- The list below includes 307 free or cheap things to do in or near Arvada, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- From West Arvada Dog Park to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arvada and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Denver.
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Often referred to as the Yosemite of Boulder Canyon, Boulder Falls are natural waterfalls with the fall of approximately 70 feet into the Middle Boulder Creek. The surrounding landscape is beautiful and the site is often visited by hikers and rock climbers.
19.4 Miles
Centennial Center Park is an 11-acre area that features a coffee shelter, large shelters, and an amphitheater. Guests may reserve the facilities at this location, which also hosts large events throughout the year.
19.5 Miles
Great Plains Park is a 50 acre park featuring a water sprayground. Attractions include a playground, a baseball field, a large open field, a half-court basketball court, and two sheltered seating areas.
19.6 Miles
Kids will be begging to go to Altair Park once they see the playground. With a small rock wall, swing set, jungle gym, and slide, there is endless fun to be had.
19.7 Miles
The overgrown remains of a runway are now the Flying J Ranch Park which is open for natural exploration. The central attraction is a three-mile trail loop which runs through lodgepole pines, ponderosas, and Douglas firs.
19.7 Miles
With a grill, running water, and a well maintained playground, Lonesome Pine Park is an ideal place for families to spend a quiet afternoon. The park is equipped with a multi-purpose court for activities such as tennis, pickle ball, and any other hard surface sport.
19.8 Miles
Aurora's Movie Tavern is a combination movie theater multiplex and restaurant and bar. The facility shows first run movies, serves an array of menu options, and features a full bar.
19.8 Miles
Featuring five acres used for canine recreation and exercise, Grandview Dog Park offers mostly dirt fields with a separate small dog area. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables and a double-gated entrance.
20.0 Miles
Running since 1855, Pella Public Library provides visitors with a plethora of books to choose from in different formats like digital and audio. The city hosts a genealogy club where members of the town can learn about their family history.
20.2 Miles
Maxwell Falls is a part of Maxwell Creek, and the waterfall tends to be most impressive in the spring when the creek is fed by snow runoff. An easy hiking trail that allows for dog walking follows the creek to the waterfall.