St. George is an easy place to entertain kids: dinosaur tracks, red-rock trails, beaches and splash pads are all within a short drive.
Indoors and museums
- St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site (2180 E Riverside Dr): a museum at a real trackway; open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; adults $10.1,4
- St. George Museum of Art (47 E 200 N): free; Tuesday to Saturday.1
- Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center: bowling, go-karts, mini golf and an arcade; reopened in July 2026 after an expansion.1
- More options on Entertainment and Family & Kids.
Parks and splash pads
- Thunder Junction All Abilities Park (Tonaquint Park, 1851 S Dixie Dr): free, dinosaur-themed, with a splash pad and small train; fully wheelchair accessible.1
- Little Valley Pickleball Complex: 33 lighted courts, free to play.1
- See all parks.
Outdoors
- Snow Canyon: the paved 3-mile Whiptail Trail is stroller- and bike-friendly; ask about the junior ranger program.2
- Sand Hollow: beach area, swimming and rentals. Kids under 13 must wear life jackets on any vessel.3
- Horseback rides: see Horseback Riding.
- Zion: about 50 minutes away, with a free in-canyon shuttle much of the year.1 See Day Trips.
Shows and events
- Tuacahn Amphitheatre (Ivins): Broadway musicals against a red cliff, outdoor season about May to October.1
- St. George Art Festival (Easter weekend) has a children's area; Kayenta's chalk Street Painting Festival is in April.1 See the events calendar.
Heat tips
Summer highs average about 102°F in July.1 Snow Canyon advises that young children overheat faster; hike early and stick to shorter trails.2