Northern Colorado Play Resources
This page is updated frequently, but times and availability of things are ever-changing. Please contact the facility to confirm before packing your crew up for an adventure.
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Poudre Library District Storytime honors and respects the commonalities and differences of all people by introducing and sharing books, fingerplays, rhymes, and other materials with children and their caregivers that celebrate the ideas and perspectives of people from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, age, race, culture, ability, gender identity and national origin. Check Today's Story Times
POUDRE LIBRARIES STORY TIME
Parent-Infant Play Groups - (~3 months - 2 years) weekly play groups where your infant/toddler is free to explore a beautiful and interesting play space with other children while you observe, connect with other parents, and discuss important parenting topics. Weekly topics of discussion include: creating a play space at home, boundaries, self-care, tantrums, play development, sleep and much more. See Raised with Respect’s Info Here
RAISED WITH RESPECT
Whether or not you are a new parent, or you are a more "seasoned" caregiver, here you will find helpful information on our storytimes and high, quality early literacy resources. We also have a wonderful staff who are here to help support you and your family. Find Today's Story Times
LOVELAND LIBRARY STORY TIME
The Mom Walk Collective of NoCo with Hannah (@healing_with_hannah ) and Kelly (@kelly.the.counselor ), two local moms, therapists, and coaches passionate about supporting women through the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing seasons of motherhood. The best place to find walk information is through Mom Walk Collective CO instagram page.
THE MOM WALK COLLECTIVE
Whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome here. Whether you are an adoptive mom, young mom, seasoned mom, foster mom, stepmom or any other type of mom, you are welcome here. Whether you prefer to meet with other moms in a coffee shop, church, park, living room or video chat, we have something for you. Find Your Local MOPs Group Here
MOPs, International
Playful Pandas is a parent-supervised open mat playtime for infants thru preschoolers weekday mornings from 9-10:30am. We set up the toddler gym equipment in a clean, safe area so your kiddos can play while you connect with other parents or caregivers.
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PLAYFUL PANDAS @ KAIZEN
DadSpace is an 8 week educational/mentoring series for Dads focusing on the transition to fatherhood. Weekly topics will range from father identity to baby development tips, stress management, and successful co-parenting. Groups will be led by father-facilitators, with the goal of building rapport with other dads. Fathers’ positive involvement in parenting is incredibly impactful for the entire family and these meaningful connections between dads during pregnancy and postpartum can have valuable, long term outcomes. Find The Next DadSpace Class Here
DAD SPACE, Educational Group for Dads
Ultimate Ninjas Academy is a division of Ultimate Ninjas dedicated to only the youngest ninjas, serving children age 9m -7 years old. Ready to unleash your little one’s inner ninja? Try our fun-filled obstacle course classes for free—your first class is on us!
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ULTIMATE NINJA ACADEMY, Loveland
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just looking for a way to connect, anyone is welcome to the Peaceful Birth Meetups.
PEACEFUL BIRTH COMPANY MEET UPS,
Fort Collins
Barnes and Noble bookstores in Fort Collins and Centerra offer a train table area in their toddler book space. Great free option on rainy days for you to have the option to get a Starbucks drink and allow your kids to have some free play.
BARNES + NOBLE TRAIN TABLE
Fly High offers a Parent/Tot jump time during the school year. Mondays and Fridays from 10-12 children pay their age for 2 hours of bounce time, and parents jump for 5$. You will need grip socks, which are available for sale (and you can reuse them!) to jump. You are able to pack lunches and snacks and eat at the picnic tables inside. Slides, ball pits, and trampolines that aren’t super busy, this activity is awesome for babies 15-18mo+.
Contact Fly High And Check Daily Specials Here
FLY HIGH TRAMPOLINE PARK, Fort Collins
Preschool tumble and FLY! – For ages 2.5 – 5 years. The first goal of this class is to encourage these students to work with the instructor without the help of their parents. This may take time, but that's okay! Activities include listening games, obstacle course, hanging on apparatuses, cooperative games, and meditation time. They also offer Open Bounce on Tuesdays.
Check Circus Kids' Schedule and Rates Here
FORT COLLINS CIRCUS CENTER
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has provided hands-on family fun since 1985. The Farm serves as an educational and interactive experience for Fort Collins residents and visitors. See horses, cows, goats, sheep and more! Pack a lunch and have a picnic. Let the kids climb the silo and play on the tractors. Admission is $4 for 2 and above, and pony rides (when open) are $5.
Find The Farm's Hours, Rates and Info Here
LEE MARTINEZ FARM, Fort Collins
Windsor Rec Center’s Aquatic area is a wonderful place to take the kiddos. From family locker rooms to zero entry pool access, Windsor Rec is a NoCo gem! Indoor/outdoor slide for the bigger kids, a lazy river and large open pool area as well as toddler play areas with rain showers. The water is warm and is sure the ensure a good nights sleep (or nap!) for your babies and toddlers.
Find Hours and Rates for Admission Here
WINDSOR REC AQUATICS CENTER
From Parent and Me classes to toddler independent activities to drop in classes, the play you’re looking for might be right here! Located just East of Costco off of Harmony and I25.
Find The Little Gym Class Info, Rates and Hours Here
THE LITTLE GYM, Timnath
ROOTS & BRANCHES PLAY DATE,
Fort Collins
Weekly playdate hosted by The Willow Collective, a network of private practitioners who support maternal, infant, and early childhood mental health in Larimer County. Playdate is Thursdays in Fort Collins at 375 E Horsetooth Rd. Bldg 6-201, Fort Collins, CO 80525; you can confirm or ask questions at contact@thewillowcollectivefoco.com
Visit the Willow Collective Online Here
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
From panoramic movies at toddler length (20-30min) on the Otterbox screen to independent play at the multiple museum exhibits, the FCMoD is an amazing resource for kiddo learning and play in the Fort Collins area.
See FCMD Calendar of Events Here
FIT4MOM NOCO, Fort Collins, Windsor, Greeley
First class is always free; connect with other moms and babies while getting some movement in.
LIL MONSTERS PLAYGROUND,
Windsor & Wellington
Our playgrounds are intentionally sized and designed with young kiddos and their caregivers in mind:
Your lil monster won’t get lost or scared in an abyss of entrances and exits
You can relax, enjoy a snack and our free wi-fi
Plus, we are a peanut free facility 🥜🚫
Jumpin' offers an array of activities that will keep your child busy for hours. You can bring in any food and drink of your choice, or enjoy some snacks from our snack bar. Free Wi-Fi is provided for any entertainment you may need while your kids jump.
Stop by and check out our inflatable bounce houses conveniently located in the Centerra Promenade.
Find Jumpin’ info here
JUMPIN FUN, Centerra