My sister in law somehow came across the museum's "Ghostly & Tragic Tales" Walking Tour of Castle…read moreRock & we figured it'd be the perfect spooky season activity to add to our list! We also love to learn any history about where we've moved as we know nearly nothing! The tour starts & ends at the museum which is a cool building chock full of stuff that you actually get to browse before or after the event. You really do walk all over the downtown for the tour & I loved that the guide went all out dressing up for the Halloween season. I'll take any excuse to walk around CR as it's so charming but we really did learn a ton & see many details that you just don't notice when your rushing to meet your party for dinner at the local restaurant. I hope they are able to keep doing this tour. We had a good size group & it seemed like all their other tours were either full or full with a waitlist. And the tours are free! Though consider donating as it keeps the lights on. Definitely a fun way to spend an evening you can easily top off or begin at one of the great places to eat in town. I know after the tour I'll certainly never look at a lot of the buildings the same way!

So cute and full of Castle Rock history. A fun experience for anyone who has chosen to make Castle…read moreRock their home.

Wow, my yesterday's visit to this historic park was so mesmerizing. It's because of their annual…read more(?) "Bright Nights" (originally a lantern festival.) It is said that they unveil a brand new theme each year and this year's theme appears to be focused on some Eastern cultures such as cherry blossom and bamboo forest with pandas. Not that I have been to many lights shows and yet I must say that I have never seen anything quite like this as far as my recollection is accurate. In its 12-acre land, the installations of lantern lights are everywhere. After 8:30pm or so when it's dark, the illuminations from the lanterns are glowing brighter than Las Vegas' illuminations (LOL - why am I comparing this to Las Vegas!!) According to the park's website, some of the sculptures are 23-foot tall (such as the cherry blossom gate.) It's currently open from Wednesday through Sunday until October 5th. And last night's was one of the adult-only nights where you must be 21+ to enter (I believe the next and last such night is Sept 17th. And this writing is as of late August of 2025.) I am already curious as to what the next year's theme is going to be. There is a centralized bar, some food vendors, a stage where a performer performs, and a DJ booth. Great for family time, girls' night or date night. Helpful staff were working tirelessly to assist all visitors. Although about 1,300 tickets were sold last night, it was never super jammed packed. There is still time to visit this enchanting light show. Not only for the locals but definitely one of the must-visit attractions for out-of-staters as well.

Recently went to the Bright Lights event at this park and had a wonderful experience walking around…read morethe luminous colorful tall lanterns. Every inch of the 12 acres had lights and even in the trees and bushes. So many details that it seemed realistic. Many of the lanterns were interactive such as stationary bikes or cranks to power the lights to glow even brighter. The staff were friendly and happy to help. This event is for young and old and I highly recommend going!

This elegant space occupies the left side of the lobby at the Palazzo Verdi building in Greenwood…read moreVillage. The 10,000 square foot space operated as The Madden Museum of Art from 2008 to 2013. It was then operated by the University of Denver from 2016 to 2025 as part of a donation of artworks by the Madden family. It is now the Madden Gallery of The Museum of Outdoor Arts as of October 21, 2025. The space is expansive with very high ceilings and is ideal for the display of large-scale contemporary art. The MOA inaugural show takes full advantage of this with Todd Siler's Metaphorming TIME, showcasing a substantial selection of the largest works by this internationally-acclaimed artist, author, educator, and innovation facilitator. This gallery will remain free to the public and provides a new home for the "indoor" collection of The Museum of Outdoor Arts since the closure of their previous gallery space at the Englewood City Hall.

What a noblemen in reason!! The most posh galleries this museum has to offer! I'm surprised that…read morethis museum has yet to be discovered by much of Denver. To be fair, it is located within the Palazzo Verdi. The Madden Museum exists to inspire and make art accessible to the Denver Tech Center and Greenwood Village community through exhibitions, education and through learning about art-- according to their website!! Look @ this as well, it is also heavily inspired by couple own exhibitions of the Madden Family:: "THE MADDEN'S "Hanging on a wall in our home are several paintings by artists all but one of whom are critics choices. G. Bellows, J.M. W. Turner, T.H. Benton, D. Sprick, J. Whistler, the non-sequiter in the group is Boy in the Grass, an oil painted by an American housewife over fifty years ago, Not long ago a visitor, a cognoscenti and also museum director, casually looked over at the art wall in the house and said "hmm, I like this one especially. Who is the artist?" As proud as a parent seeing an all-A report card, I responded over the unsigned work, "My wife Marjorie." And as you see, there is really no true relationship between money and the value of art. - John W. Madden, Jr. Through his business ventures, John Madden never lost his passion for the arts. Often incorporating unique aspects and creative architecture in his real estate developments, Madden and his wife Marjorie sough to infuse art into all they encountered. The Maddens began collecting art early on, and have showcased many sculptures from their private collection throughout Greenwood Village. Madden's notion that art should be part of everyday life led him to develop a museum of mostly sculpture. In 1981, Madden founded the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Close to 30 years after the doors opened to MOA, Madden designed a new museum. The MADDEN Museum of Art is the manifestation of a dream. Madden was unwavering - "The MADDEN should be a space for study and the arts, a place filled with notable artwork, an institution that will inspire great thought." Omg my goodness, I thought to myself how amazing and inspiring that a gala of inspiration was created here!! All done by the sake of love and art!! You can find Victorian, renaissance, old vintage, and many chic and posh ladies painted on daring portraits !!

