Things to Do with Kids in Huntsville, AL
106 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
MCG World Travel
Ages: Not a family activity — travel agency
Wild Dimensions
Ages: 5-16
Matices De Colores Arts
Ages: 3–16
VSI Unlimited
Ages: 6–17
Scenethat Tours
Ages: All ages
Huntsville Art League
Ages: 6-17
The Color Theory
Ages: 3-16
Travelers II
Ages: 5-17
FreeHuntsville Art Supplies
Ages: 8-17 (for shopping; not an activity destination)
Little Cotton Shoppe
Ages: 0–7
Born2BeWild Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 8-17
DiVRgence
Ages: 8–17
Huntsville Escape Rooms
Ages: 8–17
United Soccer Club, Inc
Ages: 4–18
The Vessel | Community Ceramic Studio
Ages: 6-17
The Snail on the Wall bookstore
Ages: 0–17
Butter and Egg Adventures
Ages: 6-17
TGL Adventures
Ages: 6 and up
Animals R Us Petting Zoo
Ages: 1–8
Adventures at Smith Lake
Ages: 6-17
Seek Adventures
Ages: 6 and up
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum
Ages: 6-17
Mastermind Gaming
Ages: 8–17
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Ages: 3-17
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)
Ages: 5–17
Mark Russell Recreation Center
Ages: All ages
Shurney Center
Ages: All ages
Fiber ArtWork
Ages: 8-17
Rocket City Toys
Ages: 0–12
Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at Lake Guntersville State Park
Ages: 8 and up
FreeMadison County Nature Trail
Ages: All ages
SPARK Adventure Quest
Ages: 2-12
$$Salt Smokehouse
Ages: All ages
J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve
Ages: 2–17
Rage Room
Ages: 8–17
JC's House of Cards
Ages: 8–17
Weeden House Museum and Garden
Ages: 5-17 (younger kids enjoy the garden)
$Supper Heroes
Ages: All ages
Broadway Theatre League of Huntsville
Ages: 6-17
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Ages: All ages
Replay Toys Huntsville
Ages: 0–12
Spring Valley Beach
Ages: 2-17
Redstone MWR Outdoor Recreation
Ages: 5 and up
$$Biscuit Belly - Huntsville
Ages: All ages
Alum Hollow
Ages: 6 and up
Burritt on the Mountain
Ages: 1–12
$$MELT HUNTSVILLE
Ages: All ages
FreeTennessee River Greenway
Ages: All ages
GoFAR USA Park
Ages: 6 and up
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy
Ages: 3-17
Johnson Legacy Center
Ages: All ages
Historic Tours of Texas
Ages: 6-17
Bricks and Minifigs Huntsville
Ages: 5–16
$$Barnes & Noble
Ages: 0–17
$$Revivalist
Ages: All ages
North Alabama Canoe and Kayak
Ages: 6-17
Huntsville Aquatics Center
Ages: All ages
Brown Bear LLC
Ages: 5-17
$$Sam & Greg's Pizzeria/Gelateria
Ages: All ages
Hammer & Stain Huntsville
Ages: 6–17
FreeHump Creek Swimming Hole
Ages: 5-17
Learning Express Toys of Huntsville, AL
Ages: 0–12
Kid's Market Consignment Sale of Huntsville
Ages: 0–10
Huntsville Museum of Art
Ages: 3-17
The Historic Lowry House
Ages: 5-17 (younger kids enjoy the grounds)
$$Urban Cookhouse
Ages: All ages
Bicentennial Park
Ages: All ages
FreeJones Farm Park
Ages: 1-10
Land Trust. of North Alabama: Three Caves
Ages: 6 and up
$$Main Event Huntsville
Ages: 3–17
Sonny's Family Fun Center
Ages: 3-16
pOpshelf
Ages: 3–16
$$Farm Burger Huntsville
Ages: 2–17
Partially FreeDitto Landing
Ages: All ages
Around the Curtain Community Children's Theatre
Ages: 3-17
$$Blue Oak BBQ
Ages: All ages
$$Blue Plate Cafe
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeBeach Complex
Ages: All ages
Brahan Spring Park
Ages: All ages
$Bubby's Diner
Ages: All ages
Max Luther Drive Community Center
Ages: All ages
Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
Ages: All ages
Metro Kiwanis Sports Plex
Ages: 5–17
Optimist Recreation Center
Ages: All ages
Lakewood Community Center
Ages: All ages
$$City Cafe Diner
Ages: All ages
$$Superhero Chefs
Ages: 2–10
Point Mallard Park
Ages: All ages
$$Walton's Southern Table
Ages: All ages
Flow Supreme Air Sports
Ages: 5–17
Artistic Minds
Ages: 3-17
$$Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza
Ages: All ages
FreeAcademy For Academics & Arts Middle
Ages: 10-14 (middle school)
Brahan Spring Recreation Center
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeJoe Wheeler State Park Sandy Beach
Ages: All ages
$Books-A-Million
Ages: 0–17
Fern Bell Recreation Center
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeTalucah Beach Day Use Area
Ages: All ages
Altitude Trampoline Park Huntsville
Ages: 2–17
2nd & Charles
Ages: 6–17
Partially FreeArts Huntsville
Ages: 3-17
Optimist Park
Ages: All ages
$$Ol Heidelberg Cafe
Ages: 5 and up
$$Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Ages: All ages
Brick & Tin Huntsville
Ages: All ages
BigTime Entertainment
Ages: 3-16
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Family Travel Guide: Huntsville, AL
Discover the best things to do with kids in Huntsville, AL. 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.
Huntsville Family Guides
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Read guide →Common Questions About Huntsville with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Huntsville?
- Huntsville has 6 free family activities. Top picks: Huntsville Art Supplies, Madison County Nature Trail, Tennessee River Greenway, Hump Creek Swimming Hole, Jones Farm Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/huntsville.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Huntsville?
- There are 73 rainy day options in Huntsville. Top indoor picks: MCG World Travel, Wild Dimensions, Matices De Colores Arts, VSI Unlimited, Huntsville Art League.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Huntsville?
- 69 activities in Huntsville are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Matices De Colores Arts, Scenethat Tours, The Color Theory, Little Cotton Shoppe, The Snail on the Wall bookstore.
- Which Huntsville attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 21 of 106 activities in Huntsville are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Huntsville?
- 93 activities in Huntsville are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Wild Dimensions, Matices De Colores Arts, VSI Unlimited, Scenethat Tours, Huntsville Art League.
- How much do family activities cost in Huntsville?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 106 activities in Huntsville. 6 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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