Family guide · October 2026
Kids' entertainment in Linares
Everything you can do with children in Linares in one place: free outings, indoor fun for rainy days, pools and river spots for summer, and places for birthday parties, with opening hours, prices and directions.
- outings in this guide
- 19outings in this guide
- free or no entry fee
- 7free or no entry fee
- for rainy days
- 10for rainy days
Check before you go
Opening hours and prices change with the season, public holidays and school holidays. We checked every detail in October 2026 against the source shown; when a place doesn't publish its price we mark it "ask". Call or check their social media before you go.
Things to do with kids in Linares
Each card shows opening hours, price, address and recommended age. Tap "See more" for the full listing.
Zoo
Casa Noé Mundo Animal Zoo
Families' favourite outing: big cats, birds, monkeys, reptiles, aquariums and a farm with animals to see up close. Allow about 2 hours.
- Hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00
- Price:
- Adults ≈ CLP 5,000 (some report up to 7,000); children under 1 metre free
- Where:
- Camino Interior Aeródromo, San Antonio area (≈ 4 km from downtown)
- Best for:
- All ages
Indoor play
Family Park Espacio Urbano
- Indoors
- Birthdays
Arcade and ride games, trampolines and an area for little ones inside the mall. Great for a rainy afternoon or after shopping.
- Hours:
- Espacio Urbano Linares mall hours
- Price:
- Game credit is topped up in store (ask for prices); birthday parties from CLP 9,990 per child
- Where:
- Av. Aníbal León Bustos 0280, Espacio Urbano, unit 37
- Best for:
- Ages 2 to 12
Kids' play centre
PlayKids Linares
- Indoors
Indoor play centre inside Boulevard Central, next to the padel courts. Children play while adults eat or play sport in the same complex.
- Hours:
- Until 20:00 (check opening days)
- Price:
- Call +56 9 9842 8327
- Where:
- Januario Espinoza 1610, Boulevard Central
- Best for:
- Toddlers and school-age children
Kids' play centre
Kingdom Kids
Children's entertainment centre with a play park. Call to ask about prices, hours and birthday parties.
- Hours:
- Until 20:00 (check opening days)
- Price:
- Call +56 9 2643 2506
- Where:
- La Empresa, lot 4
- Best for:
- Toddlers and school-age children
Games and fun
Feliz Group
Play and fun venue for children on the way out of Linares along Route 5 South, at km 300.
- Hours:
- Until 20:00 (check opening days)
- Price:
- Ask on site
- Where:
- Route 5 South km 300
- Best for:
- Children and families
Playground
La Casita del Bosque
Children's play park in the El Bosque area of Linares. Call before you go to confirm hours and prices.
- Hours:
- Call +56 9 9711 0834
- Price:
- Ask
- Where:
- El Bosque 16
- Best for:
- Young children
Shopping centre
Boulevard Central Linares
- Free
- Indoors
Shopping centre with food outlets, padel courts and a kids' play area (PlayKids). A good plan to eat, play sport and spend the afternoon as a family.
- Hours:
- Every day until 23:45
- Price:
- Free entry; each business charges separately
- Where:
- Januario Espinoza 1610
- Best for:
- All ages
Park with play equipment
Brisas Playground
- Free
Public park with children's play equipment, open all day. A free outing for kids to run and play outdoors.
- Hours:
- Open all day
- Price:
- Free
- Where:
- Brisas 945
- Best for:
- All ages
Play area and food
McDonald's Linares
- Indoors
Linares' first McDonald's (May 2026) has a kids' play area, McCafé and AutoMac drive-thru. An easy short outing with young children.
- Hours:
- Every day, 08:00 to 23:45
- Price:
- Play area free for customers; Happy Meal from ≈ CLP 4,250 (guide price)
- Where:
- Av. Aníbal León Bustos 0628
- Best for:
- Ages 2 to 10
Museum
Linares Art and Crafts Museum
- Free
- Indoors
Public museum with galleries of art and traditional Chilean crafts, temporary exhibitions and film screenings. Entry is free and no booking is needed.
- Hours:
- Tuesday to Friday 10:00–17:30; Saturday 10:00–16:00
- Price:
- Free
- Where:
- Av. Valentín Letelier 572
- Best for:
- Ages 4 and up
Library
Public Library No. 8 Manuel Francisco Mesa Seco
- Free
- Indoors
Modern downtown building with a children's room, book lending, computers and free WiFi. Ask about story time and seasonal workshops.
