Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boulder, CO

  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Malls, Family Fun Center and Specialty Shops.
  • From Eldorado Canyon to University of Colorado at Boulder, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boulder and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Malls, Family Fun Center and Specialty Shops.
  • From Eldorado Canyon to University of Colorado at Boulder, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boulder and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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0.0 Miles
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
16.6 Miles
95% 151 votes
Arts Centers 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, CO MoreLess Info
Showcasing children's museum, concerts and theatrical performances, the Arvada center for the Arts & Humanities is indeed an excellent arts entertainment arena. Aside from hosting concerts and art galleries, they also provide art classes for kids and adults too!
16.6 Miles
25% 8 votes
Bowling 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80004 MoreLess Info
Western Bowl is a bowling alley that is popular among local residents. Visitors commonly enjoy playing a game or two of bowling, ordering from the food menu, having drinks while at the alley.
16.8 Miles
71% 72 votes
Family Fun Center 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 MoreLess Info
Exploding with activities, Boondocks Fun Center in Northglenn, Colorado is the perfect family adventure. With an waterpark, arcade, bowling alley, restaurant, and mini golf course, fun is a guarantee with any visit.
17.0 Miles
82% 11 votes
Dog Park 4471 Salvia Street, Golden, CO 80403 MoreLess Info
Adjacent to the Memorial Sports Complex is the Tony Grampsas Dog Park which is spread over two and a half acres of land. The wooded area is completely fenced in, allowing for off the leash play.
17.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1266-1598 W 96th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80260 MoreLess Info
Pecos Park is a local public park run and maintained by the city. The park contains a number of different amenities for use, including a playground, swings, a pavilion, and walking trails throughout.
17.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 6820 W 66th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003 MoreLess Info
Featuring designated lap and open swim sessions, Seacrest Youth Park & Pool has an aquatics facility complete with a lap pool, recreational pool, and zero depth area. The center hosts learn to swim programs for children.
17.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 4895 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 MoreLess Info
With programs oriented to both adult and children, Juggernaut Volleyball offers coaching to help individuals improve their volleyball skills. In addition to volleyball training, the company offers nutritional consulting and fitness boot camps.
17.4 Miles
80% 885 votes
Specialty Museums 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, CO 80402 MoreLess Info
Established in 1959, the Colorado Railroad museum owns a collection of narrow gauge locomotives including vintage engines, coaches and cabooses. The museum also features a model railroad, a roundhouse restoration facility with a working turntable and offers scenic train rides.
17.6 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 59th Ave at Allison Street, Arvada, CO 80002 MoreLess Info
Johnny Roberts Memorial Park offers a wide range of recreational activities. They have a disc golf course with a Frisbee golf layout. There is a large playground area with playground equipment and paths for walking and biking.
17.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Dog Park 105 Ave Simm's Street, Westminster, CO 80030 MoreLess Info
A 420-acre canine recreation facility, Westminster Hills Dog Park provides a partially fenced area for dogs to run and play. The park features a shade shelter, drinking water, park benches and a dog swimming pond.
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