Families Have Fun in Taos
From interactive and magical playspaces to resorts just for Fido, Taos has something for every member of your family, furry and otherwise. Learn about furry-friendly businesses.
For Families and Children
Twirl Toystore & Playspace
575-751-1402
www.twirlhouse.com
This magical toystore and playspace is located right in the Taos Plaza and offer your little ones a unique and fun place where they can let their imaginations soar. Visit the Twirl website for information on weekly classes and play activities. To help you plan your family's time in Taos, Twirl has developed a group of one-day family itineraries (5-page PDF).
Town of Taos Youth and Family Center
575-758-4160
www.taosyouth.org
Serves the general public without membership fees and only nominal daily fees for a few activities (skating, swimming/locker room, and party room rental). Visitors are invited to take advantage of the indoor lap pool plus water slide pool area and separate toddler kiddie pool, seasonal ice skating rink/skate park, rollerblading arena, computer lab and various youth & adult activities including video games and pool tables.
Taos Public Library
575-758-3063
www.taoslibrary.org
In 2010, the Taos Public Library was awarded the Library Journal’s Star rating for providing exceptional service to the Taos community (only 237 libraries out of 7,400 libraries considered win this prestigious designation). The library’s collection includes more than 71,100 volumes for readers of all ages. Additionally, the library has a meeting room available for use by community groups and agencies (see website for policies on reserving this space)
The Harwood Museum of Art
575-758-9826
www.harwoodmsuseum.org
The centerpiece of cultural and artistic life in Taos, the University of New Mexico’s Harwood Museum of Art, has exhibitions that change frequently. Weekly lectures and films, (even yoga!) and ongoing programs for children, families, teens and adults round out an incredibly active schedule. Rental and group tours available.
Outdoor Fun
Kids Ski Lessons
Taos Ski Valley
800.776.1111
skitaos.org
Bebecare and Kindercare for the little ones. Junior Elite programs for kids over three. Taos introduces your children to snowsports with a series of unique children's programs, led by specially trained instructors and housed in a state-of-the-art facility that kids will be comfortable using as a "home base" during the day. Children even have their own area, pint-sized lifts, special terrain, and equipment shop.
Sipapu Ski Resort
800-587-2240
sipapunm.com
Sipapu's children’s ski school is for kids ages 3-12. They believe that the best way for young skiers and snowboarders to learn is by having fun, with professional instructors committed to not only safety and skill development, but also into laughter, games and instilling your children with a passion for winter sports. Free lessons for first-timers.
White Water Rafting
Los Rios River Runners
1-800-544-1181
www.losriverrunners.com
Los Rios offers a variety of options for any skill level and age (age 6 and up recommended), from family trips, which include camping and a gentle float peppered with stops at historic locales, to the thrilling adventure of the “Taos Box” (a particularly challenging section of the Rio Grande). Be sure and ask about the “FunYaks” too.
Llama Trekking
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
800-758-5262
llamaadventures.com
Offers Familly Wilderness Adventures for families with children. Each family adventure is custom designed both prior to the trek and in the field. They want young people's early hiking and camping experiences to be fun and educational, not traumatic and will even work with you to plan a menu that your whole family will love!
