As the weather cools down, avoid the seasonal slump that families tend to get stuck in every winter. When trips to Target, tea parties, and couch-cushion forts get tiresome — and your kids have watched more hours of Ryan’s World than you’d care to reveal — it may be time for a trip to one of these local indoor play places. Here are some of our favorite indoor play places.
242 Church
Check out “The Field” at this modern Ann Arbor church. There’s a foam pit, trampolines, and tons of open “grassy” space to kick a ball around. Ages 12 and under. The Brighton location has an indoor field and gym; call ahead for details.
648 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor. 734-707-4995.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
What better way is there to learn about science than to touch it? The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum offers children and parents alike to come and enjoy the wonders of science tactilely. Come on in and touch all the science with all of the awesome indoor play places and experiments the Hands-On Museum has to offer.
220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor. 734-995-5439.
Briarwood Mall Play Area
Walk around the mall, shop, eat at the many dining options, and let your child play in the play area. Located by Von Maur.
100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor. Free.
Best in Games
This indoor play place features so many options for fun for the whole family. Among their many options for a fun day, they have bumper cars, football bowling, axe throwing, selfie mini golf and much more.
4095 Carpenter Rd Suite A, Ypsilanti. 734-660-5335.
Champion Gymnastics
Champion Gymnastics offers classes, open gym time, birthday parties, ninja courses and more. Visit their website or call for their hours, schedule and pricing.
7240 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. 734-222-1810.
Chelsea Treehouse
An indoor playground and cafe with 9,000 square feet of fun, including its signature giant treehouse. Separate areas are available for infants and toddlers.
1101 S. Main St., Chelsea. 734-475-1555.
Decode Ann Arbor and Decode Ypsilanti
Okay, so we don’t recommend this for very young kids, but children aged six and over will enjoy participating in these escape rooms! Work together as a family to solve different puzzles and escape rooms designed around the imagination. There are two locations in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area, so you’ll have your choice of place. Call ahead so the Decode team can make your team a success!
3170 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. 16 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti. 313-438-8054. .
Goldfish Swim School
Offering classes for all swimming levels, birthday parties. They also offer family open swim times (you do not have to be a member or currently in classes to attend).
2107 West Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor. 734-849-2038.
Gym America
Gym American offers classes as well as preschool playtime. Call to pre-register before attending.
5555 Hines Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-971-1667.
Jungle Java
A rainforest-themed indoor play center where all ages are welcome to explore the themed play structure or stop at the cafe for a snack. Toddler zone also available.
6481 Canton Center Road, Canton. 734-927-6680.
Launch Trampoline Park
Launch recently opened in the Cranbrook Village shopping center on Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor. This trampoline park offers parties, an arcade, as well as the fun jumping activities sure to get your child’s energy out! Read more HERE.
800 W Eisenhower Pkwy. Ann Arbor 734-423-8718
Libraries
Local libraries offer indoor programs, including story times and craft projects. It’s also a great place to let your children wander to find new books or play in the various kid-friendly spaces. And, libraries are always free! Call ahead for hours for each location.
Ann Arbor District Libraries (AADL)
Five Ann Arbor library locations (each has different offerings and programming).
3255 Alpine, Dexter. (734) 426-4477.
151 Wabash Street, Milan. (734) 439-1240.
555 N. Maple Road, Saline. 734-429-5450.
Three Ypsilanti locations and a Bookmobile. 734-482-4110.
Pinball Pete’s
Classic arcade located on S. University in Ann Arbor. Keep in mind, this is a class arcade, so it’s cash only and is not for the younger kids.
1214 S University Ave, Ann Arbor. (734) 213-2502.
Cash only / varies by game
Revel & Roll
Bowling alley and arcade: offering event space, full restaurant and bar, arcade, birthday party packages, and more. They also allow online lane reservations.
1950 S Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor. 734-665-4474
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Sky Zone Canton
This indoor trampoline park has open jumping, a foam pit, gaming tournaments, character toddler times, special events and more.
42550 Executive Dr., Canton. 734-981-0007.
Yoyo’s Fun Center
What does Yoyo’s Fun Center NOT have? Bring the family for a great time playing on jungle gyms, trampolines and ball pits. Or create are with their special pottery painting room. Parents and children alike are encouraged to come and have a good time!
8044 N. Middlebelt Rd., Westland. 734-956-5500.
Zap Zone
Zap Zone is one of the best places for a game of indoor laser tag. There are also arcade games and prizes to be won for everyone! You can also participate in some of the attractions, such as bumper cars and VR games, making it the ideal location for birthday parties.
4177 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-930-6670.
