Are your kids bouncing off the walls with boredom? When Chicago’s unpredictable weather keeps you indoors, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Chicagoland is packed with amazing indoor play places that are perfect for burning energy and having fun, rain or shine.
From toddlers to tweens, these indoor playgrounds are designed to delight kids of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a spot to host a memorable birthday party, enroll in creative classes or simply enjoy an afternoon of active play, you’ll find it here.
Dive into our guide to the best indoor play spots in Chicago and the suburbs.
Best Indoor Play Places Near Me
Best indoor play places in Chicago
Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park
- Address: 404 N. Armour St., Chicago
- Cost: Passes start at $26.95
Jump into fun with trampolines, a trapeze swing, foam pit, dodgeball and more! Don’t miss the wipeout wheel or toddler times for kids ages 2-6.
ClimbZone Chicago
- Address: 2500 W. Bradley Place, Suite M, Chicago
- Cost: Passes start at $29.99
ClimbZone Chicago offers vertical adventures with unique climbing walls, a thrilling high ropes course, zip line, bumper cars and laser tag. Perfect for families seeking fun and excitement!
Fit City Kids
- Address: 2540 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $20, $16 per sibling
Fit City Kids features classes like basketball and tumbling, plus the Cityscape Play Zone—a 5,000-square-foot multi-level soft play structure. Drop-in play and memberships are available for endless fun!
Hellobaby
- Address: 600 E. 61st St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
This South Side play space loves littles! This free play space offers a drop-in zone for babies and toddlers, plus storytimes, yoga, music, dance and more.
Little Hoppers Cafe
- Address: 2760 W. 111th St., Chicago
- Cost: $15, $12 per sibling
Little Hoppers caters to kids under 7. Plan a play date, let the kiddos burn off energy during open play or join family classes. Open play is from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab a coffee or tea while your little one plays.
Luna y Cielo Play Cafe
- Address: 3530 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $16, $13 siblings
Discover Latin culture at this vibrant play cafe, featuring Spanish classes, events, and a colorful space for learning and play.
Play Street Museum
- Address: Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1119 South Delano Court East, Space F124, Chicago
- Cost: $22/children ages 1-8. Children outside of this age range and parents are free.
Kids explore a mini town with themed play, events and hands-on activities at Play Street Museum.
- Address: 2040 N. Western Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $20, $5 siblings
This Bucktown play center offers a bright, nurturing space for young kids, plus free coffee, tea and WiFi for adults. Perfect for play, group sessions and birthday parties!
Best indoor play places in North/Northwest Suburbs
The north ‘burbs have plenty of great places to play the day away. You’ll find some of them right in popular malls and shopping areas, making it a great combo for shopping and fun!
Read more: Best Indoor Play Places in Schaumburg
BumbleBee Play Cafe
- Address: 1015 N. Randall Road, Elgin
- Cost: $18
This play cafe features a large play structure and jumping pad for ages 5-12, a mini town for younger kids, and a cafe for parents to relax and enjoy.
Exploritorium
- Address: 4701 Oakton St., Skokie
- Cost: $6 resident, $7 non-resident
The Exploritorium, part of the Skokie Park District, is a true gem. Their play space includes a giant “Lite Brite” wall, a water area, an elaborate maze of tunnels and slides, and so much more.
Funtopia
- Address: 2050 Tower Drive, Glenview
- Cost: Passes start at $20, online registration is recommended
This kids’ paradise offers themed climbing walls, rope courses, caves, a drop slide and Soft Play for kids under 8, plus a tot zone. Also located in Naperville.
Giggles Play
- Address: 328 Green Bay Road, Highwood
- Cost: $18 child, $12 sibling
If the usual bright colors and loud noises of indoor play places aren’t your child’s thing, check out this calm Reggio-inspired space! Here, kids can socialize, play pretend, and engage in imaginative activities.
Jumps n’ Jiggles Indoor Playground & Carousel
- Address: 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village
- Cost: $6
Located at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion. Younger kids can have fun at the circus-inspired playground featuring a maze of tunnels and a spiral slide. Take a spin on one of the 18 hand-painted horses on the carousel. Offers group rentals and birthday parties, too.
Kids Art & Cafe
- Address: 710 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
- Cost: $14
This creative hotspot combines an ice cream and coffee shop with an indoor playground. Kids can explore their artistic side in fun classes or celebrate in style with unforgettable birthday parties!
Millie’s Playland
- Address: 5186 Northwest Highway, Suite 130, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $13
Kids ages 1-5 can have fun exploring a big play area with toys, activities and themed rooms to fuel their creativity. Free coffee is available for parents and snacks and small toys to purchase.
