When temperatures plummet, keeping your family occupied and happy during frigid winter weather may seem daunting — until you check out our list of (mostly) indoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! These recommendations are centered on activities that will enable you and your family to get out of the house while staying warm and active. From tot gyms to laser tag, there is something for everyone in your family to be found on this list.

JUMP AROUND

If you find yourself with kids who need to jump their energy out, direct your eyes towards these bounce house establishments. All are welcome, from first-time jumpers to seasoned veterans. If you have small children that have not yet developed the ability to stand and jump, do not fear – these bounce houses admit parents and non-jumpers for little to no cost. Feel free to visit the following websites, or give a friendly call to find exact days and times of open bounce.

Bounce Town USA1770 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460

Phone: 203-892-4541 | bouncetownusa.com

With over 14,000 square feet of indoor fun, there is something for everyone here. From obstacle courses to rock climbing, trampolines to Velcro walls, even providing a toddler area for children under three feet tall, the whole family will be satisfied. The price for an entire day of bouncing fun here will cost $10 for children age 3 and younger, and $15 for children 4-12 years of age. Bounce Town USA also offers frequent bouncer passes for repeat visits, and additional adventures, such as the Rocky Mountain Deluxe and Trampoline Bungee, for your children to enjoy for a separate price.

Bounce! Fun Center

18 Knollwood Drive

Clinton, CT 06413

Phone: 860-506-5867  |  bouncefuncenter.com

Created by parents, Bounce! is full of the trendiest inflatable castles, house, and slides there are to offer. With an arcade room boasting games such as Skee Ball and Air Hockey, a toddle area for children 2 years and younger, and a new Craft Nook in the upper level for the artist in the family, even non-jumpers will enjoy a great day here. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge for parents who need it. If you wish to spend the day at Bounce! it will cost you $10 per child plus tax for children 3 and older, and $5 per child plus tax for children age 2 and younger. Parents and children one year and younger are admitted free with a paid admission.

Jumpin Jonnies

234 Talcottville Road, Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860-875-5967 | jumpinjonnies.com

Featuring over 12,000 square feet of indoor entertainment, opportunities for play are endless here. Children ages 2-12 are encouraged to take advantage of enormous inflatable houses, slides, and obstacle courses. For the smaller children in your family, Jumpin Jonnies provides a safe area for your children to enjoy themselves. Arcade games, a small snack bar, and free Wi-Fi are also provided for your family. To enjoy open play, the cost is $9 (tax included) per person for unlimited bounce. Parents and children younger than 2 are admitted free.

Monkey Joe’s

35 Marne Street, Hamden, CT 06514

Phone: 203-230-9922 | monkeyjoes.com

If your small ones are driving you bananas, Monkey Joe’s is the place to be! Children ages 12 and younger will be awed by the wall-to-wall entertainment. Inflatable jumps, slides, and an obstacle course will inspire the inner monkey in your child. For age 3 and younger, Monkey Joe’s provides the Mini Monkey Zone filled with inflatables and age-appropriate fun. There is also an arcade, refreshment area, and parent lounge for your family to enjoy. Prices for walk-in play are $11.99 per child age 2 and over, and $6.99 for children under 2 if they choose to play. Adults admitted free.

Flight Trampoline Park

140 Production Court, New Britain, CT 06051

Phone: 860-505-8218 | flighttrampolinepark.com

Over 50 connected trampolines will greet your eyes as you enter the 13,000 square foot world of flight. Here your children can bounce, soar, and play to their hearts’ content. The park offers Kid Flight for children 6 and younger; Club Flight — where the lights go out and the lasers commence — for older children ages 14 and older, and other nights — such as Family Flight Night, Special Needs Night, and even Dodgeball! There is truly the opportunity for fun for everyone in the family. There are many different price options given for open jump, the most popular of them being 30 minutes of play for children age 7 and older for $9, while children under age 7 jump for $6.

BounceU

712 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Phone: 860-529-6500 | bounceu.com

If giant inflatables, games, and an all-around great time sounds like something your family would be interested in, BounceU delivers. Not only does BounceU offer daily open play, but it also offers “themed” bounce events, including seasonal parties with cupcakes and goodie bags, and Cosmic Open Bounce! Mini Open Bounce, consisting of 1 hour of play, costs $9 per child and is open to children of all ages. All Ages Open Bounce, consisting of an hour and a half of play, costs $11.95 per child; with children 2 and younger and their parents admitted free.

