Our overview of indoor activities in Brooklyn includes drop-in activities including play spaces, story times, arts and crafts, adventure parks, rock climbing, mini golf, bowling and more for all ages, from babies to teens! Our guide includes nearly 100 indoor spots in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Clinton Hill, Columbia Street Waterfront, Red Hook, Park Slope, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Coney Island, and beyond. Scroll all the way down for spots with multiple locations across the borough!
DUMBO
3rd Place from the Sun | DUMBO
3rd Place from the Sun is DUMBO’s first dedicated board game and Dungeons & Dragons spot, featuring 300 games and private themed rooms designed for immersive D&D sessions, complete with lighting effects and a sound system. Best for 7 and up, and ages 11+ can play without an adult. Drop-in hours run daily from 12–10pm (closed Tuesdays; Sundays open until 8pm). Play is $15 per person for up to two hours. Parents can play together with kids during their family D&D event, Family Fantasy Quest. $40/adult, kids play free; sign up by emailing 3r********@***il.com.
Area 53 Laser Tag & Mini-Bowling | DUMBO
Area 53 is located in a dual-level basement in DUMBO and offers laser tag and mini-bowling, best for ages 8 and up. Open Monday to Sunday, laser tag tickets are $39.99 during the week and $49.99 on weekends per person for non-private laser tag games. Each ticket allows for 3 laser tag games, each around 15 minutes. Area 53 also offers mini-bowling for $30! Up to 6 players can play. Click here for more information!
Ferox Ninja Playground | DUMBO
Ferox, the indoor ninja park from Greenpoint, has a new DUMBO location—Ferox Ninja Playground—at 65 Jay Street. The 6,000-square-foot space for ages 2–12 features trampolines, a Ninja warrior course, parkour, and a zipline. There is open play on weekends from 10am-8pm and on school holidays. Drop-in play is $23.92 for one hour or $38.28 for two hours. They also offer day camps, birthday parties, and after-school classes. Learn more here!
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Environmental Education Center | DUMBO
Located at the entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, the Environmental Education Center has weekly open hours nature and science based activities for kids. There is a three-dimensional map of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a 250-gallon estuarium showcasing fish from the East River, and a small collection of turtles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Free and open to the public on Thursdays & Fridays from 3-5pm, and Saturdays & Sundays from 1-5pm. The center also hosts Nature Storytime on the third Thursday of every month at 3pm with visiting librarians from the Adams Street Library.
New Mom Meet Ups & Story Times at Fontainhas | DUMBO
The all-day Indian cafe Fontainhas has two weekly drop-in activities for little ones: their New Mom Meet-Ups every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm, and a story time every Thursday at 4:30pm. Open to all! Bring your little ones for a fun story, enjoy a glass of chai or wine, and meet other parents!
Jane’s Carousel | DUMBO
Built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the beautifully restored Janes’s Carousel is located in Brooklyn Bridge Park and open year-round. Stop by for a ride! Each ride costs $3. One child under 42” and one adult may share one ticket. Additional children under 42” require their own ticket. Hours by season can be found here.
Loop of the Loom | DUMBO
Drop-off your children for weaving sessions at Loop of the Loom! Kids Fiber Arts Club, after-school classes for ages 8-14, are $960/semester (16 classes). Students can choose from multiple creative projects, including belts, hats, bags, pillows, stuffed animals, accessories, garments, and tapestries, and can complete multiple projects in each semester. They also host Private Group Sessions for ages 6+, starting at $680 for up to 8 people (2 hours).
Museum of Food and Drink | DUMBO
The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is located on the 2nd floor of Empire Stores in DUMBO! Best for ages 7 and up. The museum’s hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. Check out their programming and events here. Children under 5 are free, children up to 13 years pay $10 and adults are $18. Get your tickets here.
Play pinball, vintage arcade games, foosball, shuffle board, and more at Randolph Beer! Tokens are $1. You can also book an hour of Feather Bowling here for $46/hour. Best for kids 7 and older. Note: kids are only welcome on weekdays before 6pm, Saturdays before 2pm, and Sundays all day. Randolph’s rooftop is open during the summer months, but it is 21+.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Teen Tech Center | DUMBO
The Teen Tech Center at 1 John Street (opposite the Adams Street Library) is open to teenagers, ages 13-18. The space is designed as an interactive learning environment where teens can experiment with technology, get homework help, socialize with peers, meet professionals in the field of tech, and acquire skills for college and careers. The center features musical instruments including a drum set, 3D printer, sewing machine, video games, arts material and more. The space is only open during events and classes; learn about upcoming programs here.
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Cat Cafe | Brooklyn Heights
Visitors of all ages are welcome to Brooklyn Cat Cafe, where they have about 35 cats at any given time, all of which are rescues and available for adoption. Visits are $12 for 30 minutes. Brooklyn Cat Cafe is open Friday-Monday, 12-7pm, but Saturdays from 5-7pm are adults only. They also have yoga, comedy nights, movie nights, arts and crafts, and even overnight slumber parties for ages 9-13! See all programs and book your visit here!
