Things to do with Kids in Delray Beach

Delray Beach offers a lot of fun activities for kids from indoor playgrounds to nature centers and petting zoos, but as a busy mom I found it time consuming to find this information online in one spot. So I put together a list of our favorite Delray Beach play places including The Girls Strawberry Patch, Little Town Play, Delray Beach Children’s Garden, Sandoway House Nature Center, Barrel O Monkeys, and Putt’n Around. For the latest family events check out our Delray Beach Kids Calendar

The Girls Strawberry U-pick

Hidden behind a small shopping center off Military Trail, this gem known as “The Girls” boasts so much fun for kids. Walk through the lush garden path shaded by fruit trees to meet exotic birds, swans and chickens. There is even a petting zoo where you can feed the goats and hold baby chicks. Ride the Strawberry Express train to get an educational tour around the property. After you’re done, explore the Country Store which offers homemade ice cream and old fashioned candy or grab a slice of pizza at Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria next door.

November through April you can pick your own strawberries or tomatoes. In October, I highly recommend their annual The Girl’s Halloween Costume Party. Pumpkins are cheap and there’s fun activities for the whole family.

COST
Children (3-12): $6.95
Children under 3: FREE
Adults (13+): $8.95
Seniors 65+: $7.95

PETTING ZOO HOURS
Tuesday through Friday 10am – 5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:30am – 5:30pm

ADDRESS
14466 S. Military Trail, Suite 3
Delray Beach, FL 33484
561-496-0188
www.thegirlsstrawberryupick.com

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Little Town Play

Get out of the South Florida heat and explore this brand new indoor play place that just opened in Delray Beach (July 2017).  Perfect for toddlers, it features a cute play town setting over a padded foam floor that includes a 50’s diner, fire station and beauty salon! Pretend play and push toys are favorites for those new walkers and for babies not yet walking they offer a cushioned play pin.

COST
Under 6 mo Free. Children $14.95. Siblings $8.95
Weekly/Monthly packages available

HOURS
Tues-Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 9:30am – 5pm

ADDRESS
15200 Jog Road
Delray Beach, Florida
Call (561) 562-5661
www.facebook.com/LittleTownPlay/

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Delray Beach Children’s Garden

The only children’s garden in Palm Beach County, the Delray Beach Children’s Garden is a must see discovery zone for kids! Filled with fun for the senses; smell the growing cinnamon, touch the blooming cotton and even taste ripe berries. Meet Cotton the albino bunny, feed the fish in the turtle pond and plant a seed in the garden.

Every Wed. and Thurs. they feature Mother, Nature and Me classes. Starting with an educational craft under the thatched roof hut, followed by a puppet show and story time in the tiki sand box and ending with planting seeds, watering plants and exploring the garden.

COST:
$5 per child.

OPEN GARDEN HOURS:
Thursday: Mother Nature & Me – 10 am to 12 pm
$10 per child / $8 Members
Saturday- Sunday: Weekend Garden Play – 10 am to 1 pm
$5 per child / $4 members
See calendar for more programs

ADDRESS
137 SW 2nd Ave
Delray Beach, FL
(561) 463-2528
www.delraybeachchildrensgarden.org

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Sandoway Discovery Center

Directly across from the sands of Delray Beach, you find a historic 1936 house that contains a nature center world of wonder. The Sandoway House focuses on Florida’s fragile ecosystems and their inhabitants. Home to sharks, fish, reptiles and even a talking parrot, it boasts a hands-on learning experience for kids of all ages. Walk through the butterfly garden or explore Florida’s largest private shell collection. Activities include daily shark and stingray feedings, twice a week alligator feedings, live animal exhibits, fossil digs and more.

PRICE:
$6 for ages 3 and up.

HOURS:
10am – 4pm Tues-Sat
12pm – 4pm Sunday

ADDRESS
142 South Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 274-7263
www.sandoway.org

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A Barrel O Monkeys

Barrel O Monkey’s has been Delray’s favorite kids gym for years. Quaint and cute, it’s equipped with all the goodies; an in-floor trampoline, foam and ball pits, and lots of bubbles. Best of all, you do not need to be a member to participate in their open play times or parents night out. Great for birthday parties too!

OPEN PLAY,
PARENTS NIGHT OUT,
CLASSES AND MORE!
Contact for pricing and details
Package pricing available

ADDRESS
460 NE 5th Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-274-9899
www.abarrelomonkeys.com

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Putt’n Around

Putt’n Around is the best miniature golf course around and is a great outing with older kids. Surrounded by tropical landscaping and crawling with fake alligators, its Floridan ocean and Everglades themes make you forget you’re in Downtown Delray. They also have an indoor entertainment area with beer and wine bar for mom and dad =)

PRICE: