Science City: Fun for All Ages

I was talking to a friend recently who was looking for a different inside activity to do with her young children. When I suggested Science City at Union Station, her immediate response was “there’s not very much for my littles to do there.” That was all I needed to plan a small group outing to check out what’s new (or new-ish) at Science City.

The news for parents is good: Science City has noticeably expanded its offerings for all ages; even the jaded middle school kids didn’t want to leave!

Science City for the Littles

• Every Last Drop water play station (prepare for wet shirts)
• KinderLab, where little ones can safely build, explore and imagine
• Simple Machines at Play, an incredible outdoor play area that includes great safety measures so kids of all ages can enjoy
• KidZone indoor playground
• DinoLab and Dig Site
• Plus, sensory tables, lots of space to run around, and most of the activities in the entry hall

Science City for Elementary School Kids

• Mr. E Hotel, with mysterious delights for all ages
• The Amazing Brain, testing and delighting all of your senses (middle schoolers liked this too)
• An incredible sensory table filled with sand and an ever-changing topographical map
• Giant Lever tug of war
• Demo Area, which offers a variety of fun demonstrations throughout the day
• Sky Bike, an unnerving bike ride across a 2-story-high tightrope that doubles as a lesson in physics
• The Science of Energy, which lets kids test out our connection to electricity through bikes, running wheels and more
• Nature Center, complete with live demonstrations and animals
• For a nice break, check out the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium shows throughout the day

Science City for Middle School Kids

• Science on a Sphere, which gives an in-depth look at the solar system
• Genetics: Unlock the Code, featuring cool insights into exploring your genetic makeup
• A variety of “feats of strength” and “prove your intelligence” activities like lifting yourself via pulleys, the giant lever, maze park, and Simple Machines at Play
• and, of course, Maker Space, which this group could have stayed in for hours to develop their creations

Add a quick stop at Parisi Coffee or the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a sweet treat, and everybody goes home happy!

Check out more pics of our day at Science City on Instagram and Facebook.