Le Meraviglie Art | Brooklyn Heights
This art studio with art and cooking classes has two locations in Brooklyn Heights: 108 Montague Street and 67 Atlantic Avenue. Classes are offered for ages 1 and up, and start at $40/class. Check out their Sensory Play Atelier, where little ones little ones can experience new ways of making and playing with an array of materials (clay, sand, rice, light & shadow, natural elements). Click here to see all drop-in offerings and register.
Downtown Brooklyn & Boerum Hill
Brooklyn Basketball Training Center | Downtown Brooklyn
Located just across the street from Barclays Center, the new Brooklyn Basketball Training Center by the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty offers after-school and weekend programming, camps, birthday parties, clinics, and much more for kids ages 6 to 14. Drop in to try their interactive Shoot 360 basketball training technology. Best for ages 6-17, you can book hour-long sessions for $50.
Storytime at The Center for Fiction Bookstore | Downtown Brooklyn
Join every Saturday at noon for Story Time at The Center for Fiction Bookstore, where each week the staff reads some of their favorite books for young people! Led by booksellers, this is a free community event open to all ages.
Chuck E. Cheese | Downtown Brooklyn
Chuck E. Cheese has trampolines (must be under 56” to jump), kiddie rides, driving games, more arcade games, plus dance sessions and live shows. Open 11am-9pm Sundays through Thursdays, 11am-10pm on Fridays, and 10am-10pm on Saturdays. No admission fee; guests enter for free and pay for activities and food. You can buy a Play Pass for $7.99, or an All You Can Play pass for unlimited gameplay for 60 minutes for $19.99, available Monday through Thursday. Families can also get a Fun Pass family membership at $7.99 per month, which includes unlimited visits, gameplay, food discounts, and more!
Dave & Buster’s | Downtown Brooklyn
Dave & Buster’s has hundreds of arcade games that are best for older kids and teens, but all ages are welcome (accompanied by an adult). They open at 11am Monday-Friday, 10am Saturday & Sunday, and stay open late! No admission fee; guests enter for free and pay for activities and food. Families can purchase a Power Card, or choose an Eat & Play Combo for $19.99, which includes a $10 Power Card (Monday through Thursday). They also offer Half-Price Games on Wednesdays!
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | City Point
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more from 11am-2pm! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
The Escape Game Brooklyn | City Point
Located downstairs at City Point, The Escape Game features six unique games, with multiple rooms and can hold up to 8 players. Content is designed for 13 and up because of reading and math, but all ages are welcome. Kids 4 and under can play for free! Kids 14 and under need a parent with them to play the game. Games are available Monday–Sunday, 8am-12am. 60-minute experiences start at $46.81 per person, depending on the game and booking time. Click here for more info!
Golfzon Social | Boerum Hill
Located at 11 Hoyt Street, Golfzon Social is home to 16 golf simulators with 240 simulated courses around the world. Kids (and grown-ups) who are new to golf can experience the sport in a playful way with various golf arcade games. Up to 6 players can play in one bay, which costs $70-$99 per hour. Club rentals are $10-$20, but you can also bring your own. It makes a great family outing—those family members who are into golf can play, and the rest of the family can enjoy their kid-friendly menu, board games, or the 16 beers on tap. Learn more here!
New York Transit Museum | Boerum Hill
Located in a decommissioned subway station at 99 Schermerhorn Street, the New York Transit Museum is a great destination for kids, who can explore buses, vintage subway cars, and more! Keep in mind that the entrance to the Museum is down two flights of stairs, and there is no cell phone reception. A second wheelchair-accessible entrance is located on the corner of Schermerhorn and Court Streets. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase on site, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Admission is $10/adult, $5/child (2-17 years). Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Storytime at McNally Jackson | City Point
McNally Jackson bookstore hosts free storytimes upstairs in their children’s section on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4pm. Great for kids 4 to 8, but all ages are welcome. No RSVP required, just show up!
Clinton Hill
House of Wonder | Clinton Hill
Stop by this Scandi-inspired family café for some treats and open play time. Designed with families in mind, this space is meant to be enjoyable for everyone. The space is laid out so parents and caretakers can always see their children while they relax and their children play. The café is open daily from 9am – 6pm and recommended for families with children from 0-6 years old. The drop-in rate is $15.99/hour per child, and monthly memberships are available for unlimited visits.
Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Shining Smiles | Clinton Hill
Drop by Shining Smiles for open play! This indoor place space is geared towards toddlers and younger kids with a slide, jungle gym, wind tunnel, peg wall, ball wall, gear wall, and more! Open Play is available Monday–Friday, 9am-12:30pm and 2:30-6pm, and is $25/90 minutes. Shining Smiles also offers an after-school program designed for children ages 4-6. After School is from 3-6pm, includes a snack and daily activities including art, science, story time, games, and more.
