# @coloradokidsarerad on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbo8xHqxjd6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/74154935-coloradokidsarerad-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-05T01:24:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Meagan | Kid-Friendly Colorado | Rad Outing Ideas (@coloradokidsarerad) — https://gondola.cc/coloradokidsarerad

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Taking toddlers to Elitch Gardens? 🎢
Here’s what worked for us ⬇️

We went in with a general game plan + honestly… it made the whole day so much smoother 👏

Here’s how we did it:

✨ Bring a stroller wagon: Between snacks, drinks, the heat + tired toddlers… it was a lifesaver 🛟

✨ Start in KiddieLand first: We headed there right when we got in and rode SO much before the heat + crowds picked up 🎢

✨ Take a shaded play break: The Goofy Gazebo was such a win - space to run around + the perfect reset 🚨

✨ Let your big kid lead: My 3-year-old could ride almost everything in KiddieLand + was living his best life. It was so fun watching his confidence grow 🥲

✨ Lower expectations for littles: My 1-year-old had fewer ride options + was a little skeptical at first, but still had fun.  He was just happy being part of it all 😂

✨ End at the water park: We finished at Barefootin’ Bay and it was the BEST way to cool off before heading home 💦

✨ Don’t skip a treat: Shave ice = mandatory (and yes, sometimes you’re eating it in the middle of a walkway lol) 🍧

We didn’t try to do everything, took lots of breaks + followed the kids’ energy - which made the whole day way more enjoyable 🤙

Save this if you’re planning an Elitch Gardens day with little kids + send it to your adventure crew! 🎡

#elitchgardens #elitches #thingstodoindenver #denverkids #denvermom

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elitchgardens, elitches, thingstodoindenver, denverkids, denvermom

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