A LIST: Indoor Activities For Cold Rainy Days!
/We see A LOT of rain, snow and cold temperatures here in the Northeast. So in preparation for the next cold, rainy, gloomy day, here now in one place are all of my past indoor activity posts. I will continually update this as we explore more of the indoors!
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New York City
The world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your crew move between challenges.
The largest indoor waterpark in North America.
Part museum. Part ride. All New York. Rise is a love letter to NYC and the first ever flight simulator ride in Manhattan!
The largest ninja gym on the east coast has landed in Greenpoint.
A large indoor fun zone in Brooklyn complete with climbing walls, a ropes course, a roller rink and so much more.
A bright and modern aquarium that celebrates all things aquatic with an homage to NYC - inside the ginormous American Dream Mall!
A sprawling, technology focused, hands on science museum in Jersey City.
A stunning museum that features art on view and crafts to make. There’s also weekly performances and storytelling and it’s all in celebration of the local communities.
This adorable indoor amusement park is the first of many family friendly activities to open at East Rutherford, NJ’s American Dream mall.
A gorgeous new STEAM activity center in Chelsea. Stop by for Open Studio or sign up for a workshop or special event.
No ordinary toy store. It’s an interactive playscape that changes its entire theming every 4-6 months. New locations now also in Brooklyn, Hudson Yards and even CT!
Clean your clothes, play some pinball and enjoy some craft beer or wine at this Greenpoint spot that’s fun for the whole family.
An easy way to entertain young kids in cold weather. They may even learn a few things.
A beautiful museum focusing on Himalayan art. Check out their Family Sundays program.
NYC’s only hands on science museum is a blast for families!
An interactive but confusing ode to all things math.
A huge drop-in play area for young kids, conveniently located near the best Mexican restaurant in NYC.
An interactive and modern museum of design.
This Brooklyn kids haven is more than mini golf.
Westchester/hudson valley
A fun climbing gym has opened at Ridge Hill in Yonkers!
Have all the fun and none of the mess at this adorable make your own slime shop!
The Pottery Factory is SO much more than pottery. Design your own candle or soap. Fuse glass. The place is spotless and quite big. Tons of fun.
Come for the post-war and contemporary Italian art. Stay for the Sardinian donkeys.
Books and Bunnies are a Beautiful combo at this warm and friendly Chappaqua book store.
A contemporary museum with a very well cared for Learning Center - an exhibition and activity space just for kids.
Spread your wings and fly year-round at Ridge Hill in Yonkers!
A very kid friendly brewery and restaurant less than an hour from home.
If your kid loves all things pink and glitter, take them to Sparklicious in Mount Kisco ASAP.
A light-filled, hip children’s museum located on Rye Playland’s boardwalk.
A beautiful contemporary art museum not far from home.
A haven for children. Consider stops at District 96 or Karenderya for nearby eats.
This new outer space themed VR center is WORLDS apart from the pack due to its immersive experience that incorporates the physical world into the virtual world.
Connecticut
An indoor arcade (including ax throwing, bumper cars, VR and more) that is ALL GLOW IN THE DARK NEON!
A brand new drop in crafting studio in Greenwich, CT - aka a lifesaver for local parents in bad weather!
With locations in South Norwalk, CT, Pleasantville (Westchester) and Roslyn (Long Island) NY and Paramus, NJ, Grit Ninja is killing the Tri-State ninja scene!
A Sunday only amazing indoor antiques, vintage and salvage market in Bridgeport right off I-95
At a Children’s Session, the kids can play in the salt while the grown ups relax.
Need I say more? Located in Orange, CT.
No ordinary toy store. It’s an interactive playscape that changes its entire theming every 4-6 months. Located in the SoNo Collection mall.
This play space on the 5th Floor of the Stamford Town Center is huge, clean and tons of fun!
The world’s largest indoor ropes course…and it’s located inside a furniture store.
A free public space that celebrates art and music and has a wonderful café inside, too.
So much more than a trampoline park, Urban Air is KID HEAVEN.
