Things to Do with Kids in Bar Harbor, ME
111 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Bar Harbor Welcome Sign
Ages: All ages
Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours
Ages: 8–16
MDI Tours
Ages: 2 and up
Buggin ME Boat Tours
Ages: 5 and up
Bar Harbor Farm
Ages: 1-12
Island Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Sail Acadia
Ages: 5-17
Little Village Gifts
Ages: All ages
Acadia Woods Cottages
Ages: all ages
FreeMuseum in the Streets Marker
Ages: 6–16
The Sweet Bite
Ages: All ages
Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures
Ages: 7–18
Boundless Local Tours
Ages: 6 and up
Acadia Ebike Adventure
Ages: 9-17
DeGregoire Green
Ages: Under 10
Foxwalk Adventures
Ages: 5–16
Ambergris Voyages
Ages: 5 and up
Western Maine Play Museum
Ages: 0–10
Atlantic Climbing School
Ages: 8-17
ArtWaves
Ages: 3–16
A LITTLE MAD shop
Ages: All ages
Robertson Sea Tours
Ages: 5 and up
Cadillac Mountain
Ages: All ages
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
Ages: 5–18
Debbahs
Ages: 6 and up
Acadia Stand Up Paddle & E-Bike
Ages: 9-17
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Ages: 3-17
My Darling Maine Island Boutique
Ages: All ages
FreeSand Beach Overlook
Ages: All ages
FreeBar Harbor Shore path
Ages: All ages
FreePark Street Playground
Ages: 0–10
Acadia National Park Tours
Ages: 6–16
American Ghost Walks Bar Harbor
Ages: 8 and up
Great Pond Outdoor Adventure
Ages: 6–18
FreeIndian Point Blagden Preserve
Ages: 6–16
Great Head
Ages: 6–16
Wendell Gilley Museum
Ages: 6–16
Schooner Head Overlook
Ages: All ages
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
Ages: 5–16
Schoodic Arts for All
Ages: 3 and up
Orono Arcade LLC
Ages: 5-17
FreeOldfarm
Ages: 2–12
FreeHulls Cove Beach
Ages: all ages
Oli's Trolley Inc
Ages: All ages
Paddling Beaches Private Kayak Tours
Ages: 6-17
FreeBar Island Land Bridge
Ages: 6–16
FreeBubble Rock
Ages: 5-17
Spruce & Gussy
Ages: All ages
Maine State Sea Kayak
Ages: 7–18
Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc
Ages: 6-17
1932 Criterion Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
FreeBar Island
Ages: 6–16
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
Ages: All ages
Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours
Ages: All ages
Acadian Boat Tours
Ages: 3–16
Egg Rock Lighthouse
Ages: 5–18
FreeBalance Rock
Ages: All ages
FreeStone Barn Farm
Ages: 0–10
Triple Chick Farm
Ages: 1-10
FreeAgamont Fountain
Ages: 0–6
Harbor House
Ages: 6 and up
Agamont Park
Ages: All ages
Sea Princess Cruises
Ages: 5-17
Tidal Falls Preserve
Ages: 2–18
Barn Arts
Ages: 3 and up
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
Ages: 3–18
Bar Harbor Ghost Tours – Locally Owned Original Ghost Tour
Ages: 8–18
FreeHadley Point Beach
Ages: all ages
Harbor Table
Ages: All ages
FreeSalt Cottages
Ages: 6–16
Thunder Hole
Ages: 5–18
Bangor Housing Splash Pad
Ages: 2–10
Bull Moose
Ages: 6 and up
FreeBlue Horizons Preserve
Ages: 6-17
Carroll Homestead
Ages: 6–12
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Ages: 0–12
Village Green
Ages: All ages
McGrath's Variety Store
Ages: All ages
Egg Rock Overlook
Ages: All ages
Knowlton Park
Ages: 0–10
$$Reel Pizza Cinerama
Ages: 3 and up
Acadia Repertory Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
In the Woods
Ages: All ages
Bar Harbor Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 and up
Cadillac's The North Face
Ages: 6 and up
Terramor Outdoor Resort
Ages: 6-16
Peekytoe Provisions
Ages: All ages
Kids' Corner
Ages: 2–10
Maine Discovery Museum
Ages: 0–10
Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Ages: 0–14
Cadillac Mountain Sports
Ages: 5-17
$$Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast
Ages: All ages
Wild Acadia Camping Resort
Ages: All ages
Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center
Ages: 3-17
Oceanarium and Education Center
Ages: 3–12
Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines LLC
Ages: 5-17
Acadia Outfitters
Ages: 6-17
Bar Harbor Skate Park
Ages: 5 and up
FreeMt Desert Land & Garden Preserve
Ages: all ages
Christmas Vacation Shop
Ages: All ages
Children's Discovery Museum
Ages: 2–10
Ellsworth YMCA, Wiggins Center; a branch of the Downeast Family YMCA
Ages: All ages
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Ages: All ages
Barker Park
Ages: 0–10
The Mount Desert Island YMCA
Ages: All ages
Big Jake's Go Karts
Ages: 5-17
Sailor & Hook
Ages: All ages
Acadia Wildlife Center
Ages: All ages
Stewman’s Lobster Pound - Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor
Ages: 3–18
Island of Imagination Early Learning Center
Ages: 0–6
Town Hill Playground
Ages: 0–10
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Family Travel Guide: Bar Harbor, ME
Discover the best things to do with kids in Bar Harbor, ME. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Bar Harbor Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best Bar Harbor Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–4)
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Read guide →Common Questions About Bar Harbor with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Bar Harbor?
- Bar Harbor has 19 free family activities. Top picks: Museum in the Streets Marker, Sand Beach Overlook, Bar Harbor Shore path, Park Street Playground, Indian Point Blagden Preserve. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/bar-harbor.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Bar Harbor?
- There are 44 rainy day options in Bar Harbor. Top indoor picks: Little Village Gifts, Acadia Woods Cottages, The Sweet Bite, Western Maine Play Museum, ArtWaves.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Bar Harbor?
- 63 activities in Bar Harbor are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Bar Harbor Welcome Sign, MDI Tours, Bar Harbor Farm, Little Village Gifts, Acadia Woods Cottages.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Bar Harbor?
- 91 activities in Bar Harbor are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Bar Harbor Welcome Sign, Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours, MDI Tours, Buggin ME Boat Tours, Island Cruises.
- How much do family activities cost in Bar Harbor?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 111 activities in Bar Harbor. 19 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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