It’s too hot to play outside! It’s too cold to play outside! It’s raining outside!
Don’t let the weather dampen your family’s fun!
Embrace family-friendly indoor adventures with these 20 family-friendly activities in the NY Tri-State area.
Stay cool and entertained on hot summer days, stay warm and cozy when it’s too cold to venture outside and make the most of rainy days with an array of exciting indoor activities.
From museums and indoor pools to indoor theme parks, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy- no matter the weather!
Here are 20 family friendly indoor activities in the NY Tri-State area.
Family-Friendly Indoor Activities in the New York Tri-State Area
Legoland Discovery Center
If your child is a budding Lego master builder, then this is the perfect indoor activity! Stimulate all your senses- get splashed and feel the wind blow in your face at a 4D movie. Or take a master builder class and shoot laser guns at Lego bad guys. The best part is it is a quick drive to Legoland Discovery Center Westchester in Yonkers, NY.
Sky Zone
Looking to burn off some energy? Take your child to the ultimate indoor play space to burn off energy! Play trampoline dodgeball at the Dodgeball Arena at Sky Zone.
Go on the challenge course. Play basketball the air court. There is even a toddler zone for little ones.
There are multiple Sky Zone locations in the New York tri-state area (Mt. Kisco, NY, New Rochelle, NY, Norwalk, CT, Allendale, NJ, Pinebrook, NJ and Springfield, NJ).
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Looking for an indoor water park in the New York suburbs? You and your kids will love Chelsea Piers Connecticut’s indoor water park. Go down the water slides, cool off in the splash pad, and take your family to the indoor water park at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford, CT.
Stew Leonard’s
Need an indoor activity that will be entertaining for kids and will also allow you to multi-task? Then you will love Stew Leonard’s. Stew Leonard’s is a family friendly, interactive grocery store chain in the New York tri-state area.
Be entertained, watch the singing farm animals at Stew Leonard’s while grocery shopping. Win-win! Locations in Yonkers, NY, Norwalk, CT, Danbury, CT, Newington, CT, East Meadow, NY, Farmingdale, NY and Paramus, NJ.
Grand Prix and RPM Raceway
On your mark, get set, GO! Challenge your child to an indoor go-kart race. Race with your kids at Grand Prix in Mt. Kisco, NY. After your race, your family can enjoy indoor bowling and indoor arcade.
Don’t live near Mt. Kisco? No problem, head over to RPM Raceway for indoor racing, bowling, and arcade fun! There are several RPM Raceway locations in the New York Tri-State area- Stamford, CT, Jersey, City, NJ, Farmingdale, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY.
Dave and Buster’s
Looking for an arcade in the New York suburbs? No matter the weather, your family will have a great time at Dave and Buster’s indoor arcade space. Play arcade games, have lunch and win prizes at Dave and Buster’s.
There are several Dave and Buster’s locations in New York- Pelham Manor, NY, West Nyack, NY, Westbury, NY, Massapequa, NY, Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY.
Palisades Center
Take the family to one of the biggest indoor malls in the New York tri-state area. There is so much to do at Palisades Center. You and your kids will enjoy the world’s tallest indoor ropes course.
Do a little shopping, indoor bowling and stop by the arcade before grabbing lunch at Palisades Center’s sprawling food court and restaurants in West Nyack, NY.
Local Library
Visit your local library. While you are at the library, don’t forget to check out complimentary museum passes for your next family activity.
Watch a Movie
Catch a movie at your local movie theater.
Bowlmor Lanes
Challenge the family with a game of bowling, laser tag and arcade games at Bowlmor Lanes. There are several Bowlmor Lanes locations in the New York tri-state area- Norwalk, CT, White Plains, NY, Mineola, NY, Melville, NY, Syosset, NY, Woodside, NY and New York, NY.
Sportime USA
Looking for an indoor theme park and arcade in Westchester County? Spend the day riding bumper cars, amusement rides and playing arcade games at Sportime USA in Ardsley, NY.
Indoor Batting
Fine-tune your batting skills at Lefty’s Sports Academy in Clifton, NJ. Practice your swing at the indoor batting cages- perfect for your little leaguer!
Liberty Science Center
Catch a show in the planetarium, climb through the world’s first suspended climbing gym, get your hands on shellfish and snails at the Touch tank, and spend your day at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ.
Maritime Aquarium
Experience marine life up close and personal at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. Stroke the backs of rays and sharks, touch live moon jellies, witness the playful antics of the river otters and catch a harbor seal training session.
Stepping Stones
Ignite your child’s imagination and curiosity at the Stepping Stones Musuem for Children in Norwalk, CT. Your kids will love the interactive indoor exhibits at Stepping Stones Museum for Children.
Cool off, and learn about hydropower while dropping balls down waterfalls, funnels and water wheels.
Indoor Basketball
Shoot some hoops, run around, and play ball at the beautiful, glass-enclosed indoor court at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT.
Bruce Museum
Marvel at the mesmerizing exhibits and interactive display at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT. Your kids will love the dinosaurs at the Bruce Museum or the large collection of minerals. Visit the art collection.
Grab a snack or stay for lunch at the new Bruce cafe!
Indoor Ice Skating
Lace up your ice skates and enjoy indoor ice skating at Playland Ice Casino in Rye, NY.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Channel your inner adventurer and go rock climbing with the family at Beta Climbing in Stamford, CT.
American Dream Mall
Experience the ultimate thrill-seekers’ paradise at the American Dream Mall in Rutherford, NJ, where a world of excitement awaits.
Feel the adrenaline rush as you ride exhilarating roller coasters at the Nickelodeon theme park, or take a refreshing plunge into the DreamWorks water park to beat the heat.
For those seeking a different kind of adventure, embrace the snowy slopes of North America’s first indoor ski resort and indulge in thrilling skiing or snowboarding. No matter the weather, there is so much to do at the American Dream Mall!
SONO Collection Mall
Discover the captivating indoor play space at the Camp store in SONO Collection Mall in Norwalk, CT. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch and do a little shopping!
Indoor Sky Diving
Take the family on a thrilling indoor skydiving adventure at iFly! Feel the exhilaration of freefalling in a safe and controlled environment. Experience the sensation of flying at iFly’s locations in Paramus, NJ, and Yonkers, NY.
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