Every brain buzzes differently—and that’s beautiful. This guide spotlights Colorado spaces that welcome sensory needs with calmer environments, flexible expectations, and thoughtful supports. Use it to plan stress-down, joy-up outings for your hive.

Early December

🌟 Mon, Dec 1 – Camp Christmas Sensory-Friendly Times (Aurora)

• Time: 3:00–3:30 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages / family
  
  

• Price: Regular Camp Christmas admission (check site for current pricing)
  
  

• Location: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010 Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Camp Christmas page via Denver Center / Stanley Marketplace
  
  

Quiet(er) lights, shorter session, and way less overwhelm than a full evening of holiday chaos. 🎄

🧸 Wed, Dec 3 – Sensory Friendly Playtime @ Play Street COS (Colorado Springs)

• Time: 12:30–2:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: Best for toddlers & young kids; all ages welcome
  
  

• Price: Regular Play Street Museum admission (check their site)
  
  

• Location: Play Street Museum Colorado Springs, 7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Front Range Pediatric Therapies+1
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Play Street Museum Colorado Springs website
  
  

Lights lower, crowds smaller, meltdowns fewer. Basically the museum version of “deep breath, you’re okay.” 💛

✨ Wed, Dec 3 – Hudson Holidays: Low Sensory Night (Littleton)

• Time: 5:00–9:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages
  
  

• Price: Hudson Holidays admission (check Hudson Gardens ticketing)
  
  

• Location: Hudson Gardens, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120 Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Hudson Gardens / Hudson Holidays event page
  
  

Holiday lights without the full “blinding glitter rave” level of stimulation. 🌈

📚 Thu, Dec 4 – Sensory Storytime @ PPLD East (Colorado Springs)

• Time: 4:00–4:30 pm
  
  

• Ages: 3–12, plus caregivers
  
  

• Price: Free
  
  

• Location: PPLD East Library, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) calendar
  
  

Short, interactive, wiggle-friendly storytime where no one cares if your kid reads the book upside-down. 📖🐝

Saturday, December 6 – Big Sensory Day Across the Front Range

🐲 Neurodiverse Dungeons & Dragons Youth Group (Aurora)

• Time: 12:00–1:30 (listed as 12:00–1:30; confirm AM/PM on site)
  
  

• Ages: Tweens/teens who like dice, dragons, and not-awkward social time
  
  

• Price: Check Autism Community Store event listing
  
  

• Location: Autism Community Store, 14095 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Autism Community Store events page
  
  

Roll for initiative… and also for social skills in a judgment-free zone. 🎲

🎅 Sensory Friendly Santa Visits (NORTH) – Autism Society of Colorado (Broomfield)

• Time: 8:00–10:30 am
  
  

• Ages: Kids & families with sensory needs
  
  

• Price: Listed as ticketed; check Autism Society of Colorado / event page for details
  
  

• Location: The Orchard Town Center, 14676 Town Center Dr, Broomfield, CO 80023 Front Range Pediatric Therapies+1
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Autism Society of Colorado / event ticket link
  
  

Quiet Santa, no packed mall line, and way more space for stimming and smiles. 🎅🧩

🍪 Cookies with Santa – A Sensory-Friendly Experience! (Colorado Springs)

• Time: 8:30 am–2:00 pm (wide window; likely timed slots)
  
  

• Ages: Families with kids of all ages
  
  

• Price: Check 4 Colorado Kids/event listing for ticket info
  
  

• Location: 4 Colorado Kids, 1930 Frequent Flyer Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Front Range Pediatric Therapies+1
  
  

• RSVP / Info: 4 Colorado Kids / event page
  
  

Cookies, Santa, and fewer overwhelming crowds = holiday win. 🍪🎄

📚 Sensory Storytime @ Library 21c (Colorado Springs)

• Time: 10:30–11:00 am
  
  

• Ages: 3–12, with caregivers
  
  

• Price: Free
  
  

• Location: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: PPLD calendar
  
  

Short, predictable, and librarian-approved. Perfect warm-up before other December 6th fun.

🎅📸 Sensory Storytime & Photos with Santa (Lafayette)

• Time: 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  
  

• Ages: Kids & families wanting a quieter Santa experience
  
  

• Price: Check Lafayette Public Library details (likely free or low-cost)
  
  

• Location: Lafayette Public Library, 775 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026 Front Range Pediatric Therapies
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Lafayette Library events calendar
  
  

Santa pics that don’t require battling a mall herd = miracle.

