Aurora, CO · Guide
Things to do with kids in Aurora
Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places
Things to do with kids in Aurora — a working list of 15 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
Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.
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Coors Field
4.7 (32,362)2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, USAA well-rated stadium in Aurora.
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Denver Zoo
4.6 (31,839)2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, USAA well-rated zoo in Aurora.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
4.8 (18,477)1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USAA well-rated botanical garden in Aurora.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
4.7 (18,302)2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USAA well-rated museum in Aurora.
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Denver Art Museum
4.7 (16,305)100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USAA well-rated art museum in Aurora.
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The Denver Central Market
4.7 (6,038)2669 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USAA well-rated market in Aurora.
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Colorado State Capitol
4.6 (924)200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USAA well-rated local government office in Aurora.
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Civic Center Park
4.4 (8,940)101 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USAA well-rated city park in Aurora.
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Aurora Sports Park
4.6 (1,960)19300 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011, USAA well-rated park in Aurora.
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 (5,677)6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, CO 80022, USAA well-rated wildlife refuge in Aurora.
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Museum of Illusions
4.6 (7,283)951 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USAA well-rated museum in Aurora.
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
4.7 (6,247)7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USAA well-rated museum in Aurora.
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Cherry Creek State Park
4.6 (9,670)4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014, USAA well-rated state park in Aurora.
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History Colorado Center
4.6 (3,178)1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USAA well-rated history museum in Aurora.
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McGregor Square
4.6 (1,403)1901 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in Aurora.
Common questions
How were these things to do with kids 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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