Kid Approved Activities
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies:
ACES is a buzz with children's voices and laughter year round! ACES Education team provides environmental science education in-school and on field programs with over 42 schools.
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Indoor Climbing
Wall The Red Brick Recreation Center located in Aspen has 3,100 square feet of climbing surface for all levels and abilities.
Rec Center Activities |
Anderson Ranch
Arts Center Calling all young creators! Anderson Ranch offers some great workshops for kids such as ceramics, painting, and drawing.
Anderson Ranch Workshops |
Treehouse Snowmass
Day Care The Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center — a multilevel, 2,300-square-meter childcare facility in Snowmass Village — brings the great outdoors inside, for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years old.
Treehouse Adventure Center |
Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Center
The October 2010 discovery of Ice Age fossils near Snowmass Village Colorado was a stroke of good fortune. Ziegler Reservoir was planned to preserve Snowmass Creek while providing Snowmass Village with critically needed water. As the reservoir project began a watchful bulldozer driver turned up giant rib bones, a tusk, and an eight-inch tooth from a long extinct Columbian Mammoth.
The discovery became the most important fossil discovery in the 110 year history of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The museum, located in the Snowmass Village Mall, has great information about this fantastic discovery. Discovery Activities |
Tubing
Looking for a fun on mountain adventure? On mountain tubing is a blast. Just head over to a ticket office in Snowmass to get more information. Advanced purchase is recommended.
Winter Activities 
Bowling
Slopeside Lanes
Looking for a late-night dining option? Looking for something for the family to do after a day on the slopes? Try your hand at some slopeside bowling at the new bowling alley Slopeside Lanes, below Venga Venga Cantina located at the end of the Snowmass Mall. Featuring eight full-sized lanes, a lounge area with full bar, locally brewed beers, wood-fired oven pizzas, upscale bar food and more. Located in Snowmass Village Mall Bowlounge Newly Remodeled and newly renamed, the former El Jebowl, now Bowlounge, is your mid-valley place for a good time! Featuring classic Brunswick A2 bowling with automatic scoring, a huge bar with at least 12 taps, local craft beers and cocktails, retro video games, brand new pool table, a new 60" golden tee and more. Bowlounge El Jebel has 16 regulation length bowling lanes and booking reservations for parties, leagues, and regular good time bowling. Located in El Jebel/Carbondale. 280 Favre Ln Carbondale, CO 81623 |
Sledding
Winter Wonderland at the ARC
Take a try at the “Whoa” Nelly Sledding Hill located at the Aspen Rec Center. Winter Wonderland |
Ice Skating
A fun time for the entire family, there are a few areas that offer a fun ice skating experience - both indoors or outdoors. Make sure you check the schedules for public skating times.
Aspen Rec Center Rec Center Activities Aspen Ice Garden: Activities Lewis Ice Arena
Just up the hill on Maroon Creek Road, the Lewis Ice Arena is located within the Aspen Rec Center (ARC). The Lewis Ice Arena is an official 200’ x 85’ NHL-size rink. Lewis Activities Aspen Ice Garden
The iconic Aspen Ice Garden has been a part of Aspen’s history for the past 50 years. Just recently renovated in 2013, the Ice Garden is conveniently located in the downtown core of Aspen. Ice Garden Activities SK8 Aspen
Located in downtown Aspen by Rubey Park, SK8 (also known as Silver Circle) offers outdoor ice skating in a beautiful setting. Skate rentals available or you can bring your own. |
Kids are the VIPs in Snowmass!
GoSnowmass just launched their VIK—Very Important Kid—program for the 2016–2017 season. This is a great addition to all of the other kid-friendly happenings around The Valley. The VIK program offers events for every day of the week. You can visit http://viksnowmass.com for more details. But, for your convenience, I’ve posted the schedule below. However, I do recommend calling ahead and confirming these activities are still happening.
