An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting with options for every age, activity, and price.
I love calling some of my friends and meeting them for a play date. Not only do our children love running around and pretending together, but the grown ups get to sit, chat, and have a play date too!
As a stay at home mom with young girls, I am always looking to fill the days we are not able to wiggle around outside. Luckily we have you covered. Check out the list below and join us for some indoor fun. Don’t forget the extra socks!
This guide is sponsored by DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville and Cubhouse Indoor Playground in Oak Park, which we love for indoor play!
Nonstop Fun at DuPage Children's Museum
Ready for nonstop fun? At DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM), kids (and grown ups) can splash, build, create, and explore—all in one amazing place! Test big ideas with real tools in the Construction House, get hands-on in AWEsome Water, and imagine, invent, and problem-solve alongside your favorite characters in The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!
Every visit is packed with opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and connection. With interactive exhibits, ever-changing activities, and playful events all year long, there’s always something new to discover. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, DCM is the place where families laugh, learn, and grow—together. Come join the fun!
Climb, Create & Play at Cubhouse Indoor Playground
Spend wintery days at the Cubhouse Indoor Playground in Oak Park! This friendly, forest-themed space welcomes children 8 months to 5 years old to run, climb, read, draw, and play in a safe, engaging environment. We have daily crafts and story time, climbing structures, toys, and plenty of space to build and imagine! Plus, bring your littlest kid and enjoy our designated infant area.
When cabin fever hits, Cubhouse Indoor Playground is the perfect place for kids and caretakers to get a change of scenery, meet new friends, and get the wiggles out.
Learn more and get your pass or annual membership at pdop.org/cubhouse.
Table of Contents
Map of Indoor Play Areas
Indoor Playgrounds in the Western Suburbs
Indoor Playgrounds in the Northwest Suburbs
Indoor Playgrounds in Chicago
Fast Food Play Places
McDonald’s Play Places
Try the following McDonald’s locations for indoor play places:
- 1920 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-3107
- 2230 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60503
- 791 Illinois Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
- 295 N Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490-1567
- 1335 County Farm Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188
- 920 N York Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
- 1912 E Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- 947 Meacham Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- 445 W Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- 1050 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133
- 7850 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
- 892 W 75th Street, Naperville, IL 60540
- 275 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067
- 1576 N Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60067
- 3140 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
- 675 N Weber Road, Romeoville, IL 60446-3938
- 550 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
- 350 E St. Charles Road, Villa Park, IL 60181
- 89 W North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
- 11110 W 31 St, Westchester, IL 60154
- 31 E 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559
- 1355 Lake Cook Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
- 2401 63rd St, Woodridge, IL 60517
- 2310 W 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517
Chick-fil-A Play Places
Chick-fil-A indoor play places tend to be good for toddlers, preschoolers, and young elementary schoolers. The spaces have toddler activities on the ground and a small climbing structure with a slide. They list indoor play places at the following locations:
- 4435 Fox River Center Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
- 185 N. Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510
- 354 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
- 245 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
- 6007 S. La Grange Road, Countryside, IL 60525
- 235 S. IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126
- 717 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148
- 2 Winston Plaza, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 950 N. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- 7201 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside, IL 60546
- 2740 US Highway 34, Oswego, IL 60543
- 935 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
- 3795 E Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60174
- 301 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
- 7101 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Other Options for Indoor Fun
Libraries
There are plenty of libraries for some inside activity! Our readers picked these great locations for this years top!
Places to Bounce
Looking for places to bounce on inflatables and indoor trampoline parks? We have all the details! Check out Jump Places, Bounce Houses, Inflatables, and Trampoline Parks That Will Have Kids Jumping for Joy.
Open Gyms
Many park districts and gymnastics gyms offer open gym for kids to run, jump, and play! Find out the locations and times in our guide to Local Open Gyms: Where Kids Can Bounce Off the Mats (Instead of the Walls).
Children’s Museums
Children’s museums are full of opportunities for combining play and learning. And we have so many wonderful children’s museums in the Chicagoland area! Our roundup of Chicago Area Children’s Museums highlights what you can expect at each one as well as recommended ages.
Looking for more kids activities for any type of weather or time of year? The Kidlist Giant Map of Places to Go is the place to be!
