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Rainy-day activities for kids in Aurora

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Aurora — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Aurora. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Cherry Creek Shopping Center

    4.2 (10,639)3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Aurora.

  2. 02

    Denver Botanic Gardens

    4.8 (18,476)1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Aurora.

  3. 03

    Denver Museum of Nature & Science

    4.7 (18,301)2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USA

    A well-rated museum in Aurora.

  4. 04

    Denver Art Museum

    4.7 (16,305)100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Aurora.

  5. 05

    Stanley Marketplace

    4.6 (7,996)2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010, USA

    A well-rated market in Aurora.

  6. 06

    Mershops Town Center at Aurora

    4.1 (6,371)14200 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Aurora.

  7. 07

    Museum of Illusions

    4.6 (7,283)951 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

    A well-rated museum in Aurora.

  8. 08

    Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

    4.7 (6,247)7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USA

    A well-rated museum in Aurora.

  9. 09

    Harkins Theatres Northfield

    4.5 (3,886)8300 E Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Aurora.

  10. 10

    History Colorado Center

    4.6 (3,178)1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA

    A well-rated history museum in Aurora.

  11. 11

    Cinemark Century Aurora and XD

    4.4 (4,728)14300 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Aurora.

  12. 12

    AMC 9+CO 10

    4.3 (1,189)826 Albion St, Denver, CO 80220, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Aurora.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Aurora chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Aurora, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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