The Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Dothan

With the weekend finally arriving, you might be feeling that moment of joy and dread many parents experience when they realize they have nothing planned for the little ones. If you live in or near Dothan, Alabama, rest easy. Here are just a few of the family-friendly options in the area.

Fun Zone Skate Center

The Fun Zone Skate Center on Westgate Parkway in Dothan offers plenty to do for the family and the kid in you. Laser tag, bumper cars, a bounce house for little ones, and a roller skating rink are just a few of the options to help you and your kids spend an active Saturday together as a family. Prices range from $9 to $25 per person depending on whether you are interested in skating, rides, or laser tag.

Landmark Park

If outdoor quality time fits the bill and season, take a stroll in Landmark Park along Highway 431 North. In addition to trails and a picnic area, the kids can explore an 1890s preserved farmstead and an awe-inspiring planetarium. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Children ages two and under enter for free, and pricing for kids and adults is just $3 or $4 depending on age.

Dothan Area Botanical Garden

This 50-acre botanical garden features manicured gardens and traditional floral displays as well as a working vegetable garden. The holiday Gardens Aglow event includes lighted features and hot chocolate with Santa, and the Spring Plant Sale draws a large crowd each year.

With so many options in mind, you and your family are sure to love the best of what Dothan has to offer.

 

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