Love this place during Halloween and Christmas. They do a fun scavenger hunt that really makes you…read morelook in each little nook to ensure you're seeing everything. We go every year and always look forward to it!

A really nice and alternative museum which has been a staple in OCC for many years. Glad they were…read moreable to continue to remain in business for so many years and offer a different slice of Americana to locals and visitors alike! A great little place to take refuge from inclement weather when visiting or to bring out of town guests, a scavenger hunt was available during Xmas 2025 to further engage visitors, great idea that could be pushed even further with a small memento for hunters at completion Overall great family fun!

Loved it! We spent about an hour there. It is better if you go with someone because some of the…read morephoto ops require two people. There are many employees around to explain what you are looking at, and help you get the best picture. There is a small gift shop also. I thought it was worth it but some friends thought the entry fee was too much.

Our daughter was visiting from out of town and we were looking for an interesting afternoon…read moreactivity. Our daughter is 31 years old so perhaps we were a little above the targeted demographics but we had a nice time. The exhibits were interesting and many photo opportunities that presented interesting illusions. The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, guiding guests through each activity, helping to explain the setup, and even taking our photos. It was the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving so the building was somewhat crowded with families but we never had to wait more then a few minutes before accessing one of the exhibits. Highly recommend MOI to families with preteen and younger children. It may even be enjoyable for a young couple on a date night. We were able to finish all of the exhibits in 30 minutes, we thought there may be a second floor but after walking through the space a second time we realized that was it. Fun but the ticket price and cost for parking may be a bit steep for some.

We loved our tour with Lily! Such an interesting and informative tour. Lily knows so many unusual…read morefacts about the sculptures and the family. We loved the Cabinet of Curiosities! So many cool and eclectic things to look and amaze at!

This is such a cute park! I came for a free summer concert and always worry about parking, so I got…read morethere plenty early and didn't have any issue with parking in the lot. They have all these cute Alice in Wonderland sculptures and everyone working there was very friendly. They have lots of comfortable seats and people also just hung out on the grass. They had a bar and you could bring in your own food. It was a wonderful way to spend a summer evening.

What a great display!! Lots of memories of old trailers, family cars, and old appliances.read more

This is more than a cars museum. Surrounded by pine trees…read morethis museum is huge and kept in perfect condition. The arrangement of the cars and the mannequin's outfits are outstanding The owner welcomes us and ready to answer to our questions It is a truly hidden gem

Outstanding tour. we learned a lot and it was a fun experience. Thank you for your knowledge and…read moreanswering well all our questions.

Great educational experience. Recommend if driving from Colorado Springs, take the scenic route…read morethrough woodland park using SH-67.

This seems like it would be a nifty place for a gathering of friends in the speakeasy. It is…read morelocated in the mall across from the movie theater. Plenty of parking available. I came for candlelit yoga. Yoga itself was enjoyable. There was a gentleman playing live music and we were all encouraged to work at our own levels wherever that may be. The instructor was pleasant and encouraging. I found her voice to be calming when I could hear it. However, there was a speed-dating event scheduled at the same time so there was a constant din of conversation noise that was loud. I have hearing issues and that level of ambient noise made it difficult for me to hear the yoga instructor even with her having a microphone. The interior of the venue is filled with installations from local artists. I would like to come back for just a social gathering. I think it would be great for that.

Prismajic was super cool - highly interactive but in the most laid back of ways. Such an immersive…read moreevent experience. We had 5 pm reservations but went in closer to 6 pm, after having visited their onsite bar, the Night Owl. Their craft cocktails were great and on par with craft cocktail pricing. The staff were all really accommodating and friendly. They didn't bat an eye when we asked about timing: can we grab a drink before we go in? Sure! And the experience itself? Super creative, attention to detail all over the place. And, there are differing levels of a scavenger hunt just to make things even more interesting. The exhibits change every so often so if you haven't been to this one, def go before a new installation is added.