Carroll Gardens
Brooklearn | Caroll Gardens
Brooklearn playspace offers indoor fun for ages 6 and under! The playroom is outfitted with gym mats, a climbing wall, uneven gymnastics bars, a trampoline, foam pit, basketball hoop, giant swing, jungle gym, and much more! Open play hourly rate is $30/hour and daily drop-in classes in dance, music, math and more are $35-$40/class. Open Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Reserve for open play or classes online.
Brooklyn Strategist | Caroll Gardens
Brooklyn Strategist is a community boardgame store with a cafe, a huge library of over 800 games, and walk-in play. Children 11 and older are welcome to play independently with friends in a supervised environment. Walk-in play is $15 for 4 hours. Find a full list of drop-in after-school classes on their website—from chess to comic design to Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and more! Brooklyn Strategist also offers lessons, community play, camps, and more. They are open 9am-11pm Monday through Saturday and 9am-8pm on Sundays.
Columbia Street Waterfront & Red Hook
Jalopy Theater | Columbia Street Waterfront
Bring the family to Jalopy for a family-friendly music performance or sing-a-long! Jalopy Theater presents traditional and folk music that all generations will enjoy, and at family-friendly hours. Check their website to browse upcoming acts and book tickets! Click here for family-friendly shows, such as Tuesday Morning Music with Kyle Tigges ($25/family).
Red Hook Pickleball Club | Red Hook
Red Hook Pickleball Club has five cushioned courts. All ages welcome! The club offers various membership options, but non-members can also book courts and participate in open play sessions. During off-peak hours, open play starts at $26/player, and during peak hours (including weekends), the rate increases to $38/player. They also offer camps, clinics, and leagues. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 7am to 10pm, and Sunday from 7am to 8pm.
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Shipwrecked | Red Hook
Shipwrecked in Red Hook has indoor miniature golf, arcade games and immersive mini escape rooms. The mini golf course is $16.99 for ages 3-12 and $21.99 for ages 13+. Escape rooms start at $15.99. Arcade games are pay per game with rechargeable game cards. They also offer Sensory Nights now with sound effects off, lighting dimmed, and other sensory-friendly accommodations and amenities. Shipwrecked is open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-10pm.
Gowanus
Brooklyn Bouldering Project | Gowanus
Brooklyn Bouldering Project is a 16,000-square-foot bouldering gym in Gowanus. Youth programs include drop-in sessions, after-school programs, teams, and Parent’s Night Out. Programs available for ages 4 and up. During drop-in sessions, children under 14 years must climb with or be monitored by a grown-up or caregiver. Day passes for children are $22 (under age 13) and $27 (ages 14-20). After-school programs start as young as age 3, and go up to ages 13-15. For all climbing programs and more details, visit their website.
Gotham Gymnastics | Gowanus
Movement Gowanus | Gowanus
Movement Gowanus is the largest climbing gym in New York City. The gym also offers fitness and yoga classes. A day pass is $25/child and $35/adult, and gives you access to the climbing gym, fitness areas, and locker rooms for the day. See all memberships and passes here. Climbers can rent shoes, harness, and chalk. Best for kids 6 and up; parents have to be on site and clip the kids in before climbing.
PlayWell | Gowanus
PlayWell Brooklyn is an integrated play space for all kids to have fun, develop social skills, and fitness. The play space offers both open play and drop-in classes for ages 2-7 such as cooking and tumbling. Open play is $35/hour per child, and class prices range from $35-$45/class. Find out more here.
Small Fry Shuffleboard at The Royal Palms | Gowanus
On Sundays, The Royal Palms (usually 21+) hosts Small Fry Shuffleboard Club, opening its doors to kids 8 and up and their families. Come for free lessons, tons of shuffleboards, plus tiki-inspired mocktails, mini munchies, board games, a photo booth, college application enrichment opportunities, and a Shuffleboard-themed coloring station. Kids of all ages are welcome (with some fun activities available for little ones), but only 8 and up are allowed to rent court time. Free entry, and no experience necessary!
Park Slope
Brooklyn Game Lab | Park Slope
Brooklyn Game Lab offers an after-school program where kids learn to play games and also learn to change and expand games using their imaginations. Brooklyn Game Lab will even pick up kids from their schools for after-school programs! They also offer a year-long super-game, a robust outdoors program, specialized Social Skills programming, weekend events, birthday parties, and more! Drop-in sessions range from $40-$50. Browse all offerings here.
Brooklyn Ninja Academy | Park Slope
Brooklyn Ninja Academy teaches kids ages 6–13 the exciting sport of ninja warrior! Ninjas learn ninja warrior obstacles, and gain strength, agility, and confidence as they improve their skills. Drop-in classes are $60/hour on weekends and school holidays; check their calendar here. For younger kids ages 3-5, try Mini-Ninja Classes, $45 for 45 minutes.
