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Things to Do with Kids in Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg has 43 kid-tested activities for families across museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.

4.5 avgacross 42 rated
7 free
36 stroller-friendly

By Kit, KidPaths editor

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Williamsburg family activity overview

Williamsburg is one of the best family travel destinations in the US.

From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, there's something for kids of every age. Our guide helps you find exactly what works for your family. The KidPaths guide for Williamsburg currently includes 43 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 7 free options, 29 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 22 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 36 stroller-friendly stops.

Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day. Start with Bounce House Family Entertainment Center, Tactical Adventure Games, Catalillies Play Cafe if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.

Top kid-friendly places in Williamsburg

Great Wolf Lodge | Williamsburg4.3Norfolk Botanical Garden4.8Virginia Zoo4.5Science Museum of Virginia4.7Virginia Living Museum4.7Children's Museum of Virginia4.6Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.2Children's Museum of Richmond4.6Virginia Air & Space Science Center4.5Bluebird Gap Farm4.7Go-Karts Plus4.3Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg Virginia4.7

Plan Williamsburg by age, weather, and budget

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No admission feeFree Activities7 picksWeather backupRainy Day Activities26 picksClimate controlledIndoor Activities29 picksFresh airOutdoor Activities22 picksEasy accessStroller-Friendly36 picks
Toddler33Infant17Little Kids41Big Kids40Tweens32Teen25

Williamsburg with kids: common questions

What are the best free things to do with kids in Williamsburg?

Williamsburg has 7 free family activities. Top picks: Kidsburg, Freedom Park, The Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Bluebird Gap Farm, Kiwanis Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/williamsburg.

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Williamsburg?

Williamsburg has 26 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Catalillies Play Cafe, Explore More Discovery Museum, Virginia Musical Museum, VR64 Arcade / New World VR, PLAY-N-FUN.

What are the best activities for toddlers in Williamsburg?

33 activities in Williamsburg are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Catalillies Play Cafe, Lorikeet Glen, Kidsburg, Explore More Discovery Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Which Williamsburg attractions are stroller-friendly?

36 of 43 activities in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

25 activities in Williamsburg are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Lorikeet Glen, Virginia Musical Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, VR64 Arcade / New World VR.

How much do family activities cost in Williamsburg?

KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 43 activities in Williamsburg. 7 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

Bounce House Family Entertainment CenterEntertainment

Bounce House Family Entertainment Center

4.5(724)

Ages: Best for ages 3-13

IndoorRainy Day
Tactical Adventure GamesEntertainment

Tactical Adventure Games

4.2(130)

Ages: Best for ages 8-adult

IndoorRainy Day
Catalillies Play CafeParks & Playgrounds

Catalillies Play Cafe

4.9(104)

Ages: Best for ages 0-6

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Sesame Street Forest of FunEntertainment

Sesame Street Forest of Fun

4.0(40)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
KidsburgTours & ExperiencesFree

Kidsburg

4.8(962)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Ripley's Believe It or Not! WilliamsburgTours & Experiences

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Williamsburg

4.2(1,720)

Ages: Best for ages 6-adult

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Play A Round Family Fun CenterEntertainment

Play A Round Family Fun Center

4.6(524)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Great Wolf Lodge | WilliamsburgEntertainment

Great Wolf Lodge | Williamsburg

4.3(10,744)

Ages: Best for ages 2-14

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Go-Karts PlusEntertainment

Go-Karts Plus

4.3(1,963)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

Indoor/Outdoor
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg VirginiaEntertainment

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg Virginia

4.7(1,940)

Ages: Best for all ages 3+

Outdoor
Virginia Living MuseumZoos & Aquariums

Virginia Living Museum

4.7(4,863)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Children's Museum of VirginiaMuseums

Children's Museum of Virginia

4.6(2,913)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Science Museum of VirginiaMuseums

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7(5,514)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Virginia Air & Space Science CenterMuseums

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

4.5(2,667)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Children's Museum of RichmondMuseums

