Western Slope Fun Activities Guide

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Highline Lake - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.No matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat. Connected to miles of trails and close to communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area. Whether passing through on mountain bikes, or as an end destination, the park welcomes campers, anglers, families and groups.Birders have plenty to see here. The Audubon Society designated the park an important bird area; thousands migrate through the area every winter.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  James M. Robb Colorado River - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     The Colorado River State Park was renamed James M. Robb  -  Colorado River State Park in 2005 to honor a visionary. Mr. Robb was instrumental in creating this "string of pearls," or five distinct sections, that are this park.From Fruita on the west end, to Island Acres on the east end and three stops in-between, this is one park split into five sections. To visit the park, follow the Colorado River west from Debeque Canyon to Fruita, and enjoy five uniquely different river and lake based outdoor recreation opportunities.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Vega - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Vega State Park's high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful montane meadow on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western Colorado. Vega is great year round for birding, hiking among the changing aspen, fishing and cross-country skiing. Snowmobilers and off-highway vehicle riders can access hundreds of miles of trails in Grand Mesa National Forest from Vega Early Settlers campground, cabins or OHV lot.

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  Copper Mountain Resort Association

  Copper Mountain

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  Channel your inner ninja inside the Woodward WreckTangle.

     This outdoor ninja obstacle challenge serves up nine different sections of unique and fun-filled obstacles to conquer, in the heart of Copper's Center Village. Complete with cargo nets, balance beams, rope swings and more! The Woodward WreckTangle is operated in different modes to meet the desires of different types of guest. These modes of operation are scheduled throughout the day, but are subject to change by Lift Operations Department and Guest Services. Time Trial Mode - Only one participant is allowed in the course at time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow participants to use the integrated timing function. Upon completion of the course the participant's time will be displayed at the end. Practice Mode - Ten participants are allowed in the course at a time. (1 person per feature). The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow more guests to participate simultaneously and shorten wait time. Participant timing will not be available in practice mode. Session Mode - Many participants (up to 25) are allowed in the course at a time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow friends and families to participate together on a particular feature. Participant timing will not be available in session mode (less) ... Read more

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  Elitch Gardens Theme Park

  Denver

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  Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 125 years of fun, Elitch Gardens is America's only Downtown Theme and Water Park. The park is open May 2nd through November 1st. There's something for everyone, with 53 rides and attractions, including 14 pint-sized adventures, thrilling roller coasters and an entire water park. This year, there's more entertainment than ever before with exciting new family shows Conjure and Disney's Octonauts, plus Fright Fest in October! The perfect place to celebrate that special day! Big Fun Birthday: Come play at the park with your friends for your birthday. Our gift to you? Free admission for the birthday guest! Just $32.99 per person. Blast Off Birthday: Step up the fun! Includes admission to the Theme and Water Park, meals deals for each guest, and one free parking pass. Free admission and meal for the birthday guest. Just $42.99 per person. Visit ElitchGardens.com for more information and to purchase discount tickets. (less) ... Read more

  Save on Discounted 2018 Season Passes--ONLINE ONLY

  Discounted 2018 Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park season passes on sale now! $64.99 per person includes access to the both parks, bring a friend free tickets, free parking and much more. …

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  Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

  Glenwood Springs

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  America's Only Mountain-top Theme Park!

     Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, offers a unique day of family fun...where nature meets adventure! Take the scenic tram to the top of Iron Moutain where you'll experience incredible thrill rides perched on the edge of Glenwood Canyon, high above the Colorado River, like The Giant Canyon Swing, the Cliffhanger Roller Coaster, the Glenwood Canyon Flyer and one of the longest Alpine Coasters in the state. New for summer 2017, is the Haunted Mine Drop, the world's only drop town inside a mountain. There are two unique kid-friendly guided tours of Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves, voted "One of the Top 10 Family Cave Tours in the Country". Kids' love the 4D theater, laser tag, a Ferris Wheel, a kid's coaster, climbing wall and more. Mountain-top restaurant and breathtaking Rocky Mountain vistas. Great for groups, family reunions and birthday parties. Open year-round, visit our website for hours and to purchase tickets online. (less) ... Read more

  50% Off Tram Ride for up to 4 People at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - ONLINE ONLY

  ONLINE ONLY - Go to www.glenwoodcaverns.com: buy tickets. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE using the promo code: USFAM. to receive your 50% Off Tram Ride for up to 4 People at Glenwood Caver…

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  History Colorado Family Fun Days!

