Indoor Play

Lava Island Kildeer: Inside the 30,000 Sq Ft Tropical Indoor Playground

Lava Island is officially open on Friday in Kildeer, and it’s one of the largest indoor play spaces we’ve been to in Chicagoland. At over 30,000 square feet, this tropical-themed…

We Found Your Next Playdate Spot: Hyper Kidz Niles

If your group text is constantly asking, “Where should we meet this week?”, we have your answer. Hyper Kidz Niles just opened, and it is one of the largest indoor…

New! M&M Playland Cafe in Schaumburg

M&M Playland Cafe is a brand-new indoor play space opening this Saturday in Schaumburg, designed for kids to climb, explore, imagine, and burn off energy while parents relax with coffee and…

Review: The Fort Indoor Playground at Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville

It’s no secret that the suburbs are filled with incredible playgrounds, but what do you do if the weather isn’t cooperating? The Fort Indoor Playground is an ideal indoor play…

New! Kids Play Hive in Des Plaines

Families in the northwest suburbs have a brand new place to play, climb, and explore! Kids Play Hive, a thoughtfully designed indoor play area, is opening this Sunday in Des…

24 Open Gyms Where Kids Can Bounce, Jump, and Play

When the weather isn’t cooperating and I’m looking for a way for my littles to get their wiggles out, I know an open gym will be a hit. Open gyms…

Funlandia Kid Cafe in Palatine: A Bright Indoor Play Spot for Kids 8 and Under

As the cold weather settles in, it’s important to have indoor play places to go to burn off some built up energy! Funlandia Kid Cafe in Palatine offers a fun,…

New! Hyper Kidz Wheaton Opens November 22

Families have been buzzing with excitement about Hyper Kidz Wheaton, and it’s finally almost here! The brand-new indoor playground will celebrate its Grand Opening on Friday, November 22, 2025, and we got…

New! Time Out Party and Play in Vernon Hills

With the weather quickly cooling off, it is time to fill those chilly days outside with some fun indoor play! The new Time Out Party and Play in Vernon Hills…

50 Indoor Playgrounds with Age Recommendations, Prices, and Features

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…

$10 Special! Marshmallow Play Ignites Imagination and Creativity

This just in: Marshmallow Play has a special offer for the month of September 2025… all children are just $10 each! We love this fun indoor play area and the…

14 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play (Hooray!)

When I’m planning playdates for my kids no matter the weather, I think about finding indoor play that will appeal to both the kids and adults in the group. When…