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Fun for Kids in Collinsville | Madison County Kids
Fun Activities for Kids in Collinsville, Illinois
Collinsville is a vibrant, family-friendly community with parks, indoor activities, volunteer opportunities, and events for kids of all ages. Explore indoor activities, outdoor parks, and check out our Kids Eat Free guide for meals and treats after your adventures.
No matter the season, Collinsville has affordable, fun experiences for families. Use our filters below to search by cost or activity type, and reach out directly to locations for scheduling or more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these activities free?
Many locations are free or low-cost, including parks, libraries, and outdoor spaces.
Are these places good for toddlers?
Yes! Many listings are toddler-friendly with shaded or fenced areas. Use the Madison County Kids Parks search to find them.
What can I do with kids on a rainy day?
Check indoor museums, cafés, and play areas for fun rainy-day activities.
Where can I find upcoming Collinsville events?
Visit the Madison County Kids homepage for updated events.
3 Little Birds 4 Life
Enhances the lives of young adult cancer patients (ages 18–40) by granting wishes and meaningful experiences. Operates in the spirit of community support and encouragement.
Great For: Young adults & families seeking hope
Cahokia Mounds
A pre-Columbian Native American city and a UNESCO site. Grounds are open dawn- dusk. Monks Mound is the largest Earth Work in North America with 154 steps to the top. Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors.
Trails: Wide paved paths with varying shade
Camelot Bowl
Has a 32-lane bowling alley equipped with automatic scoring systems, a lounge, and an arcade with new\ vintage gaming. Has Friday and Saturday leagues for 7 years and older.
Price: $3-$4 per game and $3 for shoes
Catsup Bottle
The Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower is the world's largest catsup bottle. The 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant. Did you know dogs can visit the catsup bottle?
Collinsville Aqua Park
has 7 slides, a river, a 12-foot-tall climbing wall, a fortress play area, and floating lily pads. No charge for parking, inner tubes, or life jackets.
Cost: $18 and under.
*Collinsville, Fairmont, Edwardsville, and Maryville libraries have FREE passes for the waterpark.
Collinsville Area Soccer Association
Promoting soccer skill development, sportsmanship, and team participation in a fun and safe atmosphere.
Collinsville Food Pantry
Offers a “shopping” style pantry for Collinsville residents, holiday & crisis food boxes, and some general assistance services. Hours vary (Tuesday & Friday mornings and Tuesday evenings).
Collinsville Library
Has a large floor dedicated to children with computers, comfy reading areas, a teen room, a children's play area, games, legos, a train table, and a slide. They have free wifi, and loan out family passes to local amenities.
Collinsville Parks and Rec
Karate, Softball, and baseball. Ages 5 and up. Coed. Recreational leagues that teach fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and teamwork.
Collinsville Wrestling Club
A youth wrestling organization building champions on and off the mat! Training boys & girls ages 4-14 in discipline, strength, and sportsmanship. Beginner to advanced levels—everyone is welcome! Join the family. Train hard. Wrestle strong. Win with heart!
Dance Network 618
Establishes well rounded dancers in a family friendly environment where they can grow into young adults and create memories that they will cherish forever.
Grand Paradise Ranch
Horseback riding lessons for children, teens, and adults.
Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio
Offers hip hop, ballet, tap, acro, and jazz classes for ages 2 and up. Teaches students artistry and technique as well as confidence and humility.
Homework Help & Hoops
FREE tutoring and enrichment after school and during summer hosted by St. John UCC — help with homework, reading, math, and activities (plus a free summer lunch program for kids 4–18).
Joyful Arts
Dance classes for all ages starting at age 1. Offers Baby Jam, Terrific 2’s, ballet, tap, jazz, tumble hop, mini-musical theater, acro, hip hop, musical theater, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, and adult classes.
Kellsie’s Hope Foundation
A childhood cancer support nonprofit offering hope to families with kids facing cancer through wish grants, gifts, scholarships, and awareness efforts.
Making a Difference
Community outreach supporting neighbors in need. Offers blessing boxes, sorting and outreach volunteer opportunities, and connections with local resources.
