In our neck of the woods of Westchester County, we are lucky to have so many options for indoor play. Indoor play spaces are such helpful spots for getting out of the house in all seasons! If it's too hot, too cold, too wet, or you are in need of an extra-special play event, these play places around Westchester County are awesome spots for young children to get the wiggles out and have so much fun in the process. Both gross motor development and fine motor development can benefit from these indoor play spots. And if you don't mind a short drive to try something new, there are a number of indoor places for family fun just outside Westchester County, too.
This community guide is brought to you by our friends at The Tiny Mess Club! The Tiny Mess Club offers sensory play experiences for children ages 3 months through 7 years old in Pleasantville and Fleetwood. Single class drop-ins or class pass options available. Fall enrollment is now open and new friends are always welcome!  |
Here is the Macaroni KID round-up of ideas for indoor activities, museums and even some free play places. Click on the venue's name to get to their website.
Indoor Play Spaces
North State Road, Briarcliff Manor
Pottery classes, open paint, themed events, schools out camps, and birthday parties are offered in the studio. Studio fees apply, plus the cost of the pottery piece.
Palisades Center, West Nyack
Infants are free with paid toddler/child ticket or $15.95 for an infant and adult ticket. From there, adult tickets begin at $8.95, toddler tickets at $17.95, and children's tickets are $21.95. Families can easily spend hours here with a variety of play structures, arcade games, trampolines, and more. There is a small, gated area for babies that also has a little climbing structure. This is good for a special occasion or big day out.
150 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford
Kids can literally bounce off the walls during Open Bounce time in the two rooms filled with inflatables. There is also an arcade in the lobby area. This venue also hosts kids' camps and birthday parties. Reservations for Open Bounce are required. There are no walk-ins. Open Bounce hours are posted on the site as they change depending on availability.
424 Market St, Nanuet
Admission starts at $14.99. Walk-ins are welcome. This is a large play space that also appeals to older children with laser shows, dance parties, and multi-storied structures.
Yorktown Heights
Classes, programs, and open play when available for little ones. East Coast has a huge turf field that makes for great birthday parties.
West Nyack
Toddler area and older children's climbing course at the Palisades Center Mall. The toddler area is well worth the visit for your 2 - 4-year-olds. Unlimited climbing time for $10 on a low-level structure with a harness.
Commerce Street, Valhalla
Indoor climbing venue with programs for kids as young as 6 years of age. Also, a venue for birthday parties.
Formerly The Cliffs at Valhalla.
Mt. Kisco
Grand Prix has something for every kid; Go-Kart racing, bowling and also a terrific game room & ninja course.
Cortlandt Manor
Reasonably priced at $5 for open play, this large structure is lots of fun. Many options for very young ones too, such as Fisher Price vehicles.
Pleasantville
The Grit Ninja offers open play on weekends for ninjas ages 5 - 14. Sessions are between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the booking and can be booked online. Drop ins are listed on the website as $35, with monthly memberships available for $100.
Ridge Hill, Yonkers
Hapik is a ropes course and climbing environment with different structures for little kids and bigger kids. Hapik is another option for birthday parties, too. Single admission ticket is $19.90 and the first Wednesday of each month brings a $9 entry, as well as two for one climber entry on Mondays.
Honey Joe's Family Coffeehouse
Stamford
Comfortable environment with large wooden play structure on a soft floor that is designed for children 2+. There is a new room now open for children under 2 with soft play items. Caregivers can relax with a coffee or avocado toast while the children play in the contained spaces. Socks are required. Open Play is $9 per child.
Little Kings and Queens Fun Place
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Cortlandt Manor
Designed for children 6 and under, this indoor play space has a play structure, basketball, dino land, trampolines, an arcade, and lots more bells and whistles.
No Limit Ninja Warriors Open Gym
Yonkers
6+ obstacle course for open play. Weekday hours are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and vary on the weekends. Walk ins are accepted, however registration is preferred. The rates are $30 for 60 minutes and $40 for 90 minutes.
Larchmont
Designed for children under 6, Pop In! Play Space focuses on physical and imaginative play. We love the big blue blocks, as well as the small, gated area for safe baby play. Caregivers can also enjoy coffee and community time with other parents in. Playtime must be booked in advance and starts at $20.
Play Connection by Fun Time Amusement
Jefferson Valley
Bounce houses, arcade games, and more.
Scarsdale
Shake It Off's brand-new space offers programs, classes, special events, a DIY art bar, and scheduled open play sessions in the bounce houses. Follow Shake It Off on Instagram for posted open play times. Paint and Bounce is regularly occurring on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Paint projects start at $18 and Bounce is $7.
Mount Kisco
This trampoline park has a special area for younger jumpers plus plenty of action for older kids including dodgeball and basketball venues. Toddler hours are offered on weekday mornings. Single day passes start at $29.99 for 90 minutes. Memberships offer the value if you plan on going more than one time per month.
Mount Kisco
Located inside Grand Prix, this sparkly venue is a great place to entertain kids indoors. They can create a craft, have a manicure or even have their make-up done. They have open studio hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sparklicious also has custom birthday parties and holiday break camps.
Pelham and Rye
The flagship Pelham location includes three rooms of play options, including a large wooden play structure, a climbing wall, sensory play, imaginative play, and high-quality wooden toys. Caregivers are welcome to bring coffee and snacks to be consumed at tables in the front of the space. Tig & Peach also has a carefully curated selection of gifts for sale such as clothes, toys, and games. Admission is $35 for all day play. You are even permitted to leave and come back making it a flexible spot for little ones. The Rye location is closed to open play for camps during the summer.
Pleasantville and Fleetwood
There are so many ways to play at The Tiny Mess Club. The focus on sensory friendly and messy fun includes weekly themes, drop-in classes, scheduled sessions, birthday parties and to-go sensory bins. There are options for babies as young as three months through children up to age 7 and drop-in classes are priced at $35.
Elmsford
This venue has indoor tennis and soccer programs for younger kids plus plenty of "open play" time at reasonable prices. It's a large space with plenty to do for a variety of ages, including a separate baby play area and a large climbing structure preschoolers and early elementary children love. The Play Place also hosts vacation camps for kids ages 3-8 and birthday parties. Children's admission is $15 for two hours and adults are $2 per person. Open hours are generally available all week long, although camps and programming can adjust the hours. Be sure to check the site for availability or book online in advance. particularly for weekend play.
Elmsford
Open gym hours are available for Mini (2-5 yr olds) and Youth (6-12 yr olds) age groups for $25 admission. View open times on the website and register online.
Chappaqua
Open play in the Romperee Room M - F from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., as well as select weekend mornings. Best for 3 and under.
Local Museums
- Imagine That - Children's Museum (Florham Park, NJ)
- Maritime Aquarium (Norwalk)
- Katonah Museum of Art (Katonah)
- Westchester Children's Museum (Rye)
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children (Norwalk, CT)
- Hudson River Museum (Yonkers)
- Bruce Museum (Greenwich, CT)
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center (Stamford, CT)
- Neuberger Museum of Art (Purchase)
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum (Poughkeepsie)
Free Play Spaces
- Ossining Library
- Mount Kisco Library
- North Castle (Armonk) Library
- Greenburgh Library
- John C. Hart Public Library (Yorktown)
- Sleepy Hollow Bookstore (on Tuesday and Friday mornings)
- The Westchester Mall Play Area, White Plains
- Jefferson Valley Mall Play Area near the Food Court, Jefferson Valley
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