Children's Museum of Richmond

4.6(2,761)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Science Museum of Western VirginiaMuseums

Science Museum of Western Virginia

4.1(461)

Ages: Best for ages 3-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Shenandoah Valley Discovery MuseumMuseums

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

4.7(842)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Danville Science CenterMuseums

Danville Science Center

4.6(540)

Ages: Best for ages 3-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Explore More Discovery MuseumMuseums

Explore More Discovery Museum

4.8(722)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Virginia Musical MuseumArts & Culture

Virginia Musical Museum

4.8(132)

Ages: Best for ages 6+ with interest in music history

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park ArboretumOutdoor AdventuresFree

Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum

4.6(565)

Ages: All ages welcome

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Virginia ZooZoos & Aquariums

Virginia Zoo

4.5(7,555)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenOutdoor Adventures

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

4.7(1,847)

Ages: All ages; especially magical for ages 2-10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Lorikeet GlenZoos & Aquariums

Lorikeet Glen

4.9(17)

Ages: Best for ages 3+ (requires Busch Gardens admission)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Norfolk Botanical GardenOutdoor Adventures

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.8(8,693)

Ages: All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Wolf HavenZoos & Aquariums

Wolf Haven

4.2(13)

Ages: Best for ages 3+ (requires Busch Gardens admission)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Freedom ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Freedom Park

4.8(1,088)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
The Robins Nature Center at MaymontFarms & NatureFree

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7(1,384)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Bluebird Gap FarmFarms & NatureFree

Bluebird Gap Farm

4.7(2,488)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Bel Laurel FarmFarms & Nature

Bel Laurel Farm

4.6(10)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

Outdoor
WISC - Williamsburg Indoor Sports ComplexSports & Recreation

WISC - Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex

4.5(439)

Ages: Best for ages 2+ (gymnastics and preschool programs)

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Funplex Trampoline Park.Entertainment

Funplex Trampoline Park.

4.7(313)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
VR64 Arcade / New World VREntertainment

VR64 Arcade / New World VR

4.8(76)

Ages: Best for ages 8-18

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Slick City Action ParkEntertainment

Slick City Action Park

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

IndoorRainy Day
PLAY-N-FUNParks & Playgrounds

PLAY-N-FUN

4.8(23)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Surge Adventure ParkEntertainment

Surge Adventure Park

4.0(934)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Tilt Studio Patrick HenryEntertainment

Tilt Studio Patrick Henry

4.1(1,549)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Sky Zone Trampoline ParkEntertainment

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.2(2,770)

Ages: Best for ages 3-18

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Waller Mill ParkParks & PlaygroundsPartially Free

Waller Mill Park

4.6(1,332)

Ages: All ages; especially great for families with mixed ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
The Grove Community PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

The Grove Community Playground

4.4(32)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kiwanis ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Kiwanis Park

4.7(678)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Quarterpath Park Rec CenterSports & Recreation

Quarterpath Park Rec Center

4.4(325)

Ages: All active ages (primarily serves enrolled programs and memberships)

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Land of the DragonsEntertainment

Land of the Dragons

4.3(42)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7 (requires Busch Gardens admission)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

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Common Questions About Williamsburg with Kids

What are the best free things to do with kids in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has 7 free family activities. Top picks: Kidsburg, Freedom Park, The Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Bluebird Gap Farm, Kiwanis Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/williamsburg.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has 26 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Catalillies Play Cafe, Explore More Discovery Museum, Virginia Musical Museum, VR64 Arcade / New World VR, PLAY-N-FUN.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Williamsburg?
33 activities in Williamsburg are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Catalillies Play Cafe, Lorikeet Glen, Kidsburg, Explore More Discovery Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Which Williamsburg attractions are stroller-friendly?
36 of 43 activities in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?
25 activities in Williamsburg are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Lorikeet Glen, Virginia Musical Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, VR64 Arcade / New World VR.
How much do family activities cost in Williamsburg?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 43 activities in Williamsburg. 7 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

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