Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Greensboro & High Point, NC (2026 Guide)

Looking for fun things to do with kids in Greensboro or High Point? You’re in the right place. The Triad is packed with kid-friendly activities for every age — from outdoor splash pads and local farms to museums, trampoline parks, and creative art studios. Whether you’re a local parent planning the weekend or a family visiting the area, there’s no shortage of family fun in Greensboro and High Point.

Here’s our complete guide to the best kid-friendly activities in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding Triad area.

Outdoor Kid-Friendly Activities in Greensboro

Sometimes everyone needs a breather — here are the best outdoor activities for families in Greensboro.

Parks & Playgrounds

LeBauer Park

Greensboro has over 100 miles of trails and dozens of parks with playgrounds, splash pads, and open space perfect for kids of all ages. Some favorites include:

• Play on the inclusive “Up in the Air” playground at Keeley Park — the largest of its kind in the area or visit their Splash Pad
• Get wet at the splash pad at LeBauer Park (open May–September) or across the street at the fountain at City Center Park
• Learn about bee or listen to the wind chime at Greensboro Arboretum at Lindley Park
• Take a dip at the Bur-Mil Park Family Aquatic Center
• Dip a toe in the stream at Cascade Park
• Explore history on a walk through Guilford Courthouse National Military Park – be sure to do their junior ranger program to make it a little more engaging for kids!

For a full list of parks and playgrounds across Greensboro, check out our Parks & Playgrounds in Greensboro guide.

Local Farms

Visit a local farm to meet animals, pick produce, and support local vendors — a favorite family outing in the Triad:

• Summerfield Farms
• McLaurin Farms
• Hickory Creek Farm
• Ingram’s Farm

Splash Pads & Water Parks

Beating the heat in Greensboro is easy with these splash pads and water parks:

• Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe — the Triad’s premier water park
• Keeley Park Sprayground
• LeBauer Park Splash Pad (May–September, free)
• Bur-Mil Park Family Aquatic Center

Sports & Active Activities for Kids in Greensboro

Greensboro and High Point are sports-loving communities. Here’s where to watch and play:

Watch Live Sports

Taking the kids to a live game is one of the most affordable and fun family outings in Greensboro:

• Greensboro Grasshoppers (Minor League Baseball) — April through September at First National Bank Field
• Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League) — November through March at Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Complex
• High Point Rockers (Atlantic League Baseball) — April through September
• Wyndham Championship (PGA Tour Golf) — August at Sedgefield Country Club

Sign Up & Play

• Ballet and tap classes for all ages at Bella Ballerina
• Basketball, flag football, soccer, and more at the Spears Family YMCA
• After-school care, summer camps, and drop-in days at Proehlific Park
• Cheerleading, football, kickball, softball, and more through Greensboro Parks and Recreation
• Gymnastics classes at The Little Gym of Greensboro

Indoor Kid-Friendly Activities in Greensboro

When the weather won’t cooperate, these indoor activities keep kids entertained rain or shine:

Libraries & Bookstores

• Greensboro Public Library — Central Library
• High Point Public Library
• Jamestown Public Library
• Scuppernong Books — a beloved local independent bookstore

Trampoline Parks

• Sky Zone Greensboro
• Velocity 360 Fun Zone
• Ninja Kidz Action Park
• Get Air High Point

More Indoor Fun

• Indoor playground and play structures at Safari Nation
• Arcade games, skee-ball, pinball, and basketball at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
• Ice skating year-round at Greensboro Ice House
• Family shows and performances at the Tanger Center for Performing Arts

Scuppernog Book Store

Museums & History: Educational Activities for Kids in Greensboro

Greensboro is one of the most historically rich cities in North Carolina. These museums make learning fun:

• Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum in Greensboro — hands-on exhibits designed for young minds
• Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum in High Point
• Greensboro Science Center — zoo, aquarium, and museum all in one
• International Civil Rights Center & Museum — the site of the historic Woolworth’s sit-ins
• Greensboro History Museum — learn about the city your family calls home
• Weatherspoon Art Museum — free admission, colorful and engaging exhibits

Creative & Artistic Activities for Kids in Greensboro

Get those creative juices flowing with these art and music activities for kids in the Triad:

• Children’s charcuterie classes at Wanderlust Boards
• Pottery painting at Mad Splatter Pottery Studio
• Music and movement classes at Joyful Noise Kindermusik
• Choral singing with Greensboro Youth Chorus
• Open studio painting at The Painted Grape “Grape Kids”
• Creative workshops at Wanderlust Workshop
• Muse Station at Marshall Muse Gallery

Seasonal Kid-Friendly Activities in Greensboro

Some of the best family activities in Greensboro are tied to the seasons. Here are a few to watch for:

• Summer movies at Carolina Theatre Kids Club — live entertainment and a movie with a snack pack included
• Matinee movies with popcorn and a soda at AmStar Cinemas Four Seasons Station
• Blueberry and strawberry picking at local U-Pick farms in the Triad — see our guides to Blueberry Picking Near Greensboro and Strawberry Picking Farms
• Holiday events — check our Greensboro Events calendar for seasonal family activities year-round

Written by: Brooke Powell  updated by Sarah Marchwiany