Keeping the small ones happy in Homer is no trouble — the fishing lagoon on the Spit, playgrounds, story times, beaches to comb, and classes to burn off summer energy. Here's what's made with kids in mind.
22 spots
4.7 (548)
Naturalist-led walk on Bishop Beach during summer low tides — free and kid-friendly
Nature / Family 4.7 (548)
Easy low-tide tidepooling steps from Old Town — sea stars, anemones, and shorebirds
After-School / Summer Programs
After-school programs, summer camp, and youth activities at the Boys and Girls Club
Art Classes 4.7 (48)
Drop-in and seasonal art classes for kids at Bunnell Street Arts Center
4.7 (18)
Kids toy and gift shop on the Spit — Alaskan-themed toys, books, and plush
Naturalist Tours / Education 4.9 (41)
Family-friendly natural history tours, Peterson Bay Field Station
Naturalist Walks / Camps 4.9 (41)
Naturalist-led beach walks and summer day camps for kids
Art Classes 4.6 (9)
Kids art classes, summer camps, and after-school programs from HCOA
Youth Sports 4.6 (44)
Youth hockey leagues and clinics at the Kevin Bell Ice Arena
Story Time / Library 4.9 (37)
Free weekly story time at the library — books, songs, and movement for little ones
Youth & Adult Soccer 4.9 (32)
Youth and adult soccer leagues running outdoor games spring through fall
Playground 4.7 (180)
Free in-town playground with climbing structures, swings, and picnic tables
4.9 (37)
Drop-in Lego play at the library for kids — free bricks and themes
4.9 (37)
Preschool-age story time at the library — books, songs, and crafts
4.9 (37)
Toddler-focused story and song session at the library for the under-3 set
4.9 (32)
Drop-in indoor playgroup at SPARC for parents and toddlers
Museum / Workshops 4.6 (192)
Family workshops and rainy-day programs at the Pratt — culture, nature, and crafts
4.9 (32)
Volunteer committee organizing sports leagues and rec programming on the south peninsula
Kids Fishing 4.4 (130)
Kid-friendly stocked-salmon fishing lagoon on the Spit — no boat needed
Nature / Family 4.7 (548)
Free, easy tidepooling at low tide — sea stars, anemones, and crabs just steps from town
Nature / Family 4.7 (548)
Two easy free spots for low-tide tidepooling — bring boots and a tide chart
Nature Center / Trails 4.7 (80)
140-acre nature center with kid-friendly trails, naturalist programs, and free admission
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