Launch Trampoline Park

91 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114

Phone: 860-246-5867 | launchct.com

The home of Joey, the hippest kangaroo in the Northern Hemisphere, is bound to offer your family all the bouncing, hopping, and jumping play they could dream of. With over 15,000 square feet of trampolines to jump on, trampoline dodgeball, an arcade offering the opportunity to win awesome prizes, and a café to grab a bite once hunger strikes, your family will find everything they are looking for under one roof. Open Bounce costs $14 per person per hour, with an additional hour costing $10, and additional half hours costing $8. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free with a paying adult.

ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING

If you have an avid bowler in your family, or simply would like to enjoy a day of bowling fun with the kids, the following listings are sure to satisfy your needs. All ages are welcome, as are all skill levels, to try your luck. Schedules change, so please call ahead or visit websites for exact days and times for public bowling.

Lucky Strike Lanes

185 Stafford Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Phone: 860-423-8510 | luckystrikelanesct.com

Looking for an awesome day or night of bowling with your family? Then look no further than Lucky Strike. Not only does Lucky Strike offer open bowling, (including duckpin,) and Rock’N’Bowl, but there are pool tables as well. Add to that a great food and great staff. Weeknights and Weekend days Open Bowling costs $20 per lane per hour to enjoy, up to five bowlers per lane, with a shoe rental fee of $2.50 for age 7 and older. Rock’N’Bowl, offered Friday and Saturday nights from 7-11 p.m., costs $22 per lane per hour.

Norwich Bowling and Entertainment Center

188 W Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360

Phone: 860-889-7467 | norwichbowling.com

With 32 lanes equipped with automatic scoring, Norwich Bowling meets the needs of all bowling enthusiasts. Seeking a fun-filled day or night with your family will certainly lead you straight to this establishment. Norwich Bowling offers public bowling, billiard tables, and an arcade with a full prize counter, food for those craving a snack, and their very own Rock’N’Bowl Friday nights, full of disco lights and fun music. The cost to enjoy a game of bowling for adults is $5 per person per game, while those age 12 and younger cost $4 per person per game. Shoe rentals cost $3.75 per pair.

High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge-Foxwoods

350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338

Phone: 860-312-2695 | highrollersfoxwoods.com

Want to enjoy bowling with a side of glitz and glam? Welcome to the High Rollers Luxury Lanes. Located in Foxwoods Resort Casino, children and families are all welcome. Featuring 14 lanes, 4 Gold Crown billiard tables, an award-winning chef, (and a bar for the parents should they need it) High Rollers gives a high class element to a traditional game. The “Wild” is considered the best option for families to enjoy. While priced a bit higher than most small town bowling halls, there are definite benefits. For two hours, your family will be able to bowl while having unlimited access to choice refreshments including juice, soda, and water. You will also be treated to house-made chips with a cheese dip and Philly spring rolls, a classic cheese pizza, and a pepperoni pizza. This option is available for families of four or more, (up to 24 guests,) until 5:30 p.m., and must include 2 adults at $40 per person, with $20 admission for children younger than 8 and children younger than 3 admitted free.

Spare Time

27 Kings Highway, Groton, CT 06340

Phone: 860-445-6500 | sparetimeentertainment.com

Bowling lanes, arcade and video games, food, drinks… all the basic ingredients for an awesome family adventure. And that is exactly what your family will find at Spare Time. Belonging to the leading private, family-owned bowling establishment in the Northeast, Spare Time provides your family with the latest state-of-the-art facility to relax and have fun. The very popular Sunday Super Saver rate is $1.99 per game per person (shoe rental not included) from 9 a.m. to noon. Other popular offers for a parents’ night out are the all-you-can-bowl from 8:30-11 p.m. on Sundays and 9-11 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays at $10 per person, which includes shoe rental. Galactic Bowl is another fun date night on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The $17 per person admission includes unlimited bowling, music, light show, games, prizes and shoe rental. Signing up on the website gets specials delivered right to your inbox.

Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes

2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514

Phone: 203-248-1563 | johnsonlanes.com

For 50 years, Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes has been providing the Duckpin bowling experience for families to enjoy. Fully remodeled by its Hall of Fame bowler owner Sandi Thomas, you can rest assured that Johnson’s provides the latest and greatest in duckpin bowling fun for your family. Offering 20 lanes of bowling, a snack bar, and game room, your entire family is sure to have a fun-filled time when visiting Johnson’s. During the week, the cost is $24 an hour per lane, with a cost of $10 for each person to enjoy an hour of bowling. Shoe rentals cost $3.

BLADES OF GLORY

Winter is a great time to spend the day on the ice. All ages are welcome, and most of these rinks also offer lessons at a separate cost. The schedules for public skate sessions are subject to change, so check times online or call ahead.

Milford Ice Pavilion

291 Bic Drive, Milford, CT 06461

Phone: 203-878-6516 | milfordice.com

Skating, and the struggle sometimes simply to stay upright while on ice skates, can be quite exhausting. Luckily, when you skate at the Milford Ice Pavilion, you can also take advantage of the snack bar! With a helpful staff always ready to assist any questions or concerns, your family will find an afternoon of fun and excitement on the ice. A public skate session costs $7 for adults and children age 5 and older. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free. There is a skate rental fee of $3. The rink also offers lessons, birthday parties and camps.

Champions Skating Center

6 Progress Drive, Cromwell, CT 06416

Phone: 860-632-0323 | championsskatingcenter.com

If you are looking for not one, but two ice rinks for your family to enjoy, look no further than Champions Skating Center. The center accommodates both an Olympic and National Hockey League-size skating rink, and is in fact the official practice rink for the Hartford Wolf Pack – the farm team for the New York Rangers. The public skate admission fee is $7 per skate for 1-hour sessions, and a $3 per hour skate rental fee. Skating lessons are offered for all ages as well as hockey skill clinics.

Bolton Ice Palace

145 Hop River Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Phone: 860-646-7851 |  boltonicepalace.com

With over forty years in business, the Bolton Ice Palace is a well-respected, well-known facility. Featuring four locker rooms, a Pro Shop, vending machines, and a 200’ by 85’ ice rink, the Bolton Ice Palace has everything you need for an awesome day of ice-skating. The cost to enjoy the rink at Bolton Ice Palace is $7 per skater with a $3 skate rental fee. Lessons are offered, and the facility is available for parties and group functions.

LACE UP!

If your family feels the need for speed in a more temperate climate, you are in luck! Although the number of roller skating rinks may not be large, there are certainly a couple for your family to enjoy! Days and times of public skate do differ, so please call, or go online for exact times, and enjoy!

Ron-a-Roll Indoor Roller Skating

85 S Frontage Road, Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860-872-8400 | ronaroll.com

Featuring a light and sound show, energizing music, a snack bar, video games, lockers – not to mention over 14,000 square foot wooden floor for you to skate your heart out on, Ron-a-Roll provides all the elements your family needs to have a remarkable night of fun. Parents, sit back, relax and watch your children create new memories, and perhaps new friends. Or maybe join in on the fun! Every day offers different times and sessions for open skate, so please check their online interactive calendar for session and skate rental fees.

RETURN TO SUMMER

Perhaps your family yearns for summer, a time of year filled with carnivals, beach trips, and mini golf. Although the weather outside may be a bit frightful, these indoor arcades will bring back the feeling of summer, perhaps not with warm temperatures, but warm feelings.

Sonny’s Place

349 Main Street,

Somers, CT 06071

Phone: 860-763-5454  | sonnysplace.com

Even with the chill of winter in the air, Sonny’s Place aims to keep your family happy and entertained. The family will find plenty of activities to create awesome new memories here at Sonny’s. With an indoor arcade full of games that is open weekends all year round, it may come as a surprise that Sonny’s is currently still offering a few of their other awesome activities, such as mini golf, go-karts, zip lining, batting cages, and mini bowling. (These activities are considered seasonal, so please check Sonny’s website to ensure these activities are still available for your trip.) Sonny’s offers game cards that can be filled to be used in both the arcade and for other attractions. Please visit their website for pricing, as each activity is priced separately and by age.

