Occupy Your Kids
The Best places to take your kids, none of whom you regret because kids are a literal miracle or something
Cameron Park Zoo
I mean, it’s a zoo. What kind of description do you need?
1701 North 4th Street
Libraries
The Waco library has a full slate of story-times, crafts, and other events for kids of all ages. Check their schedule for info.
The Little Gym of Waco
Featuring dance classes, gymnastics, parties, camps, and all-around jumping fun, The Little Gym of Waco has fun for ages 4 months to 12 years old.
5144 West Waco Drive (Center Point Shopping Center)
Mayborn Museum
Featuring rotating/traveling exhibits, hands-on activities, a historic village, and more, the Mayborn Museum at Baylor is a fantastic option for the kids.
1300 South University Parks Drive
Putters
Mini-golf? Check. Arcade? Check. Bar? Check! It’s kid-friendly until 8pm, so you don’t have to feel guilty about…anything, really.
320 South 2nd Street
4pm-2am Sun-Sat
Skate World
I mean, it’s a skating rink. You can throw a birthday party here, but I can almost guarantee you that there will somehow be a mustachioed guy in jorts doing camel spins in the middle of the rink for no good reason. Summer camps, fundraisers, frat parties? Yeah, they do all of those.
401 Towne Oaks Drive
Splash Pads
The City of Waco offers a number of spray parks, splash pads, and other options for when the ground will literally melt your feet. Click here to find one closest to you.
Urban Air
An indoor trampoline & adventure park, Urban Air offers weekly specials, birthday parties, and more.
5701 West Waco Drive
Waco Mammoth Site
Who doesn’t like dinosaurs? Your kid can become a Junior Ranger, your family can participate in hands-on activities and other educational events.
6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive
Waco Wonderland Selfie Studio
Featuring 15 different art installations, this brand new Waco experience helps you craft the perfect selfie! Not sure exactly how to pose? Their staff will help you get that perfect Instagram post!
1319 Austin Avenue