Things to do with kids in Montgomery, AL
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Montgomery time)
Coming up in Montgomery: Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo (from Dec 1) and Capital City Christmas Parade (Dec 11). 6 always-open places, led by Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa and lights
Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo
- When
- Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 27 (Nightly Dec 1–27 (on Christmas Day the zoo opens at 5pm for the festival only)) · 5–9pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighted and decorated pathways through the zoo, Santa, a Christmas Tree Village of nearly 30 trees decorated by local groups at the Mann Museum, live entertainment at the Overlook Cafe and weekend theme nights. Check the official page for night admission prices.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Capital City Christmas Parade
- When
- Fri, Dec 11 · 6–8pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Montgomery’s annual downtown Christmas parade on Dexter Avenue, listed as a free, family-friendly city event.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Closed New Year’s Day; Christmas Lights Festival evenings Dec 1–27
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
- Price
- Free entry and parking
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
In Blount Cultural Park; free entry and free parking
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Rosa Parks Museum (Troy University)
- Price
- Ages 13+ $7.50 one wing or $14 both; ages 5–12 $5.50 or $10; 4 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 5–17+ (our guidance)
Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm and Sat 9am–3pm; closed Sundays; separate Children’s Wing at 220 Montgomery St
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Museum of Alabama (Alabama Department of Archives and History)
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
State history museum with a Children’s Gallery
Riverfront Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
On the Alabama River downtown; open sunrise to sundown
Montgomery City-County Public Library – Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Main downtown library
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Montgomery this weekend?
Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Rosa Parks Museum (Troy University) are open most days, but we don't have a Montgomery event listed for this weekend (Oct 31–Nov 1). Next up: Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo (Dec 1) and Capital City Christmas Parade (Dec 11).
What are free things to do with kids in Montgomery?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place and 1 upcoming event in Montgomery, including Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Capital City Christmas Parade (Fri, Dec 11).
Where can kids play indoors in Montgomery when it's too cold or rainy?
We list 4 indoor places in Montgomery: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Free entry and parking), Rosa Parks Museum (Troy University, kids $10), Museum of Alabama (Alabama Department of Archives and History) and Montgomery City-County Public Library – Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Montgomery?
We list 1 event with Santa in Montgomery: Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo (Dec 1 – Dec 27).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Montgomery?
We list 1 holiday light event in Montgomery: Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo (Dec 1 – Dec 27).
What is there to do with toddlers in Montgomery?
We list 3 places in Montgomery that welcome kids under 2, including Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, Riverfront Park and Montgomery City-County Public Library – Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Montgomery?
The best-known family attractions we list in Montgomery are Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Free entry and parking). They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Montgomery family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 1 place in Montgomery: Rosa Parks Museum (Troy University, adult $14, kids $10). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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