Top Things to Do with Kids in Stockton
What are the top things to do with kids in Stockton, a northern California city surrounded by farmland and wine country, with a dynamic downtown area and a diverse, multicultural population? Home to the University of the Pacific and the annual Asparagus Festival, Stockton offers a range of recreational attractions. Here are some of the top things to do with kids in Stockton:
Children’s Museum of Stockton
Young ones learn through interactive play, and the exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Stockton are hands on. According to the museum website, every touch here is a “know-know.” From the magnet wall to the art center to the pretend grocery store, the kids will have a blast exploring, splashing some paint around, and stretching their imaginations. The life-sized fire truck is a hit, as is the outdoor play yard.
Pixie Woods Children’s Playland
Imagine the fun kids will have in three acres of fairyland. Pixie Woods has been amusing families since 1954. Little princesses can walk the drawbridge to a pretty castle, young explorers can check out Frontier Town or visit a Native American village, and those who love rides can hop aboard the carousel, go paddle boating in the lagoon, or travel by the Pixie Express Train.
Micke Grove Zoo
Less than a half hour drive from Stockton in Lodi, California, the Micke Grove Zoo is a wonderful place for kids to see animals from around the world, including endangered animals such as the beautiful snow leopard. Open since 1938, the five-acre zoo is home to a variety of amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates, but the fun doesn’t stop there. On the Micke Grove regional park grounds, also find Funtown Amusement Park, a Japanese garden, and a historical museum.
Pacific Avenue Bowl
Self-dubbed as “the home of family entertainment,” Pacific Avenue Bowl strives to make bowling fun for even the youngest set. The venue hosts a junior bowling league and invites families with birthday party packages, bumper bowling, and a video game room.
Whimsy Family Entertainment Center
Located in Stockton’s Sherwood Mall, this family-focused entertainment center appeals to ages 12 and under and features video games, a carousel, recreation center, kiddie rides, and skill games with prizes. Based in Hong Kong, the 9,000-square-foot Whimsy Family Entertainment Center in Stockton is the first in the U.S.
Posted on Apr 29, 2011 by Renee Rutledge
