We've picked the best play spots in the Hudson Valley that your family is sure to love!

When winter chills or rainy days keep you indoors, finding fun and engaging activities for your kids can be challenging. Our guide to the best indoor play spots for families ensures your children stay active, entertained, and happy all year round. 

Dutchess County

Bounce! Trampoline Sports. 2001 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-206-4555. Bounce, skate, laser tag, try the Xtreme Challenge Course, play pickleball or Bounce mini golf, and more. Check the website for specials and times. Call to make your reservations.

McCann Ice Arena. 14 Civic Center Plz., Poughkeepsie. 845-454-5800. Visit McCann Ice Arena for public ice-skating, watch a hockey game or join one of their many figure skating or hockey programs, classes or clinics. Host your birthday party today.

Chuck E. Cheese. 1895 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-297-9500. Chuck E. Cheese has revamped their stores and have new arcade games, an interactive dance floor, trampoline zone, birthday parties, and much more! You can also scan coupons and save some cash.   

Hyde Park Roller Magic. 4178 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park. 845-229-6666. Enjoy roller skating and roller blading to the beat with the whole family! 

Mid- Hudson Discovery Museum. 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589. Explore, learn and create with exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering. Fun for kids up to age 12.

DC Sports. 1630 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. 845-632-6621. Escape the elements with a PGA Tour Golf Simulator, bounce house, rock climbing wall, an arcade, and indoor black light mini golf. Try their new all access pass for $25.

The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms. 6 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-462-1920. Open Monday through Friday 9am-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-8pm. From party walls with fun shapes to steep boulder problems & fun lead routes, there's something fun and challenging for everyone! Family fun for ages 4+.

Fun Max Adventure Park. 1404 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. (845) 925-5517. Family-friendly adventure in an 80,000 sq. ft. indoor amusement park. This spot features trampolines, rock climbing, ninja warrior courses, dodgeball, slam-dunk basketball, arcade games, and vast playgrounds. They also host parties.

Ulster County

Wood ‘N Wheel. 365 Rte. 9W., Ulster Park. 845-331-9680. Offering roller skating, laser tag, rock-climbing wall, arcade, and bumper cars. They also offer outdoor fun in warmer weather. This place has fun for the whole family and for all ages. 

Play Haven. 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. 845-302-0011. This unique spot offers all kinds of ways for your kids to play. You can drop your kids, stay with your kids, or bring your kids and do some work. They also have lots of fun play events that you can register for. Started by a mom who wanted a safe, respectful space for children to play and explore, and also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to create community and get some time away.

Frida's Bakery & Café. 26 Main St., Milton. 845-795-5550. Enjoy some coffee with a sweet treat from this delicious bakery operated by the owners of Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa while the kids play in the designated playroom.

Orange County:

Quinnz Pinz. 13-19 Railroad Ave., Middletown, (845) 343-8121. Enjoy open bowling times, escape rooms, or let loose and have fun in the arcade. Reservations recommended.

Billy Beez USA. Galleria at Crystal Run, 1 North Galleria Dr., Middletown. 845-673-3352. The kid’s choice to run, jump and slide in this 26,000 square foot play arena. 

James, 20 months
at Billy Beez in Middletown

Pat Tarsio Lanes. 173 South Plank Rd., Newburgh. 845-562-5250. For over 50 years the Tarsio family has been giving local families affordable bowling fun. Enjoy a high energy entertaining experience with a night of cosmic bowling.

The Castle Fun Center. 109 Brookside Ave., Chester. 845-469-2116. Indoor/outdoor amusement park offering an Inflatapark, Ballocity, roller skating, laser tag and maze, rock wall, arcade, bowling, ax throwing, seasonal outdoor rides and mini golf. 

Ice Time Sports Complex. 21 Lakeside Rd., Newburgh. 845-567-0005. Ice Time Sports Complex is the Hudson Valley’s premier ice skating and sports facility that hosts a variety of programs for figure skaters, hockey players and patrons of all ages. Come for public skating, stick time, host a birthday party and more.

Kids Time. 208 Route 44, Millerton. (518) 789-9643. Open on Saturdays and Sundays only, parents still give this spot rave reviews. Clean, fun, and lots to do. Kids Time is a place where children can run, jump, climb and slide and not get in trouble. Adults are free. Come thru Millerton Athletic Club.

Oceans Playhouse. 95 Maher Ln., Unit 22, Harriman. (845) 244-0545. Harriman and Woodbury's only indoor play ground. This five-star spot is great for little kids according to their reviews. There is a ball pit, slides, places to climb and more. They also do birthday parties.

Pin Street. 154 Rt. 94 S, Warwick. 845-986-3565. A family-owned bowling center with 28 synthetic bowling lanes (bumpers always available), food concession, an arcade room, and billiards. Handicap accessible.  

Urban Air Adventure Park. 1 Galleria Drive Middletown. (518) 723-5210. Urban Air is a full-service family entertainment adventure park attractions for all ages. Go-karts, virtual reality, Sky Rider coaster, ropes course and tubes indoor playground, and more. There is even a spot for kids 7 and under. 

Sullivan County

Liberty Heights. 1939 State Rte. 52, Liberty. (845) 747-8080. This indoor park offers trampolines, laser tag, virtual reality, arcade, climbing walls, basketball, dodge ball, and a jungle gym (perfect for the little ones). 

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Updated 3/12/2025