Photo: FlatIron Crossing
Photo: FlatIron Crossing
Photo: Teisha Rowland
FlatIron Crossing
★4.4(11,109 reviews)FreeShopping
🕑 2-4 hours depending on whether you're shopping, dining, or both👶 Best for all ages, infants to teens. Young children enjoy play areas and kid-focused stores, while tweens and teens appreciate popular retailers and the food court. The indoor environment makes it ideal for families with babies who need stroller access and climate control.🧡 Saved by 300+ families
About
FlatIron Crossing is more than just a shopping mall,it's a family-friendly destination in Broomfield offering entertainment, dining, and climate-controlled fun year-round. With its mix of retail stores, kid-friendly restaurants, and seasonal events, it's perfect for rainy days, hot summer afternoons, or when you need to combine errands with family time.
Highlights
- ✓Climate-controlled indoor walking perfect for Colorado's unpredictable weather
- ✓Kids' play area for toddlers and young children to burn energy
- ✓Diverse dining options including kid favorites at the food court
- ✓Popular retailers like Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Build-A-Bear Workshop
- ✓Seasonal events including holiday photo opportunities and special activities
Pro Tips
- 1.Park near the Dick's Sporting Goods entrance for easiest access to family restrooms and the play area
- 2.Visit weekday mornings right when it opens for the quietest shopping experience and plenty of stroller space
- 3.Check the mall's event calendar for seasonal activities like holiday character meet-and-greets, craft sessions, and kids' club programs
- 4.Bring hand sanitizer and snacks for younger kids,while there are plenty of food options, having backups prevents meltdowns
- 5.The Apple Store often has family-friendly workshops and demos that kids find entertaining while parents browse
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10 AM-12 PM) or Sunday afternoons offer smaller crowds and easier navigation with strollers. Avoid Saturday afternoons and holiday shopping weekends when the mall is most crowded. Summer is great for escaping the heat with indoor air conditioning.
What to Know
Free parking is plentiful with multiple family-friendly parking spots near entrances. The mall features numerous dining options from quick food court bites to sit-down restaurants, clean family restrooms with changing tables, and wide walkways perfect for strollers.
Seasonal Notes
Winter holidays feature special decorations, Santa visits, and festive activities. Summer offers relief from heat with air conditioning. Spring and fall may have special promotional events and kids' activities,check the mall website for current programming.
Nearby Eats
The mall itself has numerous on-site options including The Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread, Red Robin, and a full food court with kid-friendly favorites like Chick-fil-A, making it easy to keep everyone fed without leaving.
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