Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Arvada Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Arvada, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Arvada.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Arvada right now.
Playground Pick
McIlvoy Park Playground
Playgrounds
5750 Upham St, Arvada, CO 80002
4.8 / 5
School-Age Pick
Archery Games Denver
Sports
5405 W 56th Ave, Unit D, Arvada, CO 80002
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Happy Day - Arvada
Indoor Play
Arvada, CO
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Rainbow East Park Playground
Playgrounds
8101 Yarrow St, Arvada, CO 80005
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Memorial Park Playground
Playgrounds
8001 W. 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
4.6 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

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Playgrounds
McIlvoy Park Playground
5750 Upham St, Arvada, CO 80002
Creekside Park Playground
5897 Pierce St, Arvada, CO 80007
Rainbow East Park Playground
8101 Yarrow St, Arvada, CO 80005
Sports
Archery Games Denver
5405 W 56th Ave, Unit D, Arvada, CO 80002
Indoor Play
Happy Day - Arvada
Arvada, CO

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Arvada.
JUL27
Life Underground Nature Camp
JUL 27 · starts Jul 27
Explore underground ecosystems, play in the dirt, and learn about mushrooms, tardigrades, prairie dogs and badgers at Majestic View Nature Center
Paid/Varies
AUG03
Art & Nature Camp
AUG 03 · starts Aug 3
Week of creativity, gentle movement, and connection to nature and each other at Majestic View Nature Center. Create with natural materials and nature journaling
Paid/Varies
AUG11
Movies Around Town: School of Rock
AUG 11 · starts Aug 11
Free outdoor movie screening on giant inflatable screen at Griffith Station Park with live music starting at 7 p.m. before showtime at dusk
Free

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