- Hours:
- Call (73) 256 4637 for opening hours
- Price:
- Free
- Where:
- Manuel Rodríguez 698, corner of Max Jara
- Best for:
- All ages
Workshops and exhibitions
Margot Loyola Palacios House of Culture
- Free
- Indoors
Exhibitions and art, music and dance workshops for children and teenagers, especially during winter and summer holidays.
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00
- Price:
- Free entry; workshops as announced
- Where:
- Manuel Rodríguez, corner of Av. Valentín Letelier
- Best for:
- Ages 5 and up
Theatre and film
Linares Municipal Theatre
- Indoors
Children's plays, puppet shows, concerts and film seasons throughout the year, especially in the winter holidays. Check the municipal listings.
- Hours:
- Depends on each show
- Price:
- Depends on the event (many shows are free)
- Where:
- Independencia 520
- Best for:
- Depends on the show
Outdoor stroll
Main square and Alameda
- Free
The classic downtown walk: the bandstand, the fountain, the cathedral and room to run, cycle or skate. Ice-cream shops and cafés are a few steps away.
- Hours:
- Open all day
- Price:
- Free
- Where:
- Downtown Linares (Independencia and Kurt Möller)
- Best for:
- All ages
Countryside pool and play area
Manantial del Arriero
- Summer
- Birthdays
Countryside venue with a swimming pool, playground and a Chilean food restaurant. It sells full-day, half-day and pool-only passes.
- Hours:
- By booking; pool season in summer
- Price:
- Full day CLP 27,000 · Half day 22,000 · Pool only 10,000 (ask about children's rates)
- Where:
- Llancanao km 9
- Best for:
- All ages
River and nature
Achibueno valley
- Free
- Summer
In summer the Achibueno river is the big family outing: river beaches, picnics, campsites and horse rides in Pejerrey. Choose calm pools and keep children in sight.
- Hours:
- Best from December to March
- Price:
- River access free; campsites and horse rides charge (ask)
- Where:
- Route L-45, from 15 km east of Linares
- Best for:
- All ages, always with adults
Football at the stadium
Club Deportes Linares
Going to the Estadio Fiscal to watch the "Albirrojo" is a family tradition. Check fixtures and ticket sales on our club page.
- Hours:
- Depends on the fixture list
- Price:
- Depends on the match
- Where:
- Estadio Fiscal, Rengo 1036
- Best for:
- Ages 5 and up
Five-a-side and padel
Club House Linares
- Indoors
Five-a-side football and padel courts for hourly hire, great for a sporty birthday or a match with school friends.
- Hours:
- Every day, 08:00 to 23:00
- Price:
- Hourly court hire (price in its booking app)
- Where:
- Av. Aníbal León Bustos 0687
- Best for:
- Ages 6 and up
Cinema
Cinema (in Talca)
- Indoors
Linares has no commercial cinema: the nearest is Cinépolis at Mall Plaza Maule in Talca (≈ 50 km via Route 5). In Linares there are free film seasons at the Museum and the Municipal Theatre.
- Hours:
- Depends on listings
- Price:
- Depends on the film and day
- Where:
- Mall Plaza Maule, Talca (level 1)
- Best for:
- Depends on the film
Hours and prices at a glance
| Place | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Noé Mundo Animal Zoo | Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 | Adults ≈ CLP 5,000 (some report up to 7,000); children under 1 metre free |
| Family Park Espacio Urbano | Espacio Urbano Linares mall hours | Game credit is topped up in store (ask for prices); birthday parties from CLP 9,990 per child |
| PlayKids Linares | Until 20:00 (check opening days) | Call +56 9 9842 8327 |
| Kingdom Kids | Until 20:00 (check opening days) | Call +56 9 2643 2506 |
| Feliz Group | Until 20:00 (check opening days) | Ask on site |
| La Casita del Bosque | Call +56 9 9711 0834 | Ask |
| Boulevard Central Linares | Every day until 23:45 | Free entry; each business charges separately |
| Brisas Playground | Open all day | Free |
| McDonald's Linares | Every day, 08:00 to 23:45 | Play area free for customers; Happy Meal from ≈ CLP 4,250 (guide price) |
| Linares Art and Crafts Museum | Tuesday to Friday 10:00–17:30; Saturday 10:00–16:00 | Free |
| Public Library No. 8 Manuel Francisco Mesa Seco | Call (73) 256 4637 for opening hours | Free |
| Margot Loyola Palacios House of Culture | Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 | Free entry; workshops as announced |
| Linares Municipal Theatre | Depends on each show | Depends on the event (many shows are free) |
| Main square and Alameda | Open all day | Free |
| Manantial del Arriero | By booking; pool season in summer | Full day CLP 27,000 · Half day 22,000 · Pool only 10,000 (ask about children's rates) |
| Achibueno valley | Best from December to March | River access free; campsites and horse rides charge (ask) |
| Club Deportes Linares | Depends on the fixture list | Depends on the match |
| Club House Linares | Every day, 08:00 to 23:00 | Hourly court hire (price in its booking app) |
| Cinema (in Talca) | Depends on listings | Depends on the film and day |
Free things to do with kids in Linares
- Art and Crafts Museum: free entry Tuesday to Saturday.