Good Day Play Cafe | Park Slope
At Good Day Play Cafe, you can book 2 hours of play time for your little one, supervised by you ($28/2 hours). Children can explore the climbing wall, ball pit, fully-matted areas, a Hinoki cypress wood cube pit, sensory toys, imagination stations and more! Adults can order food and drinks while at the cafe. Learn more about open play, day camps, Parent & Me music classes, events, and more here.
The Kids Town | Park Slope
The Kids Town offers open play, after-school programs, art classes, camps, birthday parties, and more for toddlers and kids up to 8 years old. Admission is $25/90 minutes for kids ($8 for infants) with one free adult per family. They also offer memberships.
MyssTic Escape Rooms | Park Slope
MyssTic Escape Rooms offer private and fully immersive experience for everyone of all ages, with no special skills required to have a great time. Kids and teens under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. MyssTic has three rooms located at 794 Union Street: Montauk Project, Ghost Light, and The Bird. Rooms start at $62.50/person on weekdays and $67.50/person on weekends for 60 minutes, and can accommodate 2-8 players. Learn more about each room and the MyssTic experience here!
The Painted Pot | Park Slope
The Painted Pot is a paint-your-own pottery studio that offers drop-in pottery painting, acrylic painting, and clay projects, best for ages 6 and up. They also offer workshops, special events, classes, private parties, and more. You can reserve a 90-minute session for $10 for either pottery painting or clay hand building. Make sure to check out The Painted Pot’s sister studio, ClayHouse Brooklyn in Cobble Hill, which features wheel and handbuilding projects.
Ume Ume | Park Slope
Ume Ume is a music and arts center for children and families in Park Slope that offers drop-in classes at $25/child including Baby Rhythm-Makers for 0-12 months and Sing-along for all ages. Ume Ume also has group music and arts classes, private piano and violin lessons, day camps, birthday parties, and more. For more information, click here.
Prospect Heights, Crown Heights & Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
There’s so much for little ones to do at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Check out Totally Tots, a sensory play area, or World Brooklyn, a kid-sized Brooklyn neighborhood with shops to play in. There’s also a STEM makerspace called Nature’s Engineers and rotating interactive exhibitions. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. General admission is $15; book admission plus a movie showing for $22. Or visit for free every Thursday afternoon during Community Access hours, 2-5pm!
Roller Rink at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights | November 15, 2025–April 12, 2026
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is opening a new rooftop roller skating rink, Empire Skate of Mind, running November 15, 2025 through April 12, 2026. The all-ages rink features disco music and includes skate, helmet, and wrist guard rentals. Skating tickets include full-day museum admission, and the rink will be open weekdays from 2–5 pm and weekends from 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $15 per person, with skating priced at $10 with rentals or $8 if you bring your own skates.
Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Check the Brooklyn Museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, or sign up for a kid-friendly program here! Family programs include Saturday Sketch Club, Sunday Art Hang, Family Concerts, and Stroller Tours for ages 0-2. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. General admission is free for children 19 and younger; admission for adults is suggested $20/person. Ticketed exhibitions required fee-based tickets.
Little Makers Art Studio | Prospect Heights
The Sensory Play Studio | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Sensory Play Studio focuses on sensory exploration, and offers open play, as well as classes in art, theatre, cooking, music, and more. Classes range from $45-$65/class, and open play ranges from $25-$35 for 2 hours. They also offer birthday parties, camps, and more.
Bed-Stuy
Flying Apple | Bed-Stuy
Flying Apple is an indoor play center for ages 1-10. New York City-themed with a futuristic design, Flying Apple’s play areas include a ball blaster, climbing wall, slides, an obstacle course, and a huge ball pit. Flying Apple also hosts parties, events, and classes. Open play is $22 on weekdays (Monday through Friday, 2-8pm) and $30 on weekends, holidays and non-school days (Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-8:30pm). Kids ages 3 and under pay $16, and all prices include admission for one adult per child.
Bushwick
Xanadu Roller Arts | Bushwick
Xanadu is a 7,000 square foot rink in Bushwick with an amazing sound system, live music, and a huge bar with snacks and drinks. Xanadu offers all-ages skating on Fridays from 4-7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6pm. They also host birthday parties!
Williamsburg
Area 53 Adventure Park & Indoor Paintball | Williamsburg
Area 53’s Adventure Park in Williamsburg has a ropes course, rock climbing, zip line, slides, battle beam, arcade, ball pit, skating, and more! Admission to the park is $42/weekdays and $48/weekends. They also have a paintball experience in a 20,000 square foot arena, which you can book for 3 hours of play ($40/weekdays, $51/weekends).
Brooklyn Zoo | Williamsburg
Brooklyn Zoo offers after-school classes for ages 5-15 in tumbling with trampoline, parkour and Ninja Warrior. They also offer open play for kids on weekends from 2-6pm, $30/2 hours. All classes are all drop-in, but booking in advance is recommended. For their full schedule, click here.
