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Summer Activities for Kids in Riyadh: Your 2025 Beat the Heat Survival Guide

  • Writer: Sarah Green
    Sarah Green
  • Jul 2
  • 3 min read
Early mornings = your secret weapon. King Abdullah Park opens at 6AM and it’s blissfully cool (for a while)
Early mornings = your secret weapon. King Abdullah Park opens at 6AM and it’s blissfully cool (for a while)

Summer in Riyadh hits hard—literally. Temperatures around 45 degrees C +++ are the norm. If you're searching for summer activities for kids in Riyadh that don’t end in a meltdown (yours or theirs), here’s your game plan.


Morning Magic: Summer Activities for Kids in Riyadh (Before the Heat Hits)

Looking for summer activities for kids in Riyadh that don’t involve screen time and sweaty tantrums? Mornings are your golden window.


Outdoor Adventures (Before the Sun Peaks)

  • King Abdullah Park: Gates open at 6AM. There's a shaded playground and misting fountains perfect for early morning fun.

  • Riyadh Zoo: Open at 8AM and reasonably cool until about 10. Bring hats and water bottles, and book online to skip queues.


Indoor Escapes (For When the Sun Wins)

  • KidZania (Riyadh Park Mall): Let kids play grown-up in air-conditioned bliss—think fire-fighters, chefs, and surgeons in training.

  • Slimers (Granada Mall): Glow-in-the-dark slime labs and messy play zones = two blissful hours of silence for you.

  • Snow City (Al Othaim Mall): –2°C and sledding. Enough said.

Evening Energy: Cool-Down Activities After 5PM

Wondering about things to do with kids in Riyadh summer evenings? As the sun dips, options open up.

Splash Pads & Water Fun

  • Riyadh Waves: Open 4PM to 11PM with safe splash zones and chilled pools. Book tickets at riyadhwaves.com.

  • Compound Pools: If you're lucky enough to have access, this is the golden hour.

Trampoline Parks & Active Play

  • BOUNCE Riyadh: Air-conditioned, parent-friendly, and enough wall-to-wall trampolines to guarantee bedtime at 7PM.

  • Magic Planet (various malls): Arcade games, soft play, and mini-rides.

Air-Conditioned Lifesavers (All-Day Options)

When it hits 50°C, indoor activities for kids in Riyadh are the only sane option.

Creative Workshops

  • Beech Hall School "Around the World" Camp Weekly continent themes with crafts, STEM, and cooking. Ages 3–10. → beechhallschoolriyadh.com

  • Kids Home (Al Nakhla) Yoga, water play, arts, and karate. Ages 1–10. 5% sibling discount.

Mega Malls with Play Zones

  • Panorama Mall: Full indoor play area, plus plenty of coffee options for you.

  • Riyadh Park Mall: Home to KidZania, VOX Cinemas, and enough distractions for a half-day adventure.



Pro Tips for Riyadh Summers

Trusted 2025 Summer Camps (No "Word-of-Mouth" Needed)


If you're hunting for Riyadh summer camps for children, these are solid bets:


Sports & Active Camps

Creative & Performing Arts

  • Beech Hall School Camp (as above)

  • Kids Home Camp (as above)

STEM & Tech

  • King Salman Science Academy

    • Where: Diplomatic Quarter

    • What: Robotics, mental arithmetic, engineering fun

    • Ages: 7–14

Finding "Ghost Camps" (The Pop-Ups That Vanish)


Some of the best camps never make it past a WhatsApp flyer. Here’s where to look:

Pro Tip:

Set a Google Alert for: "رياض الأطفال صيف 2025" (Riyadh kids summer 2025) for real-time listings.

What’s Not Open in Summer (Seasonal Clarity)


  • ❌ Boulevard World: Closed until 15 October 2025.

  • ❌ Riyadh Season: Winter-only. No outdoor festivals until November.

  • ✅ Boulevard City: Still open. Indoor zones like Barbie World and Disney Castle are air-conditioned and operating - check WEBOOK for what’s on.

The Parent Grapevine Upgrade


Tired of scavenging WhatsApp forwards? Try this instead:

  • School Admin Teams: Camp flyers arrive in backpacks or email around April.

  • Influencers: Follow @RiyadhWithKids for curated camp lists.

  • Theatre Schools: Call Center Stage Riyadh at +966 55 004 4422 for holiday drama intensives.


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