Kid-friendly Places to Avoid Wildfire Smoke

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Written By The Southern Oregon Mom
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Best indoor spots to take the family when it is smoky in the Rogue Valley

Fire Season in Southern Oregon is stressful- especially after the Almeda fire in 2020. It’s important to have a go bag ready once fire season begins, but it’s also helpful to have a solid plan on what to do with kids when the air quality isn’t healthy to be outdoors.

The Rogue Valley gets smoke from wildfires in California and from other parts of Oregon, and when it lingers it’s good to know some fun indoor places to take kids to play and avoid wildfire smoke.

I’ve pulled together a list of kid-friendly places to avoid wildfire smoke in Southern Oregon.

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Farm to Table Exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon

jumbo size lego block stacked high overlook books and seating at the central point oregon library children's room

Children’s section of the Central Point Library

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ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum play area

Kid-friendly Places to avoid wildfire smoke in Ashland, Oregon:

ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum

Forever Young Ashland

Ashland Library*

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It’s a Process… children’s art studio

Kid-friendly Places to avoid wildfire smoke in Jacksonville, Oregon:

It’s a Process Atelier art studio (our review)

Jacksonville Library*

Kid-friendly Places to avoid wildfire smoke in Gold Hill, Oregon:

Rogue Pediatric Therapies Playroom

Gold Hill Library*

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Little Beans GP Playroom

Kid-friendly Places to avoid wildfire smoke in Grants Pass, Oregon:

Little Beans GP

Southgate Cinemas

Caveman Bowl

McDonald’s play place* 

Grants Pass Library*

*Free Places for Kids to Play in Southern Oregon (McDonald’s & Chick-fil-a require food purchase to play for free)

Be sure to visit our Spring and Summer Guide for family friendly activities in Southern Oregon. And follow us on social media for the latest info on what kid friendly events are happening in the Rogue Valley. Splash Pads | Britt Kids Concerts | Summer Bucket List | $2 Kids Movies | U-pick Farms | Movies in the Park | Indoor Play | Outdoor Play | Events

And check out our Complete Birthday Party Directory!

The Southern Oregon Mom
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