Kalamazoo Indoor Play Areas that Deserve Your Attention
Looking for a break from the outdoors when our Michigan weather isn’t playing nice?
Nothing puts a damper on the day when outdoor plans fall apart due to the weather. Or, sometimes we simply prefer an indoor play space due to the welcoming atmosphere and a chance for our kids to meet new friends.
Visit one of these great kids’ indoor playgrounds near Kalamazoo.
Find Indoor Play Spaces in SWMI
We have compiled a list of some of our readers’ favorite indoor play spaces to have a delightful time inside when the skies are gray.
These spaces are perfect for running, jumping, sliding and swinging, and options are endless—whether your child wants to tackle an obstacle course or have fun in a gym class.
Which venue will you visit first?
Featured Indoor Playgrounds and Activities
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Rain or shine, these spots around Kalamazoo are always a good go-to with the family.
We do our best to provide accurate information, however, it is best to call ahead to confirm hours/pricing as listings are subject to change.
Airway Fun Center is the perfect spot for your indoor fun this winter! We have tons of indoor attractions including Bowling, Laser Tag, Lazer Maze, Time Freak, Balladium, RAID, XD Theater and over 60 arcade games!
Pull up a seat at our Ice Bar or Taproom Bar and enjoy 24 selections of domestic and craft beer or choose from our full list of spirits and cocktails. Amazing food? Yep, we have that, too! You'll love our 8 lane VIP bowling suite and our Spark® bowling lanes.
Don't forget to try your luck at any of our 10 themed Escape Rooms!
Whether you’re planning a party, an evening with friends or a day of family fun, we’ve got you covered!
Pull up a seat at our Ice Bar or Taproom Bar and enjoy 24 selections of domestic and craft beer or choose from our full list of spirits and cocktails. Amazing food? Yep, we have that, too! You'll love our 8 lane VIP bowling suite and our Spark® bowling lanes.
Don't forget to try your luck at any of our 10 themed Escape Rooms!
Whether you’re planning a party, an evening with friends or a day of family fun, we’ve got you covered!
OFFERING: Arcade, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
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Indoor play is more fun at Michigan's ONLY LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Peppa Pig World of Play!
Both family attractions are located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, just over 2 hours from Kalamazoo!
At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, you'll save the day on 2 LEGO® rides, experience the action with your favorite LEGO® stars in the 4D theatre, and discover 10 themed play zones!
At Peppa Pig World of Play, you'll explore 14 oinktastic play areas, all lovingly inspired by the hit television program.
Both family attractions are located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, just over 2 hours from Kalamazoo!
At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, you'll save the day on 2 LEGO® rides, experience the action with your favorite LEGO® stars in the 4D theatre, and discover 10 themed play zones!
At Peppa Pig World of Play, you'll explore 14 oinktastic play areas, all lovingly inspired by the hit television program.
OFFERING: Toddler Play Area, Indoor Playground, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Kingdom Sports offers the community soccer, flag football, baseball, skateboarding and lacrosse inside the Kingdom Indoor Center (KIC), an enormous, 60,000 square foot indoor sports facility.
Kingdom also owns and operates the nearby KIDFIT Daycare facility, which uses the KIC arena on inclement weather days.
Kingdom also owns and operates the nearby KIDFIT Daycare facility, which uses the KIC arena on inclement weather days.
OFFERING: Birthday Parties, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
"Where the fun never ends!"
Craig's Cruisers is West Michigan's largest family fun center with 120,000 square feet of indoor fun!
Attractions and offerings include:
• Indoor Go-Karts
• Laser Tag
• Bumper Cars
• Trampoline Park
• Huge Arcade
• Indoor Glow Golf
• Slide Zone
• Buffet with menu featuring salad, pasta, pizza, dessert, and beverages
Craig's Cruisers offers fun for all ages. Contact us or visit our website to learn about our specials and packages!
Craig's Cruisers is West Michigan's largest family fun center with 120,000 square feet of indoor fun!
