Family Day weekend is right around the corner, but what will you do? You and your family can have #TheBestDayEver even if the weather isn’t great outside with these top 4 indoor activities for kids of all ages in Vernon.
From science to bees and to skill-building, you can find a handful of interactive and fun activities for your kids to participate in!
With that being said, here are 4 of the best indoor activities for kids in Vernon.
The Okanagan Science Centre is perhaps one of the coolest places in Vernon for kids! Filled with tons of interactive exhibits, displays and even some critters, science is far from boring when you visit.
What is sound? Does silence really exist? In the newest exhibit Sound, Only Sound, you get to discover sound from all kinds of perspectives. Also featured at the Okanagan Science Centre are a Light Lab, Robotic Arm and the maze activity, Hand’s Can’t Shake among many other fun and interesting exhibits.
Go on a hunt to find the two rescue hermit crabs in the centre or stop to visit the adorable axolotls.
You’re guaranteed to have a great time at the Okanagan Science Centre. To see the exhibit list and map, click here. For hours of operation and rates, click here.
Honey bees are a dynamic of our ecosystem, not to mention extremely interesting, and Planet Bee Honey Farm is the perfect place for kids to learn about everything bees do.
Planet Bee Honey Farm is very interactive, which is perfect for curious children who love to get involved in learning. With each visit, you get to tour the beehives and see the bees up close, even the Queen Bee if you can spot her!
Book your family or a small group of children for presentations and guided tours to learn about bees such as how they make honey, why the queen bee is important to each hive and their role in our ecosystems. Each course is created by bee experts to educate and entertain visitors of all ages and group sizes year-round.
Planet Bee Honey Farm is perfect for any season and always has valuable experiences that are fun for people of all ages. You can also taste honey and mead throughout your visit, free of charge.
Book your visit to the one-of-a-kind business here for a fun afternoon with your family.
Is your child active and a bit of a thrill-seeker? Rock climbing in a controlled and safe environment with experienced professionals teaching them might be the perfect activity to get involved in!
The Rock Garden in Vernon provides a ton of programs and drop-in options for children and the whole family.
The beginner program is for ages 6 -12 and teaches new climbers basic skills while having fun. It’s recommended for kids aged 8 and up to have a solid foundation of the sport when joining the intermediate class where they begin to build their skills and progress further. Serious and passionate young climbers can join the advanced class to further hone their skills.
To learn more about The Rock Garden and the youth program, click here.
Finding out what your kids love to do and building their skills is important in their younger years, as well as keeping them busy on days they can’t go outside and burn all their energy… which is where the Vernon Community Arts Centre comes in!
Offering tons of kid-friendly classes, the Vernon Community Arts Centre teaches private and group lessons for all ages so they can build their music and art skills.
Children aged 5 - 14 can start keyboard music lessons for 10 weeks to learn how to read music, play notes and chords as well as the basics of music. For kids more interested in guitar lessons, they can take part in a 4-week course to learn how to play their favourite songs, strum chords and read music.
If your child is more interested in art, they can participate in painting, watercolour or an animal drawing class to build their artistic skills, learn proper technique, colour theory and have fun while they’re at it!
To view all of the classes offered and time slots, click here.
To find more activities, classes and opportunities for your children to build their skills, have fun and learn new things, visit Tourism Vernon. For help with planning your next adventure in Vernon, contact Team Tourism for assistance so you can have #TheBestDayEver.
