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.
Adventure Landing – Charlotte
10400 Cadillac Street, Charlotte
Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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.
Adventure Landing – Gastonia
2600 East Franklin Boulevard
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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.
AMF Centennial Lanes
4501 South Boulevard, Charlotte
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Features 40 bowling lanes, an arcade, and pool tables.
AMF University Lanes
5900 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Tuesday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Features 40 bowling lanes and pool tables.
AMF Carolina Lanes
11210 Brigman Road, Matthews
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Contact bowling alley for pricing.
Features 56 bowling lanes, an arcade, and pool tables.
Barefoot Archery
4410 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The range is open during business hours (above) but it’s wise to call for reservations.
$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.
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
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
7701 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Prices vary depending on location.
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more.
Defy Gravity
8116 University City Blvd., Charlotte
Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri-Sat 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
One hour flight ticket ranges from $11 to $14 depending on age
Open jump, dodgeball, foam pit, Ninja course, trapeze, more
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $10 for both adults and children over 1. Free admission for members.
Children’s museum featuring developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage interactive learning through play.
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission for adults and children ages 2 and above is $8. Free admission for 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
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Museum admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 2 – 13, $15 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.
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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
Crown Point: 9535 Monroe Rd #170, Charlotte
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 .m.
South End: 2220 S Tryon St
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Indoor climbing gym. Day passes are $16. Equipment is for rent as well, and lessons are available.
Groupon available
Kate’s Skating Center – Indian Trail
14500 Independence Blvd, Indian Trail
Contact facility for hours and pricing.
Kate’s Skating Center – Lowell
4114 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia
Contact facility for hours and pricing.
Kate’s Skating Center – Hudson
1151 Skating Rink Drive, Gastonia
Contact facility for hours and pricing.
Kinetic Heights
Providence Square Shopping Center, 5664 International Drive, Charlotte
Monday – Wednesday: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open play passes for ropes, ground, and zip lines are $18 for 90 minutes and play passes for ground and zip lines are $15 for 90 minutes.
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
Check website for prices and hours.
Laser tag. Reservations recommended.
Groupon available
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
2530 Johnston-Oehler Road, Charlotte
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$8.99 per child Monday through Friday, $9.99 per child on the weekend, and $5.99 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
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$8.99 per child Monday through Friday, $9.99 per child on the weekend, and $5.99 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
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$8.99 per child Monday through Friday, $9.99 per child on the weekend, and $5.99 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
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$8.99 per child Monday through Friday, $9.99 per child on the weekend, and $5.99 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 Areas
6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte
Monday – Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free
A Looney Tunes Play Area across from Dick’s Sporting Goods on the lower level as well as an activity area in the middle of the food court offer fun with mirrors, characters, and more.
Pineville Ice House
400 Towne Centre Boulevard, Pineville
Please check online schedule for daily public ice skating schedule.
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
Regular hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Summer hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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
Contact the rec center for hours. They differ from the hours of the rec center.
$2 for children age 1 and older.
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
Monday: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
$11 for adults, $8 for children 17 and under, and $8 for seniors 55+
A one-of-a-kind indoor waterpark featuring a giant slide, lazy river, vortex pool, and water playground. Currently closed for maintenance until Spring 2018.
Romp n’ Roll
4200 Main Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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 High Sports
601 North Polk Street, Pineville
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m..
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Prices vary from $14 for 1 hour of jump time to $45 for an all-day pass. School day discounts are available.
Trampoline park that includes basketball areas, dodgeball areas, a free jump area, various adventure missions, and rope courses.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
10200 Centrum Parkway, Pineville
Toddler time from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Regular park hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
General admission pricing from $11 for 30 minutes of jump time to $22 for 120 minutes. Program prices vary from $8 – $12. Daily specials are available.
Trampoline Park featuring dodgeball areas, basketball areas, a foam zone, and more.
Spare Time
16317 Statesville Rd. Huntersville
Price varies depending on activity and time
Bowling, virtual reality coaster, laser tag, arcade
Sports Connection – Ballantyne
1611 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte
Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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
Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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
Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The facility stays open after 9 p.m., but is restricted to age 21+ after 9 p.m. (Mondays, it’s 18+ after 9 p.m.)
Bowling facility within EpiCentre.
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite Street, Suite C, Charlotte
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$6 for all day play Monday-Friday, and $8 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
Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
See website for holiday hours and for pricing.
Trampoline park, including ropes course, obstacle course, dodgeball and more.
Zenith Gymnastics
8617 Monroe Road, Charlotte
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on varying days. Please call ahead or check online.
$15 per person
Coaches will be on-site to supervise, but no structured instruction will be given.
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