On days when Mother Nature keeps us from visiting the local playground, we’ve still got some great options for taking our little folks out to work off all that energy—no need to feel stuck in the house. Go have a blast at one of these indoor spots in Austin!
Top Places to Play Indoors in Austin: (in no particular order)
— Urban Air
Urban Air Trampoline Park boasts three Austin locations with more than 25,000 square feet of indoor fun. It’s great for all ages and offers wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, slam dunk tracks, dodgeball arenas, zip lines, and the popular Warrior Course.
— High 5
With locations in Austin and Lakeway, High 5 combines bowling, laser tag, arcades, and a full-service restaurant and bar. It’s a hit for both kids and adults. Bonus: On Sundays, kids eat free with an adult entree, and you get double arcade tickets from 5 pm to close at the Lake Travis location.
— Hooky Hutto
Just opened in Hutto, this all‑in‑one entertainment hub brings dine‑in movies, bowling, an arcade, and a prize counter to the Austin area. It’s got something for everyone—and don’t miss their summer Movie Mondays series: kids’ films for just $1.
— Dave and Busters
With two Austin-area locations (Research Blvd. and Southpark Meadows), Dave & Buster’s is a classic pick for food, games, and all-ages entertainment. Watch your favorite sports teams, split a giant pretzel, and let the kids loose in the arcade, all in one lively spot. Each location offers slightly different vibes, so check their website for hours, specials, and events near you.
— Mt. Playmore
Mt. Playmore is a huge “Texas-sized” playground. The playscape is designed so that adults can comfortably play along with their children, without having to squeeze through impossibly tight spaces or crawl on hard surfaces. We’re also happy to report that there’s a seating area for parents who just want to sit centrally and watch the kids have fun. Mt. Playmore also offers arcade games, a toddler area, and food. For hours, prices, and more info, visit the website.
— Pikopye’s Town
Now with two locations in South Austin and Lakeway, Pikopye’s Town offers a charming indoor play experience designed for imaginative, open-ended fun. These mom-owned spaces include a kid-sized town for role play, a toy boutique, a co-working lounge, and a private event space. According to their site, it’s “a place where families can play, imagine, learn, celebrate, meet, work, unwind, interact, and shop.” Check their calendar for storytimes, play sessions, and special events.
— Indigo Play
The kids will have a ball in this huge 19,000-square-foot playland! Indigo Play invites curious kids (designed for babies through age 10) to unleash their imaginations on a little journey around the world via hidden passages through the tombs of Egypt, aerial glides through the Amazon rainforest, mazes between Aztec temples, and a 25-foot, 4-lane wavy slide. Even the adults are sure to learn a thing or two! The space includes areas such as the Baby & Toddler Area, Sensory Room, Role-Play Area, Three-Level Mega Structure, and Sports Court. Visit the website for more info and read about our visit here.
— Thinkery
The Thinkery is Austin’s children’s museum, and it’s a really fun place to play and explore science themes. Launch rockets, go shopping in a pretend farmer’s market, enjoy water play, painting, crafts, and much more. For more information and to check the calendar or events, visit their website.
— Little Land Play Gym
This indoor playnasium is a great spot for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to get their wiggles out. They can climb, slide, jump, and play for hours. Little Land was designed by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to be a place where all kids can play and learn. The facility offers a unique and developmental place for children to exercise their minds and bodies. Learn more about it here.
— Altitude Trampoline Park
This indoor play area is for high-energy kids with activities such as a foam pit, rock climbing wall, gymnastics tumble tracks, a kid zone, basketball dunking lanes, dodgeball, and group fitness. The park is approximately 23,000 square feet of interconnected wall-to-wall trampoline attractions! Click here for info about admission, hours, and FAQs.
— Jump Party USA
Jump Party USA Trampoline Park is an indoor sports and recreation center for families, open to all ages. Everyone, including small children, can play, exercise, and enjoy being with family members and friends. The park has gigantic trampolines, private party rooms, gaming areas, snacks for purchase, and inflatables for younger children. For more info, please click here.
— Toybrary Austin
Toybrary is a toy lending library, fun play space, and birthday party venue in North Austin. Your young children will love dropping in to play. Designed especially for kids ages 6 months to 5 years, kids can play on a slide, dress up in costumes, read books, play in tents and tunnels, ride trikes, enjoy the train table, rocking horses, teddy bears, and so much more! Visit the website for more info.
— Dart’em Up
Located off of Lake Creek Parkway and Highway 183, Dart’em Up, offers drop-in play as well as birthday parties and group outings. They have 2 large arenas in which you can battle with Nerf blasters in a high-energy atmosphere. Referees guide teams of two in a variety of dart games. While the games are competitive, the refs keep things very organized and place a big emphasis on safety and fairness. The games are geared toward ages 5 and up (plenty of parents play, too), but younger kids might have too much trouble holding, loading, and shooting the blasters. Visit the website for hours, pricing, and special event listings.
— Austin Ninjas
Climbing, jumping, and swinging on a ninja warrior course is great exercise as well as great fun. This type of activity builds confidence as kids try (and fail) and try again to reach their goals, all on their own timelines. Open to kids ages 5 and up, with evening hours for those ages 14 and up, the gym is fun for all ages. Visit the website to learn more about their two Austin locations.
— Monster Mini Golf & Laser Tag
In family-friendly Round Rock, you’ll find a fun indoor play center that takes glow-in-the-dark to the next level. With glow mini golf, laser tag, themed party rooms, and an arcade, Monster Mini Golf has plenty of excitement for guests of all ages. The 18-hole miniature black light course features fun animatronics, interesting artwork, a disco ball, and fun dance music. Visit the website for more info, and read our review here.
— Inflatable Wonderland
Located at Lakeline Mall, this space has plenty of inflatables for your young kids and toddlers to give them a place to get their energy out and have a blast. Learn all about it on their website.
— Blazer Tag
Blazer Tag boasts the largest laser tag arena in Texas. At 10,000 square feet and three levels of nooks and crannies, a laser tag game here is like no other. In addition to their super awesome arena, there’s an arcade with gems like Guitar Hero and classics like Skee-Ball. Visit their website for more info.
— Pinstack
This North Austin entertainment destination offers a full-service restaurant as well as state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a two-level laser tag arena, a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, a high-ropes course, and 100 of the newest video games and simulator technology.
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