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Family Friendly Activities in Breckenridge

In Breckenridge, it’s easy to play like a kid again. We’re all about trying new activities, exploring every turn and filling the day with so much fun – you’ll have to stay up past your bedtime to enjoy all of these Breckenridge family activities!

Breckenridge Family Activities: Summer / Fall

Father and Son Biking on the Blue River Recreational Path
The view from the Blue River Recreational Path

It’s a good thing the days are longer in summer because there is a lot of fun to fit in! Breckenridge’s list of family-friendly activities is impressive. Families of all ages can have a seemingly endless list of trails to explore and thrilling activities to create new experiences. Families with older kids will love high adrenaline activities like white water rafting, rock climbing on the mountain, and hitting the trails for some serious views, while families with younger kids will appreciate the town’s easy access to gentle hiking trails (including a trip to the one and only neighborhood troll Isak Heartstone), parks, and fishing spots.

Family Friendly Summer

family hiking to see the Breckenridge Troll
Local’s Guide

Budget Breckenridge Getaways

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Plan Your Visit

5 Reasons to Stay in Breckenridge

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Summer

5 Reasons to Visit Breckenridge in Summer

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Summer

Kids Summer Camps in Breckenridge

Mohawk Lake Family Scenic Hike
Local’s Guide

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Summer sunset over downtown Breckenridge
Summer

100 Things To Do In Breckenridge This Summer

Breckenridge Troll wooden sculpture
Arts and Culture

How to Find the Breckenridge Troll

Mountain Bike Park in Breckenridge
Biking

Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails in Breckenridge

Family Walking Through Town in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Free Things for Families To Do in Breckenridge

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Summer

7 Fun Things To Do In Breckenridge This Summer With Kids

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Kid Approved Activities in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Family Activities: Winter / Spring

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Snowshoe Fun!

Wake up to dazzling fresh snow in the Rockies! At Breckenridge Ski Resort, explore all 5 peaks with well-groomed slopes. Kids 3 and up can learn to ski or snowboard at the Breckenridge Ski and Ride School. Families can activate their adventure senses with a snowmobile tour, dog sled ride, or guided snowshoe tours. Don’t forget to grab a tasty cup of hot cocoa between activities and enjoy the free sledding hill in town! Find more winter fun in our Breckenridge Winter Family Guide. Families can always opt for an indoor day filled with crafts and art exploration at Breck Create, or become pinball heroes at the hot arcade spots; Downstairs at Eric’s or I Scream Arcade. There’s always a world of wonder and imagination to be found inside at the Mountain Top Explorium which also offers Breckenridge’s only Kids Night Out!

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Family Friendly Winter

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Other Outdoor

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Family Friendly

The Complete Breckenridge Winter Family Guide

Grandfather and grandson sledding in Breckenridge
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Eat, Drink, Shop

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Family Friendly

Best Nighttime Activities for Kids in Breckenridge

Santa Claus with Christmas Tree during Breckenridge's Lighting of the Trees.
Holidays

What to do in Breckenridge for the Holidays

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Arts and Culture

How to Find the Breckenridge Troll

A girl and her mom hugging sled dogs during a dog sledding trip in Breckenridge
Winter/Spring

10 best winter activities for families in Breckenridge

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Events

Best Winter Events in Breckenridge

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Family Friendly

5 Tips for Families Skiing in Breckenridge

Skiers on the ridge at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Family Friendly

Families Learning to Ski: Tips for Beginners

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Family Friendly

Kid Approved Activities in Breckenridge

Family Friendly Events

Wave: Light+Water+Sound, Street Art Festival in Breck
Wave: Light+Water+Sound, Street Art Festival

Breckenridge caters to families with a calendar jam-packed with kid-friendly events. From interactive art festivals that inspire to street fairs filled with family fun zones and chicken dances, your family will be stomping their feet to the mountain beat and good times!

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Family-Friendly Events

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Summer

Kids Summer Camps in Breckenridge

Indoor Rock Climbing at the Breckenridge Recreation Center.
The Town

Indoor Activities in Breckenridge

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Plan Your Visit

Lodging for Families in Breckenridge

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Other Outdoor

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Arts & Culture

Family panning gold from sluice in Breckenridge
We still celebrate Breckenridge’s mining past during the Gold Panning National Championships

Ski School isn’t the only place your kids will be learning new skills! Breckenridge has perfected the type of experiential learning that feels like good-old-fashion fun! Take a guided hike to learn about the local wildlife, fauna and gold. Swing by the Arts District to learn a new art form, visit an interactive museum or take in the local entertainment.

Family Friendly Arts & Culture

Family hiking at Breckenridge during the fall
Family Friendly

Best Fall Hikes in Breckenridge

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Family Friendly

The Complete Breckenridge Winter Family Guide

Grandfather and grandson sledding in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Top Winter Activities to do with Grandparents

Breck GoldRunner Coaster Ride Along
Family Friendly

Best Toddler Activities in Breckenridge

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Arts and Culture

Breckenridge Galleries Feature Colorado Artists

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Arts and Culture

Workshops, Public Art + Art Festivals in Breckenridge

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Family Friendly

Best Nighttime Activities for Kids in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Troll wooden sculpture
Arts and Culture

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Summer hikers enjoying the mountain view in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

26 Things for Teens to do in Breckenridge

Silhouettes of a family and dog during a sunset hike in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Tips for Hiking with Kids in Breckenridge

Family Walking Through Town in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Free Things for Families To Do in Breckenridge

Father pulls daughter uphill in tube sled in Breckenridge
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Sledding in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Creative Arts people making ceramic cups at one of the Breckenridge workshops.
Family Friendly

