When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor play areas in the Triangle will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, laser tag facilities and more.
Prices are subject to change.
We’ve included activities for toddlers through teenagers. Know of something that should be in the list? Just email jody@triangleonthecheap.com
Make sure to check Groupon for discounts. Some of these activities always have a Groupon available.
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Adventure Landing – Raleigh
3311 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
Pricing varies by attraction
Features laser tag, arcade, and more
Big Fun Inflatables
1104 Great Falls Court, Suite A, Knightdale
$8 per child ages 3 – 18, $6 per sibling, children 2 and under are free with a paying sibling or are $4 otherwise
BounceU – Apex
3419 Apex Peakway, Apex
$8 per child for open bounce, with other events available for a separate cost
Includes inflatables, games, and more
Buffaloe Lanes
151 High House Road, Cary
$4 – $4.50 per game, $3.25 per pair for shoe rental
Bungalow Bounce
101 Best Wood Drive, Clayton
$7 for ages 3 and up, $2 for ages 2 and under
Cary Towne Center Indoor Playground
1105 Walnut Street, Cary (across from Dave & Buster’s, Belk, and Gymboree)
Free
Chick-fil-A
Locations throughout the triangle
Most locations offer a play area for children 48” or shorter
Coconut Charlie’s Bump n’ Bounce
Located in Celebration at Six Forks Shopping Center at 7409 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
$9 for children ages 3 to 12, $8 each for two or more children ages 3 to 12, and $5 each for children under 3
Featuring inflatable slides, bouncy houses, obstacle courses, “soft” playground, and more. Socks and a signed waiver are required at every visit
Chuck E. Cheese’s Durham
3724 Mayfair St., Durham
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more.
Chuck E. Cheese’s Raleigh
3501-131 Capitol Blvd., Raleigh
Features play zones, arcade games, concessions, and more.
Crabtree Valley Mall Kid’s Play Area
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh (near Sears on lower level)
Free
Features a soft-seating, interactive play area
Defy Gravity Raleigh
5604 Departure Drive, #100, Raleigh
1 hour flight tickets start at $14 for ages 7 and older, and $11 for ages 6 and under
An interactive trampoline sports arena featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pit, ultimate ninja course, and more
Defy Gravity Durham
4300 Emperor Blvd, #250, Durham
1 hour flight tickets start at $14 for ages 7 and older, and $11 for ages 6 and under
An interactive trampoline sports arena featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pit, ultimate ninja course, and more
Frankie’s Fun Park
11190 Fun Park Drive, Raleigh
Pricing varies by attraction
Includes an indoor fun house, arcade, laser tag, and more
Galaxy Fun Park
14460 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
Prices begin at $10 for children ages 5 and older for 30 minutes of jump time, and $8 for 30 minutes of jump time for children ages 4 and younger. More time and other attractions are available for purchase.
Features a jump zone trampoline park, spin zone, soft play area, laser tag, ropes course, and more
Groupon available
Glow House Sports
3501 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh
$12 for one hour in Glow House; $15 for one hour in Glow House and Hard Knocks Laser Tag
$20 for two hours in Glow House; $25 for two hours in Glow House and Hard Knocks Laser Tab
Nerf Combat Zone, Laser Maze and Black Light Dodgeball
Groupon Available
Greystone Recreation Center
7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh
Free
Includes an indoor playground and rock climbing wall
Jellybeans Skate Center
1120 Buck Jones Road, Cary
$6-$7 admission, $3 skate rental
Roller and inline skating
Jumpin’ JoJo’s – Wake Forest
1839 South Main Street, Wake Forest
$6 for children 2 and under, $8 for children 3 and up
Features large inflatable obstacle courses, games, and more
Jumpstreet
1111 Walnut Street, Cary
$13.99 for children 8 and older, $7.99 for children ages 4-7, and $4.99 for children ages 3 and under
Features various inflatables and games
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Inside University Place, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
$7.50 for adults and children 12 months old and over. Free for children under 12 months old.
Hands-on children’s museum
Groupon available
Launching Pad Trampoline Park
6421 Hilburn Drive, Raleigh
Jump time pricing starts at $10 for 30 minutes, and includes ankle grip socks
Includes trampolines, dodge ball, basketball courts, arcade, and more
Groupon available
Marbles Kids Museum
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
$7 per person, children under 1 and members play free
Features themed exhibits, daily programs, and more in its approach to play-based learning
Notasium
3750 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham
$8 for children over 1, siblings $6 each. Package deals are available.
An interactive, music-based play space with structures filled with sounds, rhythms, and symbols
Play Days
441 West Williams, Apex
$6 per child, $4 for siblings and crawlers, $3 for children over 6, and free for infants
An indoor play area for children ages 6 months – 6 years. Children ages 7 and older are asked to do quiet activities in the seating area and can use art supplies, cards, tablets, and the free Wi-Fi.
Polar Ice House – Cary
1410 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh
$10 admission for ages 13+, $9 admission for ages 6-12, $5 admission for ages 5 and under, and $3 skate rental
Premier ice skating facility offering public skating, open hockey, and free style sessions year round
Polar Ice House – Wake Forest
1839-200 South Main Street, Wake Forest
$10 admission for ages 13+, $9 admission for ages 6-12, $5 admission for ages 5 and under, and $3 skate rental on weekend and holiday sessions
Premier ice skating facility offering public skating, open hockey, and free style sessions year round
Pump It Up – Raleigh
10700 World Trade Boulevard, Site 112, Raleigh
$9 per child during open jump hours, with other passes and promotions available
Featuring inflatable indoor playgrounds. Socks and a signed waiver are required.
Rainbow Party Room Open Play
8732 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
$5 per child for all children 2 and above
Includes slides, tunnels, forts, rock climbing walls, and more
Raleigh Iceplex
2601 North Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh
$6 admission for ages 6+, $5 admission for ages 5 and under, $9 weekend and holiday admission for all ages, $3 skate rental, and $4 Tuesdays for all ages and includes skate rental
Public ice skating offered year-round
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1720 Guess Road, Site 90, Durham
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.
Features trampolines, dodgeball areas, basketball areas, a foam zone, and more
SnickerDoodles
3721 Lynn Road, #112, Raleigh
$3 per child for open play, $5 per child for messy art studio. Projects are available for an additional fee.
A creative play space and café that features an art area with supplies and an indoor playroom with various creative centers
The Streets at Southpoint Play Space
6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham (located on the lower level in the JC Penney Court)
Free
Triangle Town Center Mall Play Area
5959 Triangle Town Boulevard, Raleigh (located near Sears on lower level)
Free
Includes eight soft play pieces and play panels designed for babies to preschoolers
Triangle Rock Club – Morrisville
102 Pheasant Wood Court Morrisville
Day pass: $19 (age 12 and older), $12 (children age 11 and younger.) There’s additional cost for equipment rental.
Triangle Rock Club’s state-of-the-art facilities offer both lead and top rope climbing, expansive bouldering terrain, and more.
Groupon available
Triangle Rock Club – North Raleigh
6022 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh
Day pass: $19 (age 12 and older), $12 (children age 11 and younger.) There’s additional cost for equipment rental.
Triangle Rock Club’s state-of-the-art facilities offer both lead and top rope climbing, expansive bouldering terrain, and more.
Groupon available
United Skates of Raleigh
2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh
$6.50 admission, $3.50 regular skate rental and $4.50 rollerblade rental
Roller and inline skating
Wheels Fun Park
715 North Hoover Road, Durham
Pay per attraction, with most attractions costing $6 -$8, or buy an do it all pass for $28
Features a roller skating rink, play gym, maze, arcades, and more
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