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Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the 16th Street Mall is a great destination for grandparents with busy grandkids. The walking mall structure will allow the little ones to play and people-watch as you browse stores like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft and Barnes & Noble. Top off the day trip with a movie and bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes. Downtown Denver has never been so easy to enjoy.
Hours: vary
Age: Toddler, Child, Teen
Shopping
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Take advantage of beautiful Boulder afternoons with the grandchildren as you walk Boulder's newest outdoor mall. Featuring modernity and neighborhood charm, 29th St. is as welcoming to kids as it is to grandparents. Kids love the science exhibits in the pavilion area, and grandparents love relaxed lunches at Boulder landmark Laudisio.
Info: Restaurant hours vary.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10AM - 9PM, Sunday 11AM - 6PM
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
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The holidays just aren't complete without a trip to the popular Parade of Lights with your grandchildren. Share the holiday magic with floats, balloons and cheer galore, all illuminated with sparkling lights. This free parade which starts at Denver City and County Building on Banock St at 14th Ave. and continues through Downtown, is a great way to ring out the old year along with your grandchildren. Make sure to pack your scarf, gloves and hot cocoa - it can get cold out there!
Hours: December November 30 8PM and December 1 6PM
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
Fun & Games
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Combining the best of golf and racing, life is truly an adventure at Adventure Golf and Raceway. Kids and grandparents can golf until they drop, then throttle up as they challenge each other to a go-kart race on the state's only outdoor electric track. Other adventures include an authentic drag racing experience that's sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
Info: Admission: prices vary by age and activity
Hours: Summer Sunday-Thursday 10AM-10PM, Friday and Saturday 10AM-11PM
Age: Child, Pre-teen, Teen
Attractions & Landmarks
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Sometimes it's simply all about the kids. At least, that's the case at the annual Radio Disney All About Kids Expo, a huge regional festival designed just for kids. Over two non-stop days of fun and games, your grandchildren will get to bowl, jump, pet, climb and enjoy being children with crafts, shows and childhood magic. Join in the fun as you accompany your child to this raucous convention.
Info: Admission: ages 14 and under $5, 15+ $10
Hours: February 9 10AM-6PM and February 10 10AM-4PM
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
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Apex Center
13150 West 72nd Ave.
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 424-2739
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Pick your poison - it's all at Aurora's Apex Center, a huge sports and fun complex that will keep grandparents and children occupied all day long. With two NHL ice rinks, three gyms, an indoor water park, rock climbing and food, there's nothing a grandparent and kid can't do in the way of recreation and sports inside its walls. You'll truly reach the apex of recreation at this facility that's so much more than a rec center.
Info: Admission: varies by date and activity
Hours: vary by date and activity
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
Fun & Games
Arapahoe County Fair
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
25690 East Quincy Ave.
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 795-4955
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Shake your tail feathers and make a trip to one of the region's best fairs. Every July, Arapahoe County lays out its bounty to fun-seeking kids and grandparents, who can savor fair fare, watch 4H competitions and livestock auctions, or just take a whirl on the carousel (or gut-wrenching carnival rides). Finish off the evening with fireworks and live entertainment. Fair enough?
Info: Admission: free
Hours: vary
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
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Take it to the track along with your grandchildren as you enjoy NHRA Championship drag racing that's sure to rev your engines. Kids will love the high-speed action and you'll thrill to the noisy, split-second races. Make sure to bring a hat and some earplugs - it gets loud down there!
Info: Admission fees vary
Hours: vary
Age: Child, Pre-teen, Teen
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What's better than hand-picked berries and outdoor fun? Not much, and the Berry Patch Farm is your destination for both. This organic farm offers berry picking with no fees aside from what you pick. Grandparents can indulge their sweet tooth with ripe, organic strawberries and vegetables while grandchildren explore the nature exhibits in the loft of the farm's barn.
Info: Admission: free, berry picking varies per pound
Hours: June - October, hours vary during growing season
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
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Nestled in a sweet storefront in the heart of Denver, Bonnie Brae has been serving handmade ice cream for years. But Bonnie Brae goes one step beyond - with old-fashioned flavors and old-fashioned service, it's an ice cream experience from yesteryear that's perfect to share with today's kids. Enjoy quality time with the grandkids as you wait in the inevitable summer line for a sinful scoop - as evidenced by the brisk repeat business, the scoops are worth the wait!
Hours: Summer hours: Sunday - Thursday 10AM - 10PM, Friday - Saturday 10AM - 11PM
Winter hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM - 8PM, Friday - Saturday 11AM - 9PM
Age: Toddler, Child, Pre-teen, Teen
Kid Friendly Eats
