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There are so many great indoor playgrounds near me in the Triangle, with fun for kids of all ages! And visiting an indoor playground is one of the best things to do in Raleigh with kids.
Indoor play comes in many forms, from classic indoor playgrounds using soft play equipment, tunnels, obstacle courses, and ball pits, to indoor adventure parks with indoor go-karting, mini-golf, and more.
In this guide, I’ve highlighted over 30 indoor play spaces, including museums, arcades, trampoline parks, and all types of indoor play areas in Raleigh and the surrounding towns. You’ll find all the essential info here, like pricing, location, and hours, plus links to our own detailed reviews for the places we’ve been.
While we’ve already visited many of the Triangle’s indoor play spaces, we are slowly continuing to tick the rest of them off our list. We feel so lucky to live in an area that has so many options for indoor fun!
Triangle Area Indoor Playgrounds for Kids
Please note: Information listed is accurate as of June 2024. Always check with the business for most up-to-date information.
Indoor Playgrounds in Raleigh NC
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Marbles Kids Museum is one of the best indoor playgrounds for kids in the Triangle, especially for toddlers and young kids. Toddler’s Hollow, their woodland-inspired play area for crawlers and early walkers is especially adorable.
In addition to their fun toddler play space, there are dozens of themed play areas throughout the multiple floors of this children’s museum. Around Town is another of our favorites, with all the shops, jobs, and vehicles needed to let kids run the town!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – CLOSED
⦁ Tuesday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 10:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 10:00am-5:00pm
Pricing:
Adult/Child/Senior: $9 in advance/$12 day of
Under 1: Free
Military: $8 in advance/$11 day of
* Receive half-off admission after 3pm, Tuesday – Friday, sponsored by Terminix.
Galaxy Fun Park
14460 New Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Galaxy Fun Park boasts that it has over 65,000 square feet of indoor entertainment! That ain’t too shabby! Here, kids can enjoy the jump zone, go-karting, a ropes course, spin zone, and even virtual reality. This is one epic playground/indoor park in Raleigh NC!
Hours:
⦁ Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED
⦁ Wednesday 12:00pm-7:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 12:00pm-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 12:00pm-9:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 12:00pm-7:00pm
SUMMER HOURS START
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th, 2024
Monday-Tuesday- CLOSED
Wednesday-Thursday-10am-8pm
Friday-Saturday-10am-9pm
Sunday-Noon-8pm
Pricing:
Pay per attraction (see website for details)
OR
2 hour unlimited: $33 per person
3 hour unlimited: $39 per person
(does not include jump zone, ropes, or video games)
Greystone Recreation Center
7713 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Greystone Recreation Center is an indoor playground and climbing wall located in the Greystone Village shopping center. In addition to the 8-foot rock climbing wall, there is a climbing structure suitable for kids ages 5-12 as well as a dance studio and classrooms available for parties and rentals. Greystone Recreation Center also offers its own programs and classes.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Saturday – 9:00am-3:00pm
⦁ Sunday – CLOSED
*Please note, playground is closed from 12-1pm for sanitizing each day, as well as 4-5pm Monday-Friday. The playground is subject to close after 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and after 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Please call the center to verify the playground availability at 919-996-4848.
Pricing: FREE
Little Doodles Play Cafe
3 Locations:
6548 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27613
14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Unit 159B Raleigh, NC 27614
11 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591
Little Doodles Play Cafe is a fantastic Raleigh indoor playground, with many themed play areas for little ones, including Dinosaurs, Grocery Store, and Dress Up. There’s also a Discovery Room with educational and fun STEM activities for kids ages 3 and up. Perhaps best of all for Moms and Dads, Little Doodles has a cafe area with free WiFi, so you can get a little work done while your child plays. This is one of the best playrooms for toddlers near me!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-3:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-3:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-3:00pm
⦁ Saturday + Sunday: Closed for birthday parties & events (check the website)
*Note: the Little Doodles Play Cafe location in Wendell closes at 3pm Monday through Friday.
