Penglipuran sits in Bangli regency, in the hills above Ubud, and it works well as a family stop because the whole point of a visit is walking, not sightseeing from a distance. The village runs along one car-free lane lined with matching bamboo-fenced family compounds, so kids can walk the open street without dodging scooters or cars, which is rare in Bali. At the far end a short, shaded path leads through tall bamboo groves, a nice break from the heat and an easy win for kids who just want to run around for a bit. Most families cover the whole village and forest walk in an hour or two, so it fits as a morning stop rather than an all-day outing.
Go in the morning if you can, since the lane has little shade and gets warm by midday; bring hats, sunscreen and water for everyone. The path is paved but a little uneven in spots, fine for kids walking on their own feet but not ideal for a stroller, so plan to carry younger toddlers or use a baby carrier. Food options inside the village are simple, a few local stalls selling snacks and drinks, so if your kids need a proper meal plan to eat before or after rather than relying on the village itself; for a bigger stop with more choice and room to roam, the family-friendly food courts and markets spread around Bali are a better bet. If the weather turns, this is an outdoor walk with no real indoor fallback, so check our rainy day indoor activities before you commit the whole morning to it.
Penglipuran suits families with kids old enough to walk a village lane happily, roughly preschool age and up; babies and very young toddlers will be fine in a carrier but won't get much out of it beyond the walk itself. Because it sits well inland and the drive from the south Bali tourist belt runs a couple of hours each way, most families pair it with another stop in the same direction, such as a viewpoint near Kintamani or a stop in Ubud, rather than driving up and back just for the village. The village elevation keeps it noticeably cooler than the coast, and the main lane itself is short, so even on a hot day the walk stays manageable for small legs.
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