What are the best things to do with kids in Lincoln, CA?

Some of the top-rated family activities in Lincoln, CA include Ann's Orchard, Sierra College Aquatics Complex, Miner's Ravine Trail, Gladden Farms Community Park, Auburn State Theatre. We have 36 curated activities with ratings, age recommendations, and parent tips.

What are free things to do with kids in Lincoln, CA?

There are 21 free things to do with kids in Lincoln, CA, including Gladden Farms Community Park, Lincoln Public Library, McBean Memorial Park, Foskett Regional Park, Joyland Park, and more.

What are indoor activities for kids in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln, CA offers a variety of indoor activities for kids including museums, indoor play areas, and entertainment centers. Browse our full guide for details.

Things To Do With Kids in Lincoln, CA

Discover 36 family-friendly activities, venues, and restaurants in Lincoln.

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Johnson-Springview Park

★4.7(1,576)Free7 mi · Rocklin

Johnson-Springview Park is Rocklin's premier family destination, sprawling across 72 acres with something for every age and energy level. From the refreshing splash pad perfect for hot California days to the well-equipped skate park and multiple playgrounds, this highly-rated community park keeps families entertained for hours with its diverse amenities and beautifully maintained grounds.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full park experience, though families often stay longer during splash pad season

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Whitney Community Park

★4.7(687)Free4 mi · Rocklin

Whitney Community Park is a top-rated family destination in Rocklin that delivers everything you need for a fantastic day outdoors. The star attraction is the impressive splash pad that keeps kids cool during warm months, complemented by quality playground equipment, shaded picnic areas, and wide-open grass spaces perfect for running, kicking a ball, or flying kites.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Gladden Farms Community Park

★4.7(464)Free

Gladden Farms Community Park is a spacious neighborhood gem that checks all the boxes for a fun family outing. With modern playground equipment, sports courts, meandering walking paths, and expansive grass fields, this well-maintained park offers plenty of room for kids to run, play, and explore without feeling crowded.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Amphitheater At Quarry Park amphitheatre in Rocklin, CA

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Amphitheater At Quarry Park

★4.7(243)$8 mi · Rocklin

The Amphitheater at Quarry Park offers a magical outdoor entertainment experience set within the stunning natural walls of a former quarry. Families can enjoy free summer concerts, movie nights under the stars, and special community events in this unique venue that combines natural beauty with family-friendly programming. The amphitheater's relaxed, picnic-style seating on the grassy lawn makes it perfect for kids to move around while parents enjoy quality entertainment.

🕑 2-3 hours including pre-show arrival and the performance

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🎭 Theater

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Auburn State Theatre

★4.7(151)$$

Auburn State Theatre brings world-class performing arts to families in the Lincoln area with a diverse lineup of kid-friendly shows, musicals, concerts, and cultural performances in a professional yet welcoming venue. From touring children's theater productions to family concerts and holiday specials, this historic theater offers an excellent introduction to live performing arts without the trek to Sacramento or the Bay Area.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours including pre-show arrival time and the performance

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Rocklin Public Library

★4.7(86)Free8 mi · Rocklin

The Rocklin Public Library is a modern, welcoming space that goes far beyond books, offering exceptional programming for children and families. With regularly scheduled story times, hands-on craft activities, and special family events, this highly-rated library branch creates a fun, educational environment where kids can explore, learn, and develop a love of reading.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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Lincoln Public Library

★4.6(100)Free

Lincoln Public Library is a welcoming Placer County branch that goes beyond books, offering engaging storytimes, hands-on educational activities, and special family programs year-round. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from parents, this community hub provides a climate-controlled space where children can explore, learn, and participate in enriching activities that foster a love of reading.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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Sunset Whitney Recreation Area

★4.6(93)Free7 mi · Rocklin

Sunset Whitney Recreation Area is a sprawling 320-acre regional park that's become a Rocklin favorite for families seeking outdoor adventure. With multiple themed playgrounds catering to different age groups, serene fishing ponds stocked with bass and catfish, and wide-open grassy fields perfect for kite flying or picnicking, this park offers something for every family member to enjoy.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full visit

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Topgolf Roseville restaurant in Roseville, CA

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Topgolf Roseville

★4.5(3,982)$$7 mi · Roseville

Topgolf Roseville transforms traditional golf into an exciting, game-ified experience that kids and parents can enjoy together, regardless of skill level. With climate-controlled hitting bays, interactive targets, and a full menu of food and drinks, it's part arcade, part sports activity, and part family dining experience all rolled into one.

🕑 2-3 hours

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McBean Memorial Park

★4.5(1,025)Free

McBean Memorial Park is Lincoln's go-to destination for family fun, offering something for everyone across its expansive grounds. With multiple playgrounds for different age groups, shaded picnic areas perfect for birthday parties, scenic walking trails that are stroller-friendly, and plenty of open lawn space for games and running around, it's the ideal spot for everything from quick afternoon visits to full-day family outings.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Whitney Oaks Golf Club bar and grill in Rocklin, CA

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Whitney Oaks Golf Club

★4.5(509)$$5 mi · Rocklin

Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin offers more than just golf,it's a surprisingly family-friendly destination with a modern playground area, spacious grassy fields for kids to run and play, and shaded picnic spots perfect for a relaxed family outing. The well-maintained grounds and on-site bar and grill make it convenient for parents to grab a bite while the kids burn off energy in a safe, scenic environment.

