If you haven't been to The Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge yet, book a spot immediately! We went…read moreyesterday and am absolutely thrilled with the experience. Getting to hang out, feed, and interact with the kangaroos up close was a blast -- joyful. The staff (the Roo Crew) knocked it out of the park. They are all informative, and make sure both the guests and the animals are having a perfect, safe time. The facility is immaculate and the level of care given to the animals is so beautiful to see. Their mission is awesome. How did I not know about this earlier?! I'm adding Kangaroo Ranch visits to my perpetual list of "Things to do in Denver" when we are entertaining visitors.

Such a fun experience. Found this place while scrolling through instagram and booked the kangaroo…read moreinteractive experience for my partner for his birthday. The experience is interacting with two 1 year old female kangaroos. We got to feed them and pet them and take pictures with them. We also learned a lot about kangaroos. We were also lucky because they were testing out joey holding as well, so we got to cuddle little joeys. Staff was great. Very knowledgeable and made the experience awesome. The experience is pricey, but would recommend and think it is worth it.

I went here a while back, but oh boy it was really fun! I…read moream autistic and I've always enjoyed the colors and interactive elements of indoor playgrounds. The outdoor ones are ok too but I prefer the clean ones. Like this one it was SO CLEAN. Anyways normally and I and my also neurodivergent adult partner are always turned away at these places. In fact the newest location at flatirons mall said "uh babysit a kid or something" when I asked. But here they let us in! It was so fun. It was really nice to just exist without judgement and event the parents where chill surprisingly. Maybe cuz I was stimming the whole time and they thought "wow ok not a threat" Anyways love THIS location only ! Great colors and is friendly to adults on the spectrum!

We have been coming here since Candeeland first opened! My daughter was one of the first to have a…read morebirthday here in March 2023. Over the years, I think my kids still really enjoy it -- even after 20+ visits! We've also attended at least 10 birthday parties here (and have another one next month!). And experienced all of the different packages. The kids definitely love getting the play card to play the crane machines. My nephew has had a lot of luck with the ones where you grab the circular tickets. He's won some pretty cool prizes! They also love getting a cup to fill with candy after a party! With the shift and rebrand to Sweet Play, I did hope that some of the design or structures would update/change, but it all still seems the same. My kids do still enjoy coming back every so often. We appreciate the pricing (parents being free!), especially $12 for toddler Tuesdays! Our toddler really enjoys the slide into the ballpit the toddler area. Overall, this is a great spot for families with young kids - a good size space where you can generally keep track of your kids.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The draft list is just right. I highly recommend the grapefruit…read moreItalian soda. Plenty of options for coffee and teas. And the kids looked like they were having fun with the upcycled attractions.

I spent the last month in the Denver region and a friend of mine suggested that I visit this…read morelocation. The Junkyard is such a cool concept. It is a coffee spot that offers some food, beer, wine, and a kids playground made from junk. The atmosphere and ambiance is really cool with positive signage throughout the venue. Kids pay $12 to pay with adults asked to donate $5 to visit. You can also become a member but since I was just visiting I didn't check it out. Beverages and food seemed to be priced fairly but all we ordered was a coffee and a drink for my kid. I loved the areas for kids to play. The indoor area has arts and crafts as well as a little loft to climb up to. Outside the playground is huge. The slides are nice, there is a bus, a car, and a stage. My kid loved all the toys and different areas to play in. Clientele were nice and outgoing. Staff and service were okay.

A Truly Memorable Alpaca Experience…read more We visited Smooth Alpaca Experience as a group of six, ranging in age from 12 to mid-60s, and every one of us absolutely loved it. Joe was wonderful -- fun, informative, kind, humorous, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the entire experience engaging for both kids and adults alike. We especially enjoyed getting to know all of the alpacas, along with the hilarious three brother goats who definitely put on a performance for us! We learned so much about alpaca behavior, personalities, eating habits, the shearing process, and the care involved in raising them. It was also fascinating to see the finished alpaca products, including socks, hats, gloves, sweaters, and blankets, and to better understand the process from animal to finished product. Overall, this was a unique, educational, and genuinely enjoyable experience that we would highly recommend. Joe made the day extra special!

