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Family Fun
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton
Family Fun
Sky Zone
Pittston Twp.
Amusement & Waterparks
Costa’s Family Fun Park
Hawley
Family Fun
Bee’s Backyard
Scranton
Family Fun
Malacari’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf
Mountain Top
Libraries
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
Scranton
Farms & Markets
The Lands at Hillside Farms
Shavertown
Family Fun
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
Bloomsburg
Family Fun
DEFY Scranton
Scranton
Resorts
Camelback Resort Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
Tannersville
Farms & Markets
Folk’s Butterfly Farm
Nescopeck
Fitness Centers
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
Wilkes-Barre
Family Fun
Nova Trampoline Park Wyoming
Wyoming
Family Fun
Long Live Playtime
Edwardsville
Family Fun
Breakout Escape Room
Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Family Fun
Fun Factory
Hazleton
Family Fun
Revolution Ice Centre
Pittston
Family Fun
Safari Farm Petting Zoo
Lake Ariel
Studios & Classes
The Art Room
Scranton
Family Fun
USA Tiny Tumblers
Clarks Summit
Your Guide to Family Fun in NEPA
From playgrounds and waterparks to farms and museums, NEPA offers endless ways for families to spend time together. Plan easy day trips, explore indoor activities and rainy-day ideas for kids, or set out on a weekend getaway filled with outdoor activities. Find inspiration in our latest guides featuring kid-friendly itineraries, toddler play spaces, and seasonal family bucket lists, each highlighting local favorites and year-round fun across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Indoor Activities & Rainy-Day Fun
Trampoline parks, museums, libraries, and play cafés make NEPA’s indoor attractions perfect for any season. Find ideas for rainy-day play and family-friendly indoor experiences that keep kids active, creative, and entertained year-round.
Kids’ Day Out: Family Adventures in NEPA
Make it a day to remember with easy itineraries featuring playtime, local eats, and outdoor adventures for families. Explore stops in Bloomsburg, Milford Beach, Scranton, Mountain Top, and more—all filled with kid-approved experiences and simple planning tips.
Seasonal Playlists
Explore NEPA’s best family-friendly activities by season. From spring hikes to winter lights, these curated lists make planning family adventures simple all year long.
NEPA Guides & Seasonal Family Activities
Explore fresh weekend plans, creative day trips, and family-friendly getaways across Northeastern PA. From seasonal bucket lists to indoor play guides, these posts highlight NEPA’s best family fun.
Spotlight On
10 Family Fun Activities
We have your guide to 10 ideas for family fun in NEPA! From interactive indoor exhibits and historic train rides to outdoor thrills like classic wooden coasters and waterparks, this list has your next family outing covered.
Family-Friendly Parks, Playgrounds & Trails in NEPA
From splash pads and playgrounds to stroller-friendly trails, these outdoor activities for families make it easy to stay active together. Explore scenic state parks, easy walking paths, and nature spots perfect for kids of all ages, or view all parks and trails on our interactive map.
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Parks & Lakes
Nay Aug Park
Scranton
Trails
Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails
Hazle Twp.
Trails
Luzerne County Levee Trail
Wyoming
Parks & Lakes
Bingham Park
Hawley
Parks & Lakes
Blakely Borough Recreation Complex
Peckville
Parks & Lakes
Christy Mathewson Park
Factoryville
Parks & Lakes
City View Park
Hazleton
Parks & Lakes
Covington Park
Covington Twp.
Parks & Lakes
Wright Township Recreation Park
Mountain Top
Trail System
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Scranton
Parks & Lakes
Frances Slocum State Park
Wyoming
Parks & Lakes
Baer Memorial Pool
Lehighton
Family-Friendly Events in Northeastern PA
Add live fun to your plans with upcoming family attractions and community events in Northeastern PA. From farm festivals and light displays to story times and community fairs, there’s something happening every weekend.
See the Fun in Action
Watch quick highlights from NEPA’s most-loved attractions. From playgrounds to festivals, these short clips make it easy to plan your next outing.
West Pittston transforms into NEPA’s very own Halloweentown each October, bursting with creative displays, festive fun, and a community-wide celebration of all things spooky.
Matt Giambra
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Picture This: West Pittston’s Halloweentown
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Fall comes alive at Creekside Gardens in Tunkhannock with their annual Pumpkin Walk —a family-friendly event where glowing pumpkins, twinkling lights, and small-town charm create the perfect autumn escape.
Anna Boles, Intern
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Picture This: Autumn Magic at The Pumpkin Walk at Creekside Gardens
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Check out the magic of NEPA’s 2024 holiday light displays! Browse highlights of the season's most beautiful and festive illuminations from across the region.
Matt Giambra
Writer
Picture This: 2024 Holiday Light Displays
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The Everhart Museum’s Snow Much Fun community day celebrated global holiday traditions with crafts, music, and cultural education in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
Matt Giambra
Writer
Picture This: Snow Much Fun at the Everhart Museum
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Ready for Your Next Family Day?
Build your perfect NEPA family itinerary with local attractions, seasonal guides, and kid-friendly events—all in one place.