Pricing:
Open Play: $10/child & $8/sibling (Play all day!) Adults are free.
Monthly Pass: $35/child
Annual Family Pass: $175
Rainbow Play of NC
8732 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
The Party Room at Rainbow Play of North Carolina is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to indoor play spaces in the Raleigh area. Located inside a business specializing in outdoor playsets, the Party Room is a popular spot for birthday parties. But it is also available for open play. Pop over during their open play times to enjoy slides, forts, tunnels, rock climbing walls, and a special toddler area.
Open Play Hours:
⦁ Monday – 10:00am-2:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 10:00am-2:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 10:00am-2:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 10:00am-2:00pm
⦁ Friday – 10:00am-2:00pm
Pricing: $7 per child
Bumble Brews Play Cafe
1028 Oberlin Rd #242, Raleigh, NC 27605
The original Bumble Brews, located in Cary, has recently expanded to a 2nd location in Raleigh. And that’s great news, as we love this place! Bumble Brews offers yummy coffee for parents (beer and wine are available too) while kids play in themed play areas and on climbing structures.
When you’re looking for indoor activities for toddlers in Raleigh NC, Bumble Brews is a top choice, as its a play space well suited for babies and younger children. And as a bonus, they open at 8:00am, which toddler parents know is practically noon!
Check out our review of Raleigh Bumble Brews.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 8:00am-6:00pm
Check the website, especially on weekends, to ensure Bumble Brews isn’t booked for a private event
Pricing:
$10 per child/$8 per sibling (6 months and up) for 90 minutes
Adults and babies free
Sky Zone
2101 Westinghouse Blvd Suite 111, Raleigh, NC 27604
Since my child is only a toddler, I haven’t spent much time yet at trampoline parks near Raleigh. But I’m excited to explore, because there are so many awesome options in the Triangle!
Sky Zone in Raleigh is a massive, epic space to jump, spin, flip, and fly. The Foam Zone is the spot for kids to practice their best moves and land in a soft cloud of foam cubes.
And Sky Zone actually has a Toddler Zone and a dedicated time for “Little Leapers” so we will definitely be trying this indoor play space out soon!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 1:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 1:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 1:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 1:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Friday – 1:00pm-10:00pm
⦁ Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm (Little Leapers is held from 9am-11am)
⦁ Sunday – 12:00pm-8:00pm
Pricing:
All Day Tickets: $34.99
90 Minutes: $24.99
Little Leapers: $15
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
7810 Poyner Pond Cir, Raleigh, NC 27616
If you’re searching for an indoor playspace in Raleigh NC that has EVERYTHING, this might be it! Urban Air is a trampoline park on steroids, with every type of indoor activity you can imagine. Just to name a few, there is a Tubes Playground, a ropes course, tons of trampoline areas, bumper cars, virtual reality, and even an indoor zipline, the Sky Rider! You will definitely get your exercise here!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Tuesday – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Wednesday – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Thursday – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Friday – 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Jumperoo for kids under 5 10:00am-12:00pm)
⦁ Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
⦁ Sunday – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pricing:
Pricing varies widely based on attractions, but passes range from $14.49 (trampolines only) to $26.99 (Ultimate Attractions). Check website for more details.
Big Air
6421 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613
Kids bouncing off the walls at home? Take them somewhere they can do it for fun! Big Air is a Raleigh trampoline park with wall-to-wall jumping surfaces including trampoline dodgeball courts, foam pits, slam dunk courts, ninja-warrior courses, launch pads, and more! My son Malcolm and I have gone to their toddler time on Wednesday and Friday mornings, and there’s tons of rooms for littles to run and play; he loved it!
