
Family Friendly Fun in Lodi Wine Country
Are you looking for the perfect family-friendly getaway? Look no further than Lodi! Our destination offers a variety of activities that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re seeking adventure, exploring art, or diving into fun and games, Lodi has something for everyone. Join us as we explore why so many families are choosing Lodi for their next exciting adventure!
Activities

Venture to Lodi Lake and visit Lodi Boathouse, where you will find options for the whole family to enjoy some sunshine and gorgeous scenery. Choose a watersport that fits your itinerary, such as paddleboarding or kayaking, and make your way onto the Mokelumne River for a memorable day on the water. Are you traveling with infants or your dog? Don’t worry; you can bring them along as well! At Lodi Boathouse, there are options to enjoy the lake and river for any experience level.
If water sports aren’t your thing, pack a picnic and enjoy a beachside lunch before strolling the nature trail and taking in the sights and sounds of Lodi’s natural habitat.
World of Wonders Science Museum
This exciting science museum features over 70 hands-on science exhibits that stimulate discovery for all ages! Here, children and adults can spend the afternoon learning about the world around them in a fun and unique way that is exciting for everyone in your family.

Are you looking for an all-in-one afternoon that ticks all the boxes for adults and children? Check out Lodi Bowling Lounge and Bar, featuring a full-service bar, tasty eats, a state-of-the-art gaming center, and loads of entertainment screens. Come hungry— their menu is packed with awesome bites that’ll keep you energized while you bowl. Whether you’re here to strike up some fun or just want to hang out, Lodi Bowl is the place to be for making awesome memories together.
Create your own ceramics and pottery in Lodi at Meet the Maker, Lodi’s first ceramic-making studio fully equipped with the essentials that you need to create unique pieces to remember your trip to Lodi Wine Country! This fun-for-all-ages studio offers different class types for experience levels. If you are dropping in with little ones, they offer a “Grown up and Me” class to hand build and paint a special piece with your family.

If you are traveling with the family, keep Micke Grove Regional Park on your radar, as it sits on 132 acres of greenery and provides an entire afternoon’s worth of experiences. Grab lunch from a local favorite and set up your picnic on the expansive green lawns. After a hearty lunch, explore the Japanese Tea Garden, featuring a koi pond, zen garden, and pagoda.
Venture to the Micke Grove Zoo to learn about the thriving wildlife that live there, and conclude your afternoon at Micke Grove at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum to learn about the rich history of our area featuring interactive exhibits to keep the family entertained all afternoon.
Enchant the whole family at the Hidden Tea Room, which makes a great place to spend the afternoon with little ones and adults alike! Here, you will find a menu that features lite bites to accompany a menu full of delectable teas, served Afternoon Tea style, while situated amongst pastel hues, florals, lace, and bows! The Hidden Tearoom will offer an unforgettable experience in Lodi that you and your family can enjoy together.
Sweet Treats
Step back in time at Sweet Aftrlife, a unique candy store located in Downtown Lodi that offers nostalgic and hard-to-find candies and ice cream. It’s a perfect place to bring little ones, teenagers, and adults! You can’t go wrong filling up a bucket with sweet treats to last you throughout your stay (just be sure to take some home as a sweet reminder of your trip to Lodi!).
If you’re after ice cream, look no further than Double Dip Gallery, which serves delicious scoops of Gunther’s ice cream inside an active art gallery space that showcases local artists. A sweet tip for adults: opt for a scoop of the Petite Petit sorbet, made with irresistible Michael David wine.
Wineries

Lodi Wine Country provides the perfect destination for a family getaway, where the adults can enjoy a bottle of wine on an estate while the kids enjoy snacks, games, and expansive areas to unwind and play. Below we have highlighted three great winery options to choose from when wine tasting in Lodi with the family. Be sure to check out a full listing of family-friendly wineries here, provided by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, to start planning your visit to Lodi Wine Country today!
Bring the whole family to Michael David Winery and enjoy a bottle of wine on their expansive grounds, which provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable day. If you visit with little ones, use the outdoor children’s play area, where you can sit back and relax with a glass of wine as you watch your children enjoy being outdoors.
Spend your afternoon wine tasting at Durst Winery, where you can choose to relax and unwind on the Durst estate with a glass of wine while the kids play on the lawn area. Feel free to bring a picnic and blanket to lay out on the lawn and partake in the fun! At Durst Winery & Estate, you can always expect to be greeted with a friendly smile from tasting room associates and the family dogs that live on the property!
At Nostra Vita Family Winery, you can unwind with a glass of sparkling wine while the kids play on the lawn. or join in on the fun and play some rounds of cornhole together! This makes for a great afternoon in Lodi Wine Country, where everyone can enjoy themselves.
So, whether you’re in the mood for adventure, some laid-back vibes, or a bit of both, this guide has everything you need to make your family trip to Lodi Wine Country a blast—because every visit is sure to create unforgettable memories!
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