- 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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Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
27.0 Miles
Featuring miniature Daytona, Grand Prix, and drag racing cars on indoor tracks, the Slot Car Speedway allows visitors to race one another at speeds that reach hundreds of miles an hour. The Speedway is available for party rentals.
27.2 Miles
Rough & Ready Park features amenities for visitors of all ages. There are multi-use fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a skate park for staying active, as well as a dog park, picnic areas, and more.
27.2 Miles
Situated just north of the County Meadows subdivision, the McCabe Meadows Park is home to the Parker Arboretum. The site also provides access to the Cherry Creek Trail and features a fitness circuit as well as a shade structure with tables.
27.9 Miles
Established in 1918, Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is the oldest scenic byway in the state and starts from Estes Park towards Pikes Peak, passing through Roosevelt Naional Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.
29.1 Miles
Bargains are the name of the game at the Outlets at Castle Rock in Castle Rock, Colorado. This shopping complex features hundreds of stores selling overstock and slightly-damaged merchandise. It also has a food court.
29.3 Miles
St. Mary's Glacier is reached through a moderately difficult upward hike which in turn, passes around a scenic lake and progresses forward up to the glacier where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings and a variety of snow sports.
29.8 Miles
Featuring 12 auditoriums, AMC Castle Rock 12 offers first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, private event hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
30.8 Miles
With interlacing trails for hiking and mountain biking, Ridgeline Open Space offers 370 acres of valleys to explore. The trails offers views of the surrounding mountains and has wildflowers growing on the ridge in the spring.