Family Fun

Keeping the kids happy and entertained is key to a great vacation—or even daily life! But don’t worry—parents will have just as much fun with this family-friendly itinerary packed with exciting activities for all ages.

The ULTIMATE Kids Guide

  • This guide has it all! From face painting to ice cream, we have scouted every last kids friendly activity you can imagine covering all seasons. Pick and choose your way around St. Thomas depending on the season and what the kids are feeling!
  • 👉 Get your Ultimate Kids Guide here!
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Here are two girls running in the playground of Pinafore Park. The one girl is wearing a colourful skirt, with navy blue leggings and a white top. The other girl is wearing a navy blue and red patterned dressed. they are running towards the rock climbing station of the park.
Playground at Pinafore Park

Day 1 : Interactive Museums

  • St. Thomas is the Railway City, but you don't have to be a history buff to appreciate our heritage. Take the kids to the Elgin County Railway Museum to get the chance to get on some real-life trains. Or pop by the CASO Station and walk the halls of the largest train station of its kind left in North America.
  • It's never too early to develop an appreciation for the arts. Bring the kids to the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre and check out rotating exhibits, and partake in a colouring activity while you are there!
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Here is a little boy exploring the Elgin County Railway Museum. The little boy is running toward the paper cut out of a caption calling
Exploring the Elgin County Railway Museum

Day 2 : Playgrounds, Splashpads and Trails, Oh My!

We have four distinct seasons here in St. Thomas - which means 4 ways to have fun! Discover some of the best seasonal outdoor spots for you to visit with the kids:
  • 🌼SPRING - Watch flowers bloom and go for a beautiful walk through the Waterworks Park water gardens. 
  • 😎 SUMMER - This is it—splashpad season! You have 3 options in St. Thomas, Pinafore Park, Waterworks Park​, or 1Password Park. All these parks have incredible playgrounds as well!
  • 🍂 FALL - The best time of year for trail-blazing with amazing Fall colours. Why not take a walk with the kids and see who can take the best Fall photo? There is an extensive trail network throughout St. Thomas. Stop by Railway City Tourism to pick up your trail map and be on your way—or find maps on our trails page!
  • ❄️ WINTER - It's time to dust off the sled or toboggan! We've heard through the grapevine that the best hills to sled are at Burwell Park, Waterworks Park, and Massey Park.  You can also try cross-country skiing on the trails at Dan Patterson Conservation Area.
Here is a man and two children crossing one of the bridges at Waterworks Park. The girl is wearing a white and red checkered dress. The man is wearing a black shirt with sunglasses. In front is a boy wearing a blue and white patterned shirt. In the back are many trees.
Walking the Water Gardens at Waterworks Park