PS: Check out Cosmic Nights, every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Perfect for teens!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 3:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 3:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 3:00pm-8:00pm (Toddler Time 10am-12:00pm)
⦁ Thursday – 3:00pm-8:00pm
⦁ Friday – 12:00pm-9:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm (Toddler Time 10am-12:00pm)
⦁ Sunday – 1:00pm-7:00pm
Pricing:
90 minutes: $25
2 hour: $28
Unlimited: $35
Toddler Time: $12 (parent can watch free or $5 to jump)
Defy Raleigh
5604 Departure Dr #100, Raleigh, NC 27616
Defy is not just an indoor trampoline park; they brand themselves as an “extreme air sport park.” The activities kids can partake in at Defy seem endless. From a ninja course to trapeze, you just might defy gravity here.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-10:00pm
⦁ Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 9:00am-9:00pm
Pricing:
90 minutes: $22.99
All Day: $29.99
Frankie’s
11190 Fun Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617
Frankie’s is not just an indoor play area in the Triangle, it’s a true mecca of fun. There is mini-golf, go-karts, bumper cars, batting cages, an arcade, and so much more. You could easily spend the entire day here. Adults love it, too!
One thing to note, not all of the attractions at Frankie’s are indoors; there’s outdoor things as well.
Hours:
⦁ Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
⦁ Friday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
⦁ Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
⦁ Sunday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Pricing:
Prices vary by attraction, see website for more details
Apex Indoor Play Spaces
Happy Feet Planet
3419 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502
Happy Feet Planet in Apex offers three stories of fun and laughter, with specialized zones for each age group. The space includes a large, shallow ball pit, numerous slides, toddler cars, foam ball shooters, and lots more. This Apex indoor playground is recommended for ages 6 months-12 years. Open play is Monday through Friday with no time limits on play, however weekends and holidays have 2-hour slots. Reservations are recommended on weekends & holidays.
Check out our review of Happy Feet Planet!
Hours:
⦁ Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
⦁ Friday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
⦁ Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
⦁ Sunday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Pricing:
1 Year Old: $12.99
Ages 2 – 12: $19.99 ($15.99 each for 2nd and more child)
2 Adults are FREE per family w/ paid child’s admission ($4.99 per additional adult)
Sky Zone Apex
1275 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex, NC 27502
Sky Zone is an ultimate indoor trampoline park located in Apex, North Carolina. Attractions like trapeze, indoor dodgeball, drop zone, skyjoust, and even a zipline await kids ready to go wild.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-11:00pm
⦁ Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 9:00am-9:00pm
Pricing:
90 Minutes: $25.99
All Day: $33.99
Indoor Playgrounds in Cary NC
Over the Moon Play Space
653 Cary Towne Blvd Cary, NC 27511
Over the Moon is one of the best indoor play areas in Cary NC! Designed in a moon and space theme, this is a huge 11,000 square foot space offering play for ages 1-10. Kids can tackle climbing domes, dress up like astronauts, and even go inside a rocket ship! There is a dedicated baby/toddler zone for the youngest guests, too.
PS: Over the Moon Play Space now offers free coffee & tea!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
⦁ Thursday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
⦁ Friday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
⦁ Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
⦁ Sunday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Pricing:
1st Child: $14
Siblings: $12
Adults & Children Under 1 Year: Free
*Sessions are 1 hour 20 minutes – booking in advance is highly recommended!
Angel Island Fun Park
924 NE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513
Angel Island Fun Park is a Cary NC indoor playground that is lots of fun for kiddos. As a mom, I like that this is a smaller, more-contained space, so it’s easy to keep an eye on kids as they play.
Angel Island has a large ball pit, tunnels, obstacles to climb on, cozy coupes to ride in, and more. This is a soft play facility designed for kids 8 and under (under 4’6″). It’s also a great place for a birthday party, with several party package options.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:30am-6:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:30am-6:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:30am-6:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:30am-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:30am-7:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 11:00am-7:00pm
Pricing:
Toddler Age 1-2: $15
Child Age 2-8: $20
Siblings Age 2-8: $15
Adults: 2 Free per family, $5 per additional adult
We Rock the Spectrum – Cary
2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
We Rock the Spectrum is such a wonderful addition to the growing number of indoor playgrounds in Raleigh and Cary. (This spot is technically located in Morrisville, right on the Cary line).