Canopy | Williamsburg
Canopy a play and movement studio in Williamsburg for babies and toddlers 2 weeks old up to 4 years old. Canopy’s open floor plan features cloud-inspired pillows and ceiling fixtures, mini playhouses, swings, soft rugs & toys, a cozy lounge areas for adults, and designated spaces for babies to safely explore. Open play is members-only; learn about memberships here. Classes are open to the public and include music classes, story time, yoga, art and crafts, baby wearing dance classes, and much more!
Haricot Vert | Williamsburg
A creative option for older kids (8 and up) come and design a wearable work of art choosing from a variety of charms, beads, pictographs and more at the whimsical Haricot Vert. Open Sunday through Wednesday 12-7pm and Saturdays 11am-7pm. No reservations required, prices vary based on the type of jewelry you are making and also cost of charms.
Twinkle Playspace | Williamsburg
Twinkle is an indoor play space for children 6 and under, and reservations are required. Either visit with a 2-hour day pass ($23/child, $15/adult) or buy a membership to save on admission. Play sessions are Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, and 3-5pm. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30-10:30am only. Socks are required for children and adults! Visit their website for more information.
Vital Climbing Gym | Williamsburg
Kids 6 and up can learn how to climb and boulder at this indoor gym, which also has teams, climbing clubs, camps, and birthday parties. Single visits are $35, and you can rent climbing shoes and a chalk bag. They are open Monday-Thursday, from 8am-11pm and Friday & Saturday, 9am-10pm.
X-Golf | Williamsburg
X-Golf has golf simulators that allow 1-6 people to play at a time, with a capacity of 10 people allowed at each bay. Food and drinks are available to order from clubhouse, Birdies. XGolf is open at 7am on weekdays and 9am on weekends. You can book a bay for an hour (or more) starting at $50 an hour (rates vary from off peak to peak) here, suggested for ages 6 and up.
Greenpoint
ARTUDIO | Greenpoint
ARTUDIO welcomes children as young as 18 months, and offers classes, open play, and birthday parties. They offer weekday open studio hours Tuesday through Friday, 1-4pm. On weekends, open studio hours vary and you must reserve online. There is a paint wall, immersive installations, light tables, sensory rice grind table, structural art and more supplies! Open studio is $25/session. Classes are broken into age groups, for ages 18 months and up. Closed Mondays, open Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm, and hours vary on weekends; check Instagram for updates.
Brooklyn Charm | Greenpoint
With hundreds of chains and thousands of charms available to peruse, kids can either design a piece of jewelry in house or take supplies home! Brooklyn Charm hours are Thursday through Monday 11am-5pm, 12-6pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No appointment necessary, check out times and pricing here.
Ferox Athletics | Greenpoint
Ferox is biggest ninja park on the East Coast for adults and kids at 40,000+ square feet! The gym includes ninja warrior courses and obstacles, a trampoline arena, and a full-size cafe where parents can hang while kids play. Come for a 2-hour open play session: explore their Ninja obstacle course, trampolines, or the parkour & dunk zone! All ages welcome; kids under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Open play is $30 during the week and $37 on weekends. Hours are 2-8pm Monday-Thursday, 2-11pm on Friday, 10am-10pm on Saturday, and 10am-8pm on Sunday. A new location designed specifically for grades K–5 is coming soon to 65 Jay Street in DUMBO. Called Ferox Ninja Playground, it will have trampoline area, climbing walls, and ninja warrior–style obstacle courses. The facility will also offer open play, after-school classes, and birthday parties.
Goodland Pickleball | Greenpoint
Drop in to Goodland Pickleball for a game! There are four courts available to reserve and ages 5 and up are welcome. Equipment is on site and open 24/7, 365 days a year. Pricing starts at $60 for one hour; to book a court click here.
Happy Medium | Greenpoint
A cafe, where you can also make art! Happy Medium host a monthly open studio for kids (from babes up to age 16) offers a different choice of “menu” items like crayon making, collage, and painting, to name a few. There is a separate list of offerings for adults. Pricing varies depending on which item you choose, click here to sign up. Learn more here!
Last Place on Earth | Greenpoint
Last Place on Earth is a board game hub and a gathering place for Dungeons & Dragons players. They also have a location in DUMBO called 3rd Place from the Sun. In addition to drop-in play for kids, Last Place on Earth offers after school clubs and day camps. Clubs range from board games to Pokémon to acting, filmmaking, comic books, and more. Learn more and sign up here!
Scrappleland | Greenpoint
Newly reopened family-friendly brewery Scrappleland is back with LOTS more pinball games! Bring your kids (and your quarters) during daytime hours for some pin ball fun and a four player pac man game. They also have a selection of assorted board games and Jenga for those who are more into analog games. Their food program is reopening soon but many options nearby for food before or after pin ball play. Opens at noon on weekends. Learn more on Instagram.
