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 give children an indoor play space to run, jump, climb, flip, and work on balance, all with the comfort and safety of mats and foam pits. Many locations offer tot-friendly sessions designed specifically for the tiniest tumblers, along with options for school-aged kids.
If you’re hoping to get out of the house and find a fun place for your kids to play indoors, this is a great list to bookmark. Before heading out, be sure to check individual websites for additional requirements, such as waivers or specific payment details. Many locations also offer discounts for pre-registering ahead of time. Check out our open gym suggestions below to help your kids burn off some of their energy!
This article is sponsored by BIG Gymnastics.
Summer Open Gym at BIG Gymnastics in Burr Ridge
BIG has many opportunities for supervised, safe open play during their weekly open gyms! During open gyms, kids have the option to explore the gym in a non-structured format and play on the bars, beam, floor and trampolines! Many times, there are even obstacle courses set-up for extra fun! Keep an eye out on the online calendar for pop-up holiday open gyms when the kids are out of school too!
Weekly Open Gyms:
All Ages Times (ages 17 and under)
Fridays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm
Waivers Required for all Open Gyms. Children 4 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult inside the gym.
2026 Open Gyms in Chicago’s Western and Northwest Suburbs
These days and times are accurate as of May 26, 2026, but are subject to change. Many locations change their open gym schedules throughout the year, especially during summer months and school breaks. Please be sure to check each location’s website or call ahead to confirm current dates and times.
Need more ideas to have fun inside? Check out some of these indoor places to go!
