What are the best things to do with kids in Portsmouth, NH?

Some of the top-rated family activities in Portsmouth, NH include Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth Escape Room, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke Museum, Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center. We have 5 curated activities with ratings, age recommendations, and parent tips.

What are free things to do with kids in Portsmouth, NH?

There are 1 free things to do with kids in Portsmouth, NH, including Prescott Park.

What are indoor activities for kids in Portsmouth, NH?

Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH

Discover 5 family-friendly activities, venues, and restaurants in Portsmouth.

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🎭 Theater

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Seacoast Repertory Theatre

★4.8(557)$$

Seacoast Repertory Theatre brings live theater magic to Portsmouth with a wonderful mix of family-friendly productions and dedicated children's shows. With an impressive 4.8-star rating and a reputation for quality community theater, this venue provides an excellent introduction to the performing arts in an intimate, welcoming setting that helps kids fall in love with live performance.

🕑 Most shows run 60-90 minutes for children's productions and 90-150 minutes for main stage shows (including intermission)

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Portsmouth Escape Room tourist attraction in East Kingston, NH

🎮 Entertainment

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Portsmouth Escape Room

★4.8(516)$$

Portsmouth Escape Room offers families an exciting collaborative adventure where older kids and parents work together to solve themed puzzles and challenges. With an impressive 4.8-star rating from over 500 reviews, this popular attraction transforms screen time into quality team-building time as your family races against the clock to crack codes and unlock mysteries.

🕑 1 to 1.5 hours (including 60-minute game time plus check-in and debriefing)

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🌳 Park

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Prescott Park

★4.7(3,282)Free

Prescott Park is a stunning waterfront gem in downtown Portsmouth offering families a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural entertainment. Kids can explore vibrant gardens bursting with color, run freely across open lawns, and enjoy free seasonal concerts and theater performances that make summer evenings magical. The scenic riverside location provides a peaceful escape with plenty of space for picnics, play, and making memories together.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours for a casual visit, longer if attending a concert or performance

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🎨 Museum

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Strawbery Banke Museum

★4.7(1,534)$

Strawbery Banke Museum offers a captivating journey through 300 years of Portsmouth history across 10 acres of restored colonial buildings and gardens. Kids can interact with costumed interpreters demonstrating period crafts, explore authentic historic homes, and participate in hands-on activities like colonial games, rope-making, and seasonal programs that make history tangible and exciting for young learners.

🕑 2.5 to 3.5 hours

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Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center bowling alley in East Kingston, NH

🎮 Entertainment

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Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center

★4.3(665)$$

Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center is Portsmouth's ultimate rainy day destination, packing bowling, mini golf, laser tag, and a massive arcade under one roof. With activities for toddlers through teens, this entertainment hub keeps families entertained for hours without worrying about weather or juggling multiple locations.

🕑 3-4 hours

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