The 5 Best Places for Family Entertainment Around Summit County

Summit County families know that great local entertainment doesn’t require a screen—it happens outdoors, on the water and stages where community shines. Whether the aim is wholesome outdoor activity, quiet creativity or laughter with the little ones, this contest celebrates the places that deliver. Here are the Best of Summit picks in the family entertainment category.

Frisco Adventure Park

Frisco Adventure Park delivers seasonal fun without the entry fee, offering a genuine outdoor playground for all ages. In winter, families ride lift-assisted tubing lanes, try the beginner ski and snowboard hill or sled and swoosh through sleigh rides. Summer transforms the park into a hub for hiking, biking, a free skate and bike pump track, disc golf, wagon rides and open, grassy play fields. The day lodge anchors the experience, providing space to warm up and plan adventures. Whether hauling snow tubes or picnic blankets, families get active and unplugged in a setting that embraces the outdoors as much as the adventure.

Frisco Bay Marina

On the sun-washed shores of Dillon Reservoir, Frisco Bay Marina brings lake life to family fun. Paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, fishing poles and even pontoon boats are available to rent, inviting leisurely afternoons afloat or exploratory paddles. The sandy beach and nearby playground offer land-based alternatives, while the Marina’s waterside grill and snack offerings ensure you don’t go hungry. Lake Dillon’s largely untouchable water keeps swimming and waterskiing off the menu—but that only makes the marina’s other lake options even more distinctive for families.

Theatre SilCo (Silverthorne Performing Arts Center)

For families craving theater nights as much as park days, Theatre SilCo offers a creative getaway fit for all ages. Inside its modern walls are two intimate black-box stages, classrooms, galleries and common areas tailored to immersive performances and interactive experiences. Their programming reaches even beyond the stage, with musical series, youth workshops and storytelling that spark the imagination. Summer ushers in outdoor and lawn performances, blending art with fresh air. Theatre SilCo is where a family outing becomes both dependable fun and creative spark all at once.

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