     Join us for our Hands on History Family Fun Days! On the second Saturday of each month, families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in our exhibits. Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $25! (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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  Lawson Adventure Park

  Lawson

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  We are a family friendly outdoor adventure park in the heart of Rockies offering activities that include ZORB, Challenge Course, Via Ferrata, Frisbee-Golf, Bungee Tramp, Gyro Machine, Spider Wall and much more.

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  Pirates Cove

  Englewood

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  Pirates Cove

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  Ahoy ye mateys? We would like to welcome you to a swashbuckling good time at Pirates Cove. Come cool off and play in our lagoon with a large interactive play structure, the Bay, a 25 meter pool with diving board and drop slide, 3 slides from a 35' tower and float around our lazy river. A concession stand his here to curb any appetite or sweet tooth. Before leaving you can get a pirate souvenir or temporary tattoo. (less) ... Read more

  Closed for the Season

  Check back with us in May for continual coupon savings at Pirates Cove. Have a great Fall, Winter and Spring

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Events/Performances

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  History Colorado Family Fun Days!

     Join us for our Hands on History Family Fun Days! On the second Saturday of each month, families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in our exhibits. Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $25! (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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  One Book 4 Colorado

  Denver

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  One Book 4 Colorado 2018 will be April 9-23! During that time, OB4CO will give a copy of Eric Litwin's Groovy Joe: Dance Party Revolution to all 4-year-olds in Colorado in English and Spanish in all of Colorado's public and military libraries and Denver Preschool Program classrooms! Visit www.OneBook4Colorado.org to find out where you can pick up a free copy of Groovy Joe for a 4-year-old in your life, and find simple, fun activities you can do to help young children get ready to read. (less) ... Read more

  One Book 4 Colorado FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY

  One book 4 Colorado will be back for its seventh year from April 9- 23, 2018, when we'll give away 75,000 copies of the same book to every 4-year-old in the state through public and military…

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  Toughest Monster Truck Tour

  Loveland, CO

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  Toughest Monster Truck Tour April 13 & 14

     The Toughest Monster Truck Tour brings only the best and baddest monster trucks in the nation to compete in 3 competitions each night. Only one can be the Toughest! In addition you might see high flying Freestyle Motocross riders, a giant fire-breathing mechanical dinosaur, ATV/quad racing, tough trucks or a 2,000 hp jet powered ATV!

Family Activities

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Highline Lake - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.No matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat. Connected to miles of trails and close to communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area. Whether passing through on mountain bikes, or as an end destination, the park welcomes campers, anglers, families and groups.Birders have plenty to see here. The Audubon Society designated the park an important bird area; thousands migrate through the area every winter.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  James M. Robb Colorado River - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     The Colorado River State Park was renamed James M. Robb  -  Colorado River State Park in 2005 to honor a visionary. Mr. Robb was instrumental in creating this "string of pearls," or five distinct sections, that are this park.From Fruita on the west end, to Island Acres on the east end and three stops in-between, this is one park split into five sections. To visit the park, follow the Colorado River west from Debeque Canyon to Fruita, and enjoy five uniquely different river and lake based outdoor recreation opportunities.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Vega - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Vega State Park's high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful montane meadow on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western Colorado. Vega is great year round for birding, hiking among the changing aspen, fishing and cross-country skiing. Snowmobilers and off-highway vehicle riders can access hundreds of miles of trails in Grand Mesa National Forest from Vega Early Settlers campground, cabins or OHV lot.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Annual State Parks Pass - $70 per vehicle

