Are you looking for fun indoor activities for your children in the Philadelphia suburbs this winter? Signing up for an indoor preschool sports class can be great for those interested in a consistent program. But for days when it’s just too chilly to play outside, you need a spontaneous way to entertain your brood. These indoor play spaces around the Main Line offer the perfect solution.

Get Ready for Indoor Fun

When winter weather keeps your family inside, find a variety of indoor play spaces to keep kids active, engaged, and entertained in the Philadelphia suburbs. From bounce houses and trampoline parks to imaginative playhouses and sensory-friendly environments, there’s something for every age and interest. Read on for all the details on local, indoor play spaces where you can drop in and keep your kids moving and making friends this winter.

The Barn Yard

305 2nd Avenue, #212, Collegeville

No matter the weather or the season, your little one can have an active play day at The Barn Yard. This indoor play space offers themed areas, interactive playhouses, and an open gym with basketball and room to run. The Barn Yard also features an arcade room, a quiet reading nook, and a nursing room.

Geared for children ages 0–10, The Barn Yard provides a fun environment to spark imaginations and engage children in hands-on play. Parents will appreciate the comfortable seating that allows them to remain nearby and watch the fun.

BounceU

882 Springdale Dr, Exton

These indoor play spaces are packed with huge inflatables — a surefire bout of active fun for your kids. Check the calendars at each BounceU location for special sessions like Toddler Bounce and Preschool Playdate for kids 7 and under, or Open Bounce for kids of all ages. And better yet, parents can participate in the active fun at the preschool sessions. Reservations are recommended. Don’t forget your socks.

Charming Star Playroom

4627 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

This family-owned and operated play center has become a local favorite with its spacious play room, loads of physical and hands-on activities, and colorful murals. While exploring the many activities available, children learn through play and socialize with other children. Reservations for open play are no longer needed, so drop in for active indoor fun. Charming Star also offers birthday party packages, character meet and greets, and memberships.

Easttown Library

720 First Ave., Berwyn

Visit the Easttown Library where you and your child can spend time in the children’s area browsing books, visiting the fish tank, and playing with toys. At Easttown, weekly programming includes Toddler and Family Story Times, programs for tweens and teens 12-18, and a wide range of special events. See the library’s calendar of classes for kids of all ages.

Game on State

31 W. State St., Media

Discover a unique family entertainment spot in Media. Game On State combines a nostalgia-fueled arcade with a candy and gift store. Drop in on a dreary winter afternoon with school-aged kids or teens. It offers a fun and inclusive space for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy classic and modern gaming experiences. Check their calendar for drop-in hours.

Harmony Kids Playhouse

7 W. Baltimore Ave., Media

Harmony Kids Playhouse, a colorful, engaging play space offering open play, music classes and special events, provides a sensory-friendly environment designed to support all children, ages 0-4. During 90-minute open play sessions, little ones are invited to explore, engage their senses, bop to tunes, and meet new buddies. So, book your time slot on their website and come out and enjoy some indoor fun.

Imagination Street

111 Dowlin Forge Road, Exton

Image how much fun your little one will have exploring the “city” of nine different themed playhouses at Imagination Street. At this indoor play space, kids can play in a firehouse, veterinary clinic, hotel, barn, ice cream parlor, construction site, scaffolding slide, grocery store, and a salon. Furthermore, adjacent to the playhouse “city” is the lounge, a cafe-style hang-out spot for the parents to recharge with self-serve coffee or do some work.

Jumpers Family Fun Zone

5117 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

This venue is for children ages 18 months to 10 years old. Kids are invited to have fun in a jungle-themed play zone full of bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses. They offer birthday parties as well. At Jumpers, Open Jumps happen Wednesdays–Sundays, so there are plenty of opportunities to bring your kids to Newtown Square to bounce it out. Advanced reservations are required.

King of Prussia Mall Children’s Play Areas

160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia

Need to get out of the house and take a walk with your kids—even when the weather’s not cooperating? Don’t forget the King of Prussia Mall offers indoor strolling, plus two free, indoor play spaces. These play areas are located on the lower level of the Court, between Pottery Barn Kids and Jos. A Bank, and on the upper level of the Plaza near H&M. These enclosed spaces offer plenty of active, engaging fun for crawlers and toddlers alike.

Le Mignon Cake & Playroom

300 W. Lancaster Ave., Devon

Le Mignon Cake & Playroom combines a gourmet cake store, a cafe, and a kids’ playroom featuring wooden toys and play sets. Parents can let their kids have fun in the playroom area while they relax and have a cup of coffee with deluxe pastries. In sum, with its lovely aesthetic, Le Mignon Cake & Playroom makes for the perfect spot to spend a cold winter’s morning or afternoon letting the kids play and have fun.

Longwood Gardens Indoor Children’s Garden

1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

This imaginative and child-sized space is filled with hands-on water features, handcrafted sculptures, secret stairways, and engaging plant displays. Families—look for activities and scavenger hunts to help you and your child discover more about this garden play space.

Lulu’s Casita

6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore

Lulu’s Casita is much more than an indoor oasis for the children of Ardmore and the surrounding neighborhoods. They offer extensive weekday open play hours, story times, music circles, and host BYOB Pizza night on Fridays, a favorite of kids and parents alike (check their website for schedule and availability). Specifically, children love swimming in the ball pit, building forts, zooming down the slide, and letting their imaginations run rampant amongst the different scenes laid out for them. Lulu’s also offers birthday fiestas and hosts other classes throughout the month—check their calendar for updates!

Oasis Family Fun Center

35 Lacrue Ave., Suite 4, Glen Mills

The little ones and the big kids can all find something to do at Oasis Family Fun Center! A soft playground and their “ballocity arena” are great for the younger kids, while the older ones will love the virtual reality, laser maze, Flash Pads, and arcade games. Furthermore, Oasis offers a variety of different pricing schemes so you only pay for what you will use, and children under 18 months are free.

Parker’s Place

414 Swedesford Rd., Berwyn

Parker’s Place is a cozy indoor play space filled with Montessori-style toys for children ages 0-5. Grab a Play Pass for $20/day, which allows your kid to stay and play as long as they’d like and includes one adult entry. What’s more, complimentary water, tea, and comfortable seating for the adults is also included. Additional siblings are $10 each.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

122 Mill Rd., Unit B-250, Oaks

At Sky Zone, a massive indoor trampoline park in Oaks, there are a myriad of ways for kids to get their energy out. With freestyle jump areas, a Ninja Warrior Course, zip line, a Foam Zone, and their Sky Slam area (basketball hoops), the possibilities and fun are endless. Join them for their Glow Parties on Friday and Saturdays nights as well.

Thrillz Adventure Park

555 S. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia

Although Thrillz doesn’t open until 4 pm most weekdays, that’s no reason to skip the attractions at this epically huge indoor play space. With over 30 indoor obstacles, including trampolines, zip lines, and slides, a super-sized jungle gym, a toddler zone, laser tag, and an arcade, your kids will never want to leave this play kingdom! Visit their website for current hours and pricing.

Make the Most of Indoor Play This Winter

With so many fantastic indoor play options throughout the Main Line and surrounding areas, those cold winter days don’t have to mean cabin fever. These venues offer the perfect combination of physical activity, creative play, and social interaction to keep your children happy and healthy all season. So grab your socks, pack some snacks, and head out to discover your family’s new favorite indoor adventure!

For more places to play when you don’t want to go outdoors, check out Philadelphia Family’s round-up of indoor play spaces!

Becky Ormsbee, Jes Lyons and Christine Mawhinney Lark contributed to this article. Lead photo courtesy of Lulu’s Casita.