Family Activities
Kid–Approved
Stuff to Do That Doesn’t Involve Another Screen
Parents, you’re in luck. The Cedar Valley is full of ways to keep kids entertained, curious, and active without needing a detailed itinerary or a second mortgage.
Something for Everyone
Check out the Phelps Youth Pavilion, where creativity takes center stage. Explore hands-on exhibits at the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, or wander the trails at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Splash pads, playgrounds, and wide-open parks are everywhere, so you’re never far from a spontaneous adventure.
Cedar Falls Family Fun Itinerary
The Falls Aquatic Center (Cedar Falls)
Cedar Valley SportsPlex Indoor Pool
Pizza Ranch FunZone & Arcade
Ninja U Obstacle Gym
Escapology Cedar Falls
Place to Play Park
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
Hearst Center for the Arts
Cedar Falls Public Library
Golf Lab Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Historical Society Museums
River Place Plaza
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Palmer's Family Fun (Waterloo)
Marks Park Splash Pad (Waterloo)
Gates Park Splash Pad (Waterloo)
Phelps Youth Pavilion
Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
Lost Island Themepark
Lost Island Waterpark
Cadillac XBC (Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag, VR)
Hurts Donut Cedar Falls
Live to 9 Summer Concert Series
Friday Loo (Waterloo)
Cedar Falls Annual Events
Experience Waterloo – Family Activities & Attractions
Experience Waterloo – Free Family Fun
Golf Headquarters Putt Putt
Chickasaw County Tourism – Things to Do
Carnegie Cultural Center
Twin Ponds Nature Center
New Hampton Parks & Trails
Bowlaway Lanes & Lounge (New Hampton)
Crystal Ball Roller Skating Rink (New Hampton)
Little Brown Church in the Vale
Old Bradford Pioneer Village
Plum Creek Art Center (Fredericksburg)
Little Light of Mine Holiday Lights (New Hampton)
Hawkeye Buffalo & Cattle Ranch (Ferdericksburg)
Grundy Center Aquatic Center
Center Theatre (Movies, Grundy Center)
Herbert Quick Schoolhouse
Town & Country Golf Club
George E. Wilhelm Sports Complex
Grundy County Fair
Grundy County Lake & Campground (Dike)
Grundy County Heritage Center
Elmwood Park (Reinbeck)
Strohbehn Park (Reinbeck)
Reinbeck Greenbelt Area
Discover Family Fun Around the Valley
Animal lovers can meet furry friends at Hartman Reserve or visit local farms and nature centers. For an easy win, grab tickets to a Waterloo Bucks game and settle in with some popcorn under the lights.
Activities the Whole Family Will Love.
Looking for A Full Day Out?
You’ve got Lost Island Waterpark and Themepark, indoor play centers, mini golf, and plenty of seasonal festivals. Community rec programs, sports camps, art classes, and library events help keep the calendar full and the kids busy.
Family fun here doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be fun. And maybe involve donuts.
Find Your Fun
Looking for memorable outings with kids? Explore family-friendly events happening across the Valley, from hands-on workshops to neighborhood celebrations.