With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to start planning those adventures with your children! Whether you’re spending your summer in Casper, Cheyenne, Jackson or any other town in Wyoming- It’s never too early to start planning those family outings with the kids.
Kid City Guide has come up with an extended list of the best places to visit and events during the next few months that would guarantee a summer full of memories created together.
From day camps to outdoor destinations where they can play all day, check out our handpicked list of children and family-friendly events happening around town through September!

During the Summer months, young visitors will get to enjoy storytelling and art-making at the museum as they engage with the art through reading, looking, and art-making in the galleries!

All materials will be provided.

Location:
National Museum of Wildlife Art: Jackson

DATES:
1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30- 11 AM

During Family Day, families can join the Wyoming State Museum for a fun and FREE Family Day event!

All Family Days include games, crafts, and other awesome activities with a different topic each month! June’s theme is Dinosaurs!

Location:
Wyoming State Museum: Cheyenne

DATES:
June 4, 10 AM- 2 PM

Families with kids who love dinosaurs can join the Wyoming Dinosaur Center for a full day of dinosaur discovery!

You will dig for bones in one of the active dinosaur dig sites, search an ancient sea for marine fossils, and enjoy a full guided tour of the museum!

Location:
Wyoming Dinosaur Center

DATES:
May 28- September 14. 8 AM

307 Hatchet House offers 9 lanes of unforgettable hatchet-throwing fun, as well as pool and air hockey tables, dart boards, and an arcade!

Saturdays and Sundays are Family Days and you get $5 off per kid.

Location:
307 Hatchet House

DATES:
Saturdays and Sundays

During Family Night at Frontier Trampoline Park, families of 4 can enjoy 1 hour($60) or a 2-hour($80) jump session!

The price includes Jump Time for 4 jumpers, plus a large pizza and 1 Pitcher of soda.

Location:
Frontier Trampoline Park

DATES:
Sundays, 4 PM- 8 PM

During summer, kids and families can enjoy the Shovel Ready program which consists of a half-day dig, the perfect choice for a morning or afternoon trip into the prehistoric past!

Location:
Wyoming Dinosaur Center

DATES:
May 28- September 14. 9 AM- 12 PM & 1 PM- 4 PM

Kids in grades 3-6 can explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more each month!

Location:
Laramie County Library

DATES:
Second Saturday of the month, 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM

Families can join the Wyoming State Museum for a fun and FREE Family Day event!

All Family Days include games, crafts, and other awesome activities with a different topic each month! July’s theme is The Great Outdoors!

Location:
Wyoming State Museum

DATES:
July 9, 10 AM- 2 PM

Every Friday night, families can enjoy a great time at Frontier Trampoline Park. Catch the best 3-hour jump party in town!

Location:
Frontier Trampoline Park

DATES:
Fridays, 7 PM- 10 PM

On the first Sunday of every month year-round, The National Museum of Wildlife Art’s admission is FREE for area locals!

Location:
National Museum of Wildlife Art: Jackson

DATES:
First Sunday of each month. 10 AM- 5 PM

Combine summer with art and you get a fantastic option for family fun!

During NIC FEST 2022, families will get to enjoy some summer fun with music, food, and art!

Location:
Nicolaysen Art Museum: Casper

DATES:
June 10- June 12

Wyoming Dinosaur Center’s Kids Dig Program gives kids ages 7-12 a unique opportunity to experience a day of prospecting, digging, prepping, molding and casting, and crafting — everyone gets a dino-mite souvenir to take home at the end of the day!

Location:
Wyoming Dinosaur Center: Thermopolis

DATES:
9 AM- 4 PM: June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20

This Summer, kids will have the chance to learn tons of new interesting things while having a blast!

Take a look at the fantastic summer programs at Lander Children’s Museum!

Location:
Lander Children’s Museum: Lander

DATES:
9 AM- 12 PM: Dinosaur Camp: June 13 – 17 | Superhero School: June 20 – 24 | Fairytale Camp: July 18 – 22 | Dinosaur Camp (July): July 25 – 29 | Shark Week: August 1 – 5 | Spy School: June 27 – July 1

Families can join the Wyoming State Museum for a fun and FREE Family Day event!

All Family Days include games, crafts, and other awesome activities with a different topic each month! August’s theme is Wyoming Water!

Location:
Wyoming State Museum: Cheyenne

DATES:
August 6, 10 AM- 2 PM

During this awesome summer camp, kids ages 7-9 will explore the diverse ecosystems existing in their own backyard!

