Stop 1: Culture Spots
Woodstock National Historic Site
Explore Oxford's past, present and future. See the original 1879 Council Chambers, the Victorian designs of the 1889 Grand Hall, and the Woodstock 125th Anniversary Exhibit.
Admission is by donation.
Woodstock Art Gallery
The Woodstock Art Gallery occupies three floors of the former John White Building, located in the heart of downtown Woodstock opposite Museum Square. Check their page for information on their self-guided art drop-ins available to all ages.
Admission is by donation.
Stop 2: Reel Treats
Just steps away in the downtown core is this candy and popcorn shop with floats, shakes, and treats. Give the kids some change and they can peruse the jars of taffy, choosing from a variety of flavours (only 25 cents per taffy).
Spend some time inside playing pool, air hockey, or a selection of board games.
Stop 3: Lunch options
Fritzie's West End
Just around the corner, this iconic spot has delicious eats and bits of their history throughout the restaurant. Head to the counter to put in your order before finding a table in or outside. Kids meals are available for $7 or grab a larger fry to share. Half family fries (2 and half large fries) for $12.90 or full family fries (5 large fries) for $18.15.
Pack a Picnic
Pack a picnic and head to the next stop. Picnic at your splashpad of choice or in the shade at Southside Park before heading to Jax Jungle Play.
Stop 4: Pick your Play
Splash Pads
Cool down at one of four Woodstock splash pads (free to use). Open 9AM-9PM seven days a week with washrooms (some portable) available nearby.
- Cowan Fields | Small splashes and features to run under at 1495 Devonshire Ave.
- Cowan Sportsplex | Sports-themed splashes and a dump bucket for a big soak at 895 Ridgewood Drive
- Finkle St. | 30 water features with three sections (great for all ages) plus shaded tables and an accessible dry park nearby. Located at 347 Finkle St.
- Vansittart Park | Small splashes with large trees for shade nearby. Located at Vansittart Avenue Park, between Drew St. and Ingersoll Ave.
Jax Jungle Play
Play indoors with the comfort of the air conditioning. This indoor playground has plenty of space to play plus a toddler area for littles (3 and under).
Take a seat in the seating area while the kids play or join in on the fun.
Admission includes unlimited play for the day ranging from $4.42-$11.06 per visitor (plus a sibling rate of $6.75 available). See full pricing list here.
Stop 5: Upper Thames Brewing Co.
Stick around for dinner and enjoy a meal together at this local brewery.
Dine inside or on the patio and share a pizza or two featuring local ingredients and house-made dough. Pay $17 for a 12 inch thin crust pizza or opt for an order of Nachos de Gallo (add chicken for $3).
Check their live music schedule to plan your visit around some incredible local acts.
Trip Tip
Make this trip your own by swapping the order, picking and choosing, or adding in other local spots along the way.
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