What an absolutely wonderful experience! This alpaca farm is such a hidden gem. Joe, the owner,…read moreclearly puts his heart into caring for these animals--it shows in every detail. The alpacas are incredibly well cared for, mild-mannered, and friendly, each with their own unique and endearing personality. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely loves sharing facts and stories about the alpacas. You can tell he's passionate about what he does, and his enthusiasm makes the experience even more special. We learned so much while still having plenty of time to interact and enjoy the animals. If you're looking for a peaceful, educational, and truly heartwarming experience, this is it. Highly recommend to anyone

Tiny Town. A town that is tiny!…read more I'm so glad I read the reviews first so I knew what to expect. My daughter and I arrived around 11am and we decided to have a little picnic in the back of the car, which seemed easier than trying to carry stuff through TT until we reached the picnic tables. The scenery is so pretty here, which made our little trunk picnic even more special! My daughter is 5 and was probably JUST young enough to enjoy it. We rode the train first--a short but cute ride--and then made our way through the town. She loved checking out all of the buildings, as well as seeing how they were decorated inside. So many dolls and scenes! The playground is sparse and outdated, but of course we had to spend a little time there. Our only negative experience was with the woman working the register in the gift shop. We were buying something, and my daughter picked up a little trinket that you're supposed to turn over + watch the bubbles move. Instead of just asking her to put it down (again: it's for playing with! And it was right in front of her face!) she ripped it out of her hands. While this doesn't classify as touching someone else's kid, it was close enough for me. Overall, a 4-star experience! I'm glad we took the time to go.

Since I grew up here in Colorado, I have many fond memories of checking out Tiny Town whenever we…read morehad out-of-town guests, but I hadn't been in roughly 25 years and decided it was now time to take my little ones. My daughter is three years old, and that is the demographic this place is best geared for. She was amazed by the tiny houses, and the train ride was a blast. I'm glad I was able to show her a spot from my childhood.

What a special, magical experience for the whole family. The live characters were the highlight.read more

It's back open- just in time for GRINCHMAS!!!! Me and my friends- all adults (but kids at heart)…read morecame for an afternoon to see the new Grinch. It was ADORABLE!!!! Hurry- cause apparently they're closing January 1st!

What a ride. I was not expecting this to be this cool. It's a little trippy so be prepared. We…read morespent 2 hours and maybe saw half of it as there is just so much to see and touch. This is something you could definitely do alone if you just wanted to wander around and get lost. The parking sign did say full and there were probably 20 spots so don't let that fool you. Was definitely a fun experience for teenagers and adults!

I came here with my coworkers on a team bonding trip and it was so much fun! The place was…read moreabsolutely huge. I tried to go into every room but I will never know if I actually did. Each room was so well thought out, the design was immaculate, there were so many details, and it looked so cool and intricate. There is a room for everyone cause each one is so different. This place is very different from any other art museum as the art is everywhere at all times

After reading about this indoor play area on multiple social media sites, decided to try it out. We…read morearrived a couple minutes before closing unfortunately but we're able to play for a couple of minutes. And we can't wait to come back! My nearly three year-old grandson loves tractors of all kinds and wow do they have a huge assortment. What an amazing place, the owner was so welcoming and kind. Can't wait to return.

Went here on 2/18/25. Found this place on IG about a year ago but waited til my son was a little…read moreolder (3) so haven't throwing or kicking sand everywhere. The staff was wonderful. I believe the GM/Owner was there that day and she was great. Fill out the waiver before you get there (with everybody in your party) to make the initial entrance go faster. No food or drinks for the little ones in the play area. You must go to the Food Room. So many awesome construction toys to play with. There are separate areas you can rent out for private events and birthday parties. My son had a blast. We were there for a little under 2 hours which was perfect. We will definitely recommend and be back. Thank you!

This is an amazing space for active kids to explore with a ton of hands on activities! The bubble…read moreroom and art studio were a big hit along with the climbing wall. Unfortunately the teaching kitchen was closed at 2 so we didn't get to enjoy it. We're from out of town and were blown away with all the activities offered. It rained so the outdoor playground was closed. Definitely a must for families with young kids!

