Boulder is at no shortage of all ages activities. From the nearby aquarium in Denver to shopping and football games right in town, you’ll find plenty to do with the following ideas:

• Snag Colorado Buffaloes Football Tickets and spend a day at Colorado University
• Travel around the world’s underwater treasures at Landry's Inc
• Explore the wonders of outer space at the Fiske Planetarium
• Travel nine miles down the river on a Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip
• Wander in and out of shops at the iconic Pearl Street Mall

Plan a day the entire family will enjoy! Have dinner at a traditional diner and then head out to a sports game or performance. Check out more ideas for family-friendly things to do here:

• See a magic show at Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
• Check out a Colorado Avalanche hockey game at the Pepsi Center
• Bring your kids along on a winter sleigh ride with Breckenridge Stables
• Admire local craftsmanship at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
• Step back into the ‘50s for a burger and fries at Tom’s Diner

Boulder is best when explored! From its magnificent landscape to historical landmarks, there is much to see. Go on an air, trolley, bus, or bike tour with the following sightseeing options:

• Explore Denver’s natural beauty and top city landmarks on a tour with Gray Line of Denver Colorado
• Learn about the history of the wild west on a Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley tour
• Take a tour of Fort Collins by bus, foot, or murphy bike with Magic Bus Tours
• Visit Denver’s oldest standing structure at Four Mile Historic Park
• Soar over Grand Mesa, Gunnison Gorge, or Escalante Canyon with Rocky Mountain Air Tours

Boulder is known to be a playground for adults but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do with kids. Show your kids the time of their lives with the following children’s activities:

• Stop at Bici Gelato for a sweet treat the whole family will love
• Play a round of 18 holes at Putter's Pride Mini Golf
• Bounce around indoors at Jump City Family Fun Center
• Play unlimited video and arcade games with an all-day pass at Gameworks
• Ride the carousel and see the animals at Monkey Island

While a hike with friends is always a good time, there is plenty more to do with groups in Boulder. Corral the crew and then check out any of the following group activities:

• Practice your nerf gun skills with a family-friendly game at Dart Warz
• Visit Colorado’s only theme and water park, Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
• Meet at Brunswick Bowling for a night spent eating pizza and knocking down pins
• Beat the ropes course at the Open Air Adventure Park
• Use your wits to work your way out of the escape room at EscapeWorks Denver

It’s important to show your kids that learning can be fun! With the many museums and science centers in the Boulder area, there are plenty of things to do that will expand the mind. Check out some educational activities here:

• See artifacts, documents and photographs from the history of firefighting at Denver Firefighters Museum
• Experiment and learn with the hands-on exhibits at The Science Zone
• Brush up on your art history at the University of Colorado Art Museum
• Explore the sport of mountaineering at the American Mountaineering Museum
• Learn about the animal kingdom on a trip to the Denver Zoo

Pull your kids out from behind their screens and get them involved in something creative. From theater to dance to cake decorating, there are artistic classes for all ages. Sign your child up for any of the following:

• Take a series of dance classes at Destination Dance Studio
• Learn how to decorate a cake or cupcake at My Make Studio
• Take an art class designed for children at the Art Garage
• Immerse your kids in the world of music at Music Together of Boulder
• Take a children’s acting class at Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids

While it is rare for Boulder to see a day without sun, the winter can get chilly. Don’t let that ruin your family’s spirit! There are plenty of things to do indoors that the whole family will enjoy. Check out some top indoor activities here:

• Kick back as the kids play at Bounce City
• Enjoy an indoor paintball course at American Paintball Coliseum
• Have a blast on the 5D virtual reality ride at The 5th Dimension
• Work your way through a maze in a game at Laser Quest
• Lace up your skates and hit the ice at Big Bear Ice Arena