Sunset Park
Brooklyn Escape Room | Industry City
Brooklyn Escape Room offers immersive escape experiences in various rooms, including a spooky haunted house, an apocalyptic shelter, and a dark dungeon. They also have a huge arena for Nerf battles! Escape rooms start at $38/player. Nerf Battles are $20/30 minutes and $30/60 minutes. Best for ages 8 and up, and walk-ins welcome.
Brooklyn Game Knight | Industry City
Brooklyn Game Knight is a tabletop lounge with an epic selection of board games, card games, RPGs, and miniature battles. They double as a retail store, and have become a community hub for gaming, with regular events and tournaments. It costs just $12 to access their full library and play for up to 4 hours.
CREA Interactivity | Industry City
CREA is a tech-based play space where kids ages 5–12 move through seven interactive zones filled with physical and creative challenges. The 60-minute “Crea Adventure” sessions run Tuesday–Friday from 3:15–6:15pm and Saturday–Sunday from 12–6pm ($35/session). CREA also hosts Date Night Drop-Off on Fridays and Saturdays from 6–9pm ($75/child), which includes supervised play, activities, and pizza. Find out more here!
Game Room | Industry City
The Frying Pan’s game room at Industry City has recently had a massive makeover, with a fantastic array of brand-new games. Highlights include Space Invaders, an immersive Jurassic Park experience, and a Fast & Furious driving game. Admission is free, and you can load credits onto a card. They also have ping pong and an assortment of games that are free to play, plus a space in the back that is available for birthday parties. Located in Building 6, and hours are Tuesday through Friday 3-8pm, and weekends 11am-6pm.
Hapik Climbing Gym | Industry City
Hapik climbing gym is 15,000 square feet, with 2 ropes courses and more than 150 routes across 50 climbing walls, going up to 24 feet in height. Best for ages 4 and up! Hapik offer climbing passes, monthly memberships, after-school classes, and birthday parties. They will also have an on-site snack bar and seating area. Regular climbing passes are $34.90. They also have an interactive digital treasure hunt available at $39.90. For younger children not yet ready to climb, there is a soft play area and jungle gym with passes priced at $19.90.
Joy Gymnastics | Industry City
“Open Joy” at Joy Gymnastics is open play for children ages 1-6. Membership is required to participate ($40/annually). Open Joy is unstructured play led by caregivers; coaches are not available to supervise children during these sessions. Single passes are $20, or purchase a 5-pass package for $75 or a 10-pass packages for $100. Joy Gymnastics also offers group and private Recreational Classes, Mini & Summer Camps, Joy Night Out, and Birthdays!
Nazz Forge | Industry City
Drop in to this blacksmithing and bladesmithing studio to watch skilled artisans forge knives, swords, and more—or roll up your sleeves and join a workshop to craft your own bottle opener, utility knife, or even a sword. Open Thursday through Sunday, with varying hours.
Think Talk Create | Industry City
Feeling creative? Think Talk Create offers drop-in sessions from 12 pm – 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday for $35 for 45 minutes. Each ticket allows children to create a project of their choice, such as slime making, canvas painting, fairy wing making, and more. Sign up for a session on their website.
Wild Captives | Industry City
This indoor archery range offers introductory lessons on weekends, taught by experts! All equipment is included. Walk-ins welcome. Note: Participants under 18 must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Kids Point Indoor Playground | Sunset Park
Kids Point is a large indoor playground with a ball pit, large jungle gym, slides, games, and much more. They are open daily from 10 – 8 for drop in play. Admission is $25 for two hours or $38 to play all day. Children under 2 cost $13 and children under 1 are free (with the purchase of a regular admission ticket). Additional adults cost $5 each.
Max Funland | Sunset Park
Max Funland has two locations in Sunset Park: one with an arcade and trampolines at 3901 8th Avenue, and one with an arcade only at 1919 86th Street. Older kids will love the arcade, and kids 3 and up can enjoy the ball pits and trampolines. They are open Monday through Friday 11:30am-9:30pm and weekends 10:30am-10pm. Admissions starts at $24.99/1.5 hours on weekdays, and $27.99/1.5 hours on weekends. No personal socks are allowed, you can purchase them for $3. The arcade features more than 100 games, plus claw machines and VR devices. There is also a 6D dynamic theatre. They also host birthday parties!
Melody Lanes | Sunset Park
Take the family bowling at Melody Lanes! There are 26 lanes, arcade games, and tons of snacks and food, as well as alcohol for adults. Bowlers are first-come, first-served (for groups less than 10). Open every day, Sunday-Thursday 9am-12am, Friday & Saturday 9am-1am. Bowling starts at $60/hour on weekdays, $65/hour on weekends; check their website for specials for family time, after school, and more! Bowling shoe rental is $6.
Urban Air Adventure Park | Sunset Park
Urban Air is a trampoline and adventure park in Sunset Park. There are battle beams, dodge ball, tumble track, bumper cars, a slam dunk zone, a tubes playground, trampolines, and so much more. Tickets start at $43.99 and $23.99 for children children 40” and under. Open play hours are 3-10pm on Mondays through Thursdays, 12pm-11pm on Fridays, 10am-11pm on Saturdays, and 10am-10pm on Sundays.
