Come and enjoy our city’s wealth of kid-friendly activities. From our many outdoor spaces to unique indoor attractions, there's no shortage of family-friendly things to do in Palmdale.
Take Flight at Local Airparks
Palmdale's skies are rich in aviation heritage, and what better way to uncover our history than through our famous airparks?
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is one of our cities' most kid-friendly attractions. This 26-acre park pays tribute to the region's aerospace industry and showcases an ever-growing fleet of aircraft. The park currently has 21 retired military and NASA planes on view, including a B-52 bomber, a F-16 fighter jet, and a massive Boeing 747.
Just next door, the Blackbird Airpark, an extension of the Edwards Air Force Flight Test Museum, boasts its own collection of rare military planes that includes the world-famous SR-71 Blackbird and other 20th-century experimental military planes. Here, kids can imagine covert missions and high-flying espionage as they listen to the thrilling stories told by the park's friendly tour guides.
Play All Day at Palmdale Parks
Palmdale has over 18 city parks, each with unique amenities to engage children of all ages. Courtney's Playground, Melville J. Courson Park, and Anaverde Park boast spacious play areas with slides, swings, sandboxes, and climbing structures–perfect for a casual family outing. These parks also offer expansive green areas for playing, dedicated courts for basketball and volleyball, sports fields, and picnic areas for grilling.
Kids looking for a thrill on wheels can visit Marie Kerr Park, which features exciting skate ramps and obstacles. Other park amenities include a community pool, plus an amphitheater for special events and a softball complex for league play and tournaments.
Dive Into Fun at DryTown Water Park
If you're seeking the perfect summer cool-down place, visit Palmdale's famous DryTown Water Park. Our seasonal water park welcomes visitors from Memorial Day weekend in May until Labor Day in September. The six-acre park features plenty of themed pools and slides like Dusty's Mineshaft Racer, the Devil's Punch Bowl, and the Big Rock Lazy River. For families with little ones, the Little Miners Camp offers a zero-depth pool with a splash area and small slides safe for all ages.
And if you're feeling hungry, Dusty's Grill serves a variety of cuisine from sushi, burgers, and tacos, to kid-friendly treats, including funnel cakes, nachos, and slushies.
Get Active Indoors
There are so many ways to have fun indoors. Offering a main jump zone, a dodgeball arena, and climbing walls, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park in Palmdale is paradise for your active kiddos. Let your little ones engage in pretend play at Imagine City, which features a makeshift miniature city with homes, a grocery store, and more. This family attraction also provides story time and train rides.
Over in Lancaster, your kids will be busy for hours at Playmazing, an indoor jungle gym with slides, tunnels, and climbing structures.
See a Show at the Palmdale Playhouse
Kids and adults will love the Palmdale Playhouse, where family fun takes center stage! Enjoy an ever-changing lineup of theater productions, live music concerts, and seasonal festivals that reflect our community's creative spirit.
Beyond its bustling lineup of shows, the Palmdale Playhouse is also a learning center that offers acting classes and workshops, inviting kids of all skill levels to sharpen their artistic talents in a supportive and friendly environment.
Enjoy Something Sweet
When that sugar craving hits, Palmdale's ice cream and dessert shops have you covered.
Palmdale boasts plenty of locally owned Mexican dessert shops like Manantial Frozen Treats, Paleteria Cynthia, and Pan De Vida Bakery.
For something cool and refreshing, drop by Aloha Shave Ice & Boba serving Hawaiian-inspired dessert, or Handel’s, where you can enjoy delicious homemade ice cream in a cone, sundae and more.
Treat your family to a freshly baked goodie from Big Bel's Sweet Potato Pies. If you're craving something a little more traditional, you can't beat a classic California-style donut like the ones at Yummy Donuts or McCoy's Donuts. And if your kids love cupcakes, Palmdale's award-winning Nadia Cakes bakery is sure to impress!
Start Planning Your Kid-Friendly Getaway
There are so many kid-friendly things to see and do in Palmdale. Check out all our attractions and start planning your family trip to the Antelope Valley!