Playroom Cafe Mount Prospect
- Address: 141 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect
- Cost: $16
This play place has a modern and unique 5,000 square feet space designed for children ages 6 months to 6-years-old (or 48” in height). You can also find a huge play area and a separate baby area. There’s also a cafe with beverages and food.
Best indoor play places in Western Suburbs
Indoors or outdoors, rain or shine, one thing is for sure — west suburban kids know how to play! Check out one of these exciting indoor play places around the west ‘burbs.
Read more: Best Indoor Play Places in Naperville
Ball Factory
- Address: 864 S. Route 59, Naperville
- Cost: Passes start at $20
Ball Factory is the place to be to keep kiddos up to 12 years old entertained. Obstacles, slides, tractors, balls, soft play areas and more are waiting. They also have a second location in Mount Prospect.
Get Air Trampoline Park
- Address: 2010 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove
- Cost: Passes start at $18.99
Enjoy slamball, dodgeball, ninja obstacles, foam pits, wall-to-wall trampolines and more at this family-friendly amusement center. Kids under 46 inches tall can explore the “kiddie court.” They also have a second location in Des Plaines.
Jump Town
- Address: 520 W. Lake St., Addison
- Cost: Passes start at $13
Get ready for nonstop fun at Jump Town! Perfect for kids up to 12, this indoor play paradise features exciting inflatables, massive building blocks, a soft play structure and more.
Kiddy Club Playground & Sandbox
- Address: 4314 E. New York St. Aurora
- Cost: Passes start at $14
At Kiddy Club, the outdoors come inside by pretending to be at the beach in the silica-free sandbox. The play zone has two-levels and offers slides, giant ball ponds, climbers, swings and more. There’s even a baby and toddler area.
Marshmallow Play
- Address: 572 N. Michigan St., Elmhurst
- Cost: $15 child, $12 sibling
At Marshmallow Play in Elmhurst, kids enjoy colorful play structures, slides, climbing walls and a toddler-friendly area.
Nelly’s Playground
- Address: 338 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale
- Cost: $15
Nelly’s Playground is a fun-filled destination for kids ages 7 and under, with a soft play area and engaging activities. Older siblings can enjoy art, games or focus on homework.
Playroom Café Two
- Address: 2075 Calamos Ct., Naperville
- Cost: Passes start at $16
There’s a wooden play structure, natural wood toys, ball pit, several pretend play areas, a separate baby area and more. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, coffee and a healthy snack menu. Their original location is in Mount Prospect.
Waterlemon Kids
- Address: 25 S. La Grange Road, La Grange
- Cost: Passes start at $12
This light, airy spot offers a combo play place, retail boutique and cafe. The indoor play area is recommended for kids ages 6 and younger.
Best indoor play places in South Suburbs
South suburban kiddos can get their play on at these indoor spots that offer fun for everyone from tots to teens!
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Gizmos Fun Factory
- Address: 66 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park
- Cost: Passes start at $29.99
Fun is all around you at this 47,000-square-foot fun center. From bumper cars to a sky trail system and laser tag to climbing walls and more. Toddlers can enjoy the soft-play maze.
Kidsmania Party & Play
- Address: 15801 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest
- Cost: $15
Younger kids can have a break from the sensory overload at Kidsmania Party & Play. The simple space includes wooden playhouses and play sets, as well as activity walls and a ball pit for infants and toddlers.
Odyssey Fun World
- Address: 19111 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
- Cost: Passes start at $29.99
Get your game on at Odyssey Fun World. With plenty of activities like outdoor mini golf, laser tag and arcade games, Odyssey Fun World is open all year round. The fun center is also a popular destination for children’s birthday parties and special events.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Address: 66 Orland Square Suite B, Orland Park
- Cost: Passes start at $27.99
This trampoline park offers plenty of bouncing, dodgeball, air basketball, warped wall and wall climb. Sky Zone also has locations in Joliet, Aurora, Elmhurst and Vernon Hills.
Tiny Tots Play Cafe
- Address: 20815 South La Grange Road, Frankfort
- Cost: $16
Visit Tiny Tots Play Cafe in Frankfort! Kids ages 0-6 will love the playground, imaginative play, and toddler area, while parents enjoy free Wi-Fi and a cozy cafe with snacks.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
- Address: 19800 South La Grange Road, Mokena
- Cost: Passes start at $24.14
This inflatable adventure park offers trampoline tumble track, ropes courses, climbing walls, trampoline dodgeball and more. A cafe is available for when you need to hydrate and refuel.
This article was recently updated on Jan. 14, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Questions? Please reach out to katina@chicagoparent.com.
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