Got an afternoon to spend together? Plan a family outing that offers plenty of physical activity. This list of get-out, get-going destinations can work for a rainy day, as a reward for a job well done or a friendly competition, or a way to celebrate someone's birthday or other special day. But you don't need any particular reason to get out and play together. Go have fun!
Get Out and Play - Indoor Play Venues
- indoor pool or water park
- gym
- community center
- hotel with pool (buy a day pass)
- ice rink
- roller rink
- climbing wall
- bowling alley
- inflatables play space
- kids' gym (like Little Gym or Gymboree)
- racquet club
- laser tag arcade
- martial arts dojo
Get Out - Outdoor Play Venues
- park or nature preserve
- playground
- biking or walking trail
- basketball court
- pool or water park
- lake, pond, or stream
- beach
- batting cages
- mini golf course
- skate park
- soccer field
- tennis courts
- paintball field
- snow tubing hill or ski slope
- barn or ranch for horseback riding
Get Out and Play Packing Lists
- For the gym
- For the pool
- For the beach
- For snow play
- For the playground, park, or trail