Space House | Sunset Park
The Space House has an indoor playground as well as arcade games. With a trampoline pass, kids can bounce on trampolines, climb, slide, dive into ocean balls, and conquer exciting obstacle games. Trampoline admission starts at $20 on weekdays and $22.40 on weekends for 1.5 hours. Arcade credits are available to purchase separately, or consider a jump & arcade combo pass that includes 1.5 hour trampoline time and 268 vip credits for $47 on weekdays or $50 on weekends.
Bay Ridge
Fairytale Island Playground | Bay Ridge
Fairytale Island Playground is an indoor playground and cafe in Bay Ridge. The playspace features a faux sandbox, giant ball pit, two-level Fairytale Island train, swings, slides, trampoline, climbing wall, kids shopping center, and lots of toys (little tikes cozy coupes, bouncy ride-on animals and balls, rocking horse, mega blocks and much more). Admission is $22/child, and tickets are valid for 2 hours. One free adult is included, but an additional adult is $5.
Ft. Hamilton Bowling Center | Bay Ridge
The Ft. Hamilton Bowling Center has bowling, arcade games, and great food. Call before you go to check hours and that there is open bowling available. You must enter the army base at 101st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway and present a valid ID to gain security clearance.
Launch Family Entertainment | Bay Ridge
Launch is fun for the whole family. With trampolines, an indoor playground that includes a toddler area, multiple slides, arcade games, and much more, all ages will have a great time. There are no age recommendations, but children should be able to walk. They also offer food for purchase. Launch is open daily and the variety of ticket options can be found here.
Norma’s Art Studio | Bay Ridge
Norma’s Art Studio is the perfect spot to drop-in and get creative. Kids of all ages are welcome. They are open Thursday – Sunday. The studio fee is $8 and projects cost between $3 – $20 with all supplies included.
Peekaboo | Bay Ridge
Peekaboo is a kid’s bounce and bubble café. They serve bubble tea, milkshakes, coffee, and ice cream. Children under 1 cost $15 for two hours or $25 for the full day. Children over 2 cost $25 for two hours or $35 for the full day. Admission is free for one adult and each additional adult is $5. Membership plans are also available. Stop by any day between 11 am – 7 pm.
Urban Steam Lab | Bay Ridge
Urban Steam Lab offers Open Lab on the weekend. Open Lab: Tiny Scientists is for 3 – 5 year olds with a caregiver present for $20/session. Children will have the chance to explore different stations. Open Lab is for ages 6+ and drop-off is welcomed for $35/session. Children may bring their own research to work on or conduct an experiment provided by Urban Steam Lab. Check their website for class days and times. Note: Open Lab is only offered during the school year.
Coney Island
Catch Air | Coney Island
Get ready to experience a giant three-story soft play castle, interactive toys, and much more at Catch Air. Stop by Monday – Wednesday from 10 am – 7 pm and Thursday – Saturday from 10 am – 8 pm for open play. Children under 1 are free with a paid sibling. Children 2 and under cost $15.99 (weekday) or $17.49 (weekend) per ticket. Children 3 and up cost $24.99 (weekday) or $26.49 (weekend) per ticket. Adults admission is $7.99.
New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Visit the NYC Aquarium in Coney Island to see all your favorite marine life! The aquarium is open seven days a week from 10am-5pm, and 10am-6pm in the summer (park closes early at 4:30pm November-March). Admission for children 3 and up start at $26, adult tickets start at $30, and children 2 and under are free. Don’t miss out on their free tickets on Wednesday afternoons! And check out tips for planning a day trip to Coney Island here.
Dyker Heights
KM’s Dreamland | Dyker Heights
KM’s Dreamland is full of fun for your little one. They will enjoy the tunnels, ball pit, trampolines, games, and more. Children under 1 are free with sibling admission. Children under 2 are $13 for two hours or $22 for all day play. Children 2 and up are $25 for two hours or $34 for all day play. Each admission ticket includes one adult and additional adults can join in on the fun for $5.
Gravesend
We Rock the Spectrum | Gravesend
We Rock the Spectrum is an inclusive open gym space for all children. Kids will love the trampoline, zipline, variety of swings, many things to climb, and more. Open play is available Sunday – Thursday from 10 – 6 and Friday is 10 – 2 (Nov – Mar) and 10 – 3 (Apr – Oct). They are closed on Saturday. All ages of children are welcome and the cost is $24.99 for two hours or $29.99 for an all day pass. There is a sibling discount of $2. Monthly memberships are available.
Marine Park
Laugh N Play | Marine Park
Your child(ren) will have a blast exploring the jungle gym, toddler soft play area, ball pit, and more. This indoor playspace is perfect for children 0 – 10 years old. Laugh N Play also puts on special event parties. Check their social media for open play availability and fun celebrations.
