Colorado big kids (ages 6โ10) are a special breedโfull of energy, curiosity, and opinions ๐ . Between unpredictable weather, early sunsets in winter, blazing sun in summer, and those long stretches between scheduled activities, boredom hits FAST.
This guide is made specifically for Colorado familiesโwhether youโre snowed in, dodging afternoon thunderstorms, or trying to burn energy after school without screens. These ideas work across the Front Range and mountain towns and are easy to adapt for Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Fountain, Black Forest, Palmer Lake, Larkspur, Castle Rock, Teller County, and beyond ๐๏ธ๐
Perfect for after school, before dinner, or when weather changes mid-plan.
๐ฏ Minute-to-Win-It Mountain Edition
Use gloves, pinecones, socks, or snowballs (outside!)
๐ง Colorado โWould You Rather?โ
Ski or snowboard? Red Rocks or the zoo? ๐ป
โ๏ธ Draw Colorado Blindfolded
Mountains, animals, or landmarks
๐งฉ Puzzle Piece Hunt
Hide pieces around the house like a mini scavenger hunt
๐ฒ Dice Dare โ Cabin Fever Version
Great for curious Colorado kids who love challenges.
๐งช Kitchen Science Lab
Sink or float with Colorado-themed items (rocks, pinecones, leaves)
๐งฑ Earthquake-Proof Tower Challenge
Build tall structures and โshakeโ the table
๐บ๏ธ Design Your Own Colorado Board Game
๐ Mystery Nature Object Box
๐ง Junior Ranger Trivia Night
Perfect for long winters or smoky-air days indoors ๐จ
๐ญ Mountain Puppet Theater
๐๏ธ Paint With Nature (sticks, leaves, pine needles)
โ๏ธ Recycled Art from Outdoor Finds
๐๏ธ Cardboard Ski Lodge or Cabin Build
๐ Create a Colorado Comic Book
Because Colorado kids need to MOVEโeven in snow boots ๐
๐ Indoor Obstacle Course (Snow Day Edition)
๐ณ Backyard or Park Olympics
๐ฏ Sidewalk Chalk Target Toss
๐บ Freeze Dance with Altitude Rules
๐ถ Neighborhood or Trail Scavenger Hunt
More teamwork, less arguing ๐
๐ง Colorado Family Trivia Night
๐งฉ Puzzle Relay Challenge
๐ค Living Room Talent Show
๐งฑ Team Engineering Challenge
๐ Design-Your-Own Colorado Pizza Night
Sometimes kids donโt need MOREโthey need CALM ๐ง
๐ฌ๏ธ Cozy Mountain Calm Corner
๐ Read-Aloud Time (Yes, Big Kids Still Love It)
๐ง Kid Yoga or Stretch Break
โ๏ธ Nature or Gratitude Journal
๐งฉ Solo LEGO or Quiet Build Prompt
Keep ONE grab-and-go bin with:
Dice ๐ฒ
Cards ๐
Craft scraps โ๏ธ
Challenge cards ๐
Balloons ๐
๐ House Rule: If you say โIโm bored,โ you choose from the bin.
Colorado kids are surrounded by nature, creativity, and adventureโand boredom is often the spark that leads to imagination, independence, and problem-solving. With a few go-to ideas (and maybe a pinecone or two), you can turn boredom into movement, laughter, learning, and connection ๐
Save this guide, pin it, print it, or share itโbecause the next snow day, smoky-air afternoon, or โnothing to doโ moment is always just around the corner.
๐ The Buzzy B โ Making Parenting More Fun in Colorado ๐๏ธ๐