Sometimes the kids need to move but it’s too hot/cold/rainy/outdoorsy to go outside. Thank goodness we live in a golden age of indoor play spaces. From mini golf and bowling to ice skating or arcades, Rhode Island and Southeastern MA have something to please everyone.
Monster Mini Golf Seekonk, MA
It’s Halloween at year at this glow-in-the-dark mini golf spot.
Rock Spot Climbing, Multiple RI Locations
All ages rock climbing. (Yes, they even have toddler classes!)
United Skates of America, East Providence, RI
Roller skating is a great indoor activity for the whole family. They even offer training skate rentals for the youngest skaters in your life.
Battleground Z, Lincoln, RI
Battleground Z offers a full range of indoor play and sporting actives including things like dodgeball, archery tag, (foam) dart wars, laser wars and more. Something for every age range ages 3 and up.
New England Sports Village, Attleboro, MA
A large indoor ice rink with public skating hours throughout the week.
Fantasy Land, Seekonk, MA
This family arcade is basically an indoor amusement park with seven full sized rides for kidsto enjoy. (Kids must be 36 inches tall to ride so break out the growth chart before you go.)
Snapdraggon Baseball, Exeter, RI
Use those cold and rainy days to work on your swing. Batting cage rentals are available for 60 minute or 30 minuet slots. Book online before you go.
Ryan Amusements, Newport, RI
This Newport game room has over 50 games, on two floors for kids of all ages.
Ace Archers, Foxboro, MA
Kids and adults can embrace their inner Robin Hood at this indoor archery range. Ages 8+
R1 Indoor Karting, Lincoln RI
Indoor Play doesn’t get much better than this. Aspiring NASCAR drivers rejoice! Junior Karting sessions are specifically designed for ages 6-17. R1 is also home to an all ages “sports bar” with billiards, darts and bowling lanes. (Free shoe rental!)
Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, Cranston, RI
When it’s a little too wintery outsides this indoor rink is the perfect place to hit the ice.
Laid Back Fitness, Warwick, RI
This indoor Ninja Warrior style gym has operate open gym hours throughout the week for kids ages 4-10 and for kids ages 11+.
Lazer Gate, Swansea, MA
This place has everything. Laser tag, indoor black lit mini golf, bumper cars and seven indoor bounce houses.
Mastermind Adventures, Swansea Mall
Next level indoor play. As an alternative to screen time, Mastermind’s board game lounge is free all day Friday to everyone. They also host other various games and activities on Friday & Saturday including a Friday Night Nerf Wars!
Duckpin Bowling, Various locations
The small ball size makes duckpin bowling perfect for the younger crowd. A couple places to get you started are Town Hall Lanes in Johnston and Dudek Bowling in Warren.