I knew before I arrived, it was going to be on the smaller end. Not in a bad way. It was the…read moreperfect size for toddlers and kiddos. My toddler had fun running around to the different areas and rooms. His favorite was the car jeep he was able to ride on. It was clean and I liked they had a baby area too we didn't make it outside since it was a hot day. But overall, we had a good time playing and it wore out my toddler. That's always the goal of us getting out!

Visited this children's museum recently while exploring some cities north of us. Kids had a great…read moretime. Lots of different things to keep them busy including a big pirate ship, pulley chairs, art room, etc. I loved how they had some older telephones, switch boards, etc. so kids could actually experience some of these items not commonly used or seen today. It was fun to let them explore those and play with them. As a bilingual family, we appreciated how everything was presented in English/Spanish. I did feel like some of the displays were a little run down. Likewise the prices were steep, especially for adults. I really think since adult presence is required, it really shouldn't cost more than $3 per adult. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Place seemed stuck in the Covid era which I wasn't a fan of. Time to move on! This isn't the museum's fault but the day we went the kids there were a bit out of control and rude. That dampened our experience a little bit. They had a little area where families could sit and eat snacks. That was nice for taking a break, especially if you stay for a while. It was a fun one time excursion but I wouldn't return. We have a lot of fun places much closer to us that cost a lot less!

"Library in disguise" We come here often spending $50-$100…read more Unfortunately - prize quality going down. They replaced the plushy with the more difficult items to grab. The final strike was when we were asked to be quiet at a crane arcade. My kids are excited when they finally got a prize. We were the only one there. But I guess the excitement affected the attendant listening to his music. You would think people having a good time would draw in more customers ?? I guess these loyal customers are NOT coming back!

We had 3 adults and 1 teen, and spent about $160, and left with just one little stuffie…read more I had read the good reviews and suggested going there, but it was super disappointing.

I almost talked myself out of coming to this museum because I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm so…read morehappy I didn't! The outside is unassuming and the interior seems kind of small (ba dum tish) but Neil welcomed us and helped us to see the beauty in the details. I went with my husband and teenager, and even the teen found things to love. They also offer classes (there was a mini tiki bar class going on while I was there!) and I think it's well worth a visit.

My family and I were visiting from out of state and decided to stop in. This was our favorite stop…read moreof the trip and the gentleman working the front was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided insight that made our experience fun and we ended up spending more time at the museum than expected. Very interesting and a must stop!

This is a great family activity. $8 a ticket gets you a show (about 35/40 min) and 30 min…read moreper-performance and 50 minutes post-performance of playing - decorating your ticket and putting on puppet shows. There's a beautiful garden space in the back as well where you can sit surrounded by plants. The show itself was very engaging for our kids (age 4, 6) as there is audience participation and jokes during the performance. They even incorporated all of the kids name at the beginning and a very positive introduction about when to listen vs when to engage. Very impressive that the owner does all of this herself. Our only minor complaint is that there were one or two pieces of dialogue not well suited for kids (e.g. stealing away someone's girlfriend) and some verbal fillers. However, overall we had a great time and will definitely be back for the next show!

We took our little one here over the weekend for a production of Hansel and Gretel. The ticket…read moreprices were very reasonable ($7 each) and there is a lot to see and do before the show begins. We enjoyed the pre-show decorating of our "ticket puppet" with construction paper and markers and looking around at all the wonderful puppets and marionettes hanging throughout the building. The main theater area is very roomy, clean and quiet. It has little "mini theaters" set up inside where the kids could put on their own puppet shows before and after the big performance. The show was very good! Our two-year old was captivated for most of the time, smiling and waving her little "ticket puppet" in the air. My only minor disappointment in the performance itself was that it had a fair amount of "filler" in it, which can be understandable considering the story in question, but the extra banter of the "father not being able to find any food while hunting" or the kids "finding and eating the mouse's berries in the forest" caused a few of the kids to lose interest. It almost seemed like it would make more sense to put on two shorter performances than trying to extend one story to fill the time allotment. It may also have to do with this particular story. Perhaps other stories don't have such a dramatic problem? Anyway, please don't let this dissuade you from visiting the theater! We had a great time and your kids will love it too!

Super Awesome Fun Factory is an event space that is full of vintage arcade games, pinball machines…read moreand other carnival type games. The thing that sets this place apart from other arcade type event halls is that all the games are set to free play, which means that you dont have to insert coins or swipe a game card every time. All the games are included in the rental price of the event center. Great place to have birthday parties, graduations, after work events, etc. Good experience all around.

