- TripBuzz found 290 things to do with kids in or near Thornton, Colorado, including 274 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Wheat Ridge and Denver.
- From AMF Sonesta Lanes to Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, the Thornton area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Parks, Rock Climbing and Ziplines.
- Located in both Adams and Weld counties, the city of Thornton, Colorado is home to over 118,000 residents. A short 10 miles from Denver, the city spans over 27 square miles, covered with 2,000 acres of parks and open land. A center for recreation, Thornton is host to several community centers, golf courses, and both indoor and outdoor entertainment.
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5.2 Miles
90%
480 votes
6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020
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A great place to learn about insects and nature, the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center has the biggest collection of butterflies and other insects in Colorado. A trip to the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center will surely be educational for everyone.
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Hosting a diverse array of insect species, from butterflies to other invertebrates, Butterfly Pavilion offers visitors an interactive zoo with educational programs. In addition to the pavilion, there are gardens, trails, water tanks, and more.
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Brandywine Park is a family-friendly community park that offers amenities for children and adults. The parks lush green grass is perfect for picnics or sports play, and the children's playground offers various activities such as slides and swings.
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Pioneer Park provides a wide range of recreational activities and sports. The park is ADA Accessible with amenities including a baseball/softball field, playground, spray ground, walking trail, basketball court, skate park, barbeque pit and rentable shelters.
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With a walking path that winds around the lake, Lake Arbor Community Park offers visitors opportunities for outdoor activities like soccer and paddle boating against a mountainous backdrop. The park has several covered pavilions for visitors to have picnics at.
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77%
13 votes
Sheridan Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
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The Broomfield County Open Spaces offers access to both biking and hiking trails. The site, which also features playing fields for football and soccer, is suitable for a family excursion.
5.4 Miles
56%
9 votes
10710 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020
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Ice Centre At the Promenade is an indoor ice skating facility that has amenities such as a smoothie shop, wireless Internet access, and a bar and grill. The facility also hosts youth and adult hockey leagues.
5.5 Miles
47%
62 votes
10655 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020
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A 24-screen movie theater, AMC Westminster Promenade 24 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals, a bar with adult beverages and a concession area.
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Fat Cats is a 29-lane bowling alley that also has a pizzeria, a video game arcade, and glow miniature golf. The facility is available for birthday parties and also has billiards tables and a laser maze.
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Pau Derda Recreation Center is a local entertainment venue which houses a variety of exercise equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, deep and shallow pools with water slides and an indoor playground for kids. The staff offers a wide range of fitness classes .