Attractions and offerings include:
• Indoor Go-Karts
• Laser Tag
• Bumper Cars
• Trampoline Park
• Huge Arcade
• Indoor Glow Golf
• Slide Zone
• Buffet with menu featuring salad, pasta, pizza, dessert, and beverages
Craig's Cruisers offers fun for all ages. Contact us or visit our website to learn about our specials and packages!
OFFERING: Indoor Trampoline Park, Indoor Rock Climbing, Arcade, Birthday Parties, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
At the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center, kids can dive into unlimited indoor fun under always blue skies!
Enjoy thrilling amusement rides and a toddler tarmac playroom for little explorers. Engaging hands-on exhibits ignite curiosity, while flight simulators allow young pilots to soar high. Best of all, all rides, simulators, and exhibits are included with admission, offering endless adventure for kids of all ages.
Visit today and create unforgettable memories with your family!
Enjoy thrilling amusement rides and a toddler tarmac playroom for little explorers. Engaging hands-on exhibits ignite curiosity, while flight simulators allow young pilots to soar high. Best of all, all rides, simulators, and exhibits are included with admission, offering endless adventure for kids of all ages.
Visit today and create unforgettable memories with your family!
OFFERING: Toddler Play Area, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Looking for an exciting indoor destination that will leave you in awe?
This amazing facility is located just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Holland.
Inside, visitors will find Michigan's largest indoor ropes course, 16 thrilling climbing walls, an awesome arcade, delicious pizza, snacks, and drinks.
This amazing facility is located just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Holland.
Inside, visitors will find Michigan's largest indoor ropes course, 16 thrilling climbing walls, an awesome arcade, delicious pizza, snacks, and drinks.
OFFERING: Toddler Play Area, Indoor Gym, Indoor Playground, Indoor Zipline, Indoor Rock Climbing, Arcade, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
ADMISSION: $10 - $35
Jungle Joe's is an inflatable playland that promotes healthy physical play for kids, allowing them to choose from bouncing, climbing, sliding, and racing.
Enjoy being outside? Check out our adventure mini-golf course.
Our mission is to help the whole family have fun and make memories to last a lifetime.
Enjoy being outside? Check out our adventure mini-golf course.
Our mission is to help the whole family have fun and make memories to last a lifetime.
OFFERING: Indoor Gym, Indoor Playground, Arcade, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Food Available
GOOD FOR: Preschool, Elementary, Tween
ADMISSION: $14
Directory: Indoor Places for Kids
Try this MEGA list for indoor spaces for kids, from toddlers to teens.
Looking to explore beyond SWMI? Try these Indoor Playgrounds in Grand Rapids.
| Airborne Adventure Park 5103 Portage Rd, Portage MI 49002 |
| Airway Fun Center 5626 Portage Rd, Portage MI 49002 |
| Air Zoo 6151 Portage Rd, Portage MI 49002 |
| Allegan Event 439 River St, Allegan MI 49010 |
| Climb Kalamazoo 136 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo MI 49007 |
| Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Centers 5730 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming MI 49509 |
| HTN Play Center 653 Romence Rd, Portage MI 49024 |
| Jungle Joe’s Family Fun Center 7255 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage MI 49002 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo MI 49007 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49009 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N Rose St, Kalamazoo MI 49007 |
| Kids Empire 5130 W Main St, Kalamazoo MI 49009 |
| Kids Gym 9027 Portage Industrial Dr, Portage MI 49024 |
| Kingdom Sports 8151 Merchant Pl, Portage MI 49002 |
| Klassic Arcade 206 S State St, Gobles MI 49055 |
| Little Gym of Kalamazoo 408 W Centre Ave, Portage MI 49024 |
| Mezanmi Play Café 105 S Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg MI 49097 |
| Revel & Roll West 4500 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo MI 49008 |
| Rollerworld 7491 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo MI 49009 |
Upcoming Events at Indoor Play Places
Many indoor venues offer regularly occurring activities to enjoy some play time inside.
From storytimes to open gyms and special events for teens, we’ve got all of the scheduled fun here.
Keep up to date on all of the Kalamazoo area events with our calendar.
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