- Public Library No. 8: children's room, stories and free WiFi.
- Main square and Alameda: strolls, cycling and skating.
- Brisas Playground (Brisas 945): outdoor play equipment, open all day.
- House of Culture: open exhibitions and seasonal workshops.
- Achibueno river in summer: river beaches for a picnic.
- Free film and theatre shows in the holidays (check municipal listings).
If it rains: indoor ideas
- Family Park at Espacio Urbano (games and trampolines).
- PlayKids at Boulevard Central, next to food outlets and padel courts.
- McDonald's Linares play area.
- Art and Crafts Museum and House of Culture.
- Children's room at the Public Library.
- Plays and films at the Municipal Theatre.
- Covered courts for a match at Club House.
In summer
- Achibueno river and valley campsites: bring sunscreen, a hat and water.
- Pool and playground at Manantial del Arriero (Llancanao).
- Cabins with a pool near the Ancoa reservoir.
- Sunsets and ice cream around the main square.
Where to hold a kids' birthday party
- Family Park: Fun packages from CLP 9,990, Super from 10,990 and Top from 13,990 per child (depending on the day).
- Club House Linares: hire a five-a-side pitch for a sporty birthday.
- Manantial del Arriero: outdoor party with a pool in season (ask).
Tips for parents
- 1Confirm hours and prices by phone or social media before you go, especially on public holidays.
- 2At the river, choose calm pools and never leave children alone in the water.
- 3Bring sunscreen, a hat and water: Linares tops 30 °C in summer.
- 4Carry cash for the zoo and the river; not everywhere takes cards.
- 5For school or group visits to the museum, book ahead.
- 6Check our weather forecast to choose between an outdoor or indoor outing.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do with kids in Linares at the weekend?
Favourites are the Casa Noé Zoo (Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00), Family Park at Espacio Urbano, the Art and Crafts Museum (free, Saturdays until 16:00) and, in summer, the Achibueno river.
What free activities are there for kids in Linares?
The Art and Crafts Museum, Public Library No. 8, the House of Culture, the main square and Alameda, and in summer access to the Achibueno river.
How much is entry to the Linares zoo?
Casa Noé doesn't publish an official price list: visitors report around CLP 5,000 per adult (some up to 7,000) and children under 1 metre go free.
Is there a cinema in Linares?
There's no commercial cinema. The nearest is Cinépolis at Mall Plaza Maule in Talca. In Linares there are film seasons at the Museum and the Municipal Theatre.
Where can you hold a kids' birthday party in Linares?
Family Park at Espacio Urbano has packages from CLP 9,990 per child; you can also hire a pitch at Club House Linares or celebrate outdoors at a countryside venue.
More Linares guides
- Full guide to Casa Noé Zoo →
- Achibueno valley travel guide →
- Linares weather →
- Culture and entertainment in Linares →
Sources: museodelinares.gob.cl (hours and entry), familypark.cl (birthdays), mcdonalds.cl and Arcos Dorados, manantialdelarriero.cl (prices), Instagram @zoocasanoe and visitor reports, municipal phone directory, Club House Linares, public Google Maps listings (PlayKids, Kingdom Kids, Feliz Group, La Casita del Bosque, Boulevard Central and Brisas Playground) and Linares Conecta.
Updated 12 October 2026.