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title: Favorite Activities from a Local Family
date: 2021-02-04T11:00:53-06:00
author: Matt Barthel
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![Washington Pavilion KSDC kids](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/WashingtonPavilion_KSDC-kids.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=550&h=241&q=98&f=webp&c=71529b6a&v=281d3e42f39b77e314ce99f1e9bd361d559b6eb977da6cbe16aa3f65fd03a9b3) #  Favorite Activities from a Local Family  

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

##### Kirby Science Discovery Center

The Kirby Science Discovery Center at the [Washington Pavilion](/listing/washington-pavilion) is a fantastic place for kids to get some hands-on learning while having fun. Conduct science experiments, play with the interactive exhibits, and more.

 

 

  

 

 

##### Butterfly House & Aquarium

There is a lot to explore at the [Butterfly House & Aquarium](/listing/butterfly-house-aquarium), including learning about the various types of butterflies, their life cycle, and plenty of marine life. Touch a stingray or walk through the climate-controlled building where butterflies roam free. You may even be lucky enough to have one land on you!

 

 

  

 

 

##### Falls Park

[Falls Park](/falls-park) is loved by everyone, no matter their age. See the roaring water from one of the many different vantage points throughout the park, and then view it all from the top of the five-story observation tower. Afterwards, enjoy a scoop or two of ice cream at the on-site [Falls Overlook Café](/listing/falls-overlook-cafe).

 

 

  

 

 

##### Outdoor Campus

For those looking to get out and partake in some activities, the [Outdoor Campus](/listing/outdoor-campus) is the spot. Their staff offers free camps and classes year-round for activities such as fishing, archery, kayaking, snowshoeing, and many more outdoor recreation options.

 

 

  

 

 

##### Thunder Road

You will have a hard time choosing which activities you want to do at [Thunder Road](/listing/thunder-road-family-park). They offer go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, Euro bungy, axe throwing, arcade, bowling. Shall we continue? Trust us. There’s SO MUCH to do here.

 

 

  

 

 

 

## See More Activity Ideas

Why stop here? See what else is waiting for you to discover.

 

 

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