🕑 1-2 hours

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Foskett Regional Park

★4.4(377)Free

Foskett Regional Park is a go-to destination for Lincoln families seeking outdoor fun with plenty of room to roam. With its excellent combination of modern playgrounds, well-maintained sports fields, and expansive grassy areas, this park offers something for everyone from energetic toddlers to sports-loving teens, making it perfect for both planned outings and impromptu play sessions.

🕑 2-4 hours

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🤸 Trampoline Park

BounceU Roseville Kids Birthdays and More

★4.3(282)$$8 mi · Roseville

BounceU Roseville is an indoor trampoline paradise that keeps kids bouncing with excitement rain or shine. With dedicated foam pits, dodgeball courts, a ninja warrior course, and special toddler-only jump sessions, this inflatable wonderland offers safe, energetic fun where kids can literally bounce off the walls while parents relax knowing little ones are in a controlled environment.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

⚽ Sports

Sierra College Aquatics Complex

★4.8(9)$8 mi · Rocklin

Sierra College Aquatics Complex is a top-notch community swimming facility that offers something for every member of the family. With an Olympic-sized competitive pool, a separate recreational pool, exciting water slides, and comprehensive swim lesson programs, this aquatics center is perfect for both serious swimmers and families looking for a fun day of water play in Rocklin.

🕑 2-4 hours

🧗 Adventure

Hidden Falls Regional Park

★4.7(1,337)Free8 mi · Auburn

Hidden Falls Regional Park offers families an exciting outdoor escape with well-maintained trails that wind through stunning Auburn countryside to picturesque waterfalls. The park features multiple trail options suitable for various skill levels, making it perfect for families wanting to introduce kids to hiking in a manageable, rewarding setting where the promise of reaching a waterfall keeps little legs motivated.

🕑 2-3 hours for the main waterfall trail, including time for exploration and a picnic

🎮 Entertainment

Fountains at Roseville

★4.6(4,816)Free9 mi · Rocklin

The Fountains at Roseville is a spacious open-air shopping destination that combines retail therapy with genuine family entertainment. Beyond the shops, you'll find interactive play areas for little ones, a movie theater for family film outings, and regular seasonal events that bring the community together throughout the year.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on whether you're catching a movie or just shopping and playing

🧗 Adventure

Miner's Ravine Trail

★4.8(6)Free9 mi · Roseville

Miner's Ravine Trail offers Roseville families a beautifully maintained paved trail system winding through peaceful oak woodlands, perfect for introducing young children to outdoor adventures. With multiple access points and gentle terrain, it's ideal for bike rides with training wheels, leisurely stroller walks, or scavenger hunts spotting local wildlife like squirrels, lizards, and birds along the shaded pathways.

🕑 1-2 hours for a leisurely family outing

🌊 Water Park

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash

★4.4(5,567)$$$9 mi · Roseville

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash is the ultimate summer playground combining a full water park with year-round entertainment options. Kids can splash through wave pools and lazy rivers during summer months, then transition to mini golf, go-karts, and arcade games when they need a break from the sun or during cooler seasons.

🕑 4-6 hours for water park days, 2-3 hours for mini golf and arcade visits

🎭 Theater

Tower Theatre

★4.6(89)$10 mi · Roseville

The Tower Theatre in downtown Roseville is a beautifully restored historic venue that brings entertainment to life for families. With family-friendly movie screenings, live performances, and community events in a charming vintage setting, it offers a unique alternative to typical multiplex theaters and introduces kids to the magic of classic theater architecture.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on the event (movies run typical length, performances vary)

🌳 Park

Regional Park Auburn Disc Golf Course

★4.5(1,004)Free11 mi · Auburn

Regional Park Auburn Disc Golf Course is a sprawling community park that offers something for every family member. Beyond its well-maintained 18-hole disc golf course that's perfect for introducing kids to this accessible sport, the park features excellent playgrounds, open sports fields for impromptu games, and scenic walking trails that wind through beautiful Auburn terrain.

🕑 2-4 hours

🌳 Park

Maidu Regional Park

★4.7(2,095)Free11 mi · Arden-Arcade

Maidu Regional Park is a sprawling family paradise that combines active outdoor play with educational enrichment. Kids can burn energy on well-maintained playgrounds and sports fields, explore peaceful walking trails, then dive into local Native American history at the on-site Maidu Museum,making it perfect for families who want both recreation and cultural learning in one convenient location.

🕑 3-4 hours

📚 Library

Auburn Library

Free12 mi · Auburn

Auburn Library offers a welcoming, modern space designed with families in mind. The extensive children's section provides age-appropriate books, interactive learning spaces, and comfortable reading nooks perfect for quiet exploration. Regular storytimes, craft programs, and the popular summer reading challenge make this a go-to destination for enriching, free entertainment that keeps kids engaged and learning.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

🎨 Museum

Placer County Museum

★4.7(210)Free12 mi · Auburn

Step back in time at this charming FREE museum housed in a beautiful 1898 courthouse building in historic Old Town Auburn. Kids can explore Gold Rush-era artifacts, antique treasures, and hands-on exhibits that bring California's gold mining history to life in ways that captivate curious young minds.

🕑 1-2 hours

⭐ Activity

Old Town Auburn Business Association

★4.6(74)Free12 mi · Auburn

Step back in time to California's Gold Rush era in this charming historic district that's perfect for a family day out. Old Town Auburn offers a delightful mix of walkable streets lined with unique shops, the impressive Auburn Courthouse (complete with a museum), and family-friendly restaurants that make exploring history fun and accessible for kids of all ages.

🕑 2-3 hours