Take a lesson with Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Schools
Kids can monkey around at The Aspen Recreation Center's climbing wall.
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With so many exciting and kid-friendly activities happening throughout town, it's safe to say that Aspen is not only a child's playground, but a parent's dream.
Get Them on the Hill
Keep the little tykes active by getting them out on the slopes. Kids 6 years old and under ride the lifts for free, so you don't have to break the bank to keep them busy. Whether they are first-timers or already practicing their jibbing skills, Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Schools offer private and group lessons with some the best instructors in the country. Take it from us, getting the little ones skiing or boarding at a young age will give them with a lifelong passion for the mountains.
Child's Play
After Thanksgiving, Aspen/Snowmass will unveil the $17-million, first-of-its-kind Tree House Kids' Adventure Center in Snowmass Base Village. Kids of all ages can have fun in the family-friendly climbing gym, and with the Ski & Snowboard Schools check-in, rental, and retail all under one roof, you can get your kid out and about with one stop. The Treehouse will also be home to day care and the Ski & Snowboard School's preschool programs in their unique interactive themed rooms for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years. Evening activities will also be held at the Treehouse, including movie nights and dances for ages 5 to 12.
Inside Activities
Adventurous small ones (ages 4 and up) can learn the basics of bouldering and top-roping on the The Aspen Recreation Center's 3,200 sq. ft. climbing wall. The Aspen Recreation Center also boasts a pool with a two-story slide and a lazy river, perfect for kids looking to cool off and have fun. If you're seeking a more peaceful activity, Aspen Pitkin County Library offers several story-time hours sure to keep your young ones entertained while they learn. Toddlers can listen to classics like Goodnight Moon during Tuesday's 10:15 a.m story time. A second story time is offered for preschoolers at 11 a.m.
Dinner with the Fam
Hungry? For the ultimate in family-friendly dining, head to Boogie's Diner where the kids can eat chicken fingers or burgers for dinner and a scrumptious milk shake for dessert. Or, head to Italian eatery Brunelleschi's where mom and dad can enjoy a glass of Cab and a plate of chicken parmesan or spaghetti while the little ones make their own pizzas. Afterwards, treat the family to Paradise Bakery's world-famous chocolate-chip cookies or a scoop of their delicious mint-chocolate-chip ice cream.
Kids' Care
If you're looking for a little R&R without the kids, check out the following agencies that are sure to keep your young ones having fun while you indulge in an afternoon alone.
Aaaaah Mom's Day Off (970) 925-8448
Aspen City Day Camp (970) 544-4130
Camp Snowmass (970) 923-0570
Early Learning Center (970) 920-9201
Roaring Fork Kids (970) 925-3136
Safe and Sound Nannies (970) 429-0808
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