What makes We Rock the Spectrum so valuable to this area is that it is an indoor play space designed for all kids, but with extra care taken to welcome children with special needs. All of the equipment and play structures have been designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders.
I have visited this playground with my toddler and my adopted siblings (6 and 7 year olds) and this spot was a hit for both age groups! There is a separate enclosed infant/toddler area, too.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Weekend: Check FB or IG or call ahead; hours vary due to private parties/events
Pricing:
Child: $18
Siblings: $16
*Play sessions are 2 hours
Bumble Brews
2464 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
Bumble Brews is one of our favorite indoor playgrounds in Cary NC. My son and I have been to this indoor play space countless times. He loves the toys and slides, and Mama loves the coffee. This is my top indoor playground for toddlers in the Triangle, as it is so well suited to young kids. Bumble Brews also regularly offers fun events, like playtime with Elmo!
Check out my our review of Bumble Brews for a detailed look inside this playspace!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 8:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 8:00am-6:00pm
Check the website, especially on weekends, to ensure Bumble Brews isn’t booked for a private event
Pricing:
$10 per child/$8 per sibling (6 months and up) for 90 minutes
Adults and babies free
Notasium
1000 Ryan Rd Cary, NC 27511
Notasium is both an indoor playground and a music school, a unique combination that sounds incredible fun! This musical play space has activities like a giant guitar slide, a floor piano (like in the movie Big!), bounce houses, and even karaoke booths.
In addition to their open play hours, Notasium offers a wide range of music classes.
Hours:
Check website for details
Pricing:
Child Ages 1+: $10 (day pass)
Siblings: $7 (day pass)
Non walkers: $5 (day pass) or free if accompanied by an older sibling
Notasium students: $5 (day pass) + their accompanying siblings
*Advance bookings are not required; walk-ins welcome!
Indoor Playgrounds in Durham, NC
Museum of Life & Science
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Museum of Life & Science in Durham is one of the best things to do with kids in the Triangle. For both indoor and outdoor fun, there is too much to mention in this brief article. But we’re focusing on indoor playgrounds in the Triangle, so let’s talk about the space inside the Museum of Life & Science.
Play to Learn is the indoor play area inside the museum. We love this space, and we have a membership to the museum so we’ve come often. Designed for kids 5 and under, this is a huge, colorful room with tons to do. My son loves the interactive wall where he can drop a ball and watch it careen down a series of tubes and ramps. There’s also a building section with blocks of all sizes and materials.
Babies and early walkers can head into the Gentle Zone which is a perfect area for parents to hang out with their little ones as they explore.
—> Read our article all about the museum & it’s indoor play area!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – CLOSED
⦁ Tuesday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Friday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 10:00am-5:00pm
*Members can enter the museum at 9am.
Pricing:
Members – Free
General – $23
Seniors (Ages 65+) – $21
Children (Ages 3-12) – $18
Children (Ages 2 and under) – Free
U.S. Military (with ID) – $21
*Durham residents can receive free admission on Durham Community Days (with proof of residence)
Angel Island Fun Park
3330 Westgate Dr, Durham, NC 27707
While there is an Angel Island Fun Park in Cary, the Durham location is even bigger, with bumper cars, go-karts, and arcade games in addition to the Adventure Zone. This would be an epic birthday party location!
But it’s awesome for open play, and guests can choose from a 3-hour play session or an all day pass.
Toddlers, don’t miss the adorable play area just for you!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 10:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 10:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 10:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 10:00am-7:00pm
⦁ Friday – 10:00am-8:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 11:00am-5:00pm/
Pricing:
Age 3-12: $20 (3 hours Session) $25 (daily pass)
Age 1-2: $15 (3 hour session) $20 (daily pass)
Under 12 months: Free with paid sibling
Adults: $5 for companion (3 hour session) $6 (daily pass)
Notasium
3750 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707
Like its other location in Cary, Notasium is a musical play space, designed to teach a love and appreciation of music parallel with play. Some of the cool things kids can do at Notasium include rocking out in soundproof karaoke booths, zooming down a giant guitar slide, and touching the interactive “wonder walls.” Your kids will love this indoor playground in Durham!