Treehouse Arcade Foxwoods-Casino Level, Pequot Trail

350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338

Phone: 860-312-3000 | foxwoods.com

Foxwoods does not just offer gaming in the form of poker and slot machines, it also houses the Tree House Arcade, which welcomes your entire family regardless of any age to come and enjoy. Equipped with oldies but goldies, such as pinball and skee ball, the Treehouse also offers the latest up-to-date interactive games spread over two levels of fun! Win as many tickets as you can to redeem for a prize at the redemption counter. The Tree House Arcade runs on refillable game cards, with a minimum starting price of $10 per card.

Kids Quest/Cyber Quest

1 Mohegan Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382

Phone: 860-862-8150 | mohegansun.com

Located within Mohegan Sun is a land specifically built to entertain your entire family, from arcade games to a karaoke stage. While Kids Quest is in place with an option to leave your children while you enjoy some time to yourself, families are welcome to enjoy both Kids and Cyber Quest together. Your children can play make-believe in their very own apartment, climb the half-wall, relax in the movie theater, or visit Creation Station and construct a masterpiece. Or perhaps just try your hand at the arcade games and win tickets to trade for prizes. Cyber Quest uses refillable cards to use the arcade games. If you do choose to leave your children for some alone time in Kids Quest, child care for 6 weeks to 29 months costs $12 an hour, per child. Children 30 months to 12 years costs $13 per hour per child.

Nomads Adventure Quest

100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074

Phone: 860-290-1177 | nomadsadventurequest.com

Perhaps your family is looking for the chance to go on an adventure into ancient Mayan Ruins — without ever leaving Connecticut. An arcade, billiards, glow in the dark mini golf, laser tag — not to mention bowling, bumper cars, rock climbing and so much more, are all offered in one location set in mythical times. At Nomads Adventure Quest, your family will find the opportunity to enjoy any activity their hearts could desire. Nomads offers a kid zone and bounce house, allowing children of all ages to enjoy, as well as a full service café for when your hunger kicks in. With over 65,000 square feet of adventure, your family is sure to make memories. Each attraction at Nomads is priced separately, so check the website.

INTERACTIVE MUSEUMS

Feel the need to expand your family’s minds as well as their bodies? The following museums are tailored for children and families, using activities and hand-on experiences to broaden the mind in a way that is impossible to forget.

Kidcity Children’s Museum

119 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-347-0495 | kidcitymuseum.com

If your kids are ages 1 through 7, Kidcity is the place to be. Three floors of imaginative play will greet your family for your day of fun. Every exhibit here is hands-on, and ignites your child’s imagination while stimulating their creativity, from a fishery where your child can reel in their own catch, to Middleshire, a child-sized medieval town where castles must be build and defended from the Vikings. The smallest of visitors, age 2 and younger, also have the opportunity to explore sea caves and dance with mermaids. Admission for adults and children over the age of 1 cost $9 per person, with infants and Kidcity Members receiving free admission.

Mystic Seaport Children’s Museum

75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355

Phone: 860-572-0711 | mysticseaport.org

Do you have a little sailor at home? If so, stop by Mystic Seaport Children’s Museum. Here, children age 7 and younger are welcome to step back in time and into the life of a sailor in the 1800s, from swabbing the decks and moving cargo, to cooking in the galley and dressing the part. There is also a free story time offered throughout the year, following the seasons in the sailing life. Price of admission to the Children’s Museum is included in the general admission, which offers access to the Seaport’s attractions across 19 acres on the Mystic River and include a recreated 19th-century coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. Admission for adult is $26; and $24 for those age 65 and older. Admission for youth ages 6-17 cost $17, with children 5 and younger admitted free.

 

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357

Phone: 860-691-1111 | childrensmuseumsect.org

At the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, children from the ages of 9 months to 9 years are encouraged to explore both the Imagination Station – a land filled with a village, lighthouse, and boat — and the Discovery Room, a menagerie that is home to a bearded dragon, tree frogs, and other small animals. This area also offers the opportunity to build and design different structures, or plant an indoor garden. Admission for anyone age 1 and older is $7 per person. Members and children under the age of 1 are admitted free.

