Things to Do with Kids in Anacortes, WA

  • TripBuzz found 130 things to do with kids in or near Anacortes, Washington, including 114 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Oak Harbor and Eastsound.
  • From Island Adventures to Highliner Charters, the Anacortes area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat/Yacht Charters, Kayaking and Bowling.
  • Originally a ship harbor, Anacortes is currently involved in oil and is home to two of Washington's five refineries. A Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that serves several areas, including Lopez Island and San Juan Island, is also located in the city. Each year, the city celebrates 'Shipwreck Day' and holds the Anacortes Arts Festival and the Oyster Run.
  • TripBuzz found 130 things to do with kids in or near Anacortes, Washington, including 114 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Oak Harbor and Eastsound.
  • From Island Adventures to Highliner Charters, the Anacortes area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat/Yacht Charters, Kayaking and Bowling.
  • Originally a ship harbor, Anacortes is currently involved in oil and is home to two of Washington's five refineries. A Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that serves several areas, including Lopez Island and San Juan Island, is also located in the city. Each year, the city celebrates 'Shipwreck Day' and holds the Anacortes Arts Festival and the Oyster Run.
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17.5 Miles
72% 25 votes
Specialty Museums 1320 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of exhibits centering on the history and heritage of America’s railroads, the Bellingham Railway Museum also has elaborate model railroad displays. The museum also hosts birthday parties.
17.5 Miles
88% 50 votes
Science Museums 210 West Holly, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
A wide variety of hands-on exhibits and science activities are offered at the Mindport. In addition to the science foundation of most of the exhibits, the children's museum has many art-based interactive displays.
17.5 Miles
92% 53 votes
Theaters 1208 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Featuring top performances in comedy and improvisation, the Upfront Theater is the creation of Ryan Stiles, an actor most known for his work on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway'. Acting and theater classes are also offered at this venue.
17.6 Miles
97% 97 votes
Movie Theaters 1318 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Pickford Film Center is a local independent theater that shows a variety of quality programs including documentaries on its two screens which are situated inside a restored building dating back to 19th century. The film center also owns a cafe and a lobby.
17.6 Miles
82% 50 votes
Boat Tours 2621 S Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA MoreLess Info
Specializing in whale watching, Island Mariner Cruises offers a varied schedule. Along with whale searching excursions, special seasonal charters such as evening summer and history inspired cruises are also available.
17.6 Miles
91% 145 votes
Science Museums 1312 Bay St, Bellingham, WA MoreLess Info
Exciting and interactive exhibits at the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention help to make learning about the history of electricity and radio fun. Inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history are on display, and electric shows are held every weekend.
17.6 Miles
96% 72 votes
Movie Theaters Oak Harbor, WA 98277 MoreLess Info
One of few drive-ins left, Blue Fox Drive-In Theatre. It has a good snack bar that serves full meals, kids can come in their pajamas, there is a go cart track, and a arcade, clean restrooms, and pets are welcomed as long as they are on a leash or in your car.
17.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 1416 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Known for its independent film screenings, Limelight Cinema offers visitors plush seating and shows films with digital projectors. The cinema features a wide range of independent movies; from art house films, to horror movies, to foreign flicks.
17.6 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 1411 N State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, 20th Century Bowling, is a family friendly center that features an internet jukebox, a video game arcade, and a crane machine. The alley also has candy machines and can be rented for birthday parties.
17.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Go Karts 1403 Monroe Landing Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 MoreLess Info
Hosting double features, Blue Fox Drive In Theater provides spaces for visitors to park their cars and watch the movies. The theater also has a quarter mile go kart course for visitors to race on.
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