sand beach with a shallow area; children under 5 need an adult within arm's reach; playground, picnic areas and restrooms at the park.
Swim season is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; swim area 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, closing 5:30 p.m. Thursdays; closed until late May 2027.
$12 per person ages 2 and up, $20 for two people in one vehicle, $30 per carload of up to five.
Splash pad · Centennial
Playground, restrooms and picnic areas at the same park.
Water on 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed for the season now.
Museum · Greeley
Village of historic Weld County buildings with costumed interpreters, near the south entrance of Island Grove Regional Park.
2026 summer season May 23 to August 30, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekdays for booked groups only.
Regular admission is free; group visits and some special events charge.
Pool or lake · Fort Collins
Outdoor pool with a lazy river, zero-entry area, geysers and a 30-foot slide.
2026 season May 25 to September 7; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday to 7 p.m. through August 18, then shorter hours.
Admission is charged for everyone; city daily drop-in rates are $8 youth and $10 adult for residents, $10 and $12 non-resident.
Farm or garden · Niwot
Cut-your-own, fresh-cut and potted living Christmas trees at the corner of 95th and Niwot Road, with lights and music; Santa and an elf may visit on weekends.
2025 season ran November 28 to December 23, weekdays noon to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 7 p.m.; 2026 dates are not posted yet.
Tree prices are not posted and change with supply.
Splash pad · Colorado Springs
Sixteen spray features next to the community center; swim diapers required under swimwear, parking is limited, and it closes at 65 degrees or below.
2026 season June 1 to September 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through August 9, then weekends only.
Pool or lake · Greeley
Dinosaur-themed waterpark with a lazy river, splash pad, zero-depth area for little ones and a 243-foot slide.
2026 season May 23 to September 7; open swim daily noon to 6 p.m.; family nights Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Adults $7, youth 6 to 15 $6, children 5 and under $3 and must be with a paying adult.
Splash pad · Phoenix
Opens later than most Phoenix pads, the last weekend in May; playground and shade structures at the park.
Operates the last weekend in May through October 4; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in season.
Splash pad · Loveland
Two playgrounds including a tot lot beside the spray park, a non-reservable pavilion for parents, river fishing access; restrooms closed in winter.
Spray park typically Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; park open 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Other · Frisco
Lift-assisted tubing on several lanes, some mellow and some steeper. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall and able to ride their own tube, with no tube sharing or lap riding. Children under 8 need a paid, ticketed adult with them. Reservations are required, and families should arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in and a safety video.
The 2026 to 2027 season opens November 26, 2026, snow pending, and the last day is April 11, 2027. Most days run 9 am to 6 pm, with the last session starting at 5 pm.
Hourly tickets cost $44 or $55 depending on the date, and $55 during holiday periods. Frisco residents with proof of residency pay $33 or $44, and $44 on holidays.
Splash pad · Glendale
Four acre lake with fishing piers, ramadas, a skate park, and an archery range at the park.
Summer 2025 schedule: May 24 to July 27 daily 12 to 7 p.m., then weekends and Labor Day through September 1; park 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Splash pad · Goodyear
Children under 6 must be with someone at least 13; babies and toddlers must wear swim pants.
Third Monday in April through third Monday in October, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Splash pad · Greeley
Free splash park in Island Grove Regional Park; water shuts off when lightning is within ten miles.
Open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 23 to September 7, 2026.
Splash pad · Phoenix
Playground, restrooms, and shade structures at the park.
Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until October 4, 2026; closed for the season after that.
Hike · Morrison
CLOSED - Until June 2027
Closed for forest thinning until about spring 2027. The county suggests Flying J Ranch, Alderfer/Three Sisters, Elk Meadow, Beaver Ranch, Pine Valley or Reynolds instead.
Fully closed since October 19, 2026 for forest health work; the county expects the closure to last through spring 2027.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City outdoor pool in Monument Valley Park run by the YMCA; members and nonmembers both need a pool or day pass, paid by card or exact cash.
Closed for the rest of 2026; the season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with modified hours from August 10.
The YMCA page lists a day pass at $10 ages 3 to 17, $15 adults, and $45 family under member rates; the nonmember day rate is not shown.
Splash pad · Phoenix
Playground, restrooms, and shade structures at the same park.
Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until October 4, 2026; closed for the season after that.
Splash pad · Denver
One of Denver's city splash pads; the park also has the Re-Imagine Play playground.
Denver splash pads run daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed for the season now.
Splash pad · Colorado Springs
Closed for the season since September 7, 2026; closes on days the forecast stays below 65 degrees.
2026 season May 24 to September 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Splash pad · Phoenix
Closed for the season since October 4, 2026; restrooms, soccer field, and volleyball court at the park.
2026 season March 20 to October 4; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday only until May 23, then daily.
Splash pad · Peoria
Splash pad April 15 to October 15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; park 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Splash pad · Arvada
Recycled-water splash pad that pauses about 10 minutes three times a day for maintenance; no dogs on the pad; two playgrounds at the same park.
Runs daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2026) through Labor Day (September 7, 2026); closed for the season now.
Splash pad · Aurora
One of Aurora's two city splash pads; playground and tot swings at the same park.
2026 season ran daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May 22 to September 7; closed for the season now.
Splash pad · Peoria
Playground and tot lot, a fishing lake, a skate park, and restrooms at the park.
Splash pad April 15 to October 15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; park 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Museum · Colorado Springs
CLOSED - Until January 2027
Closed for renovation; reopens January 2027. Space exhibits and a planetarium-style Science On a Sphere show.
Child price covers ages 4 to 15; 3 and under free.
Splash pad · Fort Collins
Next to Inspiration Playground; the splash pad and playground restrooms were closed for renovation work in early 2026.
Typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; hours can change with weather or repairs.
Splash pad · Colorado Springs
Closed for the season since September 7, 2026; restrooms are in the spray ground area.
2026 season May 23 to September 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in four sessions with 30 minute breaks.
Splash pad · Phoenix
Playground, restrooms, shade structures, and an urban fishing lake at the park.
2026 season opened March 20; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday until May 23, then daily; Phoenix pads closed October 4.
Splash pad · Colorado Springs
Closed for the season since September 7, 2026; closes on days the forecast stays below 65 degrees.
2026 season May 23 to September 7, noon to 6 p.m. in three sessions with 30 minute breaks; weekends only from August 10.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City outdoor pool in northwest Colorado Springs run by the YMCA; members and nonmembers both need a pool or day pass, paid by card or exact cash.
Closed for the rest of 2026; the season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with modified hours from August 10.
The YMCA page lists a day pass at $10 ages 3 to 17, $15 adults, and $45 family under member rates; the nonmember day rate is not shown.