- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near Grand Island, Nebraska, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hastings.
- From Island Oasis Water Park to Westside Lanes, the Grand Island area offers 28 different types of family activities, including: Horse Races, Movie Theaters, Theaters and History Museums.
- Home of the Nebraska State Fair and the local county fair, Grand Island is a tourist destination favorite in the state of Nebraska. The city celebrates the pioneer spirit and culture, as well as supporting the local arts, and offers museum tours and festivals to showcase the cities prairie history.
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321 East Fonner Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
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Grand Island, Nebraska is the home of the Island Oasis Water Park. The park includes speed slides, covered slides, a wave pool, a tubing circuit, sprinklers, volleyball courts and other fun elements that children and adults enjoy.
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Home to the Huddle Lounge, Westside Lanes provides open and league bowling as well as party hosting and catering services. The center also offers sand volleyball leagues, food and drinks, arcade game machines and pool tables.
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700 E Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
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With a 30,000 sq ft arena and 33,000 sq ft concourse, Heartland Events Center at Fonner Park can accommodates all kinds of events. The facility hosts sporting events, concerts, conventions, and trade shows, among others.
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3133 West US Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
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Grand Island's Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer is one of the largest and most respected American museums dedicated to pioneer life. The museum campus includes a visitors' center, a farm, an exhibit space and other buildings and outdoor attractions.
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With a number of events, features, and party options, Super Bowl Family Fun Center has earned the number one kid's vote for best birthday parties. There are a variety of leagues from kids to seniors.
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Home to the annual spring migration of Sandhill Cranes, the Platte River is a shallow river providing opportunities for bird and wildlife watching, and hiking. Historically, the river acted as a route for several major emigrant trails during the settlement of the West.
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A natural history museum that focuses on the pioneer experience and prairie history, the Stuhr Museum features a collection of artifacts and curiosities dating back to the pioneer era. It features restored buildings, a 'train town,' clothing, and tools.
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A large event space, Fonner Park is most known for its live horse racing and equestrian activities. Outside of racing, the arena is also used for community events such as concerts, livestock shows and trade exhibits.
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Known for its thoroughbred horse racing events, Fonner Park Race Track is a 30,00 square foot facility used for expos, concerts, and other events. The facility plays host to the Nebraska State Fair.
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The Grand Theater is a historic movie theater that is available to rent for public meetings, birthday parties, or weddings. The theater also offers movies in 3D as well as concessions.