Kalidescope
Indoor child lead art sessions
This is a neat place that I have taken my kids over the years. They have a walking trail. Also a nice pond to fish. Bathrooms on site. Nice and clean area, but generally crowded. Ground is nicely padded to help falls, and lots of parking. Has been here for many years, but has been upgraded.
This is a fantastic family event--FREE--for ages 3 to 12 (older and younger kids are welcome during family art sessions, but may not have as much fun). Throughout the day Kalidescope has family art sessions and independent art sessions (for ages 5-12) each lasting 40 mintues. There are many stations inside that range from the traditional arts and crafts stuff to making picutres with melted crayons, designing your own puzzle (we always come home with at least 10), and watercolors. There is a book nook so you can read to younger children who may become bored before the session is over. There are restrooms and a water fountain in the session room.
There is ample parking, but you will have to do some walking to get from the lot to the front door. Family sessions can fill up quickly during vacation days so try for an early session and if all the tickets are gone get tickets to a later session and visit the Hallmark Visitor Center next door for a free self guided tour of the their museum/visitor center (the kids can make their own bows) or pack a picnic lunch and eat at the Crown Center Fountains (just down the stairs from Kalidescope) or cross the skywalk or street and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or food court at Crown Center while your waiting for your session time.
Even if you have a kid that doens't like art, they will enjoy something at Kalidescope.