Kids will sharpen their observation skills and meet lots of interesting organisms up close and personal as they adventure out into wild Wyoming!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
June 13-17. 9 AM-4 PM

Kids ages 8-12 will be diving deep into Earth Science through STEM-based learning activities and looking at how the Earth works and what they can do to save the planet during this out-of-this-world summer camp!

Location:
Frontier Trampoline Park: Cheyenne

DATES:
Monday through Friday, June 13th through the 24th from 10 AM-4 PM

There will be many different and fun options for Summer Camps at Jackson Hole Children’s Museum!

Camps will be divided by age, and also by dates and themes! 

Location:
Jackson Hole Children’s Museum: Jackson

DATES:
2022 ​(INCOMING) K-1ST GRADE CAMPS: Monday- Thursday: Not So Secret Gardens (June 20th – 23rd) | Playland (July 18th – 21st) | Rad Reggio (August 8th – 11th) | Art from Scratch (August 15th – 18th) 2022 (INCOMING) 2ND-5TH GRADE CAMPS: Monday- Friday: The Workshop (June 27th – July 1st) | Watershed Wonders (July 11th – 15th) | Forest Diversity University (July 25th – 29th) | All Girls STEAM (August 22nd – 26th)

In this event for kids ages 10-14, they will spend the morning with land surveyors from the UW K-12 Outreach Program and College of Engineering and Applied Science.

They will develop their mapping skills at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, and many more fun activities!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
9 AM- 4 PM. June 13- June 17

Families can join the Wyoming State Museum for a fun and FREE Family Day event!

All Family Days include games, crafts, and other awesome activities with a different topic each month! September’s theme is Mid-Autumn Festival!

Location:
Wyoming State Museum: Cheyenne

DATES:
September 10, 10 AM- 2 PM

These summer camps aim to encourage children to explore, discover, and imagine through engagement with art and experimentation with a variety of art materials and techniques that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills!

Location:
Lander Children’s Museum: Lander

DATES:
9 AM- 12 PM: Dinosaur Camp: June 13 – 17 | Superhero School: June 20 – 24 | Fairytale Camp: July 18 – 22 | Dinosaur Camp (July): July 25 – 29 | Shark Week: August 1 – 5 | Spy School: June 27 – July 1

Campers ages 10-14 will include experiences in kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and ecology!

This summer camp will help campers build their camping skills by exploring Casper and Muddy Mountain, going rock climbing in Fremont Canyon, and practicing camp packing, camp cooking, fire making, first aid, and camping safety!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
June 20- June 24. 9 AM- 4 PM

Level 2 Mountain Biking is designed for riders with at least some experience: campers who completed the Level 1 Camp, campers who have taken previous riding camps, or other rides with single track experience.

They will experience the perfect summer day spending a day on the Casper Mountain Trails then head off to explore the many epic trails in the Lander area and will need to be prepared to camp outside on Thursday night.

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
June 29- July 1. 9 AM- 4 PM

Adventurous families will have an amazing experience on the Wind River!

This river is little known outside the state of Wyoming, and it is quickly gaining a reputation for its beauty and vastness. Don’t miss this incredible rafting adventure!

Location:
210 Hwy 20 South, Thermopolis WY

DATES:
Daily departures at 10 AM 12.30 AM & 3.30 PM

This camp is recommended for kids who are young and/or inexperienced bikers.

It will take place at Crossroads Park and on Casper Mountain. Bikers will learn all about riding safety, bike maintenance, trail etiquette, and principles of good stewardship!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
June 27- June 29. 9 AM- 4 PM

When in Wyoming, you can’t not visit the mesmerizing Yellowstone National Park, especially during summer!

Not only for its importance but for the amazing and unique scenery that you will discover! There are many activities for you to enjoy as a family, such as horse riding, biking, or even camping!

Location:
Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA

In this Summer camp for kids ages 7-10, they will learn what makes Earth a unique place to live and learn other interesting Space facts!

Among the activities, kids will enjoy planning a Mars Mission, launching rockets and delving into dark holes, and many more fun activities!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
June 27- July 1. 9 AM- 4 PM

Seriously, is there anything better than hot Mineral Pools?

Adults can enjoy the vapor cave and fitness room, while kids have fun in the water slides, high jump, indoor and outdoor pools, basketball hoop, the baby pool, and so much more! Don’t miss the chance to visit Wyoming’s best water park!

Location:
115 Big Springs Drive, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443, USA

DATES:
Open Year-Round | Daily 9 AM – 9 PM

Enjoy a different whitewater experience as you create unforgettable memories.

