Welcome Center
If you’re in Colorado Springs, we’d be delighted to have you visit our Welcome Center, located directly off the interstate! We’ve welcomed more than six million guests through our doors since opening the Welcome Center in 1994.
Guests can become better acquainted with Focus on the Family through a self-guided walking tour, as well as have fun with their children in the Kids’ Korner play area and Whit’s End Soda Shoppe.
Attractions
A 10-minute film that offers a glimpse into the heart behind Focus on the Family
A kids’ play area with a three-story slide (Children’s height requirement set at 43.5″ tall, with a max height of 5’9″)
Whit’s End Soda Shoppe
The Discovery Emporium, complete with a puppet stage and reading area
KYDS’ Radio Studio
Two free birthday party rooms (J&J Antiques and the Odyssey Fire Station – call for reservations (719) 531 – 3400
Narnia Adventure Room
Guided tours of the ministry that take place Monday through Friday (call ahead to confirm tour times)
Solid Grounds coffee area
Kid's Korner
Downstairs in the Welcome Center, young visitors will love Kids’ Korner, including A-Bend-A-Go, a three-story corkscrew slide that’s 76-feet long. Riders must be at least 43 ½ inches tall and no taller than 5’9″.
Whit's End Soda Shoppe
You’ll also get a chance to visit Whit’s End, a turn-of-the-century soda shoppe straight from the popular Adventures in Odyssey audio series.
KYDS Radio
Your child can record his or her voice on an actual Adventures in Odyssey episode written just for KYDS Radio. The complimentary CD or MP3 is sure to become a family keepsake. Space is limited, and reservations are taken onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camp What-A-Nut
Toddlers (ages 0-4) can play safely in this room we designed especially for them.
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center and Bookstore are closed once a month for a staff chapel service. Chapel dates and times vary, so please check for operating hours before your visit by calling (719) 531-3400. Operating hours are also subject to change for building maintenance or other issues.
Summer Hours
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Monday – Friday
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Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
KYDS Radio First-come, First-served
KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording.
They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead (719-531-3400) for more information.
Saturday
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Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
KYDS Radio First-come, First-served
KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording.
They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead (719-531-3400) for more information.
* Subject to weather conditions and based on staffing of the day.
Winter Hours
Day After Labor Day – Day Before Memorial Day
Monday – Friday
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Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
KYDS Radio First-come First-served
KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording. They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead for more information.
Saturday
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Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. -
KYDS Radio First-come, First-served
KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording.
They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead for more information.
* Subject to weather conditions and based on staffing of the day.
Scheduled Closures
2024
November
- November 21 – Opening at 1:30 p.m.
- November 28 & 29 – CLOSED
December
- December 13 – Closing at 2:30 p.m.
- December 24 & 25 – CLOSED
2025
January
- January 1 – CLOSED
- January 16 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- January 20 – CLOSED
February
- February 3-7 – CLOSED
- February 13 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
March
- March 20 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
April
- April 17 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- April 18 – CLOSED
May
- May 21 – Closed 1:00 – 3.:00 pm.
- May 26 – CLOSED
June
- June 19 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
July
- July 4 – CLOSED
August
- August 21 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
September
- September 1 – CLOSED
- September 19 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
October
- October 16 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
November
- November 19 – Opening at 2:00 p.m.
- November 27 & 28 – CLOSED
December
- December 19 – Closed 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- December 24 & 25 – CLOSED
In-Store Specials
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Hours
Our regular hours are listed below:
Mon.– Fri.: 9:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Sat.: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (719) 531-3464
E-mail: [email protected]
Address:
8685 Explorer Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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Directions to Focus on the Family
From I-25 in Colorado Springs, take the Briargate Exit (Exit 151) and merge onto Briargate Parkway.
From the first intersection at Voyager Parkway/CO-83, continue east on Briargate Parkway for 0.3 miles, and then turn right onto Explorer Drive.
Proceed 0.2 miles on Explorer Drive, and turn left onto the Focus on the Family campus, located at 8605 Explorer Drive.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
• Seating is reserved. Please call (719) 531-3400 and ask for extension 1907 to reserve a seat.
• Children under the age of 10 are restricted from attending broadcast tapings. Additionally, there are occasions when the subject matter is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18. If this is the case, the information will be available when you make your reservation to attend a taping.
• Please call a day or two before your planned visit to learn of any schedule changes.
• If you are not able to attend, please call the above number to let us know. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
