Kids activities

aquabones · 06-04-2025, 05:38 PM

I could use some suggestions for some activities to do with kids during their vacation at the lake. Fun Spot and mini golf are the only activities beside water stuff that I can think of.
Thanks in advance!!

TomC · 06-04-2025, 05:49 PM

When my kids were little we enjoyed the Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness

thinkxingu · 06-04-2025, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aquabones

I could use some suggestions for some activities to do with kids during their vacation at the lake. Fun Spot and mini golf are the only activities beside water stuff that I can think of.

Thanks in advance!!

What age?

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FlyingScot · 06-04-2025, 06:43 PM

The Flume is the best rainy day activity. Buy cheap ponchos if they do not have rain coats

TheProfessor · 06-04-2025, 06:52 PM

When this poster was young.

Mother would give us all old pots and pans.

aquabones · Yesterday, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

What age?

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the ages are 10-15

thinkxingu · Yesterday, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aquabones

the ages are 10-15

Gotcha.

Rainy days: Mills Falls Marketplace candy store and a movie, Fun Spot, Wolfeboro WWII Museum (or other museums in the area), back-to-school (yuck) shopping at North Conway/Tilton outlets, old country stores run, ice cream at Kellerhaus, table games/cards, or just chill/read.

Nice days: lake stuff, of course, but hike and bike (tons of options all around the lake—just ask for suggestions), local drives, mini-golf, go-karts, climbing structures, outdoor concerts, fireworks, Lilioukoulani's ice cream, Weirs Boardwalk, White Mountain loop, etc.

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tis · Yesterday, 07:02 AM

If I was renting a place on the lake, I would stay at the lake and do all the water sports? Never understood why people rent and then go somewhere or sit inside and watch TV? If you want to go to all those places, save the money and rent off the lake?

Didn't know those were all questions, did 'ya??????

camp guy · Yesterday, 09:33 AM

With reference to the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro - this would be an excellent activity, and adults will appreciate it, too. This is not a military museum, it is a museum of the history of the time frame of WWII in this country. Oh yes, there is militaria to be seen, but the real crux of the collection is that homefront life that went on despite WWII, and how did the people of this country rise to the occasion. It is WELL WORTH THE TIME SPENT TOURING THE COLLECTIONS.

Biggd · Yesterday, 10:09 AM

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With reference to the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro - this would be an excellent activity, and adults will appreciate it, too. This is not a military museum, it is a museum of the history of the time frame of WWII in this country. Oh yes, there is militaria to be seen, but the real crux of the collection is that homefront life that went on despite WWII, and how did the people of this country rise to the occasion. It is WELL WORTH THE TIME SPENT TOURING THE COLLECTIONS.

Agreed, it's a great take, and then spend some time in downtown Wolfeboro!

Denis D · Yesterday, 01:23 PM

The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Moultonborough has many activities for children including sailing lessons and boat building. Check with them to see what's available for your time frame.

Descant · Yesterday, 02:10 PM

Rainy day: Bring from your home library: The Big Book of Games; How to Nothing, All alone by Yourself; bring a few decks of cards and learn games, tricks and how to build a house of cards. Play a game: Let's see who can be the quietist while I take a nap. The current compulsion to schedule adult organized activities is, IMHO, a negative for building imagination and self sufficiency. We were told "Go outside and play, come home when the street lights come on. (We don't have street lights in my area, but otherwise a good NH activity.) In a motel or cottage colony? Go knock on doors and ask for kids. There will be other families not knowing what to do and everybody will be happy to make new friends. Put sticks in the ground and see who can knock them over with a Frisbee. The folks at the local tackle shop would love to sell some cheap tackle and teach some basic skills. (You need a license, the kids probably don't.) If you are absolutely compelled to spend money, rent a boat, get rides at the local airport, go horseback riding. Ride the Mount rain or shine. Instead of climbing Mount Major (free) go to Gunstock and take the chairlift to the top, or get a similar view by hiking to the fire watch tower from Gilford Village. Lots of Old Home Days in August, parades and free stuff. Really stuck? www.visitNH.gov. I could keep going, but you get the idea...

thinkxingu · Yesterday, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Rainy day: Bring from your home library: The Big Book of Games; How to Nothing, All alone by Yourself; bring a few decks of cards and learn games, tricks and how to build a house of cards. Play a game: Let's see who can be the quietist while I take a nap. The current compulsion to schedule adult organized activities is, IMHO, a negative for building imagination and self sufficiency. We were told "Go outside and play, come home when the street lights come on. (We don't have street lights in my area, but otherwise a good NH activity.) In a motel or cottage colony? Go knock on doors and ask for kids. There will be other families not knowing what to do and everybody will be happy to make new friends. Put sticks in the ground and see who can knock them over with a Frisbee. The folks at the local tackle shop would love to sell some cheap tackle and teach some basic skills. (You need a license, the kids probably don't.) If you are absolutely compelled to spend money, rent a boat, get rides at the local airport, go horseback riding. Ride the Mount rain or shine. Instead of climbing Mount Major (free) go to Gunstock and take the chairlift to the top, or get a similar view by hiking to the fire watch tower from Gilford Village. Lots of Old Home Days in August, parades and free stuff. Really stuck? www.visitNH.gov. I could keep going, but you get the idea...

Gee, how did stickball, kick the can, and roll the hoop not make your list?!

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Descant · Yesterday, 02:24 PM

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Gee, how did stickball, kick the can, and roll the hoop not make your list?!

My sister was never very good at team sports.

06-04-2025, 05:38 PM	#1
aquabones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 74 Thanks: 49 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Kids activities I could use some suggestions for some activities to do with kids during their vacation at the lake. Fun Spot and mini golf are the only activities beside water stuff that I can think of. Thanks in advance!!

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 301 Thanked 526 Times in 294 Posts	Kids activities With reference to the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro - this would be an excellent activity, and adults will appreciate it, too. This is not a military museum, it is a museum of the history of the time frame of WWII in this country. Oh yes, there is militaria to be seen, but the real crux of the collection is that homefront life that went on despite WWII, and how did the people of this country rise to the occasion. It is WELL WORTH THE TIME SPENT TOURING THE COLLECTIONS.

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Denis D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	Nhbm The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Moultonborough has many activities for children including sailing lessons and boat building. Check with them to see what's available for your time frame. __________________ Denis in NJ

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,363 Thanks: 1,347 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Rainy day: Bring from your home library: The Big Book of Games; How to Nothing, All alone by Yourself; bring a few decks of cards and learn games, tricks and how to build a house of cards. Play a game: Let's see who can be the quietist while I take a nap. The current compulsion to schedule adult organized activities is, IMHO, a negative for building imagination and self sufficiency. We were told "Go outside and play, come home when the street lights come on. (We don't have street lights in my area, but otherwise a good NH activity.) In a motel or cottage colony? Go knock on doors and ask for kids. There will be other families not knowing what to do and everybody will be happy to make new friends. Put sticks in the ground and see who can knock them over with a Frisbee. The folks at the local tackle shop would love to sell some cheap tackle and teach some basic skills. (You need a license, the kids probably don't.) If you are absolutely compelled to spend money, rent a boat, get rides at the local airport, go horseback riding. Ride the Mount rain or shine. Instead of climbing Mount Major (free) go to Gunstock and take the chairlift to the top, or get a similar view by hiking to the fire watch tower from Gilford Village. Lots of Old Home Days in August, parades and free stuff. Really stuck? www.visitNH.gov. I could keep going, but you get the idea...