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Rainy-day activities for kids in Boulder

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Boulder — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Boulder. 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

    FlatIron Crossing

    4.4 (11,208)1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Boulder.

  2. 02

    Pearl Street Mall

    4.6 (10,636)1303 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Boulder.

  3. 03

    Main Library - Boulder Public Library District

    4.5 (376)1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated library in Boulder.

  4. 04

    AMC Flatiron Crossing 14

    4.3 (2,192)61 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Boulder.

  5. 05

    Cinemark Century Boulder

    4.0 (1,130)1700 29th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Boulder.

  6. 06

    Norlin Library

    4.4 (80)1720 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309, USA

    A well-rated library in Boulder.

  7. 07

    Fiske Planetarium

    4.6 (283)2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, USA

    A well-rated planetarium in Boulder.

  8. 08

    Dairy Arts Center

    4.8 (131)2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated association or organization in Boulder.

  9. 09

    Boulder JCC (Boulder Jewish Community Center)

    4.5 (51)6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

    A well-rated community center in Boulder.

  10. 10

    Junkyard Social Club

    4.5 (151)2525 Frontier Ave Ste A, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

    A well-rated museum in Boulder.

  11. 11

    Louisville Public Library

    4.8 (151)951 Spruce St, Louisville, CO 80027, USA

    A well-rated library in Boulder.

  12. 12

    Lafayette Public Library

    4.7 (144)775 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA

    A well-rated library in Boulder.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Boulder chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Boulder, 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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