Things to Do With Kids in Cookeville
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Cookeville
These year-round family options are located within Cookeville, Tennessee, and include museums, indoor activities, a library and a city park. Confirm seasonal details or opening times with each venue before visiting.
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Cookeville Children’s Museum
36 W 2nd St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville Children’s Museum is an interactive children’s museum with indoor exhibits and an outdoor play area. Visitors describe hands-on activities, a small setting where children can play, and an outdoor area as features of the museum.
Cookeville Depot Museum
116 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville Depot Museum occupies a historic railroad depot and presents exhibits about the Tennessee Central Railroad and the region’s rail history. Visitors note the model train, historic train cars and equipment outside, and exhibits inside.
Cookeville History Museum
40 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville History Museum presents permanent and rotating exhibits about Cookeville and Putnam County. Its exhibits include local artifacts, photographs and collection displays, with new topics featured during the year.
Thrive Family Fun Center
400 Dubois Rd, Ste A21, Cookeville, TN 38501
Thrive Family Fun Center is an indoor activity venue with trampolines and arcade games. The venue’s offerings also include laser tag, making it an option for families seeking several types of indoor play in one place.
Bowling World
545 Neal St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Bowling World is a bowling and family entertainment center with lanes, arcade games and a grill. Its locally focused venue information describes cosmic bowling and the game room among its attractions.
Putnam County Library
50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Putnam County Library’s main branch in Cookeville offers children’s story times and preschool story time, along with family programs. The state library directory lists the Cookeville location and its children’s and family programming.
Dogwood Park
30 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Dogwood Park is a downtown public park with an interactive fountain, performance pavilion and the Heart of the City Playground. The city describes the playground as all-inclusive and fully accessible; the fountain operates seasonally.
The Slice Pizza and Games
408 W Jackson St, Suite C, Cookeville, TN 38501
The Slice Pizza and Games combines pizza with games and mini golf. Its official site confirms the Cookeville address and describes the venue as a place for games and parties.
The Sk8
1810 Foreman Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
The Sk8 is a roller-skating venue in Cookeville. Its business listing identifies the Cookeville location and links to the venue’s own website.
The Table
18 W Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
The Table is an indoor mini-golf attraction in Cookeville. Attraction listings identify it as mini golf and give its downtown address.