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Mondays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity. Where: Snowmass Base Village Fire Pit When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30pm Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult Contact: 970.922.2233 4:30 - 5:30 pm: Wildside with ACES What: Join a Naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for a fun and informative presentation featuring live animals. Animal guests may include ACES’ resident Great Horned Owl, Boa Constrictor, Tarantula and more. All ages welcome. Where: Treehouse Adventure center When: Mondays, December 19 through April 10 @ 4:30-5:30pm Age: All ages Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 |
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Kids’ Crafts What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 through April 13 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm Ages: 3 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 4:00 - 5:00 pm: All Access Snowmass What: An “insider’s” edition of VIK, this fun, educational program gives kids (and their parents) a behind-the-scenes peek at life in a mountain town, featuring patrol dogs, snowmaking and much more. Adult supervision required. Where: Base Village Plaza When: Tuesdays, December 20 through April 11 @ 4:00-5:00 pm Age: All Cost: FREE Contact: 970.923.2233 5:30 – 9:00 pm Ullr Nights: December 27, February 21 and March 21 What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended. Where: Elk Camp When: Tuesdays, December 27, February 21 and March 21 @ 5:30-9:00 pm Age: All ages When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under Contact: 970.923.1227 or www.aspensnowmass.com |
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Wednesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Storytelling What:: Storytelling At The Ice Age Discovery Center Gather at the Ice Age Discovery Center to hear some of the tallest tales in the West recounted by master storytellers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Ice Age Discovery Center, Snowmass Mall When: Wednesdays, December 21 – April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30 pm Age: All Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2277 3:30 - 4:30 pm Cookie Decorating What: Cookie Decorating: Kids will love decorating … and eating… cookies for all seasons. For children ages 3 and up; must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Viceroy Snowmass When: Wednesdays, December 21 through April 12 @ 3:30 – 4:30pm Age: 3 and up Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 |
Thursdays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Rec Center Fun What: Family Day at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase. Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center When: Thursdays, December 22 – April 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Age: All ages Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kids’ Crafts What: Designed for families with children 3 years and older, this hour-long program ensures your child will head home with a special, handmade, arts and crafts souvenir Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 20 – April 13 @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm Ages: 3 years and up Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult Contact: 970.922.2233 |
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Fridays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Sing-Along and S’mores What: A cozy fire, yummy s’mores, and a guitar-strummin’ cowboy bring friends and families together during this entertaining après activity. Where: : Friday’s @ The Westin Snowmass Resort Fire Pit When: Mondays & Fridays, December 19 – April 14 @ 3:30-4:30 pm Age: All ages When: Cost: FREE, children must be accompanied by an adult Contact: 970.922.2233 5:30 – 9:00 pm: Ullr Nights What: In honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — Elk Camp is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests can make a night of it, with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, guided snowshoe tours with ACES, snowbiking, snow tubing, and a visit to Ullr’s ghost ship. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration with live music, and top it off with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Snow tubing is available for one-hour sessions beginning at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets required, reservations recommended. Where: Elk Camp When: Fridays, December 23 through April 7 Age: All ages When: Cost: $10, free for children 3 and under Contact: 970.923.1227, www.aspensnowmass.com |
Saturdays
2:00 – 5:00 pm: Family Fun at Apres on the Bricks What: Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of free activities, including face painters, balloon artists, dancers, a live DJ, après specials and more. Snowmass’ Ice Age mascot, Snowy the Mammoth, stops by 2:30-3:30pm for photo ops and fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Base Village Fire Pit When: Saturdays, December 24 – April 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Age: All ages Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Family Night at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center What: Play in the outdoor heated saline pools. Pick up a basketball game in the gymnasium or test your agility on the climbing wall and bouldering cave. Every Saturday, you and your family will have full access to all the amenities at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center at a discounted rate. Refreshments are available for purchase. Where: Snowmass Village Recreation Center 5:00 – 8:00 pm: (Saturdays December 24–April 15) Age: All ages Cost: $40 For a family of 4, $10 for each additional child Contact: 970.922.2240, www.snowmassrecreation.com |
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Sundays
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Juggling & Magic Show What: Can Jammin’ Jim juggle a flaming torch, a flaming knife and a flaming bowling ball? You’ll find out during this fun family event, a high-energy variety show, featuring juggling, magic, balloons, music, and comedy, all designed to amaze and mesmerize kids of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center When: Sundays @ 3:30-4:30 pm Age: All ages Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Postcards from Snowmass What: Snowmass offers so much to write home about. This fun new program gives children ages 3 and up, and their parents, the chance to color a one-of-a-kind Snowmass postcard. Materials and stamps provided. Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center When: Sundays @ 4:00 – 5:00pm Age: 3 and up Cost: FREE Contact: 970.922.2233 |
*Due to unforeseen circumstances such as high winds, etc. I encourage you to call ahead and ensure the activities are still being held.
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