Top city guide · 2026-06-03

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.
JUNE01
Movies Around Town Summer Series
JUNE 01 · starts Jun 1
Free outdoor movies on Friday nights throughout summer at various Arvada parks with live music before showtime at dusk
Free · Ongoing
JUNE06
Arvada Summerfest
JUNE 06 · starts Jun 6
Family and pet-friendly summer celebration featuring live music, kids activities, vendors, and more
Free
JUNE13
Arvada Kids Fishing Contest
JUNE 13 · starts Jun 13
Annual fishing tournament for kids 14 and under at Arvada-Blunn Reservoir. Free to participate, trophies and raffle prizes awarded.
Free
JULY04
Arvada Independence Day Fireworks
JULY 04 · starts Jul 4
Annual Fourth of July fireworks display with food trucks. Gates open at 6:30 PM, fireworks start at approximately 9:15 PM
Free

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