🎵 Many Mountains: Sensory Friendly Show – Swallow Hill Music (Denver)

• Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: Families, including kids with sensory sensitivities
  
  

• Price: Free (ticketed but no cost) Swallow Hill Music+1
  
  

• Location: Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80210
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Swallow Hill event page / free Eventbrite tickets
  
  

Folk-rock + lower volume + fidgets + judgment-free dancing in the aisles = chef’s kiss. 🎶

🎻 Holiday Cabaret – Colorado Symphony & Phamaly (Sensory-Friendly)

Community College of Aurora – Sensory-Friendly Concert

• Date: Sat, Dec 6, 2025
  
  

• Time: 2:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages; especially great for neurodiverse music lovers
  
  

• Price: $7.50 per person Colorado Symphony
  
  

• Location: Community College of Aurora
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Colorado Symphony “Sensory Friendly” ticket page
  
  

Live string quartet, holiday songs, fidgets, quiet room, and no one shushing your kid for humming along. 🎻

Sunday, December 7

🌌 Sensory-Friendly Sunday @ Fiske Planetarium (Boulder)

• Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: Families with kids of all ages (geared to elementary, but open to all)
  
  

• Price: Free; advance registration encouraged community.dpcolo.org+1
  
  

• Location: Fiske Planetarium, CU Boulder
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Developmental Pathways listing + Fiske Planetarium “Sensory-Friendly Sundays” page
  
  

Space, stars, and science… minus the blast-your-eardrums soundtrack. 🚀

Tuesday, December 9

🎻 Holiday Cabaret – Sensory-Friendly – Lone Tree Arts Center (Douglas County ✅)

• Time: 7:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages / family
  
  

• Price: $9.00 per person Colorado Symphony
  
  

• Location: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree, CO
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Lone Tree Arts Center ticketing (linked from Colorado Symphony sensory-friendly page)
  
  

Fancy night out in Douglas County that still understands “we might need to step out for a minute.”

Friday, December 12

❄️ Sensory Friendly Nutcracker – Colorado Conservatory of Dance (Northglenn)

• Time: 6:30 pm
  
  

• Ages: Great for kids & adults who want a gentler ballet experience
  
  

• Price: Tickets required; see CCD ticketing page for current pricing Colorado Conservatory of Dance
  
  

• Location: Parsons Theatre, 1 E Mem Pkwy, Northglenn, CO 80233
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Colorado Conservatory of Dance “Sensory Friendly Nutcracker 2025” page
  
  

All the magic of The Nutcracker, with softer lights, fewer surprises, and more space to move and regulate. 🩰

Sunday, December 14

🧩 Sensory Friendly Playtime: WOW! Children’s Museum (Lafayette)

• Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: Young kids & families (preschool/early elementary focus)
  
  

• Price: Typically included with WOW admission/membership; check their site for details Dandelion Arts Collective+1
  
  

• Location: WOW! Children’s Museum, Lafayette, CO
  
  

• RSVP / Info: WOW! Children’s Museum events page
  
  

Hands-on museum fun with a softer vibe and a whole lot less sensory chaos.

Tuesday, December 23

🎅 Sensory Friendly Santa – The Collective Snowmass (Snowmass Village)

• Time: 5:00–6:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages & abilities
  
  

• Price: Free – no reservation required The Collective SBV
  
  

• Location: The Collective Snowmass, 49 Wood Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Event page (linking to free Eventbrite listing)
  
  

Chill mountain Santa, crafts, games, and a calm environment. Basically “Aspen vibes” without the sensory overload. ⛰️

Wednesday, December 31

🐾 Zoo Lights: Sensory-Friendly Night – Denver Zoo

• Time: 5:00–9:00 pm
  
  

• Ages: All ages / family
  
  

• Price: Zoo Lights tickets required; see Denver Zoo’s event page for current pricing StayHappening
  
  

• Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
  
  

• RSVP / Info: Denver Zoo “Zoo Lights: Sensory-Friendly Night” page
  
  

New Year’s Eve, but make it animals, lights, quiet rooms, reduced crowds, and low-volume music. 🦓🎆

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✅ What “Sensory-Friendly” Looks Like

• Lower noise / reduced crowds (early hours, capped attendance)
  Dimmed lighting & softer visuals
  Clear visuals & schedules (first/then cards, maps)
  “Take-a-break” zones or quiet rooms
  Sensory tools available (headphones, fidgets, weighted lap pads)
  Staff training & flexible policies (re-entry, food, stimming OK)
  
  

🏞️ Parks & Outdoor Ideas (evergreen)

• Quiet corners of large parks with shade shelters and short loops
  Inclusive playgrounds (rubber surfacing, ramps, adaptive swings)
  Nature centers with indoor exhibits + outdoor trails (short, wide, flat)
  Picnic nooks near parking/restrooms to allow quick breaks
  Tip: Visit mornings on weekdays; bring a small “sensory kit” (headphones, snacks, fidgets, water, cooling towel).