Your family pictures with the Snake River and nature as a background will not have a price. There’s even an option to spend the night. It doesn’t get any better than this summer!

Location:
1050 S US Highway, Jackson

LEGO fans ages 10-14 will explore all the challenges that Lego Robotics has to offer!

Whether they know a lot or a little about Lego Robotics, this camp will give campers the chance to channel their creative side and make their own masterpiece.

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
July 5- July 8. 9 AM- 4 PM

Enjoy the amazing outdoor and indoor leisure pools with slides, a lazy river, a steam room, a hot tub, a competition pool, and many more features for both kids and adults to enjoy!

Your kids will be fascinated with the amenities and play features, and grown-ups can relax and have fun! This is a perfect plan for a summer day.

Location:
920 Boulder Dr, Laramie, WY, USA

DATES:
Monday – Friday: 5 AM-9 PM, Pools: 5:30 AM-8:30 PM | Saturday: 8 AM-8 PM, Pools: 8:30 AM-7:30 PM | Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM, Pools: 12:30 PM – 7 PM

Campers ages 11-15 will get to hop on a new adventure in the Snowies!

Campers will get to try some rock climbing and more fun activities.This camp will include a short-distance fun overnight backpack.

Location:
University of Wyoming + Mirror Lake

DATES:
8:30 AM- 5 PM. August 1-5

Kids ages 5-6 will design and build a roller coaster, explore glow sticks, and make oobleck dance during this summer camp!

They’ll have a blast and become science smart and extremely messy in this hands-on experiment-filled camp!

See also PARTYcle physics and CHEMchaos for ages 7-10.

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
Ages 5-6: July 25- 29. 9 AM- 3 PM. | Ages 7-10: August 1-5, 9 AM- 4 PM

Kids will have so much fun at this aquatic center!

From an amazing water slide to a climbing wall and many opportunities for physical activity, Pinedale Aquatic Center is a great option for grown-ups and their little ones to spend a nice relaxing summer day.

Location:
535 N Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941, USA

DATES:
Monday to Friday: 5 AM to 8 PM | Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM | Sunday: Closed

Kids ages 7-10 years old can join The Science Zone and the Nicolaysen Art Museum to discover which life hacks, art projects, and science experiments on Tik Tok and Instagram are facts, and which are total lies!

See also: Saw it on Social Media Ages 11-14

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
Ages 7-10: July 25-29. 9 AM- 4 PM

This is another great option to enjoy the local scenery and wildlife while also enjoying a whitewater experience with the entire family!

You will see cascades and the breathtaking scenic beauty of the Northfork Shoshone River. Adventurous families will love it!

Location:
1491 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY, USA

DATES:
Three departures daily, May 25 – September 10 | Depending on the day

Pokemon was inspired by real animals, and in this camp for kids ages 7-10, they will learn how to carefully observe animals in their habitats and compare them to Pokemon!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
July 18- July 22. 9 AM- 4 PM

Campers ages 11-15 will get to explore the Big Horns during this overnight camp!

The camp will take place at Hole in the Wall, and campers will enjoy a visit to important Native American sites, climbing, kayaking, and exploring through Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. This is the perfect example of a great summer activity!

Location:
BigHorn Canyon National Recreation Area

DATES:
8:30 AM- 5 PM. July 18- 22

This lovely experience gathers grandparents and grandchildren to work side by side and explore, discover, and excavate 150-million-year-old dinosaur bones!

This weeklong Exca-Vacation at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center is a great and unique experience to share as a family! 

Location:
Wyoming Dinosaur Center: Thermopolis

DATES:
8 AM- 4 PM: July 18- July 22 & August 8- August 12

Kids ages 7-9 will learn how humankind went from mammoth hunters to tech gurus exploring different technologies, weapons, and survival strategies.

Kids will see what they can create and withstand with different materials from different time periods, and compare them to what we have today!

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
July 5- July 8. 9 AM- 4 PM

There’s a computer code for almost everything, so this camp will teach campers ages 5 and 6 how a simple action such as playing music can be done with code!

Children will enjoy lots of non-screen activities as well as an exploration of block programming.

Location:
The Science Zone: Casper

DATES:
August 8-12- 9 AM- 3 PM

During this unique overnight camp, campers ages 11-15 will get to explore the western side of the Wind Rivers!

They will first enjoy a short hike at Boulder Lake and a swim in Boulder Canyon and then will continue to Elkhart Park. The camp will be filled with fun activities!

Location:
Wind Rivers

DATES:
8:30 AM- 5 PM- August 15- 19.