Hours:
Check website
Pricing:
Child Ages 1+: $10 (day pass)
Siblings: $7 (day pass)
Non walkers: $5 (day pass) or free if accompanied by an older sibling
Notasium students: $5 (day pass) + their accompanying siblings
*Advance bookings are not required; walk-ins welcome!
The Wonder Lab
3709 University Dr Suite A, Durham, NC 27707
The Wonder Lab is a STEM-focused indoor play space in Durham NC. This clean and welcoming space is designed for the littlest learners, from 6 months through 6 years old. Kids and their parents will find open-ended learning toys and interactive STEM equipment that combines fun and education perfectly.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:00am-1:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:00am-1:00pm
⦁ Thursday – CLOSED
⦁ Friday – 9:00am-6:00pm
⦁ Saturday & Sunday – Dependent on birthday parties
Pricing:
Play sessions are 90 minutes
Child: $12
Babies under 1 year: Free when accompanied by a paid sibling
Indoor Playgrounds in Morrisville, NC
Urban Air
1020 WCC Lane Morrisville, NC 27560
Here is another epic location for indoor kids activities in the Raleigh NC area. Urban Air is a Morrisville indoor playground with a huge array of attractions.
There are lots of spots to jump, fly, and swing, as this is primarily a trampoline park, but kids can also do bumper cars, virtual reality, and even indoor skydiving! Woah!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Tuesday – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Wednesday – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Thursday – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⦁ Friday – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
⦁ Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
⦁ Sunday – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Pricing:
Pricing varies widely based on attractions, but passes range from $18.99 (trampolines only) to $48.99 (Platinum Plus Attractions). Check website for more details.
Indoor Play Spaces in Chapel Hill, NC
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Located Inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Kidzu Children’s Museum is another fun indoor play area in the Triangle area, this time in Chapel Hill. Kidzu is a 501 non-profit children’s museum serving ages infant through tween.
Kidzu has 9 interactive hands-on exhibits that kids can explore at their own pace. Among the exhibits on offer are the Flexible Forest, featuring a 12 foot tree house, a cozy book nook, a soft play area for toddlers and babies, and Farm to Form, “a dramatic play area celebrating local food and the farm to fork cycle.”
Read all about our own visit to the Kidzu Children’s Museum!
Hours:
⦁ Monday – CLOSED
⦁ Tuesday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
⦁ Wednesday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
⦁ Thursday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
⦁ Friday – 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
⦁ Sunday – 12:30pm-5:00pm
Pricing:
General Admission: $8.50
Museums for ALL National Access Program (Discounted Admission for EBT/SNAP/WIC Recipients): $3.00
The Nest – part of Kidzu Children’s Museum
Located Inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
While The Nest is technically part of Kidzu Children’s Museum, I wanted to include it in its own section, as it is a space dedicated to indoor play for infants and toddlers.
The adorable, soft, inviting space of The Nest is an early learning environment designed for babies and toddlers up to 36 months of age. In hour-long Nest Sessions, children and their caregivers have time for child-directed play, collaborative art and STEM projects, and group story time, all lead by a Nest Educator. 3-hour Open Play Nest Sessions are also available.
Hours:
Check their calendar for upcoming sessions
Pricing:
Adults: $6.00
Child: $6.00
Museums for ALL National Access Program (Discounted Admission for EBT/SNAP/WIC Recipients): $3.00
Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina Indoor Play Areas
Piney Town Playhouse
1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Piney Town Playhouse is one of the cutest indoor play areas in the Triangle. Built to look like a tiny town, Piney Town playhouse offers nine play structures kids can explore for dramatic, sensory, physical, and cooperative play. The owners have done a fantastic job creating this charming space, and I appreciate all the attention to detail and special touches.