     Annual passes provide unlimited access to all Colorado State Parks for a 12 month period. Additional vehicle passes (Multiple) are purchased separately and are valid the same dates as the primary Annual Park Pass. Passes are available for purchase: Online ​​All state parks and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices​​ At the following stores, but please call your local store to verify availability​ Douglas County Clerk & Recorder Family Shooting Center at Cherry Creek State Park JAX Outdoor Gear (all stores except the Lafayette store) ​Larimer County Clerk & Recorder​​ Outdoorsmans Attic Sportsma​n's Warehouse​​ - Grand Junction & Thorton​ locations (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing! More Places To Fish Than You Can Shake A Pole At!​

     Open the 101 (+) Places to Take a Kid Fishing is an interactive map. Click on one of the yellow stars to reveal information about that fishin' spot: name, description, what fish might be caught there, and directions to get you there!

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Nature Trails: More than a Walk in the Park

     Take your family outdoors and learn a little about Colorado's natural world. Our parks offer a number of family-friendly and interpretive nature trails equipped with educational signs and brochures. Take advantage of these trails next time you are at a state park and discover the plants and animals that call Colorado and our parks home!

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Grow, Explore, Learn, Serve - Volunteer with the CPW

     Do you love beautiful scenery, getting fresh air, and that great feeling after a hard day's work? How would you like to meet friends, learn a new skill, and work together as part of a project team? Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a long and rich history of counting volunteers as valuable members of our team, with some being involved for over 20 years! Volunteers serve in a variety of roles including hosts, naturalists, wildlife transporters, trail workers, assisting CPW staff and much, much more. Opportunities vary by season and by Region, making for a diverse program.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Plan Your Next Family Adventure at a Colorado State Park!

     Wherever you go in Colorado, there's a state park waiting to welcome you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or forests, out in the country or next to the city... Colorado's 41 state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. Take a hair-raising whitewater river trip, or kick back in a lawn chair and watch the sunset. Enjoy a family picnic, cast a line in the water, take a hike, ride a horse, try snowshoeing or discover geocaching. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all. You can play on land or on water. On a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring, summer, winter or fall. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Camping in Colorado

     Lying beneath a starry canopy and drifting off to the sound of nature is just one draw to camping in Colorado. Breathtaking natural beauty, few bugs and the abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips make the Centennial State one of the nation's most popular places to camp. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. We have everything from backcountry sites for those who desire seclusion to full-hookup sites with individual pressurized water, sewer and electrical connections. Our parks make the perfect setting for affordable, family-friendly vacations. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins or yurts and allow you time to explore and discover Colorado's diverse landscapes and attractions. (less) ... Read more

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  Copper Mountain Resort Association

  Copper Mountain

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  Channel your inner ninja inside the Woodward WreckTangle.

     This outdoor ninja obstacle challenge serves up nine different sections of unique and fun-filled obstacles to conquer, in the heart of Copper's Center Village. Complete with cargo nets, balance beams, rope swings and more! The Woodward WreckTangle is operated in different modes to meet the desires of different types of guest. These modes of operation are scheduled throughout the day, but are subject to change by Lift Operations Department and Guest Services. Time Trial Mode - Only one participant is allowed in the course at time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow participants to use the integrated timing function. Upon completion of the course the participant's time will be displayed at the end. Practice Mode - Ten participants are allowed in the course at a time. (1 person per feature). The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow more guests to participate simultaneously and shorten wait time. Participant timing will not be available in practice mode. Session Mode - Many participants (up to 25) are allowed in the course at a time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow friends and families to participate together on a particular feature. Participant timing will not be available in session mode (less) ... Read more

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  History Colorado Family Fun Days!

