- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Merced, California, including 9 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock and Atwater.
- From Applegate Park Zoo to Oh Wow Nickel Arcade, the Merced area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Arcades and Zoos.
- Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Merced, CA is situated near the Merced River and is only two hours from Yosemite National Park. Merced is a prominent town with the community agenda of a tight-knit population, including dance socials throughout the year, public movie showings, concerts, county fairs, and more.
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7376 S. Wolfsen Road, On State Hwy 59, then 8 miles west on Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 93635
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The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of vernal pools, native grasslands and wetlands. This area provides a habit for ground squirrels, long-tailed weasels, cottontail rabbits, burrowing owls, coyotes and much more.
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The Merced Theatre is a hosts classical concert, theatrical performances, and rock concert events for attendees to enjoy. The location also offers seasonal moving screenings and facility rentals for those who wish to host an event.
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Playhouse Merced is a community theater that provides live theater and performing arts. The Playhouse was founded in 1994 and produces dramas, classics, comedies, musicals, and children's theater in addition to offering youth classes and summer programs.
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Established in 1998, the Merced Theater Foundation is a theater group with the goal of restoring the Merced Theater to a showplace for movies and live performances. The group successfully completed the theater's restoration in 2012.
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Castle Air Museum provides visitors peek into the history and evolution of aviation. The museum is home to a collection of more than 50 pre-WWII through present day military aircrafts.
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Sunnyview Park and Swanson-Centennial Dog Park are the two area dog parks in Turlock, California. At Sunnyview Park, children cannot enter the site without adult accompaniment. Dogs must be licensed and tagged who enter the facility.
23.2 Miles
Opened in 1990, Gymnastics Unlimited is a gymnastics facility offering a number of services to help its students grow in the sport of gymnastics. Group classes, private lessons, and competitive teams are among the services available.
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Turlock Indoor Soccer is a large indoor soccer facility that hosts a variety of leagues and tournaments. The facility also offers soccer clinics and classes along with pickup and drop-in matches.
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One of the oldest and most popular parks in the city, Crane Park in Turlock, California features pits for horseshoes, 2 tennis courts, a large playground and plenty of shade. A half-court basketball court and perimeter walks are featured too.
23.9 Miles
A non-profit organization, the Turlock Historical Society operates a museum that showcases exhibits, artifacts, and memorabilia pertaining to local and area history and culture. The museum also hosts a variety of special events.