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This Week's Top Kid-Friendly Events near Broomfield: Dec 27 - Jan 2

December 26, 2024

Here are Macaroni KID Broomfield's picks for the top things to do in and near Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior neighborhoods (plus some worth the drive!) with kids from Dec 27 - Jan 2, 2024.

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Friday, December 27Louisville's PUZZLEPALOOZA
Louisville Recreation Center | Louisville 

Join in for another Puzzlepalooza! Teams of two to four to compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. The puzzle of our choice will be provided.  

Cost: $20/$25


Sunday, December 29: Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration
The Orchard Town Center | Westminster

Join a festive Chanukah celebration and Menorah lighting at the Orchard Town Center! Enjoy an exhilarating performance by Circus Foundry, along with classic Chanukah treats of latkes, donuts, hot drinks and Chanukah music.

Cost: FREE 


Tuesday, December 31: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus Noon Year’s Eve
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus| Denver

Features a shiny Times Square-like ball which will drop on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

This year’s celebrations will take place in their winter experience, SNOW DAYS!

Prepare for a celebration unlike any other year with sock skating, sledding, music, themed crafts, treats from the Teaching Kitchen and fun surprises!

Cost: $19.75 for ages 2 to 59 and $17.75 for seniors (60+) and those age 1. Members get in for free.


Tuesday, December 31:   WOW! Children’s Museum Noon Years Eve
WOW! Children's Museum | Lafayette

Ring in the New Year a few hours early in Lafayette. Enjoy noisemaker crafts, face painting, balloon animals, dance party, playtime in the Museum, refreshments, and a special countdown celebration.

Cost:$13 per child; $10 per WOW! member child; and $7 per adult


Wednesday, January 1: First Day Hike at Barr Lake
Barr Lake State Park | Brighton

If you want to start the new year off on the right foot, might we suggest you join us on New Year's Day? As part of Colorado Parks and Wildlife First Day Hike initiative, Barr Lake is hosting a hike on January 1st, led by one of our long-time volunteers, and we want you to get out there with us! Whatever your resolutions are for the new year, getting outside in nature is a great and refreshing way to start your year.

Cost: FREE | Parks Pass or $10 Day Pass Required to Enter Park


Macaroni KID Broomfield & Beyond would like to thank our wonderful sponsor, 52 Native, for bringing our Top Events to you this week.