Montana’s weather can be unpredictable—which means sometimes enjoying the beautiful outdoors just isn’t an option. If you are looking for things to do with kids in Missoula, you’ve come to the right place. We are sure you’ll see some tried and true activities, and hope you’ll discover a new local favorite!
A Carousel for Missoula
Hand carved carousel and gift shop located downtown and attached to a great playground.
(406) 549-8382
101 Carousel Drive
carouselformissoula.com
BASE
A community center aimed at enriching life through the arts as well as assisting individuals in the pursuit of fun, education, employment, and interdependence. Mountains of WOW (With Or Without disability) programming, which includes all-abilities yoga, game nights, improv classes, open mics performances, art projects, poetry, dance lessons, and more for FREE.
(406) 215-1080
725 West Alder Suite 4
summitilc.org/services/base
Big Sky Arcadia
Arcade games and prize center located in Southgate Mall.
(406) 624-3324
2901 Brooks St H3
bigskyarcadia.com
City Life Community Center
Paintball open every Friday from 4pm-9pm, with special teen drop in times during the school year.
(406) 532-1555
1515 Fairview Ave
yfcmt.com/city_life/parties
Currents Aquatic Center
Indoor pool includes water features, water slide, jacuzzi tub and lap pool.
(406) 721-7275
600 Cregg Ln
ci.missoula.mt.us/165/Currents-Aquatic-Center
Empower Place
A free vibrant community space where children and families can play together.
(406) 549-0543
Inside Missoula Food Bank
1720 Wyoming St
spectrum.umt.edu/stories-folder/EmpowerPlace.php
Glacier Ice Rink
Located on the Missoula County Fairgrounds, our local ice rink offers affordable hockey, skating and curling programs for all ages and abilities.
(406) 728-0316
1101 South Ave W
glaciericerink.com
Hearts Afire- Pottery & Art Studio
Drop in pottery painting, glass fusion and d-i-y canvas painting.
(406) 926-3435
2426 W Central Ave
heartsafirepottery.com
Linda Vista Golf Course- Mini Golf’
Ages 4 and under play FREE! $5 per player (paid in the cafe) gets you up to two hours of play!
(406) 251-3655
4915 Lower Miller Creek Road
lindavistagolfcourse.com/mini-golf
Mismo Gymnastics
Family Fun Time has play times for children up to 12 years old to stop by and explore the gym in a supervised atmosphere. Pay per visit or get a discount with a monthly pass.
(406) 728-0908
2430 Benton Ave
mismogym.com
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium
Inspires an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives through educational programs and innovative science exhibits featuring live invertebrates.
(406) 317-1211
Currently Moving
missoulabutterflyhouse.org
Missoula Community Access Television
Missoula Community Access Television offers free Stop Animation Drop In activities every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. The drop in Lego Stop Animation is suitable for kids 9 to 13. In the summer MCAT offers one week long half day camps for kids 9 to 13 with Animation, Drama and Documentary filmmaking.\
(406) 542-6228
www.mcat.org
Missoula Family YMCA
Family Fun Time is offered September–June as a indoor play time for kids. Free with membership.
(406) 721-9622
3000 S. Russell St.
ymcamissoula.org/family-fun-time
Missoula Fencing Association
At Missoula Fencing Association, our mission is to promote the Olympic sport of fencing in Western Montana by offering quality instruction in a safe environment to form a community for competitive and recreational fencers of all ages.
1134 Longstaff
(406)304-2869
www.missoulafencing.net
Missoula Public Library
Free drop in activities for all ages! Aside from spending some time perusing books, they also have a great play area for younger children, computer games and interesting exhibits from SpectrUM, and fun activities from Families First Learning Lab. Plus check their events page for Tiny Tales (ages 0-3), Storytime (ages 3-6), Lego Club (grades K-6), writing groups (grades 6+) and special events and activities throughout the year.
(406) 721-2665
455 E Main St
missoulapubliclibrary.org
Montana Natural History Center
September-May, MNHC offers twice monthly “Saturday Kid’s Activities” and weekly “Mini-Naturalists” (for pre-k) drop in programs. Each visit is free with the cost of admission.
(406) 327-0405
120 Hickory St # A
montananaturalist.org
Peaceful Heart Yoga
Offers weekly drop in parent and family yoga classes.
(406) 239-9642
725 W Alder
peacefulheartyogamissoula.com
Roots Acro Sport Center
For children walking to age 5, “Preschool Playgroup” is a great drop in time with rotating stations and activities. Days and times may vary. Pay per visit or discount punch cards available.
(406) 728-4258
216 Commerce St
rootsacrosports.com/drop-in-classes
Southgate Mall
In addition to the play area in Scheels, they also have their “Kidx Club” with free activities, typically once a month. Check out their calendar for Kidx, performances, and other fun events for all ages.
(406) 721-5140
2901 Brooks St
shopsouthgate.com
The Sports Barn
Book a tee time at their golf simulator, join an indoor sports league, or drop by their open play time for ages 6 and up!
(406) 926-1018
2811 Latimer
missoulasportsbarn.com
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
Bowling alley with arcade games.
(406) 721-5263
1615 Wyoming St
missoulabowling.com
Zootown Arts Community Center
Non-profit community center offers multiple opportunities for drop in activities including painting your own pottery, clay hand studio, and a free art lounge.
(406) 549-7555
216 W Main St
zootownarts.org
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