Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Butterfly Bench
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Flat Branch Park
Multi-use facility with an amphitheater. Sculptures & a rain garden are distinctive aspects of this picnic & play space with an amphitheater.
The Columns
Landmark columns standing on campus. Iconic campus landmark featuring limestone columns standing as lone remnants of 1892 building fire.
Museum of Art and Archaeology
Regional artistic heritage center. Modern structure housing exhibits of regional artistic & cultural importance, with free admission.
Museum of Anthropology
Native American & pioneer history museum. This museum offers Native American artifacts, pioneer history exhibits & a giant archery collection.
Stephens Lake Park
Lakeside recreation & picnic area. Big park with a lakefront boardwalk & several picnic shelters, plus trails, playgrounds & free WiFi.
Grindstone Nature Area
199-acre park with trails & overlooks. 199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area.
Clary-Shy Community Park
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Woodridge Park
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Tiger Bounce
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Rock Quarry Park
Green space with areas for play & sports. Playground with big tires to climb on, a multi-use trail & sports facilities such as tennis courts.
Bonkers Columbia
Indoor family playground & arcade. Kid-centric play spot with a big maze for bouncing, climbing & sliding, plus an arcade & eatery.
Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary
Urban wildlife preserve with trails. This 90-acre park is a preserve for native plants & animals, with walking trails & a picnic shelter.
Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary
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Boone County History & Culture Center
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Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park
Playground & historical buildings. Heritage buildings from the 1800s, picnic shelters, play structures & a fishing pond.
The Magic Tree
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Hiking & biking trails plus caves. Popular for its hiking & biking trails, this park boasts a large cave system & a rock bridge.
Devil's Icebox
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Best Sports & Fitness Activities for Kids
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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs
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Best After-School Programs & Activities
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Things to Do with Kids at Night
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Things to Do with Toddlers
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Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids
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Top Private Schools for Kids
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support
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Language Classes for Children
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