Playgrounds
34 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Saint Johns Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Navarino Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Frank B Seymour Park0.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Green Bay with kids
7 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Green Bay, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Green Bay School of Danceart gallery
- Inkdrop Arthaus, LLCart gallery
- The Art Garageart gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Brown County Library515 Pine St.
- Southwest Branch974 Ninth St.
- Ashwaubenon Branch1060 Orlando Dr.
Bookstores
4 local bookstores in Green Bay.
- Lion's Mouth Bookstore and CoffeeGreen Bay
- Lighthouse Christian BooksGreen Bay
- Barnes & NobleGreen Bay
Toy shops
3 local toy shops in Green Bay.
- Gnome Games Green Bay WestGreen Bay
- Mix Goods Store EastGreen Bay
- Fast & Fun Toy and HobbyGreen Bay
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge72 mi southwest
- Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge76 mi northeast
- Platte River Campground94 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Bagley Rapids Campground50 mi northwest
- Boot Lake Campground61 mi northwest
- Ada Lake Campground69 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Green Bay with kids?
Playgrounds (34), Indoor fun (10), Libraries (4), Bookstores (4), Toy shops (3), Picnic spots (6), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Green Bay for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Green Bay when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.