Pastimes Pavilion

Amy Rose

2020-05

This is the best addition to Nauvoo for families of young children. We were in Nauvoo for two and a half days on our recent trip, and in that short time we visited the Pastimes three times. My girls loved getting dressed up, they loved the games, and everyone is so friendly and helpful it is just a really pleasant, peaceful way to spend time together as a family. My favorite part might have been the sheep across the street, though!

Jason Belnap

2020-05

This was one of our little kids' favorite places that we visited. They have quite a variety of games and activities, some even suited for older kids & adults. My little kids loved playing dress-up in the makeshift pioneer kitchen, playing a bowling-like game, and playing with the farm animal shaped blocks.My older daughter liked making a block bear climb the rope, trying to walk on stilts, and trying to figure-out some other puzzles & games.The missionaries there were very happy to talk about pioneer times and were very pleasant and knowledgeable.We visited more than once today. One of my kids kept wanting to go back & didn't want to leave.

Kaitlin Hannig

2020-05

This was our kids' favorite part of Nauvoo. We strategically went and did all the more "boring" stuff that the grown-ups wanted beforehand so that our kids wouldn't whine the whole time to go back and play.We went in early September and it felt like we had the place to ourselves. It was perfect. We were told by the volunteers that the busy season had just ended and that if we had been there a couple weeks earlier we would've had to compete for space.They have everything for kids to pretend play they are pioneers (dress-ups, play cabins, wooden farm animals) pioneer games, pioneer toys, stilts etc. Plus the awesome volunteers will teach your kids how it all worked.Don't be a jerk and drop your kids off there. The volunteers aren't babysitters.

Becca Bryant

2019-05

My kids played here happily for more than an hour, fascinated by what kids played with in the 1840's. Friendly, knowledgeable volunteers. Masters and a water fountain in store to cool down (this area is entirely outdoors).

Sadoc Munoz

2023-08

A fun time for everyone of all ages!

Kurt Kirkham

2019-05

Our whole family had a lot of fun here. They have several games including a stick / ring toss and catch, stick pull, climbing bear race, dress up, and much more...

Brandon Colvin

2023-09

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Heather Oxborrow

2019-05

So many pioneer games and activities for the whole family. Pioneer clothes for the kids to dress up, a little play log cabin and school. Stilt races were a favorite for us!

Scott Wise

2018-05

This is our kids favorite place to hang out when we visit. There are lots of fun games and a good opportunity to play with other kids from all over.

Katie Steinberg Owens

2023-09

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Jim Allison

2019-05

The kids beg to come here every summer and play whenever we are in Nauvoo. Lots of neat things to see and do at this location.

Itsbuttars

2018-05

Excellent place for the kids. Seeing old houses and learning history can be tiresome for the little ones. Take a break and let them play like pioneers.

Chris Bloomfield

2023-05

Our kids really enjoyed this one and wanted to revisit before we left. The stilts and hoops were a hit!

Wilhelmina Wise

2018-05

We love coming here to play games and wrestle with our kids. It's right next to the bakery where the kids can get a cookie!

siste IOI

2023-05

Hours are 9am to 5pm. My kids enjoyed everything!!

Deb B

2017-05

Our favorite place to visit during the summer in Nauvoo. Lots of great play for kids.

Dino Guy

2019-05

My neices and nephews loved playing here. Good for young kids.

Danica keller

2020-05

It is a fun place for kids get a hands on experience with pioneer games.

Jorge L. Agüero Jr.

2023-07

Simply amazing! Great attention and kind individuals.

Tess Mailo

2023-05

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Dason Hatch

2019-05

My kids didn't want to leave. Really fun games

Greg Steinicke

2019-05

Very fun time learning how the Pioneers entertained themselves. Fun games!

Joey Duenas

2023-05

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Jim Dodds

2020-05

Lots of active fun for the kids and adults.

Morgan Warner

2020-05

Fun experience for all ages in a wonderful, historic site

Kylie Buckley

2020-05

Games before video games! Lots of fun for all ages.

ORyan Smith

2019-05

It was fun experiencing daily life in America near two hundred years ago.

Elizabeth Martin

2020-05

The kids had fun will.come back again.

Beth Dazey

2020-05

Fun place! Especially for kids.

Jay Bartling

2020-05

The boys and I played as you should