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Do consecutive rainy days or crummy weather have you feeling the blues? Are the kiddos getting antsy and need to get all of the pent-up energy out? Jacksonville has a plethora of incredible indoor spaces available to you and your family. This list will have you exploring all of the best spots for some fun, engaging, indoor activities!<\/p>\n

Call or check ahead on their websites for hours and specials.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Indoor Play Spaces in Jacksonville<\/h3>\n

Beaches Rock Gym<\/a>:<\/strong> Indoor rock climbing for kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

BRAVOZ<\/a>:<\/strong> This place is full of trampolines for your kids to bounce away. Special shoes and helmets are required and provided. For those that don’t want to bounce, they have laser tag, archery tag, and an arcade to keep you entertained! We’ve only tried the trampolines but will be rushing back to try archery tag with the older kids. Check out their NEW Toddler Tuesdays too.<\/p>\n

Edge Rock Gym<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0The Edge is a fun indoor rock climbing gym where kids can test their climbing abilities. They offer memberships, but one-day passes are also available.<\/p>\n

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Altitude Trampoline Park<\/a>:<\/strong> Located in Jax Beach, Altitude just opened its doors in Summer 2022. They have after-school jumps for $5 weekdays, 3-5pm.<\/p>\n

Main Event<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best and easiest place to head for fun. With state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, more than 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under one roof.<\/p>\n

My Gym<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0My Gym offers classes from infant to 13 years old keep your kids moving! We are not members, but we have tried classes and attended birthday parties. I am always impressed with the attentiveness of their staff and their ability to engage even the shyest kids! Membership is required but typically your first class is free!<\/p>\n

O2B Kids Fleming Island<\/a>: <\/strong>This place has everything, great perks for members but they also offer general admission. Even if you are not a member you can come and play anytime! Children and families can engage in child-directed play in a safe and fun environment. Be sure to check out the Big Toy climbing structure, play in the Building Things area, Costume Corner, or Play Kitchen. Children 0 to 3 years old can explore the special Toddler Play zone.<\/p>\n

Play Factory and Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> The perfect place for littles under 6 to come and enjoy an imaginative play space indoors. The play area is enclosed, clean, and safe. You can enjoy some refreshments at a nearby table, or join your little one in all the fun, and it’s the premier party venue for birthdays, showers, classes, and events with affordable, all-inclusive party packages for your special occasion. Play Factory offers a full-service caf\u00e9 onsite serving up espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, tea, and more, brewing coffee beans from Social Grounds Coffee Company, a local veteran-owned coffee shop and roaster.<\/p>\n

Pump It Up<\/a>:<\/strong> Known for its inflatables, Pump It Up is a great place to burn some energy running from slide to slide, and there is something fun for all ages. Toddlers will love the Imagination Playground and big kids will enjoy the obstacle courses and slides.<\/p>\n

Sensory Towne<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> A fun, modern, inclusive, sensory gym that provides an array of sensory-based activities, one-of-a-kind sensory circuit classes, interactive floors, equipment, and educational opportunities. Their mission is to help provide sensory resources for families of all children that will help refine their ability to respond to sensory experiences, nurture, and improve upon their overall child development and social skills. They have fun swings, slides, interactive floors, foam pit, crash pad, and more. Bring the kids out to play.<\/p>\n

TNT Gymnastics<\/a>:<\/strong> TNT has an awesome open gym. The kids bounce off the walls here; good thing everything is covered in foam! From trampolines to the foam pit, to the tiny bounce house, to the big open gym floor, we love the guaranteed nap when we leave this place.<\/p>\n

Topgolf<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Topgolf features 102 bays over three floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars, and a golf game concept sure to blow you away. Topgolf isn’t just for adults; it’s perfect for all ages.<\/p>\n

Flight Adventure Park<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Calling all <\/span>thrill-seekers! If you love to move and seek adventure at every turn, you\u2019re in for a treat. Visit and see why locals call it the best bounce place in Jacksonville. <\/span>Get ready for hours of sky-high fun and excitement right here in the Bold New City of the South.<\/span><\/p>\n

We Rock the Spectrum<\/a>:<\/strong> We Rock the Spectrum provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills.<\/p>\n

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MOCA<\/a>:<\/strong> Fun to expose the kids to contemporary art and fun to reach the 3rd floor, where you will find an interactive art exhibit just for the kids.<\/p>\n

MOSH<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Take advantage of MOSH Mondays and Little Learners, and explore this amazing little museum. Tons of special exhibits too!<\/p>\n

The Cummer<\/a>:<\/strong> When we have gone before, they have had a scavenger hunt for encouraging the kids to explore the galleries. My kids’ highlight is always the interactive section where they can play and create their own little masterpieces! Check out their calendar of events for kids.<\/p>\n