All in all, it’s a terrific indoor playground geared toward ages 0-7. And mom and dad can grab a yummy coffee, too. Always essential, in my book.
Take a look at my full review of Piney Town.
Hours:
Check website for this week’s hours
Pricing:
Child 1-12: $14.77
-Discounted rates for siblings.
-Each child’s pass includes 2 adults.
-Children under 12 months free with a paid sibling.
* Reservations encouraged
PlayFunParty
2908 N Main St #100, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
PlayFunParty is a small indoor playground in Fuquay-Varina, which makes it ideal for toddlers. The light and bright space boasts eco-friendly play equipment, and a range of sensory, Waldorf and Montessori toys. When I visited here with my son, he loved the tiny ball pit with slide.
In addition to other elements such as an infant crawl area and imaginative play sections, there is a Creative Studio for arts and crafts available.
Hours:
⦁ Monday – 9:30am-1:00pm
⦁ Tuesday – 9:30am-1:00pm
⦁ Wednesday – 9:30am-1:00pm
⦁ Thursday – 9:30am-1:00pm
⦁ Friday – 9:30am-1:00pm
⦁ Weekends: Check the calendar on the PlayFunParty website
Pricing:
Single Visit (12 Months and Older): $9
Adults with paid children: FREE
11 months and Under WITH PAID Sibling: FREE
Crawler to 11 Months WITHOUT PAID Sibling: $5
Creative Studio (per child): $5 without Open Play, $2 with Open Play
Butterfly Gym – Performance Sports Center
6109 NC-55, 101 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
At the Butterfly Gym, kids ages 1-6 can attend gymnastics classes, but the center offers an open gym 3 mornings per week. This is great news because it’s another indoor playground in Fuquay!
There are lots of mats and obstacles for kids to exercise and play with, as well as a trampoline, slide, and ball put. There’s a break room with little tables perfect for snacks.
Hours:
⦁ Mon-Wed-Fri: 9:00am-12:00pm
Pricing:
$10 Stay and Play
$30 drop-off
Indoor Playgrounds in Clayton, NC
Cub House Play Cafe
1621 NC Hwy 42 West, Clayton, NC 27520 Suite 103
Cub House Play Cafe is the newest indoor playground in the Triangle and I absolutely LOVE it! I wish it wasn’t so far from us, because I’d absolutely grab a membership here. Terrific price and the cutest, most intuitively laid-out play area. 10 out of 10!
In addition to open play, they have lots of cool events almost every week.
Hours:
Monday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: Closed for birthday parties
Pricing:
$12.99 per child, kids under 6 months are free
Bungalow Bounce
101 Best Wood Dr. Ste 200 Clayton, NC 27520
What kid doesn’t love to bounce?! Well, this is the place to do it. As their website invites, “come get your wiggles out!”
Kids 12 and under can come to Bungalow Bounce in Clayton to jump and play on a variety of inflatable structures including slides and traditional “bounce houses.”
Hours:
Check their website or Facebook for the current open hours
Pricing:
Mon -Thur
Ages 6mo – 3yr: $5.00/child*
Ages 4 -11yr : $10.00/child*
Fri-Sun
Ages 6mo – 3yr: $10/Child
Ages 4-11yr: $15/Child
*The Open Play prices cover admission for same day business hours. Each child admission covers 2 adults.
Wrapping Up This List of Awesome Triangle Indoor Playgrounds
The indoor play spaces on this list are great places to go on a rainy or hot day in Raleigh. These spots are all ideal for kids to let loose and play. If you’re looking for something a little calmer, however, consider some other options, such as Art Classes, Library Story Times, and more.
What is your favorite indoor playground near Raleigh? Are there any we missed? Tell us in the comments below!
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- Most Toddler-Friendly Playgrounds in the Triangle
- Classes for Toddlers & Preschoolers Around the Triangle
