When the weather isn’t agreeing with you, indoor play places come to the rescue. Families in the north suburbs have plenty of indoor options to keep the kids busy.
And if you want to pair the day with another fun activity, why not try these over-the-top desserts, too? First, check out our favorite indoor play places in and around Skokie.
Altitude Trampoline Park
- Address: 7037 Central Ave., Skokie
- Cost: $19 60-minute jump time, $24 90-minute jump time, $27 two-hour jump time
Kids can jump around this popular trampoline park with exciting attractions like Basketball Trampoline Dunk, Battle Beam and Extreme Dodgeball. Little kids can jump around in the Kid’s Court. Altitude also has special programs such as Junior Jumpers Jam for kids ages 6 and under on weekday mornings and teen nights for your older kiddos.
Exploritorium
- Address: 4701 Oakton St., Skokie
- Cost: $6 residents, $7 non-residents, free kids under 1
 This indoor spot from the Skokie Park District is an absolute gem that won’t break the bank. Step into an easy-to-navigate space with activities like a giant “Lite Brite” wall, a playground with tunnels and tubes, a climbing wall and water play area. There’s also an area for babies and toddlers with a small slide and jungle gym.Â
Sky High Sports
- Address: 6424 W. Howard St., Niles
- Cost: $18.50 60-minute jump time
Trampoline courts never fail to tire our kids out! Sky High Sports in Niles offers multiple courts to satisfy any kids whether it’s dodgeball, foam pit, hoops or freestyle. If you’re worried about your littles, there’s a smaller court just for them to jump all they want. Plus, check out this attraction’s climbing center featuring 13 climbing walls. Â
Mini City on 21
- Address: 5900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $15 ages 1-7, $10 second child, $5 kids 0-11 months
 If you’re looking for an indoor play space designed for littles, this Jefferson Park spot is worth the drive. Kids ages 0-7 can explore the playrooms designed as a “mini city,” take a ride down the big slide, shop around the mini store and more.
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