Discovery Depot at Nature’s Art Village

1650 Route 85, Montville, CT 06370

Phone: 860-443-4367  |  NaturesArtVillage.com/DiscoveryDepot

Explore the Jackpot Mine, an indoor replica silver mine so realistic you’ll feel like you’ve been transported underground! Dig for over 50 varieties of gems, crystals and minerals with your hands and keep everything you find in a souvenir miner’s bucket. Afterwards, learn about all your newfound treasures at our mineral identifying tables. Become a junior paleontologist in The Bone Zone, a southwestern-style fossil quarry reproduction where you and your team work under the direction of “Dr. Bones” to discover the mystery of your excavation. After identifying the dino-discovery, each junior paleontologist receives a collection of genuine fossils to take home and commemorate the dig!

The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center

110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338

800-411-9671 |  pequotmuseum.org

Immersion learning at its best. Vistors experience multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits documenting the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands from the Ice Age to the present. A 185-foot, stone-and-glass observation tower provides visitors with sweeping views of the region. The restaurant features a variety of Native American cuisines, and the museum shop specializes in contemporary Native American arts and crafts. A range of new events and programs are planned for 2017; check the website for details. The Pequot Museum reopens for the 2017 season on March 29. Right now, museum members have exclusive access to the museum every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. during the winter season, making this a great time to become a member. Membership packages start at $55/year and include an array of discounts both to the museum’s features and events as well as local restaurants and The Spa at Norwich Inn.

GYM TIME

Perhaps your family is craving the chance to scale tall mountains and hike huge hills. If your family’s idea of fun is to get your feet off the ground and climb as high as they dare, indoor rock gyms are the way to go. Please visit each gym’s website or call to find out times for open climb, as hours differ. 

Central Rock Gym

259 Eastern Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

Phone: 860-659-8260 | centralrockgym.com

Founded by Ed and Joe Hardy almost a decade ago, Central Rock Gym offers state of the art facilities and extensive walls for climbing to your heart’s desire. While there is no set age limit, younger children may be overwhelmed when first presented with a rock climbing wall. The staff at CRG is available to help your youngster conquer their fear, and there is a beginner area for your child to get started on. To enjoy a day rock climbing at CRG, a standard pass can be purchased for $20 per person. Please note this does not include any gear needed to climb, which needs to be rented ($5 per harness, $5 per pair of shoes, $2 for chalk, and $2 per belay device.) For those under the age of 22, active military (ID required,) and seniors age 65+, a day pass can be purchased for $17.

Stone Age Rock Gym

195 Adams Street

Manchester, CT 06042

Phone: 860-756-5238  | stoneagerockgym.com

From beginners to professionals, there is something for everyone at Stone Age Rock Gym. Featuring boulder climbing, top rope and lead climbs, and an indoor ice climb, Stone Age will give your family a day of fun trying to conquer its walls. There are no age limits, and instructors are available to help with the wary in your family, and help to teach the correct and safe way to climb to everyone. Admission for children and adults age 5 and older is $16 a day, with students, military, and seniors admitted for $14. Children under the age of 5 can climb for $8.

City Climb Gym

342 Winchester Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

Phone: 203-891-7627  | cityclimbgym.com

There is a climber in all of us, and the staff at City Climb Gym are there to bring that inner climber out. The gym offers both climbing walls and a bouldering area, and friendly and knowledgeable staff focused on helping you and your family learn the art of rock climbing the correct way. The day rate, which does not include climbing gear, runs $15 for adults, $10 for children, and $12 for Military members. Rental gear for adults, including harness, shoes, chalk, belay device, and carabiner, costs $7. Children’s gear, including harness and shoes, costs $5. These items are all also available to separately rent for different prices.

Prime Climb

340 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

Phone: 203-265-7880  | primeclimb.com

Whether your family is full of brand new climbers, or has been climbing for many years, there is something to challenge and educate everyone in your home. Prime Climb offers the Mountain Fun facility for newcomers to climbing, complete with friendly staff to help and automated belaying systems. There is also the opportunity for more experienced climbers to take themselves to new heights. Day Passes at Prime Climb cost $15 per adult, and $9 for children under 10. Gear is also available to rent with shoes costing $5, harness costing $2, belay device $1, and chalk $1. You can save money and use the Full Rental Package for $7 per person.

MIND GAMES

For the family seeking a purely mind bending, brain-twisting, intellectual challenge with minimal physical activity involved, your wish has been granted in the form of escape rooms. Please check out each facility’s website for days and times of adventures.

