Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

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The Children's Museum of Wilmington

The Children's Museum of Wilmington

Hands-on exhibits for kids ages 1 to 10. Museum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.

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Museum of the Bizarre

Museum of the Bizarre

Unique exhibits for adults & kids. This attraction for all ages has offbeat displays such as a unicorn's horn, creepy skulls & more.

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The Black Cat Shoppe

The Black Cat Shoppe

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Regional historic & scientific exhibits. Regional museum for history & science featuring battle artifacts, a kids' discovery gallery & more.

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Empie Park

Empie Park

Tennis-centric park with other amenities. Park with 19 tennis courts & a clubhouse, plus basketball courts, a playground & a ball field.

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Piney Ridge Nature Preserve

Piney Ridge Nature Preserve

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Nifty Thrifty Thrift Shop

Nifty Thrifty Thrift Shop

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Halyburton Park

Halyburton Park

Play areas & picnics in natural setting. Park featuring picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a 1.3-mi. walking/biking trail & nature programs.

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Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve

Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve

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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

Water park, go-karts, laser tag & more. Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.

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New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Tranquil flower gardens & a koi pond. Family-friendly destination with seasonal specialty flower gardens, a koi pond & a kids' play area.

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Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens

Massive gardens with flowers & lakes. Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.

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Masonboro Island Reserve

Masonboro Island Reserve

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Shark Tooth Island

Shark Tooth Island

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Old McFaye's Farm

Old McFaye's Farm

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Harbor Way Gardens

Harbor Way Gardens

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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

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