Summer Fun in LBK
Jun 26, 2025 01:22PM ● By Alyssa Cantu
Here are some great summer activities for kids in Lubbock:
🎢 Outdoor Adventure & Parks
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Water Rampage – Lubbock’s only water park offers slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and family movie nights in the pool
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Adventure Park – A 20‑acre complex with mini golf, go‑karts, zip‑line, arcade, and more fun rides for all ages
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SUPLBK – Paddleboard or kayak on Dunbar Historic Lake; they even offer guided night paddles and yoga on the water — peaceful and active.
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Mackenzie Park & Prairie Dog Town – Explore open green spaces and watch prairie dogs in a natural sanctuary
🎠Educational & Arts Programs
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Science Spectrum & Omni Theater – Hands-on science exhibits, live demos, an aquarium, and domed theater shows. They also host STEM summer camps
Buddy Holly Center – Museum plus free summer music/camp programs: weekly Mini Camp Mondays (ages 6‑18) and evening guitar lessons
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LHUCA & Downtown Arts Trail – Clay Café studios, family art hours, First Friday Art Trail events, and creative summer camps
🏕️ Summer Camps & Classes
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City Parks & Rec Programs – Free/low‑cost family events, classes, and summer programming run by Lubbock Parks & Rec
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TEGA Kids Superplex & Day Camps – Gymnastics, ninja zones, swim, and full‑day camp experiences (K‑5th grade). Includes field trips, trampoline fun, and social activities
TEGA Little Creek TexStar Athletics – Sports‑centric day camps with tumbling, open gym, playground time, crafts, and tons of fun themes
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YWCA Summer Camp + Sun ’n Fun Pool – M‑F full-day care with lunch & snacks, plus access to pool facilities; weekly fees apply
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Premier Sportsplex Camps & Pool Pass – Multi‑sport camps plus access to pool (open Memorial Day to August 10), group fun included
Specialty Camps – Photography at National Ranching Heritage Center, STEM/art camps via Macaroni Kid, soccer camps, Camp Invention, and Texas Tech museum-themed offerings like Wizard Camp
🌟 Evening & Weekend Family Fun
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Downtown Farmers Market – (Seasonal) family-friendly outing with local produce, crafts, and atmosphere .
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Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater – Outdoor stage shows, live performances under the stars in Mackenzie Park
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Cactus Theater – Family-friendly live shows and kids’ performances throughout summer