Indoor play centers are some of our favorite things to do over the summer. Since weather can be unpredictable (hello afternoon thunderstorms) it’s a great way to get the kids out of the house and burning off all their energy. Colorado summers are hot, which makes outdoor play equipment a challenge, but we also get afternoon thunderstorms which can come on quickly. So it can make visiting the park a challenge some days. Let’s not get started on all the sunblock I need so I don’t turn into a lobster. So when it comes to enjoying summer, indoors are our favorite thing.
A lot of places have summer passes which come in handy for getting out of the house. When you have multiple kids it can get pricey paying for all of those admission fees and this is why I love the summer passes. You pay one fee and get a pass to that lets you visit all summer long.
Spider Monkey – Aurora
Spider Monkey is an indoor extreme air sports park. Trampolines, zip lines, extreme dodgeball, and so much more for your little one to enjoy. Their summer pass is only available for a limited time and will stop being for sale on June 3rd, so you’ll need to act fast. The Spider Monkey summer pass is $65 and allows you to jump unlimited Mon.-Fri and Open to 1:00 pm on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Their summer pass will allow you to jump until Sept 1st.
DEFY Thornton Extreme Air Sports – Thornton
DEFY Thornton is similar to Spider Monkey. They have foam pits, trampolines, ninja courses, and so much more for your little ones to enjoy. Their summer pass is also only available for a limited time so you’ll need to act fast. For $55 you’ll be given unlimited access to DEFY Thornton. Available to use all days and all times until Sept 1st, unless the park is already fully booked.
Skate City – Various Locations
Skate City is an indoor skating rink. Their summer pass is $3 and allows you to skate for $1 during any matinee skating session during the summer. You can pick up a pass from your local school or local Skate City rink.
Kids Bowl Free – Various Locations
Kids Bowl Free is available at select bowling rinks around the metro. Kids bowl free, you just have to pay for your shoe rental, but for $29.99 you can add on a family pass that allows the adults in your family to bowl 2 games free with the kids.
Lava Island – Aurora
Lava Island has a summer pass, but I can’t find the details online and when I called I didn’t get anyone to answer. We were there recently and saw signs on the doors about the pass. I’ll update with all the info when we head there again soon.
Ninja Nation – Centennial or Lafayette
Ninja Nation is an American Ninja Warrior style experience filled with different obstacle courses. They don’t have a summer pass, but they do have punch cards available where you can buy 10 sessions at a time.
Kids Wonder – Centennial
Kids Wonder doesn’t have a summer pass, but they do have a monthly pass and is great for smaller kids up to age 8. Bounce houses, play structures, and various other play are available for kids. For $49/mo you get unlimited play. This is a great indoor play place for the tinier tots.
GetOutPass
The GetOutPass is a combo of indoor and outdoor places all across Colorado. Elitch Gardens, Water World, Lakeside Amusement Park, Game Works, KidSpace and so much more! The pass is valid for a whole year from your time or purchase so it will get you through the summer and beyond! Get $40 off your pass with code DENVERHOUSEWIFE.