Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and
Activity Centers in New Jersey

Here are some places in New Jersey that offer indoor activities to keep the kids busy when the weather outside keeps them in.

Best Northern NJ Kids Indoor Play Places

Community Children’s Museum 77 East Blackwell St Dover, NJ 973-366-9060 Best for: Children 6 months to ten years old A place for hands-on fun in Art, Science and World Cultures.They offer inspiring exhibits and programs for children to learn, grow and create. Open Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

Funtime Junction 400 Fairfield Road Fairfield, NJ 973-882-9777 Best for:Toddlers and young children They have a giant indoor jungle gym, ride-on toys and cars, a painting and crafts corner, playhouse, arcades, laser tag, and games. Snack bar on location. Open Sunday and Monday 11am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 10am-7pm.

Fun Mania Route 18 South Oldbridge, NJ 732-360-1800 Best for: Toddlers to Teens A 50,000 square foot arcade with over 150 arcades, three indoor rides, and a outdoor mini-golf! The perfect place for family and kids to spend an enjoyable day! Open: Friday, 3 PM to 10 Pm, Saturday 10 AM to 11 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 10 PM. When school is closed They are open!

Giggles Playstation 350 Route 46 East Rockaway, NJ 973-586-Play Best for: Toddlers to young teens. There have a two story jungle gym, musical carousel, club house, a Giggle bouncer, animated games, train ride, slot cars, the hottest video and skill games for the older children, and a cafe for snacks. Open Thursday through Sunday, from 10am-6pm with extended hours through 8pm on Friday and Saturday.

IKEA 100 IKEA Dr. Paramus, NJ 201-843-1881 Also at the Elizabeth Store Best for: Kids 36 to 50 inches tall The Paramus store includes 11 play areas and a giant supervised play space called Smaland, which replicates the look of a Swedish farmhouse and forest. Children can play in a giant wooden shoe, climb rock walls, or take part in puppet shows. You can drop-off your kids for FREE indoor play! During the week, you can score up to an hour of free supervised play for the kids, and during weekends and peak shopping times, 30 minutes. FREE kids special activities such as balloon artists and clowns Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm, Closed on Sundays

Imagine That! 4 Vreeland Rd. Florham Park, NJ 973- 966-8000 Best for: Toddlers & young children A children's museum where children are encouraged to touch, discover, learn and explore in our 16,000 square foot hands-on museum featuring over 50 unique exhibits. kids "Learn through play" in a safe environment where they can use their imaginations and have fun exploring and discovering unique and interesting exhibits -- and learning at the same time during the children's field trip. Open seven days, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Kid Junction 3322 Route 22 West, Building 12 Branchburg, NJ (908- 252-0055 Best for: Young children, over two years. It's designed to foster learning, emotional confidence and social interaction all through the guise of play! An indoor Amusement Center open to the public for walk-in open play. Open: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Kidz Village 131 S 31st Street Kenilworth,NJ 908-445-7220 Best for: Kids 10 and under Kidz Village is a 11,000 square foot children’s play facility designed to stimulate children’s imagination, learning and social interaction while they have fun. The “village” is in a safe and secure large open area allowing parents to relax in the “center of town” while watching their children have a blast climbing the multi-level indoor playground or exploring the comic book store, supermarket, dance academy, movie theater, tool shop, salon, under the sea, 50’s style diner, or pretending to be a knight in our unique ball launching castle. Socks required. They also have a snack bar! Open: Monday through Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday and Saturday 9am-9pm; Sunday 10am-7pm.

The New Jersey Children’s Museum 599 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 201-262-5151 Best for: Toddlers & young children An indoor playspace for imagination play, offering a real fire truck, real helicopter, a ballet studio with costumes, a medieval castle, a pretend grocery store, indoor sandbox, and more. On certain days there may also have storytelling or crafts, so check the daily calendar when you arrive. Open 10am-5pm on weekdays, 10am-6pm on weekends.

