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Things to do in Hesperia with kids

3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

Family-friendly ideas around Hesperia, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.

Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • Hesperia Branch Library9650 Seventh Ave.
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Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Prado Dam38 mi southwest
  • Santa Fe Dam41 mi southwest
  • Angeles National Forest43 mi west
See all 7 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Juniper Flats9 mi east
  • Fishermans Group15 mi southeast
  • Tent Peg Group15 mi southeast
See all 23 →

Around town

Blooming Wild Mustard Field, Mt Baldy Snow in June, Hesperia
Blooming Wild Mustard Field, Mt Baldy Snow in JuneSteve D · CC BY-SA 3.0
Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA
Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 10Z3lvs · CC0
Hesperia and the California Aqueduct from the air
Hesperia and the California Aqueduct from the airEric Shalov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get a feel for the city

Questions

What is there to do in Hesperia with kids?

Libraries (1), Picnic spots (7), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Hesperia for free?

Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.

What can families do in Hesperia when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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