Kids Activities in Winston-Salem

Christy Bellis

May 24, 2022

Looking for kids activities in Winston-Salem? We’ve got your back! From art workshops to local gardens to trampoline parks, there’s plenty to keep your kids engaged.

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Updated June 2025

Kid activities in Winston-Salem — Children at Kaleideum. Photo credit to Filmcove Photography.

Learning Activities

Learning can happen outside the classroom, too! Keep your kids’ minds active and growing with these classes and activities at local theaters, museums, and bookstores.

Little Theatre of Winston Salem | Camps and youth classes
Kaleideum | Innovative experiential learning museum
Sawtooth | Art camps and classes
Bookmarks | Storytime and programming
The Canvas Cake Studio | Cake decorating camps
Family First | Art workshop at Reynolda on the first Sunday of the month
2nd Saturday | Art workshop at NCMA Winston-Salem on the second Saturday of the month

Outdoor Activities

Explore the outdoors with your kids! From zoos to gardens to parks, there are plenty of ways to keep your kids entertained while soaking up the sun.

North Carolina Zoo | Spend the day exploring the various exhibits
Triad Eco Adventures | Take paddleboard lessons, go on an e-bike or segway tour, and more
Tennis Lessons | Learn and exercise at the Joe White Tennis Center
Local Parks | Play at one Winston-Salem’s many parks
2025 Outdoor Movie Guide | Watch movies under the stars
Reynolda Gardens and Ciener Botanical Garden | Explore the gardens and attend their storytime and learning session programs
Gateway Nature Preserve | Marvel at the beauty of nature; also hosts events
Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary and Red Feather Equine Sanctuary | Perfect for kids with a big heart for animals
Alpha and Omega and Red Hound Farm | Experience a real-life farm and meet the adorable farm animals
Miracle Heights Adventures | Ropes course at Crossnore

Indoor Activities

Whether it’s a hot summer day or pouring down rain, sometimes you don’t want to take the kids outside. When that’s the case, consider these indoor options!

a/perture | Watch a movie in this boutique movie theater
Skatehaven USA | Roller skate like it’s the ’80s!
Creekside Lanes | Can you get a strike?
Public Libraries | Cozy up with a book or take advantage of kids’ programming
Safari Nation | Let the kids burn off their energy at this indoor playground
Village Square Arcade | Play on skee ball, pinball machines, and arcade games!

Sporting Events

Cheer on our local sports teams—don’t forget to buy your kids a foam finger!

Trampoline Parks

Indoor trampoline parks are a great escape from the rain or a hot summer day. Your kids can swing into foam pits, play a game of dodgeball, or simply enjoy bouncing the day away.

Note: Each park has many more attractions than those listed. Click the links to see all that they offer!

Airbound Trampoline Park | Aerial silks, inflatable ninja course, and after-dark sessions
Surge Trampoline Park | Arcade, dodgeball, and rock climbing
Urban Air Adventure Park | Sky Rider, virtual reality, and bumper cars

Seasonal Activities

Some activities are limited to certain times of the year, but thankfully there’s always something your kids can enjoy!

Ice Skating | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (November-April)
Softgolf | An easily accessible version of golf! Located at Tanglewood (Spring and Summer)
Outdoor Movie Series | Various parks (Summer and Fall)
Outdoor + Indoor Concert Series | Various venues (Summer and Fall)
Miracle Heights Adventures | Ropes course at Crossnore (Summer)