- TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 176 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wheat Ridge, Denver, Arvada and Westminster.
- From Wagon Wheel Skate Center to Barr Lake State Park, the Brighton area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and Dog Park.
- Striving to advance arts and culture in the community, Brighton has established creative communities where a variety of activities can be experienced and enjoyed. This includes activities like painting, dancing, wood carving, knitting, crocheting and theater. The city also provides access to many parks and outdoor recreational spaces for camping, hiking, fishing, boating and bird watching.
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Taking a look back into the past, Lakewood Heritage Center in Colorado displays buildings from the original town. Visitors can enjoy the historical nature of the center, as well as events including concerts and tractor pulls during any visit.
24.1 Miles
Featuring five acres used for canine recreation and exercise, Grandview Dog Park offers mostly dirt fields with a separate small dog area. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables and a double-gated entrance.
24.2 Miles
Situated on 10 acres, Tanglewood Sports Park & Prospect West Tennis Courts features facilities for tennis, bocce ball, baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse. The park also offers picnic areas, children's playgrounds and a putting green.
24.3 Miles
Located in downtown Boulder, the historic Boulder Theater hosts a number of musical acts and other live entertainment throughout the year. Film festivals are also common at this local venue.
24.3 Miles
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.
24.3 Miles
Adjacent to the Memorial Sports Complex is the Tony Grampsas Dog Park which is spread over two and a half acres of land. The wooded area is completely fenced in, allowing for off the leash play.
24.4 Miles
A collection of restored antique automobiles is on display at Dougherty Museum. Most are about 100 years old and are in running order. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June through August.
24.5 Miles
With a few locations including a main branch downtown, Boulder Public Library has an expansive catalog. Along with both fiction and non-fiction books, their collection further includes movies, audio books and music.
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Established in 1959, the Colorado Railroad museum owns a collection of narrow gauge locomotives including vintage engines, coaches and cabooses. The museum also features a model railroad, a roundhouse restoration facility with a working turntable and offers scenic train rides.
24.6 Miles
Ambitious hikers frequently tackle the Mesa Trail that runs between Boulder and Eldorado Springs. It covers six miles of land and has an elevation gain of 440 feet while there are also picnic areas and wildlife viewing.