About Me
I'm Debbie, mother of two delicious kids, and I write about traveling with little kids. That's my 6-month old son in Paris on Halloween.
More About Me

Activities in Taos

Fred Baca Park and Wetland Trail

Address 301 Camino del Medio, Taos NM Map, Tel 575-758-8234 Call,

This popular playground also has a wetland trail that is short enough for young kids to enjoy without getting worn out. There are also covered picnic tables and an open grassy area. more

Kit Carson Memorial State Park

Address 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM Map, Tel 505/758-8234 Call,

Even if your kids aren't old enough to be interested in visiting the grave of Kit Carson (his grave is marked with a spiked wrought-iron fence), they'll appreciate this centrally located playground complete with swings, slides, and grass. more

Taos Public Library

Address 402 Camino De La Placita, Taos, NM 87571 Map, Tel (575) 758-3063 Call, Hours (Children's Library) Mon 12pm-5pm; Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am- 5pm; Sun Closed Website

When the kids are in need of a little bit of quiet time, and a cuddle from mom and dad, the Public Library is a great place to stop in and read a few books. Taos Library is no exception and also hosts regularly scheduled story-times in it's "Children's Library." Toddler craft and storytime is every Thursday at 10:30 am. more

Taos Youth and Family Center

Address 407 Paseo del Canon, East, Taos, New Mexico 87571 Map, Tel 575-758-4160 Call, Hours Mon-Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm Website

The Taos community center is a great (and low cost) place to let the kids be active, even when the weather isn't comfortable outside. The community center includes a skate park, ice skating, a swimming pool, and more. There's also a climbing structure outside. more

Twirl Toystore and Playspace

Address 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 Map, Tel 575-751-1402 Call, Hours 10am-6pm daily, Cost Free, donation encouraged for use of playspace Website

We have such wonderful independent toy stores in our home town that I'm difficult to impress when we travel, but Twirl knocked my socks off. The outdoor playspace was so engaging that I never did convince my daughter to go into the toy store with me. Instead, she played in a kid-sized stream, climbed and bounced on a huge climbing structure, played in a treehouse, dug in the sand and banged on a huge xylophone. more

Don't see your favorite activities? Add them!