Family-Friendly
A visit to a toy store, a stop at the Woodstock Water Works Aquatic Center, and exploring hundreds of acres of parkland are just the beginning of what makes Woodstock so special for families. Add kid-friendly performances at the Woodstock Opera House, hands-on activities with the Recreation Department, an intergenerational inclusive playground, family-friendly restaurants, and seasonal festivals for all ages, and you’ll see why Woodstock is full of playful, memorable experiences for kids and parents alike.
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Thursday Story Time with Read Between The Lynes
- Read Between The Lynes
- Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Autumn Drive
- Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Woodstock Outdoor Farmers Market
- Woodstock Farmers Market
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Saturday Story Time with read Between The Lynes
- Read Between The Lynes
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Free Weekly Kids Reading
- Needful Things Shop
- Oct 17, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
Legend of the Pickle: America's Pickle Town
- Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Nov 14, 2026 - Dec 7, 2026
Family-Friendly Itineraries
Kid-Friendly Things to Do This Summer in Woodstock, Illinois
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Planning a family day trip or weekend adventure? Just an hour northwest of Chicago, Woodstock is…
The Ultimate Woodstock Summer Bucket List
- 1 min read
There’s just something about summer in Woodstock. Maybe it’s the live music drifting…
MCYSA International Youth Baseball Tournament Returns to Woodstock, Illinois This Summer
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This summer, Woodstock becomes an international destination for youth baseball as the MCYSA…
Holiday Gift Shopping Guide for: The Child At Heart
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Holiday Gift Shopping Guide for: The Child At Heart Gifts that spark wonder, imagination, and big…
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day: Explore Woodstock’s Scenic Fall Trails
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Get ready to lace up your hiking shoes because National Take a Hike Day is coming up on November 17!…