McArthur’s Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
Specializes in Taekwondo, Koryo Gumdo, and Hapkido. Classes for ages 5 and up. Teaches life skills such as courtesy, integrity, and respect. Mutts on Main
Open Dawn til Dusk. 509 W Main St. Application and membership is free on website. You must have a membership code to access gate. Grass grounds are well maintained. Ample seating, agility equipment, walking paths, and water. No separate sections for smaller dogs. Water is off during winter.
Pride of Illinois
Offers recreational and competitive cheerleading, gymnastics, and tumbling classes. Also provides Kids' Night Out, Mom’s Day Out, a preschool program, and open gyms.
SOS Spirit of Sharing Soup Kitchen
A welcoming community meal program serving warm meals to anyone in need on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Great For: Community meals & volunteers.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:800,cg:trueg)
Turn 2
Instructors provide baseball training so the athlete can achieve their goals through a competitive, healthy environment. The Underground Dojo
is all about growing the geek and gamer community. Enjoy tabletop games, and video games in a fun and friendly environment!
Great For:Gamers and game nights
Price: Shopping is free. Event entry varies. Many events are FREE!
Urban Ecology Club
Conservation projects, animal care, fishing, gardening, nature crafts, hikes, archery, team-building games, and more. $50/year. Call 618-980-2004 for more information. Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter
Municipal animal shelter providing adoptions (by appointment 11am–4pm daily) and care for local stray and surrendered animals. Volunteers and adopters welcome — contact by phone or visit their Facebook/Petfinder profiles to see pets ready for loving homes.
Don't Miss: Check the Petfinder page to view dogs and cats available for adoption.
Willoughby Farm
A 30 acre farm with rest rooms, picnic shelters, a large garden, four hiking trails, an intricate play area with ride on toys, a wheel chair accessible swing, and kids' wheelbarrows. Also has cows, goats, ponies, bunnies, chickens, tractors, free ranging guinea hens, and a farm house.
Trails: Great trails with fun hidden gems that are not stroller friendly.
Woodland Park
A large community park with three playgrounds, ball fields, a disc golf course, and a scenic lake with ducks and geese. Plenty of benches and pavilions to rest, with gentle hills and bridges to explore (trails are not very stroller-friendly).
Drawbacks: Steeper paths off paved areas.
Enhances the lives of young adult cancer patients (ages 18–40) by granting wishes and meaningful experiences. Operates in the spirit of community support and encouragement.
Great For: Young adults & families seeking hope
Cahokia MoundsA pre-Columbian Native American city and a UNESCO site. Grounds are open dawn- dusk. Monks Mound is the largest Earth Work in North America with 154 steps to the top. Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors.
Trails: Wide paved paths with varying shade
Camelot BowlHas a 32-lane bowling alley equipped with automatic scoring systems, a lounge, and an arcade with new\ vintage gaming. Has Friday and Saturday leagues for 7 years and older.
Price: $3-$4 per game and $3 for shoes
Catsup Bottle The Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower is the world's largest catsup bottle. The 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant. Did you know dogs can visit the catsup bottle?
Collinsville Aqua Parkhas 7 slides, a river, a 12-foot-tall climbing wall, a fortress play area, and floating lily pads. No charge for parking, inner tubes, or life jackets.
Cost: $18 and under.
*Collinsville, Fairmont, Edwardsville, and Maryville libraries have FREE passes for the waterpark.
Collinsville Area Soccer AssociationPromoting soccer skill development, sportsmanship, and team participation in a fun and safe atmosphere.
Collinsville Food PantryOffers a “shopping” style pantry for Collinsville residents, holiday & crisis food boxes, and some general assistance services. Hours vary (Tuesday & Friday mornings and Tuesday evenings).
Collinsville LibraryHas a large floor dedicated to children with computers, comfy reading areas, a teen room, a children's play area, games, legos, a train table, and a slide. They have free wifi, and loan out family passes to local amenities.
Collinsville Parks and Rec Karate, Softball, and baseball. Ages 5 and up. Coed. Recreational leagues that teach fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and teamwork.
Collinsville Wrestling ClubA youth wrestling organization building champions on and off the mat! Training boys & girls ages 4-14 in discipline, strength, and sportsmanship. Beginner to advanced levels—everyone is welcome! Join the family. Train hard. Wrestle strong. Win with heart!