Midwood
Little Explorers Play House | Midwood
Little Explorers Play House is a Montessori inspired playspace for 0 – 6 year olds to explore. Open Play sessions are 75 minutes and cost $30 per child. An unlimited play all day pass is $38. One adult is included and additional adults are $5 each. Membership is available as well. They also offer Mommy N Me and drop off programs. Check their social media for times and offerings.
Sheepshead Bay
Rainbow Playspace | Sheepshead Bay
This indoor playspace has a foam bit, ball pits, jungle gyms and slides, a merry-go-round, rock climbing, dress up, mini trampolines, even a toy train kids can drive on a track. Admission is $25 for 2 hours of play, or $38 for unlimited playtime.
Wonderland Playhouse | Sheepshead Bay
Wonderland Playhouse is an indoor playground for children between the ages of 0 – 10 years old that has a ball pit, zipline, dress-up station, Lego & Magna-Tile tables, mini carousel, claw machines, and much more. Parents will love the café and seating area that allows them to easily see their kid(s). Open play is $25 per child for two hours. Check their social media for the open play schedule.
Multiple Locations
Storytime at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights & Cobble Hill
Books Are Magic offers free story times and author events at their Brooklyn Heights Montague Street location, with some events at their Smith Street location in Cobble Hill. Click here to see all upcoming programs!
Brooklyn Public Library | Various Locations
All BPL branches offer free programming for children as young as babies up to teens including weekly story times, play groups for babies and toddlers, teen programs, family programs, and so much more. Click here to find your branch, check hours, and browse upcoming events.
Hopalong Andrew | Various Indoor Locations
Award-winning singing cowboy Hopalong Andrew offers a few indoor music classes in Brooklyn each week, including two shows every Thursday at City Point Bklyn (downstairs in Dekalb Market Hall, 10am and 12pm) for $20/family. Click here for his full schedule and check his Instagram for location and cancellation updates.
NY Preschool & Kids Club | Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, DUMBO & Park Slope/Gowanus
At NY Preschool & Kids Club, children are invited to drop in for unsupervised, unstructured Open Play time in their state-of-the-art gym space. Each 45-minute session takes place in their gym with soft climbing structures, best suited for ages 6 months – 4 years. They also offers many drop-in enrichment options for a variety of ages, such as Baby Art, Mindful Movement: Little Yogis, and Toddler Math! Drop-in packs are available, or individual classes can be booked for $57 each.
Ping Pod | Downtown Brooklyn & Williamsburg
Drop in to Ping Pong for table tennis and ping pong! You can rent in half hour (and up) increments, all equipment is at the facility and open 24/7, 365 days per year. They even have video replay for your game! Pricing starts at $10 for 30 minutes of play. Book ahead of time here.
PLAYDAY | Cobble Hill & Park Slope
PLAYDAY is an art-making studio for children with locations in Cobble Hill and Park Slope. PLAYDAY offers Grown Up & Me activities for ages 1-4 ($31.50/class), drop-in art classes for ages 5+ in drawing, painting, and sculpture ($45/class), as well as after-school programming (starting at $120/class), advanced art classes, and more! Click here to learn more.
Prospect Gymnastics | Bed Stuy & Ditmas Park
Prospect Gymnastics offers gymnastics, tumbling & cheer, parkour, birthday parties, camp, plus lots of family-friendly programs for toddlers and young children. There is Toddler Playtime for crawlers to 4 years ($20/session), Parent & Tot Gymnastics ($600/semester) and Parent & Tot Music Class ($30/session). Learn about classes and more programs here.
Space Club | Vinegar Hill, Fort Greene & Greenpoint
Space Club is a sensory play space with locations in Vinegar Hill, Fort Greene, and Greenpoint, open 365 days per year from 8am–7pm. The Greenpoint location features a two-story playground, bouncy house, ball pit, and sensory area. The Fort Greene space spans four levels, with a rooftop and deck, large ball pits, jungle gyms, arts and crafts studio, LEGO and bead pits, a floor piano, and a glow-in-the-dark room. The newest location in Vinegar Hill has a three-level jungle gym, seven-million-bead pool, trampolines, disco room, creative studios for Lego and MagnaTiles, three birthday party rooms, and a café. Two-hour passes cost $39 for one child and one adult. Memberships are $299/month plus a $299 joining fee, with perks like unlimited play, classes, movie nights, and access to after-school classes.
Treasure Trunk Theatre | Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Treasure Trunk Theatre offers a wide variety of drop-in classes, such as Musical Art Adventure and Sing-Along Adventure for babies & toddlers, as well as After School Club Options for Ages 3-7yrs, including classes like Pop Star Project and Craft, Create, and Collaborate. After School classes offer flexible options including school pick-up and extended day until 6pm. Most drop-in classes start at $40. Browse all classes here.
Updated: November 2025. Main Image: Space Club in Greenpoint.