It's kinda cool that we have a Japanese arcade available in CO. They have an ATM machine but also…read moremachines to exchange for quarters. I like that it's quarters because you could bring your own stash or if you don't use all of it, you can save the quarters for next time or use it in the real world. There's a variety of games from fighting to Mario kart to a ton of music beat games. We liked the drum and this one near the bathrooms. Lots of fun games (I just don't know the names). They're very loud and colorful. If you're new, they have tutorials which is nice (also makes gameplay a little longer). Most games are like $1 for 4-5 rounds - except for Mario kart which was kind of a scam. Overall, it's a lot of fun for dates or hangouts or to play something different than pinball machines. I did see a lot of toddlers and it's not a place for toddlers. Most toddlers would ask their parents to play a game but they would get bored or confused and leave after the parent inserted the coins to play said game. Take them to Chuck E. Cheese instead or like Malibu jacks nearby.

My friend lives 2 blocks away from this arcade. She said her son goes to play games here. They…read moreactually have a bar that sells alcohol beverages. The arcade is located in a shopping area with huge parking lot. There's a bouncer at the entrance that checks for ID, I believe after 10pm everyone will have to be 21. Two rooms of arcade games, one of the rooms have a computer for the gamers. Lighting in 1 room was dim with blue lights and the other one brighter. The bartenders makes good cocktails and dressed in cosplay.

This visit to the Denver Firefighters Museum is for one of my childhood friends, who blogs about…read morefiretrucks on Instagram and works as a 911 dispatcher in Tennessee. We had lots of time to kill before going to the convention center later in the day, so I suggested this museum to my parents when I found it during a random maps search around the city. And to all you parents out there, this museum could save your child's life in the event of a fire. Admission to get in was $9. Getting around the museum is kinda like being in IKEA, where they have footprints on the floor telling you where to go in order. This museum, which is in the shape of an actual fire station and has two floors, shows you the entire history of how and where the 911 dispatch system was first invented, types of firetrucks used over the years, how to dial 911 in case of a fire, where firefighters stay while on the job, and so forth. In the back on the first floor is an educational video of what to do if there's a fire. Upstairs there was so much more, we were shown firefighters' patches from almost every state, which stopped at Pennsylvania for some reason. I guess they're still collecting patches from Rhode Island all the way to Wyoming. I took pics of patches from Kentucky and Massachusetts (where my childhood friend used to live), Maine (where my dad is from), Nevada (where we live), and New Hampshire (where I was born and where my mom is from). It was very interesting seeing all the patches from each county and city in my state of residence. Replicas of dormitories where firefighters stay in while on the job were also shown, which I found very interesting. I took so many pics here but Yelp will only let me add 20 at a time. Don't forget to sign the guestbook upstairs and the survey downstairs before you leave! This was a very educational visit and we're very happy that we got a tour of this museum. If you want something to do in the city, then I suggest visiting the Denver Firefighters Museum!

This was a great place for us to take our little ones. They had a lot of cool things for them to…read morelook at and interact with and they had Firefighters reading the kids books in the play area which I thought was super sweet. It's a bit smaller than a traditional museum because they converted an old Firehouse which is a unique idea. Overall I really thought the museum was well down and helps teach kids (and adults) about the history of firefighters in the Denver area.

I stopped by with my son the other day after getting his haircut. It was a really fun way to spend…read morean hour looking through the windows of the buildings. It's free. I don't know if you can schedule tour or something so you can go inside or get a little bit more history from the docent, but if you're just looking to spend some time looking around, it's a good way to do it. The park surrounding of the Heritage Center is really nice. My son definitely wished we had brought his bike and sunscreen so we could have stayed longer!

Lakewood's Heritage Center - A 20th Century Museum is such a wonderful little hidden gem!…read more ++ They offer some wonderful programming including neighborhood block parties, art exhibitions, cider festivals, and more! ++ There's a few buildings that they have moved in (or salvaged) from various parts of Lakewood and restored to their former glory! Love the little glimpse back in time you get moving through them. ++ The staff here are sooo very knowledgeable about the history of Lakewood. You can tell that they're really passionate about the preservation of it! ++ As other reviewers mentioned - there's ample parking (until you're there for a bigger event). So arrive early! Such a great way to not just learn, but experience some local history! Even better when you can check Lakewood's Heritage Center - A 20th Century Museum out during an event!