- The list below includes 307 free or cheap things to do in or near Arvada, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- From West Arvada Dog Park to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arvada and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Denver.
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94%
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Deer Creek Canyon Road to Grizzly Drive, Littleton, CO
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Deer Creek Canyon Park is home to a wide variety of animal species which include mule deer, mountain lion, elk, bear and more. The park also has a network of multi-purpose trails and offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and more.
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A wide range of performance and display art is exhibited at the Dairy Center for the Arts. Fine arts performances, independent cinema shows, and art galleries make up the foundation of the center.
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8141 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, CO 80112
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A 12-screen movie theater, UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
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Hosting outdoor ice rinks in a variety of sizes, Evergreen Lake House provides skate rentals for its visitors. During the summer, visitors can take a boat or paddle board out to the lake.
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At the 12 Mile Stables, visitors are able to enjoy horseback rides to sites like Cherry Creek Park. Riders who are less experienced can receive instruction from the location's training staff.
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Chatfield Stables offer supervised horseback and hay rides through a variety of scenic trails which offer beautiful views of the Platte River and the surrounding landscape. They also offer riding lessons to those interested.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park was established in 1960 and is home to a variety of wetland and riperian plant species, multiple forrested picnic areas, campsites, small creeks and ponds as well as a number of hiking and biking trails.
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Thirteenth St. and Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302
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Since 1986, Boulder County Farmers Market has been a gathering place for shoppers and vendors alike to buy and sell fresh produce, baked goods, locally produced wines and food. The market is open On Wednesday's and Saturday's from April through November.
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Nestled in downtown Boulder, Central Park offers beautiful and scenic city views. A quick walk to the farmer’s market, visitors to the park can enjoy paved walkways, an outdoor amphitheater and planned bike paths.
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Flagstaff Mountain offers spectacular views of Boulder. The Flagstaff Summit Nature Center is located at the summit and provides a place for guests to familiarize themselves with wildlife, plants and the history of Boulder Mountain Parks.