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Fun Activities for Kids That Don’t Require Miles of Travel

There’s nothing quite like some wholesome family fun. However, destinations like Walt Disney World Resort require you to travel further and pay more. 

Fortunately, there are more opportunities for your child to have fun in between family vacations than you might think. 

Here are some of the top kid-friendly attractions that are right on your doorstep. 

Bring Out Their Adventurous Side at Urban Air Adventure Park

There’s no need to stress about finding family vacation destinations just to keep your kids entertained during the summer months (or any other time of the year). 

Urban Air Adventure Parks are spread out across the U.S. and are filled with attractions to keep them entertained for hours on end. Even the adults don’t mind joining in, making this a great day out for the whole family.

excited boy on urban air trampoline

Who needs to travel to a national park when your kids can defy gravity on our famous Prozone performance trampolines? No need to worry about travel time, the hot sun, or complaints about sore feet after convincing them to attempt one or two hiking trails. 

Our ropes and warrior courses, climbing walls, tube playgrounds, and battle beams are just a few of the other attractions you can expect to find at your local Urban Air Adventure Park. 

Some of our parks even have bumper cars, indoor skydiving, and virtual reality stations.

Whether it’s spending time with the entire family or hosting a special birthday party, a day at Urban Air is one you’ll never forget and want to experience again and again. Along with our attractions, there’s also the Urban Air Cafe, which serves up some of the best pizzas you will ever have.

Turn family vacations into staycations by finding an Urban Air Adventure Park near you

Build Their Self-Confidence With a Kids Karate Class at Premier Martial Arts

An indoor water park is fun at certain times of the year, but these types of trips require far more planning, which means you need to find other ways to keep them entertained in between. The water park capital of the world can wait.

proud boy in his karate outfit

Bring out the best in your child and give them the gift of confidence and self-respect by enrolling them in some kids karate classes at Premier Martial Arts

Experienced instructors will guide your child through various martial arts techniques, giving them the chance to move their bodies, learn how to stand up for themselves, and make new friends at the same time.

Premier Martial Arts is also a popular birthday party venue. Bring family and friends together to enjoy a professional and memorable karate class. Your child will even get to wear a black belt for the day, making them feel like a true superhero. 

Disguise Learning as Pure Fun at Snapology

Amusement parks and other larger kids attractions are always a winning day out, but there are other options for the days when you need to work or attend to other tasks.

girl with her snapology brick creation

Fun for both younger kids and older kids, Snapology’s STEAM programs will teach them essential science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics concepts using LEGO® bricks and K’Nex.

Even though your kids will be learning, they’ll be having too much fun to even realize it’s happening.

Why visit a national park for one of your family vacations when your child can build a layout of one?

Along with regular STEAM classes, Snapology locations regularly host a number of themed robotics, science, coding, and technology camps and workshops. Full and half-day options are available. 

Foster a love for lifelong learning while helping them build essential skills for the future with Snapology. 

From San Diego to New York, you’ll find a Snapology location near you.

Get Them Moving with Dance and Gymnastics Classes at The Little Gym

The Little Gym challenges your child to master physical, emotional, and life skills through kid friendly dance and gymnastics classes. 

kids in a at the little gym

With the help of experienced instructors, your child can build the physical strength and emotional resilience they need to handle whatever life throws at them.

The Little Gym classes are also the perfect opportunity for your child to grow their social skills and meet kids in their community. Who knows, these new friends may even join you on family vacations in the future.

Weekly classes are not all that’s on offer at The Little Gym though. There are also camps, which are ideal for summers and other breaks from school. Every camp has its own theme and a range of activities suited to children aged 3 to 12. 

And if you’re tired of “whine with dinner”, you’ll be happy to learn about Parents’ Survival Nights. Take the opportunity to enjoy a kid-free evening, while your child spends time having fun playing games and engaging in skill-building activities in a safe and familiar environment. 

Kid Friendly Attractions for Every Age

Save the national parks, theme parks, and boat tours for future family vacations. Everything your child needs to have fun, expend energy, and even learn through play is available right on your doorstep. 

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