things to do in Parker, CO

Make a holiday night out a progressive dinner, with food, drinks and planning taken care of

Follow Baja’s whale season across the Sea of Cortez

Shape 10 colorful blown-glass ornaments with glaskolben tubing

Shape colorful glass beads with a tabletop torch

Explore animal care careers through hands-on work and behind-the-scenes access

Celebrate the season with farm animals, holiday lights, and 100 ft roller slides

Build a 6-inch stained-glass panel with traditional lead came

Ride a 180-horsepower Gen 5 snowmobile built for advanced mountain terrain

Walk Denver’s Historic Baker District and see Queen Anne Victorian homes

Build paddleboarding skills with certified instructors

Paddle at your own pace with gear and beginner guidance

Balance your yoga practice on the water with certified instruction

See The Polar Express story unfold in a cabaret-style show and train ride

Create a colorful Tiffany-style glass flower bouquet with beginner-friendly guidance

Create handmade glass gifts with your own colors and designs

Trade lift lines for a single-seat KTM 450 built for powder terrain

Paddle Cherry Creek Reservoir your way by kayak, canoe, or paddleboard

Hands-on aquarium biology with staff insights, animal care, and behind-the-scenes access

Walk 17th Street and trace Denver’s architectural history

Trade lift lines for a nimble, single-seat snow bike built for off-trail powder

Walk Queer Capitol Hill and trace Denver’s LGBTQ history

Center-stage storytelling, parlor-car seating, and a Silver Bell from Santa

Paddle Cherry Creek Reservoir at your own pace

See Denver’s key landmarks, hidden gems, and local stories on a 2.5-hour walk