When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor play areas around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag facilities and more.
We’ve included activities for toddlers through teenagers. Know of something that should be in the list? Just email jody@charlotteonthecheap.com
Make sure to check Groupon for discounts. Some of these activities always have a Groupon available.
Altitude Trampoline Park
3940 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia
Passes range from $6.95 to $19.95
Adventure Landing – Gastonia
2600 East Franklin Boulevard
Prices vary depending on activity
A family entertainment park featuring go-karts, mini-golf courses, batting cages, and indoor arcade, and more. Most of the activities are outside, but inside you’ll find the arcade.
AMF Centennial Lanes
4501 South Boulevard, Charlotte
Contact bowling alley for pricing.
Features 40 bowling lanes, an arcade, and pool tables.
AMF University Lanes
5900 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Contact bowling alley for pricing.
Features 40 bowling lanes and pool tables.
AMF Carolina Lanes
11210 Brigman Road, Matthews
Contact bowling alley for pricing.
Features 56 bowling lanes, an arcade, and pool tables.
Barefoot Archery
4410 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte
$25/hour for use of the range and equipment rental. $10/hour if you have your own equipment.
Barefoot Archery is an archery shop that has a 20 yard, eight lane USA Archery approved range that is well lighted, clean and safe. Calling for reservations is suggested.
Groupon available
BounceU – Charlotte
10624 Metromont Parkway #300, Charlotte
Open Bounce sessions available at scheduled times for varying prices.
Groupon Available
BounceU – Matthews
9129 Monroe Road, Suite 145 & 150, Charlotte
Open Bounce sessions available at scheduled times for varying prices.
Carolina Place Mall Children’s Play Area
11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville
Free
A children’s play area designed for children 48” tall and under that features crawl spaces, tunnels, and more.
Chick-fil-A
Locations throughout Charlotte area
Hours vary by location
Most locations offer an indoor playground area for children 48” and under. Call your local Chick-fil-a for more information.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
5612 Albemarle Road #100, Charlotte
Call for prices
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more. Check the website for local coupons.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
7701 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte
Call for prices
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more. Check the website for local coupons.
Confetē Soirée & Play
10110 Northcross Court Suite 150, Huntersville
Daily play rate is $9
Modern play area and interactive space designed to entertain children ages 1 -5. Requires socks only for both children and adults. Also features a lounge and cafe for adults.
Davidson Playhouse
228-A Caldwel Lane, Davidson
Open play is $8 per child, or $5 for siblings
Community-centered play area that caters to all children through age 7.
Defy
8116 University City Blvd., Charlotte
One hour flight ticket ranges from $11 to $15 depending on age, other passes available
Open jump, dodgeball, foam pit, Ninja course, trapeze, more
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville
Admission is $11 for both adults and children over 1. Free admission for members, and military receives $2 off
Children’s museum featuring developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage interactive learning through play.
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte
Admission for adults and children ages 2 and above is $8. Free admission for children under 2 and members.
Features interactive nature exhibits and live animal displays as well as daily programming and hands-on activities.
Discovery Place Science
301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Museum admission is $19 for adults, $15 for children ages 2 – 13, $17 for seniors, and free for children under 2. Free admission for members.
An interactive science and technology museum for visitors of all ages.
Extreme Ice Center
4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail
Public ice skating is offered year round. Please check the schedule online for updated times.
$7 admission for all ages Monday-Friday, $10 admission on the weekend and during the holidays. Skate rental is $4. Monthly skate passes are available.
Frankie’s Fun Park
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Drive, Huntersville
Prices vary depending on activity.
Indoor and outdoor amusement park, with bowling, mini golf, a fun house, virtual reality, go karts, arcade games, indoor and outdoor rides, and more.
Funtasticks – Charlotte
10400 Cadillac Street, Charlotte.
Prices vary depending on location.
A family entertainment park featuring go-karts, mini-golf courses, batting cages, and indoor arcade, and more. Most of the activities are outside, but inside you’ll find the arcade.
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte
Free
An interactive library that features two state of the art theatres, a dedicated library space for kids 11 and under, four multi-use classrooms, a teen-only library, a multimedia production studio, and more. Classes and events are offered throughout the week.
Inner Peaks Climbing Center
Matthews: 10715 Independence Pointe Parkway, Matthews
South End: 2220 S Tryon St, Charlotte
Indoor climbing gym. Day passes are $19. Equipment is for rent as well, and lessons are available.
Groupon available
Kate’s Skating Center – Indian Trail
14500 Independence Blvd, Indian Trail
Admission is $4 – $8 depending on the day. Call for more details. There is also a play area available for an additional cost.
Kate’s Skating Center – Lowell
4114 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia
Admission is $4 – $8 depending on the day. Call for more details. There is also a play area available for an additional cost.
Groupon Available
Kate’s Skating Center – Hudson
1151 Skating Rink Drive, Gastonia
Admission is $4 – $8 depending on the day. Call for more details. There is also a play area available for an additional cost.
Groupon Available
Kinetic Heights
Providence Square Shopping Center, 5664 International Drive, Charlotte
Passes range from $20 – $28 based on activity and amount of time
Charlotte’s only indoor challenge center featuring a high ropes course, a ninja warrior course, zip lines, and more. Open play times are available at specific times each day, so check the daily schedule online. An e-waiver is also required to participate.
