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Top 5 Activities for Kids
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Orr’s Farm Market (Martinsburg)
Orr’s Farm Market is a family-friendly destination in Martinsburg offering a range of activities for kids and adults. They have a petting zoo where children can interact with farm animals, a playground with slides and swings, and a corn maze during the fall season. Kids can enjoy a day of outdoor play, farm exploration, and seasonal festivities. What’s more, adults fall in love with the farmers market which features some of the area’s best seasonal produce, sweets and meats, and local crafts. It’s really a can’t-miss attraction for locals and visitors alike.
Jay Dee’s Family Fun Center (Inwood)
A small-town amusement park geared towards big-time family fun. Jay Dee’s features an outdoor water park and an indoor jungle gym, go-kart track, an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages – which offer different pitch speeds and levels of difficulty, an arcade with a selection of video games and redemption games, bumper boats , and more. Altogether with so many options, there’s always fun to be had at Jay Dee’s, and it accommodates larger parties and private parties. They even have an early childhood education program that operates year-round. For the adults, Jay Dee’s has a 24/7 on-site fitness center with professional equipment for cardio and weightlifting.
Wonderment Puppet Theater (Martinsburg)
The Wonderment Puppet Theater in Martinsburg provides a unique and enchanting experience for kids. They offer live puppet shows that captivate young audiences with imaginative storytelling and colorful puppets. The theater showcases different shows throughout the year, making it a delightful destination for children. They’re open most weekends for a matinee show and on weekdays by reservation for birthdays and other events. It’s a unique experience, and one that younger children will enjoy. Fittingly, the owners encourage photography and cr interaction to help create an unforgettable time.
Morgan’s Grove Park (Shepherdstown)
A beautiful community park covering approximately 25 acres and offering a range of recreational opportunities and a serene natural setting. Appropriately, the park has a large outdoor playground area where children can have fun on the swings, slides, and other play equipment, plus fields and a .8 mile walking path that are often used. Seasonally, the park hosts outdoor concerts and community events at the historic bandstand and pavilion that is equipped with picnic tables and grills. Meanwhile, the park’s open fields provide ample space for outdoor games, a sand area for beach volleyball, and a winding stream that traverses the land.
Old McDonald’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze (Inwood)
A family-friendly destination that offers a delightful experience 6 weeks during the Fall. With its charming countryside setting, the attraction provides a range of activities, but the main highlight is the corn maze, where you can navigate through twists and turns, testing your sense of direction and having fun with friends and family. Additionally, there is a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins, perfect for carving or decorating for the Halloween season. The family-run farm also features hayrides, petting zoos, bounce pads, and games for kids to enjoy. Old McDonald’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is an ideal destination for a day of seasonal fun and memorable experiences.
Other Activities for Kids
Outside of the Top 5 Activities for Kids in the Panhandle, there are still some honorable mentions that shouldn’t be missed. Below are other hotspots that are great places for children and adults to have fun.
Pikeside Bowling Alley (Martinsburg)
Featuring 28 ten pin bowling lanes including full size and duck pins, plus optional bumper rails for kids. Open to the public daily with weekend laser bowling after 10 PM. Join in for serious fun during league play, or relax at the large arcade and food lounge that serves a selection of beers.
Charles Town Skate Park (Charles Town)
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Use of the park is FREE to the public.
Shepherd University, Rams Den Games Zone (Shepherdstown)
Boasting 8 bowling lanes and 4 billiard tables, along with board games and various video arcade games. Bowling shoes are provided free of charge in both kid and adult sizes. Plus there is a flat screen television that can also be used for video gaming. Open to students and the community.
John Brown Wax Museum (Harpers Ferry)
Featuring Eighty-seven (87) life-size wax figurines with voice and animation, graphically depicting the life of John Brown and the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry.
Evitts Run Park (Charles Town)
The park features a regulation basketball court; a second multi-use court; a recently installed play structure and other playground equipment; benches, picnic tables and an outdoor grill; and one pavilion. Fishing in Evitts Run is permitted.
Galaxy Skateland (Martinsburg)
The area’s only indoor roller skating rink.
Boliver Children’s Park (Harpers Ferry)
Well-suited for toddlers activities, featuring multiple age-appropriate playground sets including slides, see-saw, climbing dome, carousel, and picnic tables and benches.
