Kids' Activities in Vancouver
Are you looking for some things to do with the kids in Vancouver, Washington? Rain or shine, here's a local guide that's familiar with all of the family-friendly activities this city has to offer. From parks and indoor attractions to blow off some steam, to places that stimulate your littles' minds, there's something here sure to entice your whole crew.
Big Al's
Kids and adults alike will enjoy Big Al's bowling lanes and arcade. With a lengthy list of beer and cocktails, a full menu of pizza, burgers, salad, and more, spend a whole afternoon or evening here with friends or family. Big Al's FUN Card can be used to purchase anything in the building, including bowling, food, drinks, and arcade play which gives young ones freedom to enjoy all that they have to offer.
Drip Drop Art Studio
Spare your home of creative messes and drop in to Drip Drop Art Studio for classes, camps, parties, and open studio hours! I adore watching what they're up to with the littles on Instagram, catering from 18 months all the way to 10 years old. One of the things I love most is their imagination-driven concepts; no fancy tools or ideas here... can you collaborate with other littles to make a space ship out of a box at Space Camp? Or drop in for Architect week to make a city skyline? From beads, to paint, to glitter and felt, your mini makers will come home with a unique treasure that sparked their creativity.
Sky Zone
It's a rainy day and your kids have cabin fever? Jump over to Sky Zone, Vancouver's only trampoline park. From freestyle jumping to a foam zone, a bouncy game of dodgeball, skyhoops, battle beams, climbing, and even a dedicated toddler zone, this is the perfect place to grab a year round membership to or host your next party or group event.
City Play for Kids
The Pacific Northwest winters call for imaginative indoor playgrounds to keep little ones engaged all year-round. A whole tiny city, from a school bus, to a restaurant, vet clinic, firehouse, park, and more, are all there for your kiddos to interact with. Based on the foundation that children learn from play, your children can enjoy the space with a one-time drop-in fee or save with a play pass if you plan to go regularly. City Play is open seven days a week, from 8AM-4PM.
Dizzy Castle
Looking for some indoor fun for a birthday party, special event, or family outing? Dizzy Castle is the place to be! With over 13,000 square feet of play space for kids to explore, it’s the Northwest’s latest and greatest indoor playground! They can let their imaginations run wild as they conquer our massive indoor castle or set sail for adventure on our spectacular 70-foot pirate ship. Little heroes can save the day in our snake pit, or slide in style down one of our triple-wave slides. The littlest of heroes can also take part in the adventure. Toddlers can enjoy their own miniature pirate ship, slides, and age appropriate toys.
Columbia Play Project
Dedicated to creating exploratory play spaces for the young and young-at heart, the Columbia Play Project is just getting started and could use community support as they venture through their five-year expansion plan to create an exploratory play space. In the meantime, they have themed play kits, a mobile museum, and builder boards; a set of wooden pieces designed to offer children an opportunity to design and build their dream house. Book them for your next party!
Nikkei Park
Honoring Japanese American heritage and its history of farming in east Vancouver, this prehistoric dinosaur themed park is one of the most noteworthy parks in the city. The park at 52nd Street and 137th Avenue opened to the public in July, 2021. Children can dig for fossils, and adults can get some exercise in, plus enjoy a half-court basketball set-up and more than enough grassy spots to bring cornhole or croquet sets or just about any other yard game. Learn more about the Japanese heritage in Clark County Today.
Laser Tag, Mini Golf & Axe Throwing
Located within the Vancouver Mall, this is an attraction for all ages. With a blacklight lit Safari-themed mini golf course, laser tag, and even axe throwing, this is the perfect location for families to spend a Saturday with package deals on multiple activities, or to host your kid's next birthday party or group event.
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