Dance Network 618Establishes well rounded dancers in a family friendly environment where they can grow into young adults and create memories that they will cherish forever.
Grand Paradise RanchHorseback riding lessons for children, teens, and adults.
Heavenly Rhythm Dance StudioOffers hip hop, ballet, tap, acro, and jazz classes for ages 2 and up. Teaches students artistry and technique as well as confidence and humility.
Homework Help & HoopsFREE tutoring and enrichment after school and during summer hosted by St. John UCC — help with homework, reading, math, and activities (plus a free summer lunch program for kids 4–18).
Joyful ArtsDance classes for all ages starting at age 1. Offers Baby Jam, Terrific 2’s, ballet, tap, jazz, tumble hop, mini-musical theater, acro, hip hop, musical theater, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, and adult classes.
Kellsie’s Hope FoundationA childhood cancer support nonprofit offering hope to families with kids facing cancer through wish grants, gifts, scholarships, and awareness efforts.
Making a DifferenceCommunity outreach supporting neighbors in need. Offers blessing boxes, sorting and outreach volunteer opportunities, and connections with local resources.
McArthur’s Tae Kwon Do & FitnessSpecializes in Taekwondo, Koryo Gumdo, and Hapkido. Classes for ages 5 and up. Teaches life skills such as courtesy, integrity, and respect. Mutts on Main
Open Dawn til Dusk. 509 W Main St. Application and membership is free on website. You must have a membership code to access gate. Grass grounds are well maintained. Ample seating, agility equipment, walking paths, and water. No separate sections for smaller dogs. Water is off during winter.
Offers recreational and competitive cheerleading, gymnastics, and tumbling classes. Also provides Kids' Night Out, Mom’s Day Out, a preschool program, and open gyms.
SOS Spirit of Sharing Soup KitchenA welcoming community meal program serving warm meals to anyone in need on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Great For: Community meals & volunteers
Turn 2Instructors provide baseball training so the athlete can achieve their goals through a competitive, healthy environment. The Underground Dojo
is all about growing the geek and gamer community. Enjoy tabletop games, and video games in a fun and friendly environment!
Great For:Gamers and game nights
Price: Shopping is free. Event entry varies. Many events are FREE!
Urban Ecology ClubConservation projects, animal care, fishing, gardening, nature crafts, hikes, archery, team-building games, and more. $50/year. Call 618-980-2004 for more information. Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter
Municipal animal shelter providing adoptions (by appointment 11am–4pm daily) and care for local stray and surrendered animals. Volunteers and adopters welcome — contact by phone or visit their Facebook/Petfinder profiles to see pets ready for loving homes.
Don't Miss: Check the Petfinder page to view dogs and cats available for adoption.
A 30 acre farm with rest rooms, picnic shelters, a large garden, four hiking trails, an intricate play area with ride on toys, a wheel chair accessible swing, and kids' wheelbarrows. Also has cows, goats, ponies, bunnies, chickens, tractors, free ranging guinea hens, and a farm house.
Trails: Great trails with fun hidden gems that are not stroller friendly.
Woodland ParkA large community park with three playgrounds, ball fields, a disc golf course, and a scenic lake with ducks and geese. Plenty of benches and pavilions to rest, with gentle hills and bridges to explore (trails are not very stroller-friendly).
Drawbacks: Steeper paths off paved areas.
Things to Do With Kids in Collinsville, IL
Collinsville is full of family-friendly places to explore, whether you’re looking the Horseradish festival, The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, Italian Fest, a fantastic water park, and endless attractions that appeal to adults and children, Collinsville, IL has so many things for kids to do! Local families love visiting the Collinsville Aqua Park and Wiloughby Farm When the weather cooperates, there are beautiful riverside parks and playgrounds perfect for exploring.
The self-proclaimed "Horseradish Capital of the World" is also known for its large ethnic Italian population. Collinsville has hosted an annual Italian Fest since 1983. The Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower is the world's largest catsup bottle. The Fairmount Park racetrack is one of five race tracks in Illinois, and the only one located outside Chicago. The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site located within the city limits of Collinsville. This large park has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and was one of the first eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites designated within the United States.
