Between indoor jump parks and outdoor adventures, this Southern California town has plenty of places for kids to play. Next time you’re in Riverside looking for a way to pass the time, check out these top activities for kids:

• Cool down on the rink at Ice Town Riverside
• Take photos by the sculptures at the Jurupa Mountain Discovery Center
• See who can jump higher at Sky Zone
• Lace up your bowling shoes at Arlington Lanes
• Relax in the wave pool at the Cove Waterpark

There’s plenty of fun to be had by the whole family in Riverside. Parents will appreciate California-grown citrus while the kids feast on local berries at the weekly farmers market. Other great kid-friendly activities include:

• Hiking one of the paved trails on Mount Rubidoux
• Walking amongst the cacti and roses at the UC Riverside Botanic Gardens
• Grubbing on the best fry food available at the LA County Fair
• Exploring the town on foot with ScavengerHunt.com
• Climbing up to the giant “C” at the Box Spring Mountain Park Reserve

From desert views to citrus themed monuments, Riverside has plenty of places to check out when the family is in town. The Mission Inn, once the crowning jewel of the city, is now home to a hotel and a museum the kids will love to see. Don’t miss these other great attractions for kids:

• Tour a Victorian home of former affluent residents at Heritage House
• Take a photo by the Parent Navel Orange Tree
• Attend a concert or festival at White Park
• Learn about the fruit industry at California Citrus State Historic Park
• Explore a preserved farm at the Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum

The possibilities for fun are endless in Riverside. Some of the best activities in town include shopping at comic book stores, enjoying the sunshine in the many parks, and cooling down at a local snack shop. Other great activities to do with kids include:

• Ordering an extra cheese pizza at Enzo’s Pizza
• Feeding the ducks and geese at Fairmount Park
• Meeting friends for a birthday party at Kiddos 101
• Riding the roller coaster at Castle Park
• Slipping down the slides at Ryan Bonaminio Park

Looking for a way to keep a large group of kids occupied? Riverside has tons of group activities, including parks with sports fields and plenty of nearby amusement parks. Here are some of the best things to do with a group of kids:

• Watch the latest blockbusters from your car at the Van Buren Drive-In Theater
• Race each other on the go-kart track at SB Raceway in San Bernardino
• Go to a concert at the Fox Performing Arts Center
• Zip down the water slides at Splash Kingdom Waterpark
• Get a hole-in-one at GLO Mini Golf

Sometime kids have the most fun learning. If you’re looking for a more educational day, take the kids to one of the many museums, libraries, or nature centers around Riverside. Check out these great educational experiences for kids:

• Look back at local history at the Mission Inn Museum
• Keep your eye out for desert critters at the Hidden Valley Nature Center
• Understand the history of pictures at the California Museum of Photography
• Pick out a picture book for bedtime at the Riverside Public LIbrary
• Take photos next to the planes at the March Field Air Museum

Does your child dream of being famous? Riverside has tons of classes to help shape your child into a master dancer, painter, or musician. Sign the kids up for lessons with any of these schools:

• Don't forget your tap shoes for instructions at Kane Dance School
• Attend a crafty workshop at the Riverside Art Museum
• Discover your inner rock star at The Musik Planet
• Sign up for the Scratch coding workshop at the public library
• Memorize your lines for a production with Riverside Children’s Theatre

Some of the best fun in Riverside can be had inside. Bring the kids out of the sun to enjoy a tasty ice cream cone, a relaxing day with a book, or energetic day on a trampoline. Some of the things to do indoors with kids include:

• Piling up the toppings on your frozen treat at Toi Moi Italian Ice & Juice Shop
• Practice skating backwards at Calskate Grand Terrace
• Grab a large popcorn for a film at Galaxy Mission Grove Luxury+ Theatre
• Decide on the next book series to read at the Renaissance Book Shop
• Climb to the top of a rock wall at Hangar 18