Several years ago, my husband and I made the decision that we would take our out-of-state vacations during Spring Break or Fall Break and stay home during the summer. Why pay high travel rates to go somewhere with 94% humidity when summer in Colorado is gorgeous and there is plenty to do right here in our home state?
In Colorado, we have 11 Macaroni Kid communities. Let Macaroni Kid be your guide to a fun-filled summer and get the insider's scoop to what's going on in various areas throughout Colorado! This is part one of three in our series. Below is a list of four of the Colorado Macaroni Kid websites and some of the best places to go, recommended by the publisher of each site. Each website is just like this one, providing a complete list of local events and activities for kids and families to enjoy, plus information about some of the family-friendly businesses in the area.
Macaroni Kid goes well beyond Colorado. If you are taking a family vacation this summer outside Colorado, visit www.macaronikid.com and use the drop-down menu on the left side of the page to see if there is a Macaroni Kid for the area you're visiting.
Finally, do you have a friend looking for a fun job with hours she chooses, in or outside of Colorado? Maybe she would be interested in starting a Macaroni Kid for her community. Just emailkyrieandsam@macaronikid.com for details.
Aurora
Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial
Greeley
Thornton-Northglenn
In Colorado, we have 11 Macaroni Kid communities. Let Macaroni Kid be your guide to a fun-filled summer and get the insider's scoop to what's going on in various areas throughout Colorado! This is part one of three in our series. Below is a list of four of the Colorado Macaroni Kid websites and some of the best places to go, recommended by the publisher of each site. Each website is just like this one, providing a complete list of local events and activities for kids and families to enjoy, plus information about some of the family-friendly businesses in the area.
Macaroni Kid goes well beyond Colorado. If you are taking a family vacation this summer outside Colorado, visit www.macaronikid.com and use the drop-down menu on the left side of the page to see if there is a Macaroni Kid for the area you're visiting.
Finally, do you have a friend looking for a fun job with hours she chooses, in or outside of Colorado? Maybe she would be interested in starting a Macaroni Kid for her community. Just emailkyrieandsam@macaronikid.com for details.
Aurora
- Great Plains Park has a playground, a great splashground, and access to hiking trails.
- Plains Conservation Center (pictured) is an 1100-acre outdoor education facility which aims to bring the natural wonder of the prairie into the realm of personal experience through a variety of activities.
- Simon Mall's Town Center at Aurora has more than 125 specialty stores and a Kidgits Clubwith great events year-round.
- Spend the day at the beach right here in Colorado at Aurora Reservoir. Cool off in theAWQUA Lounge and learn about the journey water takes to get to our faucets.
- Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch has a kids' section in the Visitor Center and a variety of activities for kids of all ages.
Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial
- Pirates Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center will help you stay cool on a hot summer day.
- Centennial Center Park is a brand new park with a fabulous splashground adjacent to the Centennial Civic Center.
- Whether you're looking for a laughter-filled date night or a magic show for the entire family,Comedy Works South at The Landmark has something for you.
- The Curtis Arts & Humanities Center has many unique art exhibits, plus activities and art programs for everyone from kids to seniors.
- Famiy Sports Center entertainment center has inflatables, bumper cars, a climbing wall, an ice rink, miniature golf, and more!
Greeley
- Experience the biggest Independence Day Parade in the state, plus a carnival, live music, and more at the Greeley Stampede.
- Boardwalk Community Park in Windsor has a museum, a park, a lake with a swim beach, and concerts and movies nearly every weekend during the summer.
- Estes Park, a fun mountain town with shopping, food, and events all summer long, is just a short drive from Greeley.
- Rocky Mountain National Park and Big Thompson Canyon have hiking trails, picnic areas, and rivers to dip your toes in.
Thornton-Northglenn
- Boondocks Fun Center has bumper boats, a bowling alley, two miniature golf courses, laser tag, video games and more.
- E. B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park has a Sensory Playground and is home to Webster Lake where you can fish or take a ride on a pedal boat.
- Mid-Air Adventures is a favorite indoor playground of ours, with jungle swings, zip lines, rope bridges, and a 20-foot climbing wall.
- Barr Lake State Park is home to more than 350 species of birds, including numerous bald eagles.
- Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park has slides, a lazy river, wave generator, diving board area, and a tot pool with interactive play features.
