Fort collins activities

HOW TO SPEND YOUR SPRING BREAK IN FOCO

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IT IS ALMOST SPRING BREAK!!! Since spring break is right around the corner we have created a list of reasonably priced family events and activities to keep you and your family having a blast all week long!

Lucky Joe’s St Patrick’s Day Parade– Start your spring break off with a big ol’ celebration by taking your kiddos out to watch the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Fort Collins! They will get to enjoy the creative floats, performers, and family fun for all.

The Summit- The Summit is a mecca for family fun! With options like laser tag, bowling, arcades, and pizza what more could rambunctious spring breakers want? The Summit has daily specials including:

Gaming fun for four which includes Laser Tag, Game Cards, Pizza, and a Pitcher of Soft Drink for $69.99

Or if your family is into laser tag like Dr. E and her family: They have Tag Tuesday which offers Unlimited Laser Tag All Day Long for only $9.99

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery– This museum provides enjoyable, hands-on explorations in science and technology along with different musical instruments, science, animal and history exhibits. The museum also offers a Toddlers discovery area that allow younger children to learn by interacting with various displays. Ticket prices are 9.50 for adults, 7.00 for senior citizens and students with a valid school ID, 6.00 for juniors (ages 3-12) and Free for children 2 and under.

Great Plates- The perfect event for “Foodies” of Fort Collins! This event lets participants indulge by trying out various unique and delicious restaurants in Fort Collins! Great Plates returned to Old Town Fort Collins on March 1 and goes through the 14th. The annual Food Bank for Larimer County fundraiser features multicourse specials at 28 downtown restaurants for only $25. The event begins each night at 5:00pm until close at participating dinner restaurants. Restaurants include: Austin’s American Grill, Beau Jo’s, Mainline Ale House, Melting Pot, Rare Italian and Blue Agave.

For all restaurants included and more information go to: https://downtownfortcollins.com/events/great-plates-of-downtown

Cinemark Movie Bistro and XD– This is the newest movie theatre in Fort Collins that brings movie watching to a whole new level! The theatre includes all the classics that movie goers enjoy like popcorn, soda and candy but also includes a wait staff that hand delivers items from the movie theater’s bistro to your comfy, reclining seat. The items include pizza, sandwiches, salads, burgers, appetizers, beer, wine, mixed drinks, coffee and ice cream. The new theatre is located near the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins and would be the perfect venue for a relaxed activity with your spring-breakers!

TOP FORT COLLINS INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

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Happy Winter Solstice!!  With the cold weather, comes “bored” kids.  They feel like they’re stuck inside with nothing to do, especially during winter break and time away from school.  Below we’ll discuss what not to do, and some better options for your kids during these winter months.

What not to do with your kiddos this winter:

TV watching: It is a passive activity and does not allow for exercise or socialization. It is recommended that kids over the age of 2 watch no more than 2 hours per day, and kids under 2 shouldn’t be put in front of a television at all.

Video games: Even though there are more interactive games out there today, this is still not a good option.  Video games can lead to increased attention problems in children.

Shopping:  Usually kids don’t want to go to the store with you.  For them it means long lines, lots of people, and seeing a lot of items that mom and dad say “no” to.  This can cause temper tantrums and unneeded stress for the parents.

Some ideas to do at home instead:

Play in the snow, bundle them up and build a snow fort or a snow man.  Let them be creative and use their imagination.

Look at “Pinterest” for some craft inspiration and try out a few, this will keep their hands and brains busy.

Cook healthy meals, let your kids do most of the work.  They will feel needed and also provide them with good nutrition.

Write your own stories and act them out with the kiddos.  This helps develop language and personal skills.

If you’re feeling the need to get out of the house, here is Impact’s list of “Top Fort Collins Indoor Activities for Kids.”  Check them out yourself:

Museum of Discovery:  Head to the museum for a day of science, history and culture. The “Music & Sound Lab” is one of our personal favorites, besides the animal vertebra of course.  Kids (3-12) get in for $6, and FREE admission for kiddos under 2!! Adults prices are $9.50.  It’s a fairly inexpensive way to get your kiddos brains working.

 

Cool Beans:  Try out an indoor playground for kids under the age of 8.  Fees vary from FREE to babies under 9 months, up to $6 for kids over the age of 1.  While the kids play, you can eat lunch and even have a great cup o’ joe.

 

 

Poudre River Public Library:  Choose from 1 of 3 locations around town.: Old Town, Harmony, or Council Tree.  Each facility has great areas for kiddos to read and play.  Story time is offered at various times throughout the day, check their website for current times.  https://www.poudrelibraries.org

 

FlyHigh:  This is something for the older kids.  This trampoline park has it all: foam pits, basketball hoops, dodgeball.  This will get them moving, but use your best judgement at this fun park.  Most injuries happen to adults at trampoline parks, kids “bounce back” literally more quickly than their parents do.

Make sure safety is always a priority; and if something happens call Impact – your favorite Fort Collins Chiropractor!