🎟️ Events to Watch For

• Sensory mornings/evenings at museums, libraries, trampoline parks, theaters
  Low-stim craft hours (limited attendance, quiet music, no mic announcements)
  Storytimes with visuals & movement breaks
  Small-group maker sessions with longer time windows and opt-out stations
  Pro move: Ask hosts if they offer early entry, visual schedules, or a quiet space—many do, they just don’t always advertise it loudly.

🛍️ Businesses & Services (what to list)

• Play gyms / trampoline parks with sensory-friendly times
  Hair salons with patient stylists & private slots
  Dentists & pediatricians experienced with sensory needs
  Theaters offering relaxed performances (house lights up, volume down)
  Libraries with Sensory Accommodation Kits (fidgets, headphones) and quiet rooms
  Swim schools that allow shorter lesson blocks or parent-in-water support
  
  

🐝 Quick Planning Checklist

Preview visuals: show photos or a 1-minute video of where you’re going.
Pack the kit: headphones, fidgets, snack, water, comfort item.
Set the script: “We’ll try it for 20 minutes; breaks are always OK.”
Choose an exit plan: closest quiet spot / car break / re-entry policy.
Celebrate tiny wins: one smile = a successful outing.

 Sensory-Friendly Businesses (open all month)

We Rock the Spectrum – Colorado Springs (Sensory Gym)

•  Hours: Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM; Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM

•  Open Play: $18/child (siblings $16); military/first responders $16

•  4412 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

•  Schedule / Pricing. werockthespectrumcoloradosprings.com+2werockthespectrumcoloradosprings.com+2

Urban Air – Colorado Springs (Sensory Friendly Play)

•  Sensory Friendly Play offered (lights down, no loud music) — check park calendar for October dates/times

•  7730 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

•  Weekly activities page & program info. Urban Air Adventure Park+1

AMC Chapel Hills 13 – Sensory Friendly Films

•  Program runs 2nd & 4th Saturdays (family) and 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evening, mature) each month

•  1710 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

•  Program + showtimes. AMC Theatres+2AMC Theatres+2

Chuck E. Cheese – South Colorado Springs (Sensory Sensitive Sundays)

•  First Sunday monthly, opens early 9–11 AM

•  South Colorado Springs location (see page for specifics)

•  Program details. Chuck E. Cheese+1

Sensory-Friendly Businesses & Recurring Programs

These businesses across Colorado offer sensory‑aware environments, regular events, or are certified inclusive spaces families can enjoy anytime.

• Butterfly Pavilion (Westminster)

  • Hosts monthly Sensory Friendly Afternoons, including one on September 24, 2025 (3–5 p.m.), with natural lighting, limited admission, quiet spaces, and a proven quiet room sponsored by SOAR Autism.  WOW! Children’s Museum (Lafayette)

  • Offers Sensory Friendly Playtime (next one after summer is October 19). These are low‑stimulus visits with capacity limits, lowered lights and sound, and adaptive equipment.

• Chuck E. Cheese – Colorado Springs South

  • Runs Sensory Sensitive Sundays—this includes September 7, 2025—with dimmed lighting, reduced noise, and trained staff.

• Autism Community Store (Aurora)

  • A retail location tailored to visual learners and individuals with sensory processing challenges. Built as the first of its kind in the U.S.

• The Sensory Club (Denver)

  • A membership-based sensory gym featuring a multisensory room, adaptive equipment and a welcoming, low-pressure environment for families and individuals with diverse sensory needs. 

• Various Certified or Recognized Venues (via Autism Colorado or community listings):

  • Autism‑Friendly Businesses in Colorado include:

    • American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection

    • Aurora Public Library

    • Denver Art Museum

    • Denver Botanic Gardens

    • Autism Community Store

    • Boulder County Judicial Courts

    • Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

    • Developmental Pathways

    • JFK Partners

• Colorado Springs Sensory-Friendly Venues (from Buzzy B listing):

  • Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum – Sensory‑Friendly Mornings

  • Icon Cinema – Sensory‑Friendly Screenings

  • Regal Cinemas – “My Way Matinee”

  • AMC Theatres – Sensory Friendly Films

  • We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym

  • Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

  • Library 21c (PPLD) – Sensory Storytimes

  • Sky Zone Trampoline Park – Sensory Hours

  • Little Monkey Bizness – Sensory Play Mornings

  • Air City 360 – Sensory Friendly Sessions

  • Urban Air Adventure Park – Sensory Friendly Play

  • Play Street Museum – Sensory Friendly Playtime

  • Chuck E. Cheese – Sensory Sensitive Sundays

You’re not “being difficult”—you’re advocating like a pro. With the right environment, every kid can shine. Save this guide, share it with a friend, and tag @TheBuzzyB when you find a new sensory-friendly gem so we can add it! 💖

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