Lock’d Escape Adventures

96 Front St. 2nd Level

Putnam, CT 06260

Phone: 860-315-9013  | lockdescape.com

Imagine you and your family are locked in a room, and your only chance to escape is to solve puzzles, decipher clues, figure out locks, and complete other challenges … all within an hour! This is what awaits you at Lock’d Escape Adventures. A fairly new establishment, Lock’d Escape brings you the latest in escape room challenges. Offering different sized puzzle rooms to solve, a minimum of 2 people is recommended for each puzzle, up to 10 players. There are no age restraints for Lock’d Escape, but younger children may be less help in solving some of the puzzles. Due to the popularity of the adventures Lock’d Escape offers, time must be booked beforehand.

 

Adventure Rooms Connecticut

282 Main Street Extension, Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-358-9130 | myadventurerooms.com

The only way out for your family is to rely on each other and your knowledge, experience, and street smarts at Adventure Rooms. Here, your family will be challenged and inspired to solve complex puzzles to escape back to reality within an hour of entering your escape adventure. At Adventure Rooms, children age 10 and older will have the opportunity to participate and create lifelong memories. Children age 10-13 are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times. There is a minimum of 2 players per team, and a maximum of 8 players per team, with the cost starting at $30 per person. Reservations are required.

Mystified Escape Room Adventures

14 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT 06355

Phone: 860-245-5136  |  mystifiedct.com

Priding itself on having the most complex and challenging escape rooms around, Mystified Escape Rooms invites you and your family to try your best at solving their escape room adventures. Designed for players age 10-99, members of your family will find their knowledge put to the test. Book an adventure with Mystified and see if your family has what it takes to escape. Reservation prices are $28 per adult; and $23 for children ages 10-17, seniors and active military.

MULTI-INTEREST ATTRACTIONS

So your family has something slightly different in mind? Perhaps one of the next adventures on the list will pique your family’s interest. 

Laser Quest Turnpike Plaza

3005 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-666-2097 | laserquest.com

If a “friendly” afternoon of competitive laser tag is what your family is looking for, look no further than Laser Quest. Focused solely on laser tag, you will experience a first class day here. Attend your briefing, throw on your laser pack, and prepare to jump into an intense and exhilarating battle. Recommended for children 5 years and older, or standing 48” or taller due to the laser packs, each game lasts approximately 30 minutes, so prepare to get a light workout! Reservations are highly required at Laser Quest, so call for dates, times, and prices to make your laser tag adventure a reality.

Connecticut Sportsplex

216 Foxon Road

North Branford, CT 06471

Phone: 203-484-4384  |  ctsportsplex.com

If you’re looking for adventures such as laser tag in a multi-level area, an arcade full of games to enjoy, and a playscape full of tunnels and bridges for your little ones to climb all over, all under one roof, look no further than the Connecticut Sportsplex. Welcoming children of all ages, there is truly something here for everyone. For a walk-in game of laser tag, the cost is $5 for 2-6 minute games. 4 people are required to play. An all-day pass to the playscape costs $5 per person.

Timbergyms

94 Pane Road, Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-8888 | timbergyms.com

If you have children age newborn to 10, Timbergyms welcomes you to come in and take advantage of their huge indoor play area. Offering many different slides, play houses, and games, there are ample opportunities for you children to come jump, slide, and bounce themselves out. At $7 per child, open play is first-come first-served, so please call for available times.

The Shoppes at Buckland Hill

194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042

Phone: 860-644-1450 | theshoppesatbucklandhills.com

Should you find your family out for a day of shopping at The Shoppes, take advantage of the children’s play area, Huckleberry’s Hideaway. This area gives parents a chance to sit down, relax, and let their children (up to 42” in height) take a break from shopping and expel some pent-up energy climbing on several play structures. Considerately, the floor is cushioned and carpeted so you don’t have to worry much about a trip and fall. This convenient play area is offered free of charge. While at The Shoppes, you may want to take advantage of Dave and Buster’s for some family fun time. D&B offers a full menu and a 60,000-square foot space filled with too many games to list, as well as billiards and shuffleboard tables. Most games award tickets redeemable for gifts. There are many Eat and Play Combos available for a very affordable price.

And that is our list! Hopefully this will aid in your family’s quest to make some awesome memories without the threat of frostbite. Click here for more from the winter issue of Connecticut Family magazine.