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Things to do with kids in Lincoln

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Lincoln — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Lincoln. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Nebraska State Capitol

    4.7 (469)1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

    A well-rated local government office in Lincoln.

  2. 02

    Lincoln Children's Zoo

    4.7 (4,321)1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Lincoln.

  3. 03

    Sunken Gardens

    4.8 (3,489)2600 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA

    A well-rated park in Lincoln.

  4. 04

    Pioneers Park

    4.7 (238)Lincoln, NE 68522, USA

    A well-rated park in Lincoln.

  5. 05

    Museum of American Speed

    4.9 (2,181)599 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  6. 06

    Pioneers Park Nature Center

    4.7 (2,170)3201 South Coddington, Lincoln, NE 68522, USA

    A well-rated nature preserve in Lincoln.

  7. 07

    Lincoln Children's Museum

    4.7 (1,412)1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  8. 08

    Wilderness Park

    4.6 (267)4700-4798 S 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68512, USA

    A well-rated park in Lincoln.

  9. 09

    International Quilt Museum

    4.7 (455)1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  10. 10

    Holmes Lake Park

    4.7 (2,240)70th & Normal, 3701 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA

    A well-rated park in Lincoln.

  11. 11

    Mahoney Park

    4.6 (790)Fremont St, Lincoln, NE 68507, USA

    A well-rated city park in Lincoln.

  12. 12

    University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

    4.7 (1,204)Morrill Hall, 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  13. 13

    Sheldon Museum of Art

    4.6 (487)University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 451 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Lincoln.

  14. 14

    Robber’s Cave Tours

    4.9 (472)925 Robbers Cave Rd Ste B, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Lincoln.

  15. 15

    Densmore Park

    4.5 (490)6701 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512, USA

    A well-rated park in Lincoln.

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How were these things to do with kids in Lincoln chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Lincoln, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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