If you're like many parents today, you may be overwhelmed by the number of toys scattered throughout your home. Break free from the clutter cycle by giving the gift of an experience instead.
We've rounded up some of the best local ideas to help you on your journey to finding material-free presents for the whole family.
Colorado Gift Experiences by Recipient:
Babies and Infants | Toddlers | Elementary-Aged Kids | Teens & Adults | Family
👶 EXPERIENCES FOR BABIES & INFANTS 👶 |
- Music Classes
- Private Reading Sessions / Library Fun
- Arapahoe Libraries (multiple locations)
- Barnes & Noble (multiple locations)
- Denver Public Libraries (multiple locations)
- Englewood Library (Englewood)
- Second Star to the Right (Denver)
- Swimming Lessons
- Tumble and Play Classes
- Animal Visits
- For places to visit with animals in Colorado, visit our Animal Sanctuaries Guide.
👦 EXPERIENCES FOR TODDLERS & OLDER 👦 |
- Indoor Play Parks
- Kids Wonder, Centennial
- IKEA, Centennial
- Candeeland, Greenwood Village
- Kickin' It Kids Gym, Denver
- Chuck E. Cheese's, Englewood
- Urban Air Adventure Park, Aurora
- Spark the Senses Indoor Playground and Café, Centennial (COMING SOON!)
- Indoor Skydiving
- Trampoline Parks
- Rock Climbing
- Ninja/Parkour Class
- Horseback Riding Lessons
- Ice Skating Lessons or Public Skate passes
- Family Sports Ice Arena, Englewood
- South Suburban Sports Complex, Highlands Ranch
- The Ice Ranch, Littleton
- Arts & Crafts Classes
- Indoor Ski Lessons
- Dance/Cheer Class
- Eat & Play (Gift card for restaurants with play spaces)
- examples: McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A
For more indoor play places for kids (ages 5 and under), visit our Baby, Toddler, & Preschool Play Guide.
👩 EXPERIENCES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN & OLDER 👩 |
- MY Denver Card (ages 5-18) - access to rec centers, pools, museums, and more!
- Every Kid Outdoors Pass (4th Grade) - access to national parks, lands, and waters
- Indoor Play Places & Rec Centers
- Cooking Class
- Karaoke
- Instrument/Singing/Performing Lessons
- Camp (Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, Fall Break)
- Kart Racing
- Computer & Technology Classes
- Batting Cage Tokens
- Bowling
- Arcade Tokens
- Golf
- Ski/Snowboard Lesson
- Magazine Subscription
- Self Defense Class
- Movie Tickets
- Geocaching Monthly/Yearly Membership
👨 EXPERIENCES FOR TWEENS, TEENS, & ADULTS 👨 |
- Babysitting Classes
- CPR Basics Course
- Washington Park Wheel Fun Rentals
- Escape Room, Puzzle Room, Clue Room
- 1UP Arcade Bar, Greenwood Village
- Spa and Pampering
- Yoga/Pilates Class
- The Basketball Social House, Centennial
- Sporting equipment to enjoy pickleball, tennis, basketball, or disc golf at a local park
👪 EXPERIENCES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 👪 |
- Zoo/Museum Memberships
- Mile High Culture Pass - A 3-day pass to visit 7 Denver museums
- Denver City Pass - A 7-day pass to visit 7 Denver attractions
- Denver Zoo - Denver
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Colorado Springs
- Children's Museum, Denver Marsico Campus - Denver
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Denver
- Downtown Aquarium & Restaurant - Denver
- Gym & Rec Center Memberships
- Club Greenwood, Greenwood Village
- Cook Creek Recreation Center, Denver
- Eisenhower Recreation Center, Denver
- Englewood Recreation Center, Englewood
- Family Sports Center, Englewood
- Goodson Recreation Center, Centennial
- Lifetime Fitness, Centennial
- Littleton Family YMCA, Littleton
- University Hills - Schlessman Family YMCA, Denver
- Photography
- Entrance into Fun Runs
- Sporting Event Tickets
- Denver Broncos (football)
- Colorado Rockies (baseball)
- Denver Nuggets (basketball)
- Colorado Avalanche (hockey)
- Colorado Rapids (soccer)
- Denver Outlaws (lacrosse)
- Colorado Mammoth (lacrosse)
- Theater Tickets
- Waterpark Passes to Pirates Cove, Englewood
- Staycation/Travel
- Camping Reservations
- Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora
- Jellystone - Larkspur
- Gaylord Rockies Resort - Aurora
- Great Wolf Lodge - Colorado Springs
- Camping Reservations
For more family adventures, visit our 101 Day Trip Ideas Guide