Unbelieva-Bills 310-312 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 973-337-8362 Best for: Children 2 to 9 years old, and Teen Nights with dance parties. They have huge indoor playground, arcade games, laser tag, and a theater offering a range of weekend shows from magic and puppets to Spider-man, pirates and princesses. Adults can enjoy a salad or a Starbucks® coffee or a TAZO® in their Unbelieva-Bills-café. For one Saturday every month, they offer a special "Drop Off Party" where parents can either stay or drop off their kids for a fun filled evening that includes entertainment, food, all of our games and adult supervision. The party goes from 6:00 — 9pm. They also offer safe and secure Teen Nights with dance parties with the hottest DJ's on most Saturdays, between 8pm - 12am. Open Monday through Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-8pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm. Also, one Saturday every month from 6-9pm

Uptown Playaround Town Place Shopping Center 3562 State Route 27 Kendall Park, NJ 732- 955 2005 Best for: Kids 0-10 years old The setting encourages pretend play which enhances cognitive, fine and gross motor skills, promotes socialization and self-help. Our friendly Staff cheers you on as children get active and stretch their imagination while they zip, climb and slide on a two and a half level play system, then put on an improved performance on a stage, or explore a custom made 150 square foot playhouse. For the tiniest visitors there is Toddler Ave., a separate area with mirrors, tunnels and slides in "just for me" sizes. Open Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm. Call in advance for weekend hours.

Best Central NJ Kids Indoor Play Places

Bounce-U 165 Amboy Road Morganville, NJ 732- 972-6862 and in Lakewood, Piscataway, West Windsor, Blackwood, Cherry Hill, & Pleasantville. Best for: Toddlers & children They offer open sessions every week. They come complete with music, games, snacks, and – of course – a whole lot of bouncing. From preschool playdate, to family bounce night. Just make a reservation, bring your socks, come on down. Pizza can be purchased on location after the session. Hours and prices vary by location.

Fun Time America Highway 35 South, Cliffwood (732) 583-4600 Best for: Young Children & teens An indoor amusement park with over 40,000 square feet of incredible entertainment including Rides, Games, a 14-Seat Motion Simulator, Laser Tag, Soft Play Science Fun, Arts and Crafts and a snack bar. Open Monday-Wednesday: 12pm - 9pm, Thursday: 12pm - 10pm, Friday: 12pm - 11pm, Saturday: 10am - Midnight, Sunday: 10am - 10pm.

JerZJump 51 Stouts Lane Monmouth Junction, NJ 732-438-JUMP (5867) Best for: Toddlers and children A 17,500 sq. ft. indoor playspace! The facilities include a special toddler room where your three-and-under can play without getting pummeled by the big kids. For older children, there’s a 15-foot tall jungle gym, huge bouncies, and inflatable slides. Adults can enjoy arcade games, a snack bar, and a lounge with free WI-FI and TV's. The toddler room is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30-7pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Open “Jump” is Monday-Thursday 3-7pm, Friday 1:30-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm.

Best Southern NJ Kids Indoor Play Places

Jellybean Jungle Crispin Square Shopping Center 230 N. Maple Ave. Marlton, NJ 856-596-8889 Best for: Children 5 and under. They offer a large variety of imaginative and developmentally appropriate activity centers will lead your child on an adventure of social and physical exploration with other children of the same age. Exclusively for kids five and under, they have a Jungle theatre, ball pit, climbing maze, and ocean center with pirate ship for unlimited drop-in play. Open Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm, Friday 9:30am-8pm, and Saturday 9:30am-5pm. Private parties on Sundays

Jumpstart Kids Club The Shoppes at Foxmoor (with Friendly's and Marrazzo's) 1071 Washington Blvd. Robbinsville, NJ 609-336-0500 Best for: Children Ages 4 mos. to 7 years They are dedicated to the development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. They have a Mommy & Me program for children from 4 mos to 5 years with varied age classes to allow siblings and friends of different ages to experience together, and promote sharing and cooperation. They also offer a drop and shop program for your toddlers, minimum age 2 1/2.

Kid Junction 16000 Commerce Parkway, Suite A Marlton, NJ 856-273-9500 Best for: Young children, over two years. It's designed to foster learning, emotional confidence and social interaction all through the guise of play! An indoor Amusement Center open to the public for walk-in open play. Open: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

The Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd, # 100 Cherry Hill, NJ 856 424-1233 Best for: Toddlers and Young Children Offers indoor play with entertainment with imagination play areas like the pretend vet’s office and pretend diner, the museum often hosts performances and demonstrations for kids. There is a snack area and gift shop. Open from: 9:30am-5:30pm daily and until 8:30pm on Saturdays from October through April