11 Fantastic Local Attractions for Kids

Children often dictate our daily activities, our entertainment, and quite frankly... Our lives! If you have children, then you understand. Keeping them entertained constantly is a struggle for most parents and simply handing them an iPad or a tablet is not the best solution.

Residents of the Tennessee Valley are extremely blessed to have so many outlets and resources to keep children busy and vividly entertained! Our team here at ValleyMLS.com has compiled a list of our 11 favorite kid friendly attractions in Metro Huntsville. We have done our best to include as much pertinent information as possible about each attraction to make finding and learning more about these destinations as easy as possible.

Just a note... We are not purposely omitting any attractions from our list. This is simply 11 that we as parents really enjoy! If you would like your business or attraction to be on this list, reach out to us and lets talk! [email protected]

Kid Friendly Attractions in Huntsville

EarlyWorks Children's History Museum

404 Madison Street, Huntsville AL, 35801
256-564-8100
*Operating Hours: 9am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday
EarlyWorks Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Alabama Constitution Village

109 Gates Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-564-8100
*Operating Hours: 9am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday
Alabama Constitution Village Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Huntsville Depot & Museum

320 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-564-8100
*Operating Hours: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Huntsville Depot & Museum Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Huntsville Botanical Garden

4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-830-4447
*Operating Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday | 12pm - 5pm Sunday
Huntsville Botanical Garden Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center

1435 Paramount Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
256-837-0606
*Operating Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday | 9am - 6pm Saturday | 12pm - 5pm Sunday
Sci-Quest Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

US Space and Rocket Center

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-837-3400
*Operating Hours: 9am - 5pm, Everyday
US Space Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

KidVenture

500 Lanier Road, Madison, AL 35758
256-270-9990
*Operating Hours: 9am - 6pm, Monday-Thursday | 9am-7pm Friday & Saturday | 10am-7pm Sunday
KidVenture Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Shakalaka Extreme Air Sports

4710 N. University Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
*Operating Hours: 9am - 9pm, Monday-Thursday | 9am-Midnight Friday & Saturday
Shakalaka Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Pump It Up

3230 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-881-0111
*Operating Hours: 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm, 4pm – 6pm, Monday - Friday
Pump It Up Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Huntsville Ice Plex

3185 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-883-3774
*Operating Hours: Public Skate Schedule | Pick-Up Hockey Schedule
Huntsville Ice Plex Website | Facebook Page | On the Map

Up A Creek Indoor Family Adventures

5575 US-431 Brownsboro, AL 35741
256-270-8570
*Operating Hours: 10am - 12pm Thursday & Friday | 10am - 6pm Saturday
Up A Creek Website | Facebook Page | On the Map



*Operating Hours: These are the hours of operation according to each attractions or destinations website.

These hours are subject to change for holidays or at the business owner's or management's discretion.  

We recommend visiting their website or calling in such circumstances.