Laser Quest
10403 Park Road, Pineville
Regular game: $9.50 per person
Ironman Missions: Fridays and Saturdays $12.50 per person
Laser tag. Reservations recommended.
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
2530 Johnston-Oehler Road, Charlotte
The playroom is free. Call ahead to make sure it’s available.
Offers a full-size gymnasium, computer lab, fitness center, indoor playroom, multi-purpose rooms, catering kitchen, and shower facilities. Children must wear socks and be under 48” tall to use the playroom.
Monkey Joe’s – Gastonia
3924 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia.
$10.99 per child age 3 and up and $6.99 for children 2 and under
An inflatable play center for kids 12 and under with wall to wall bounce houses, slides, jumps, and obstacle courses. Socks are required.
Monkey Joe’s – Charlotte
10215 University City Boulevard, Suite C, Charlotte
$10.99 per child age 3 and up and $6.99 for children 2 and under
An inflatable play center for kids 12 and under with wall to wall bounce houses, slides, jumps, and obstacle courses. Socks are required.
Monkey Joe’s – Pineville
601 North Polk Street, Pineville
$10.99 per child age 3 and up and $6.99 for children 2 and under
An inflatable play center for kids 12 and under with wall to wall bounce houses, slides, jumps, and obstacle courses. Socks are required.
Monkey Joe’s – Matthews
10101-C East Independence Boulevard, Matthews
$10.99 per child age 3 and up and $6.99 for children 2 and under
An inflatable play center for kids 12 and under with wall to wall bounce houses, slides, jumps, and obstacle courses. Socks are required.
Northlake Mall Play Area
6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte
Free
A kids play area, featuring traditional climbing elements along with modern interactive touch points with sound and light. Located on the lower level near customer service.
Pineville Ice House
400 Towne Centre Boulevard, Pineville
Admission is $8 per person. Skate rental is $2, and helmet rental is $5.
The Pit Indoor Kart Racing
346 East Plaza Drive (Hwy 150), Mooresville
Price varies depending on activities.
High-speed Go-Karts, over 65 Arcade Games, 4 Billiard Tables, Laser Tag Arena, Black Light Mini-Golf, Cannonball Air Blaster, Spin Zone bumper cars, and a 24-foot Rock Climbing Wall. Free Wi-Fi and a viewing area overlooking the kart track with 6 wide-screen TVs.
Ray’s Playhouse at Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road, Charlotte
Free
Open to both children and families and features toys, games, activities, and kid friendly computers. For ages 1 – 6.
Ray’s Splash Planet
215 North Sycamore Street, Charlotte
$10 for adults, $8 for children ages 1 -17, and $8 for seniors 55+. Non-swimmer tickets are $3.
A one-of-a-kind indoor waterpark featuring a giant slide, lazy river, vortex pool, and water playground.
Romp n’ Roll
4200 Main Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg
Prices vary depending on class and day. Please check the website for pricing information.
A kid-friendly gym for children ages 3 months to 5 years old that features play equipment as well as a variety of classes that incorporate art, music, science, cooking, sports, and more.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
10200 Centrum Parkway, Pineville
Open jump pricing from $15 for 60 minutes of jump time to $30 for unlimited time.
Trampoline Park featuring dodgeball areas, basketball areas, a foam zone, and more.
Groupon Available
Spare Time
16317 Statesville Rd. Huntersville
$5.99 per game for weekday open bowling, $35 – $40 per lane per hour for Saturday & Sundays, $4.75 shoe rental, $8 laser tag, and $7 X Rider virtual coaster.
Bowling, virtual reality coaster, laser tag, arcade
Sports Connection – Ballantyne
1611 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte.
Prices vary depending on attraction or game.
Center featuring arcade games, bowling, laser tap, jump-n-play area, and more.
Sports Connection – Northlake
8626 Hankins Road, Charlotte
Prices vary depending on attraction or game.
Center featuring arcade games, bowling, laser tap, jump-n-play area, and more.
Strike City
210 East Trade Street: Suite D-164, Charlotte
Price varies by location, contact for details.
Bowling facility and arcade within EpiCentre.
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite Street, Suite C, Charlotte
$8 for all day play Monday-Friday, and $10 during the weekend and on school holidays
Indoor, interactive playground featuring playground equipment, trampolines, basketball goals, and more.
Urban Air
9108 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill
Ultimate attractions: $24.99 (Includes everything)
Deluxe attractions: $19.99 (Includes Warrior Course, Tubes Playground, Battle Team, and Basic Trampolines
Basic attractions: $13.99 (Includes basic trampolines)
$8.99 for children 5 & under
$5.99 parents pass
$2.50 Urban Air socks (no personal socks allowed)
Trampoline park, including ropes course, obstacle course, dodgeball and more.
W8less LKN
10442 Bailey Road, Cornelius
$10/hour for ninja drop in, $10 per session for flips & giggles, $10 – $22 for trampoline tickets depending on time length and day, $3 for required W8less socks
Trampoline and ninja park in the Lake Norman area with trampolines, steel ninja course, tumble track, and rod floor with a foam pit.
Zenith Gymnastics
8617 Monroe Road, Charlotte
$15 per person at the door or $10 early online registration
Coaches will be on-site to supervise, but no structured instruction will be given.
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