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Big Sky For Families

Big Sky is an adventure for all ages and stages of life, with many activities and amenities that cater to families and kids.

From ski programs to childcare, sleigh rides to zip lines, this is one family vacation your kids will never forget.

Whether it’s a mini ski camp in the winter or a kid’s concert and a tram ride in the summer, kids love to explore Big Sky’s outdoors in fashion. And there are plenty of daycare options for those times when mom and dad need a little break.

Family Lodging

From slope-side cabins to ski-in, ski-out condos and on-the-mountain hotels, we provide the perfect winter getaway for your family and your budget. View current lodging availability to see which Ski & Stay Packages match your ideal vacation.

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Family Activities

On the mountain or off, we have something for everyone in your family.

Tips for Skiing with Kids

Kid's Favorites

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is home to more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else in the world, is the first national park in the U.S. established in 1872 and is also one of the most popular. Plan Your Visit (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Sleigh Rides

Dog Sledding

Ziplining

Enjoy the fast-paced thrills of a ziplining adventure, and get a bird’s eyed view of Big Sky as you fly through the air and land at the next perch.

Parent's Picks

Cross Country Skiing

Snowcoach Tours

Let someone else handle the driving, so you can experience the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone National Park on a guided tour.

Wellness & Spas

Snowmobiling

Cruise through open meadows, spectacular alpine scenery, and powder fields, experiencing Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park by snowmobile.

Fly Fishing

Big Sky, Montana is surrounded by blue ribbon trout fishing, with rivers, alpine lakes and mountain streams, making the area a fly fishing paradise.

Childcare

Your kids are your number one priority, but sometimes you need to be rewarded too. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the backcountry with The Montana Dinner Yurt, get a relaxing couples massage at one of the resorts' spas, or hit the (more challenging) slopes sans kids.

There's no need to worry about the kiddos - let them play at the Lone Peak Playhouse at Big Sky Resort, make some slope side buddies at Kids Club, or take in a lesson at the Ski School. Plus, evening childcare can be arranged through your lodging provider. You can also contact Big Sky Sitters, LLC. A local babysitting service right in town. To make reservations, call (406) 589-6059.

Daycare

Big Sky offers a full service daycare program at the Lone Peak Playhouse (LPP), right at the base of Big Sky Resort's slopes. Relax and enjoy the day either on the slopes or at the spa while your child plays with other children in a safe and fun environment. LPP is a center that operates in conjunction with Big Sky Resort and the Snowsports School. LPP is conveniently located in the Snowcrest Building, across the hall from the Snowsports School. Reservations Recommended: (406) 993-2220.

Big Sky Community Park

Enjoy a 44-acre park in the heart of Big Sky’s Meadow Village that serves as a gathering spot for outdoor fun. The park features sport fields, basketball, tennis courts, frisbee golf, and access to biking and walking trails in the summer and cross-country ski trails in the winter.