Explore Wooster
College town with Secrest Arboretum, farm fun and family recreation.
Things to Do in Wooster
Parks, playgrounds, trails, waterfalls, restaurants and local businesses — all in one place.
Acres of Fun
Acres of Fun offers skating, laser tag, arcade, mini golf — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Christmas Run Park
Christmas Run Park offers nature playground, hiking, accessible path — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Kidz Towne
Kidz Towne offers imaginative mini-city, diner, market, vet — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Ramseyer Farms
Ramseyer Farms offers large fall farm park, corn maze, play areas — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Secrest Arboretum
Secrest Arboretum offers gardens, trails, nature play, large slide — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Secrest Arboretum Nature Play Area
Secrest Arboretum Nature Play Area offers nature play fortress, huge slide, gardens — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Wayne County Historical Society & Museum
Wayne County Historical Society & Museum offers local history campus, historic schoolhouse, pioneer cabin, Wooster heritage collections — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Wayne County Public Library - Wooster Main Library
Wayne County Public Library - Wooster Main Library offers public library, children's services, storytimes and family programs, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Plan a perfect day in Wooster
Build a custom family itinerary around your kids’ ages, drive time and budget.
A Perfect Day in Wooster
A suggested family itinerary — morning activity, lunch, afternoon adventure and dessert.
Morning Activity
Start with a park, trail or playground nearby.
Lunch
A family-friendly, locally-owned restaurant.
Afternoon Adventure
A second outdoor spot or indoor play space.
Dessert
Ice cream, a bakery or a coffee treat to finish strong.
Plan your own day
Use our itinerary builder to customize a day around your kids' ages, drive time and budget.
Open the Plan Our Day toolFamily FAQ — Wooster
Quick answers to common questions about things to do with kids in the area.
What are the best things to do with kids in Wooster, Ohio?
Wooster, Wayne County offers 8 family-friendly spots including parks, playgrounds, trails, restaurants and local businesses. Browse the full list above.
Are there free things to do in Wooster with kids?
Yes — many parks, playgrounds and trails in Wooster are free. Use the Things to Do section above and filter for free activities.
How can I plan a full family day in Wooster?
Use our Plan Our Day tool to build a custom itinerary around your kids’ ages, drive time and budget — see the Perfect Day section above.