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16 Things To Do In Denver With Kids

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After scheduling a professional cleaning session with us, you will want to use that time you cleared up by doing fun things with your children.

Luckily, the Denver area has a large variety of activities that are great for families with children. 

We put together a list of things you can do with your kids while you let us handle the cleaning tasks in your home.

There are indoor as well as outdoor options so that no matter what the weather looks like, you and your family can enjoy an adventurous day you will remember for years to come. 

1. Denver Zoo 

Going to the zoo is a great place to make memories and beats cleaning the house with a long shot.

The Denver Zoo is the perfect trip for the animal lovers in your home and there is something to do for all different age groups.

The campus is 84 acres with more than 3,000 different types of wildlife such as lions, penguins, bald eagles, and so much more. 

You can feed the stingrays and then catch a special-effects 4-D show. 

Visit their website to see the daily schedule and how to become a member and while we are taking care of the cleanliness of your home, you can be making memories with your kids.

2. Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Nurture your child’s interest in nature and science by letting them explore all the exhibits the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has to offer. 

When you check out the website you will notice they offer free days and nights for you to explore the entire museum.

You would get to examine dinosaur fossils or learn about the human body at no cost.

While you’re enjoying this educational field trip with your children you will feel at ease knowing that the house cleaning is being taken care of by a professional.  

3. Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park

Elitch Gardens Water Park offers concerts, arcade games, and of course roller coasters! There is also a gift shop available.

It’s safe to say that you can find something to do here for everyone in the family.

The best part is that you can fully enjoy your day knowing that after a long day, you will return to a spotless home that you did not have to clean.

4. Downtown Aquarium

Allowing us to do the cleaning for you, opens up the availability to include something like this amazing Aquarium experience into your family’s schedule.

The Downtown Aquarium in  Denver combines the aquatic experience with a restaurant and redefines dinner and a show.

There are so many activities to choose from such as mermaid shows, and animal meet and greets, and the most exciting addition is a restaurant that serves under the giant tank.

You can enjoy a burger, seafood, or a salad while watching a diver feed the wildlife. 

You can visit their website and see the Aquarium calendar for events and shows and the menu for the restaurant.

5. Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

The Children’s Museum of Denver is a great way for your children to investigate, use their imaginations, explore, and create.

They offer activities that are designed for children, newborn to 8 years old. Your children will be learning exciting skills and concepts in a hands-on way. 

They are open 7 days a week which makes them a great option for when you are looking to get out of the house while the cleaner is taking care of your home.

6. Denver Firefighters Museum

If you have a little one who loves fire trucks and firefighters you will want to check out the Denver Firefighters Museum

This activity is great for children who are old enough to comprehend what firefighters do because the mission of the museum is to preserve the history of the Denver Fire Department and to educate the public about fire safety.

Because you have hired us to clean your home you can use your precious time teaching your children the interesting history of the Denver fire department and the importance of fire safety. 

7 Anderson Farms

Anderson Farms is in Erie, not far from Denver. They have farm animals you can pet, jumping pads to get all that energy out or get lost in a corn maze. 

You can pay extra to do some activities such as painting a pumpkin or getting a henna tattoo. 

They even have events after dark like a Zombie paintball Hunt for the older kids in the family. Check out the different attractions and activities on their website.

8. Tiny Town and Tiny Town Railroad

Tiny Town Railroad is in Morrison, not far from Denver, and is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. 

You can enjoy a train ride to the picnic area and then visit the gift shop. Then enjoy delicious ice cream to end the day. 

While we are busy making sure you have a clean home to come back to, you can enjoy the day by creating unforgettable moments with your children.

9. Hammond’s Candy Factory

Everyone loves candy, so what better way to spend the day than to visit Hammond’s Candy Factory and take a free tour? 

After taking a tour to see how different kinds of candy are made you can stop by the factory store and take something home.

While we are making your home spotless your children will be amazed watching how their favorite sweet treats are made.

10. Dinosaur Ridge

Dinosaur Ridge is in Morrison CO and a great place to bring dinosaur lovers of all ages. 

This indoor/outdoor museum features fossils from the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods and has been ranked the #1 dinosaur track site in the nation. 

You can spend the day learning all about dinosaurs while knowing in the back of your mind that your home is being cleaned by professionals.

11. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

If you and your children are interested in space, airplanes, rockets, or Star Wars then you will want to ass the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum to your list. 

There are many exhibits you will want to visit. A few stand-out exhibits, one of them being a Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter replica for any Star Wars lovers in the family.

12. Colorado Railroad Museum

The Colorado Railroad Museum is a 15-acre railyard where you can take a train ride, walk through the museum, look in the gift shop and even visit the library.

You can spend an entire day with your children learning about trains and enjoying your time together without worrying about coming home to clean. 

Let the professionals handle the cleaning while you soak up the memories with the kids.

13. Denver Trolley

The Denver Trolley at Confluence Park is an open trolley car that brings you through the beautiful South Platte Greenway. 

It’s a great way to introduce your children to the history of Denver and see the beautiful place they live so close to.

 While you are enjoying the breeze of the ride you can rest assured that the cleanliness of your home is taken care of.

14. National Western Stock Show

For the little cowboy or cowgirl in your family, the National Western Stock Show is the place you will want to visit. 

There are so many child-friendly activities available. Pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. Check out the website to plan your visit and to see how much there is to do. 

15. Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station

A great way to expose yourself and your children to inspirational art is to visit the Meow Wolf Convergence Station. This 4-story immersive art exhibit is unlike any other. 

Some different rooms and stations will make you feel like you have entered into a different world. 

While you immerse yourself in the artistic experience, our team will be making sure you have a cozy and spotless home to return to. 

16. Denver Selfie Museum

This museum will be especially popular with the teenagers in your home. The Denver Selfie Museum is known as “the most Instagram-able place in the nation”.

You can use the amazing modern-art backdrops to take pictures and videos with your phones and cameras to capture long-lasting memories and produce lots of smiles.

While you enjoy this museum our team of professional cleaners will be hard at work making your home look more “Instagram-able”. 

Closing Thoughts

There are so many amazing activities for families with children in the Denver area. 

It’s another one of the many reasons to hire a professional cleaner for your home so that you can spend more time doing fun things with your children.

Remember, you don’t have to stick around when our cleaning team comes which means there’s no reason you can’t take the kids out for a day and come home to a clean house.

If you live in Denver and have an interest in our regularly scheduled cleaning services you can visit our website for the Denver location, where we will have our services listed, our contact information, and more blog posts like this to browse through.

Whether you want a unique experience like immersive art or you want a classic visit to the zoo to see all the animals, there are so many opportunities for you and your children to learn about the Denver area and enjoy each other’s company.  

Childhood is so short and cleaning can take up your time, so after your cleaning session is scheduled write a list of a few places on this list you would like to visit and check them off as you go.