Top Picks for a Rainy Day in Breckenridge

Three Friends chatting at the top of a ski run enjoying a sunny Breckenridge day
Family Friendly

5 Tips for Families Skiing in Breckenridge

Skiers on the ridge at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Family Friendly

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Grandfather and grandson sledding in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

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Arts and Culture

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Family Friendly

Kid Approved Activities in Breckenridge

Lodging for Families in Breckenridge
Plan Your Visit

Lodging for Families in Breckenridge

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Trip Ideas

Best Evening Activities in Breckenridge

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Other Outdoor

16 Snowy Things to Do if You Don’t Ski in Breckenridge

Indoor Rock Climbing at the Breckenridge Recreation Center.
The Town

Indoor Activities in Breckenridge

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Fall

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Kids underwater at the pool
Summer

Kids Summer Camps in Breckenridge

RMU Beergarden and crowd in Breckenridge
Eat, Drink, Shop

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A young boy pulling his friend on a sled over the snow
Winter/Spring

Family Spring Break Guide To Breckenridge

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Summer

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A happy family hiking in Breckenridge
Summer

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A girl and her mom hugging sled dogs during a dog sledding trip in Breckenridge
Winter/Spring

10 best winter activities for families in Breckenridge

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The Town

Breckenridge Arts District

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Plan Your Visit

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Kid-Friendly Dining

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If you have a sweet tooth head to Main Street for a grab and go treat.

Our family restaurant guide will help you navigate Breckenridge’s 100+ bars and restaurants to find the perfect dining spot.  We’ve also added in tons of tips like heading to dinner early so that a waitlist doesn’t mean hangry kids.  Find more suggestion in our family restaurant guide.

More Than Pizza and French Fries

Family hiking at Breckenridge during the fall
Family Friendly

Best Fall Hikes in Breckenridge

family admiring Christmas lights
Family Friendly

The Complete Breckenridge Winter Family Guide

Grandfather and grandson sledding in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Top Winter Activities to do with Grandparents

Breck GoldRunner Coaster Ride Along
Family Friendly

Best Toddler Activities in Breckenridge

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Family Friendly

Best Nighttime Activities for Kids in Breckenridge

Summer hikers enjoying the mountain view in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

26 Things for Teens to do in Breckenridge

Silhouettes of a family and dog during a sunset hike in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Tips for Hiking with Kids in Breckenridge

Family Walking Through Town in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Free Things for Families To Do in Breckenridge

Father pulls daughter uphill in tube sled in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

Sledding in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Creative Arts people making ceramic cups at one of the Breckenridge workshops.
Family Friendly

Top Picks for a Rainy Day in Breckenridge

Three Friends chatting at the top of a ski run enjoying a sunny Breckenridge day
Family Friendly

5 Tips for Families Skiing in Breckenridge

Skiers on the ridge at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Family Friendly

Families Learning to Ski: Tips for Beginners

Grandfather and grandson sledding in Breckenridge
Family Friendly

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kids boarding a NordicCat
Family Friendly

Kid Approved Activities in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Date Night Guide
Go Breck!

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Lodging for Families in Breckenridge
Plan Your Visit

Lodging for Families in Breckenridge

flowers and stores in Breckenridge
Plan Your Visit

5 Reasons to Stay in Breckenridge

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Breckenridge Winter Activities + Cozy Après Pairings

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Eat, Drink, Shop

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Eat, Drink, Shop

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Plan Your Visit

Services to Simplify Your Breckenridge Vacation

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Grab & Go Dining in Breckenridge

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Eat, Drink, Shop

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Other Outdoor

16 Snowy Things to Do if You Don’t Ski in Breckenridge

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Budget Eats in Breckenridge

CarBoy Winery bottle and glasses at Breckenridge CO
Eat, Drink, Shop

Romantic Breckenridge Restaurants for Couples

Indoor Rock Climbing at the Breckenridge Recreation Center.
The Town

Indoor Activities in Breckenridge

Colorado Elk Chop Blue River Bistro
Eat, Drink, Shop

Farm to Table Dining in Breckenridge

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Breckenridge Dessert Trail

Kids underwater at the pool
Summer

Kids Summer Camps in Breckenridge

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Trip Ideas

The Perfect Breckenridge Girls Getaway

RMU Beergarden and crowd in Breckenridge
Eat, Drink, Shop

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Local’s Guide

Off The Beaten Path Bars & Restaurants in Breckenridge

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Winter

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CarBoy Winery bottle and glasses at Breckenridge CO
Eat, Drink, Shop

Wine Lovers: Where to go in Breckenridge

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Casual & Family-Friendly Dining in Breckenridge

Motherloaded hot chocolate in Breckenridge
Eat, Drink, Shop

Hot Chocolate in Breckenridge

A young boy pulling his friend on a sled over the snow
Winter/Spring

Family Spring Break Guide To Breckenridge

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Summer

7 Fun Things To Do In Breckenridge This Summer With Kids

A happy family hiking in Breckenridge
Summer

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The Town

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A girl and her mom hugging sled dogs during a dog sledding trip in Breckenridge
Winter/Spring

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Flight of Beers at Broken Compass Brewery in Breckenridge
Eat, Drink, Shop

Breckenridge’s Best Sports Bars

Heathstone scallops in Breckenridge
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Plan Your Visit

Real Tips from Real Ski Moms for your Breckenridge Trip

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Book Your Stay

Breckenridge is for embracing life’s best moments. Plan a visit to experience Breckenridge for yourself.

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