     Join us for our Hands on History Family Fun Days! On the second Saturday of each month, families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in our exhibits. Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $25! (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  Earn Digital Badges at HistoryColorado.org

     Online exhibits make Colorado history come alive through creative presentation of authentic artifacts, historical images, and audio-visual materials. Interactive and social media components provide forums for conversation relating past themes and issues to contemporary life. Complete a series of online activities to earn Digital Badges for your Mozilla Backpack. (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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  Loveland Ski Area

  Georgetown

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  13,010 Feet High Atop the Continental Divide

     Its skilled, friendly instructors and gentle, separate terrain for beginners. Its FREE, close-in parking. Its tons of terrain at a small price. Its cruisers and bumps, trees and glades, and everything in between a place where people with a love for skiing and riding experience pure bliss.

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  RaftColorado.net

  Statewide

  RaftColorado.net

  RaftColorado.net is Colorado's online guide for whitewater rafting. Check out dozens of special offers updated daily for family whitewater rafting adventure.

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  Steam and Robotics

  Multiple Locations

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  A NEW Summer Camp from ROBOTS-4-U

     This unique program is a moving Art project, where children 7 to 12, build unique Art projects that are animated. Each project incorporates visual designs that the student arranges as their own creation and through a variety of devices ensures that this sculpture moves. Our unique Dynamic Art program combines art and technology while challenging your child to explore the relationship of these ideas. Through this program your child will be given the experience of making moving sculptures. Artists such as Alexander Calder used this method for his ceiling mobiles, which are seen all over the country. Each child will be given the opportunity to explore their creativity while incorporating the exciting elements of technology. Through the use of motors, gears and pulleys your child will learn how to turn their art to an exciting new level. They will be making beautiful and fun unique sculptures that exist as art and decorative objects. This class will challenge the functionality of the creative process as well as being fun and rewarding. It is more than your basic children's art class. Each kit contains motors, batteries, and circuits, which are essential to making moving sculpture as well as fun art tools such as construction paper, pipe cleaners, felt, pom poms, and googly eyes. All these items work together to create unique moving pieces of art and your child will closely examine the partnership between engineering and art. (less) ... Read more

  PARENTS AND TEACHERS: START YOUR OWN SUMMER CAMPS

  Any State, Any City, Set up your own summer camp by renting eight 16 robots for 2 weeks. Call this number for more information: 972-811-4386. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS! ANYONE CAN DO IT!…

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces. Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena. Throwdown Edition has already been Awarded Top Holiday Toy of 2017 by Toy Insider & selected for the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List.

Fun Centers

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  Copper Mountain Resort Association

  Copper Mountain

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  Channel your inner ninja inside the Woodward WreckTangle.

     This outdoor ninja obstacle challenge serves up nine different sections of unique and fun-filled obstacles to conquer, in the heart of Copper's Center Village. Complete with cargo nets, balance beams, rope swings and more! The Woodward WreckTangle is operated in different modes to meet the desires of different types of guest. These modes of operation are scheduled throughout the day, but are subject to change by Lift Operations Department and Guest Services. Time Trial Mode - Only one participant is allowed in the course at time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow participants to use the integrated timing function. Upon completion of the course the participant's time will be displayed at the end. Practice Mode - Ten participants are allowed in the course at a time. (1 person per feature). The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow more guests to participate simultaneously and shorten wait time. Participant timing will not be available in practice mode. Session Mode - Many participants (up to 25) are allowed in the course at a time. The purpose of this mode of operation is to allow friends and families to participate together on a particular feature. Participant timing will not be available in session mode (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  History Colorado Family Fun Days!

     Join us for our Hands on History Family Fun Days! On the second Saturday of each month, families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in our exhibits. Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $25! (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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Preschool Activities

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  Lil' Time Travellers Story Time

     Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18 Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission! (less) ... Read more

  $25 Hands on History Family Fun Day Pack ($40 value)

  Buy a family pack of tickets online and you'll get four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family-friendly ways to explore Colorado's stories, all for just $2…

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