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Bowling Fun<\/h3>\n

Batt Family Fun<\/a>:<\/strong> Batt Family Fun Center is a great place to have fun with family and friends. At Batt Family Fun Center, you can have a great time at prices that won\u2019t break your family\u2019s budget. They have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids.<\/p>\n

Bowl America<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Bowl America has cosmic bowling, birthday parties, and bowling leagues. They also offer youth programs such as the Rolling Rewards Program. Bowl America’s Rolling Rewards Program salutes those students whose hard work and dedication have earned them the highest marks in the classroom. There are two locations in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Jax Lanes Grove Park<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Pick up a strike and show off your bowling skills at Jacksonville’s Jax Lanes Grove Park. Don’t leave the kids at home; youngsters will love the family-friendly activities at this alley just as much as mom and dad.<\/p>\n

King Pins Bowling Center<\/a>:<\/strong> Your first choice for family, food, and fun! King Pins Bowling Center has 20 lanes, arcade games, big screens, and daily specials. King Pins is a great place for family-oriented fun and activities.<\/p>\n

Lucky Strike Entertainment Center<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Lucky Strike Entertainment Center has everything you need to enjoy a great night out. They offer cosmic bowling, automatic scoring, pool tables & game rooms, food court & lounges.<\/p>\n

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Best for Bigger Kids<\/h3>\n

Adventure Landing<\/a>:<\/strong> With locations in Jacksonville Beach, and St. Augustine, most locations have an arcade and laser tag indoors with many other outdoor attractions.<\/p>\n

Autobahn Indoor Speedway<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Perfect racing conditions every day on an indoor track.<\/p>\n

Dave & Busters<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0A super fun place to enjoy an early dinner and arcade with the family.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0An excellent indoor activity when it’s hot outside. The rink is open for public ice skating throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Skate Station Funworks<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Roller skating, miniature golf, soft playground, and arcade.<\/p>\n

Movie Theaters<\/h3>\n

AMC Orange Park<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a024 movie theaters located inside the Orange Park Mall.<\/p>\n

AMC Regency<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> This spot has 24 movie theaters located just outside Regency Square Mall in Arlington. This theater also offers IMAX movies.<\/p>\n

AMC Yulee<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Check out the ten movie theaters located in Yulee.<\/p>\n

Cinemark Tinseltown<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Located off of Southside Boulevard. This theater participates in the summer movie program for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Epic Theatres at Oakleaf<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Located near Argyle Forest and Oakleaf Plantation west of Orange Park.<\/p>\n

IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Offering a variety of documentaries and blockbuster hits in IMAX quality film.<\/p>\n

Regal Avenues<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> 20 theaters located near the Avenues Mall. This theater participates in the summer movie program for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Regal River City Marketplace<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> 14 theaters located in the River City Marketplace. This theater participates in the summer movie program for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

San Marco Theatre<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> The San Marco \u00a0Theatre provides you with freshly made pizzas, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas, great beer, and wine. The only place in town to enjoy dinner, drinks and a movie.<\/p>\n

Sun-Ray Cinema<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Located in the historic 5 Points area of Riverside, this theatre offers a fantastic menu to enjoy during the movie. This theater participates in the summer movie program for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheap and Easy<\/h3>\n

Avenues Mall<\/a>:<\/strong> Highlights are the soft play area (free) and the train ride (about $3). Always a nice bonus is the number of elevators and escalators that provide entertainment for all of my kids. The soft play area is very small and limited but can usually last us about 30 minutes or an hour.<\/p>\n

Barnes and Noble<\/a>: <\/strong>The toy section at St. John’s Town Center has a train table and a Calico Critters table for the kids to play. They also offer storytime.<\/p>\n

Chick-Fil-A<\/a>:<\/strong> Their play places are usually pretty clean, fun, and safe, and it’s one of the best places actually to squeeze in a conversation with another mom.<\/p>\n

Chuck E. Cheese<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0With locations at Regency, Southside, and Orange Park, no summer of ours is complete without a trip to see the local mouse. You can keep your visit cheap if sign up for their email club, use coupons, and limit the number of tokens per kid.<\/p>\n

Libraries:<\/strong> More than just books, our libraries offer puzzles and computers with educational games, and the weekly storytime is a must for my 1-year-old, even on a sunny day! Check out Duval<\/a>, Clay<\/a>, and St. John’s<\/a>\u00a0library websites\u00a0and plan a\u00a0visit to\u00a0your local library, too.<\/p>\n

Nordstrom<\/a>:<\/strong> For the mom who likes to shop on a rainy day, try out Nordstrom. In the kids’ section, you will find a fun little play area to keep the kids busy while you shop.<\/p>\n

See More Indoor Play Spaces for Kids Below<\/strong><\/h3>\n