High 3 stars because my son ultimately did have fun & the museum has a lot of clever exhibits in a…read moremodern, pleasing to the eye campus. There are two glaring things though that make me hesitate to ever want to make a second trip. One is the cafe. I'm not expecting the bougie majesty like you get at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but this is in Denver. I'd consider us a pretty cosmopoliton city & this being THE Children's Museum for CO (since it's in our capitol), it should have a proper quick service option. Cold food options, fine, but a microwave for hot options? So disappointing. I noticed a lot of space dedicated to private parties, etc. Can we not junk that in favor of a real sit down spot? The worst thing though was the behavior of the older children that make the museum unusable in certain areas. Seemed to specficially be the kids on field trips. My nearly 2 year old loves a ball so you can imagine his delight in discovering the "Kinetics!" area. Despite there being what seems like a ton of balls, a bunch of unruly older children have managed to hoard them to where even adults can't wrangle one measly ball for their kid to hold. Once my poor son managed to acquire one, he ran off to a quiet corner & refused to let me show him how the exhibit worked with the tubes, etc. because he was too concerned about the ball being taken from him. Well, he was right to be concerned as these selfish older children came over & tried to take the ball from him despite them hoarding the entire room's balls insisting that they need that one too. My husband's head nearly exploded. The Bloom room is really the only safe haven for any kid let alone the young ones but my son will age out soon and then what? He's 99 percentile so even though he's one, he's already the size of a four year old but he still gets run over in rooms that are supposed to be for "all ages." Once my son ages out of the Bloom room there really is no incentive for us to come back here as the experience is way too violent, overstimulating, & a bully's playground. Similar instances happened in the Bubble room & the Market as well with different gangs of field trippers. We came on what felt like a very average day crowd wise (Thurs 9-11:30AM) so I can't imagine how awful it would be on a busier day. Really a shame that poorly parented/chaperoned kids have to ruin the experience of so many other children as I've seen multiple other reviews complain about the same thing. I should have take them more seriously.

Fun place for kids age 7 to 14. We had a birthday party here and everyone had a great time, and…read morebest of all the cleanup was super easy.

It took me a little time to process what happened this past Sunday before writing this review…read more I want to start by saying Tanner, the young man who worked our party, absolutely made the day. He was incredibly helpful with the kids, repeatedly apologized for everything happening (even though none of it was his fault), and remained kind, attentive, and professional the entire time. Tanner is the ONLY reason we managed to have any sort of birthday party at all. We booked the Ultimate Birthday Party package for my son's 7th birthday from 2-4 PM and also added the pizza and drinks package. The day before, I called to confirm everything, including our food order: 2 cheese pizzas, 2 pepperoni pizzas, Sprite, and lemonade for 12 kids. I arrived around 1:35 PM expecting a busy Sunday crowd. When I checked in, I was immediately told our party room would not be available until 3:15 PM -- despite our party being scheduled from 2-4 PM. That meant we would only have the room for the last 45 minutes. I was shocked. The employee at the front desk was kind and explained the manager had overbooked parties. Meanwhile, I was left standing in a packed lobby with decorations, cake, plates, and favor bags with nowhere to set anything up. I eventually asked to speak with the manager. After waiting about 15 minutes, he came over with absolutely no sense of urgency. He was dismissive, condescending, and repeatedly told me the room timing was listed in the "fine print" of the emails. Maybe technically it was, but it's honestly ridiculous to advertise birthday parties without guaranteeing space for the actual party. After offering no real solution, he simply walked away. As guests arrived, Tanner took the kids onto the obstacle course while I grabbed a couple of lobby tables to hold gifts and belongings. Thankfully, because of Tanner, the kids still had fun and had no idea what was happening behind the scenes. We finally got access to the party room around 3:30 PM, leaving only 30 minutes in our reservation, and there was still no pizza. Tanner helped us rush decorations up while the kids were already hungry and thirsty. When I asked about the pizzas, Tanner checked with the manager and came back saying they claimed I never ordered them. That was completely false. I would never host a party for 12 children without food. Tanner apologized again and later informed me they had "just ordered" the pizzas -- at 3:45 PM, with the party ending at 4. The kids were hungry, drinks were running low, and there was still no food. I asked for more time in the room, and once again Tanner had to speak with the manager himself. We were eventually allowed to stay until 4:30 PM and the pizzas were comped. Unfortunately, by then most parents were already preparing to leave because the party was supposed to end at 4. I rushed to cut the cake so the kids could at least sing Happy Birthday and eat something. The pizzas finally arrived at 4:10 PM when only three kids remained. To their credit, they comped the pizzas and gave us free gym-time coupons. I appreciate that gesture, but after the way the manager handled everything, I will never return. I'm honestly shocked I still paid $329 for this experience. The reason I'm writing this review is to warn other parents. Birthday parties are expensive, and your hard-earned money should go to a business that values its customers and knows how to properly manage events. During the entire three hours we were there, the manager never once apologized. The only staff members who showed professionalism or empathy were the younger employees -- especially Tanner. They are lucky to have him. As a business owner myself, I can confidently say the current manager will drive this business into the ground. He was dismissive, incompetent, condescending, and rude from start to finish. Save yourself the stress and book your child's birthday somewhere else.