Looking for something to do on a rainy summer day? Or maybe you need to get out of this scorching Florida heat? Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered with a list of some of the best indoor {read: air conditioned} places in Tampa Bay that are sure to keep the kids entertained {and mom happy}.
Busch Gardens Play Area at International Mall | Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Located on the lower level near Nordstrom; closed for sanitation daily from 2 – 2:30pm
2223 N. Westshore Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
Westfield Brandon PlaySpace | Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
Westfield Brandon PlaySpace | Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
2 PlaySpaces located in the Food Court and in the Dillard’s Wing
8021 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa, FL 33625
Gymboree Play & Music (North Tampa) | Open Gym for Members | Sunday 10am-noon; Monday 3-5pm; Tuesday 4-6pm; Wednesday 3-5pm; Thursday 5pm-7pm; Friday 4-7pm
Check website for membership details and other classes offered.
14317 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 336218
(813) 8264-1123
Gymboree Play & Music (South Tampa) | Open Gym for Members | Sunday 9-11am; Monday 3-5pm; Tuesday 4:14-6:15pm; Wednesday 4-6pm; Thursday 5:15pm-7:15pm; Friday 3-6pm
Check website for membership details and other classes offered.
3309 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-9626
MyGym (Brandon location) | 50 minute Practice & Play Sessions for Members | Tuesdays 12:00pm; Wednesdays 5:50pm; Thursdays 1:10pm
Check website for membership details and other classes offered.
2060 Badlands Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 398-6713
MyGym (Wesley Chapel location) | 1 hour Free Play for Members | Mondays 6:00pm; Thursdays 12:45pm; Fridays 11:30pm
Check website for membership details and other classes offered.
2237 Ashley Oaks Circle
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 991-6091
MyGym (Westchase location) | 50 minute Practice & Play Sessions | Tuesdays 5:30pm; Wednesdays 11:30pm; Fridays 12:15pm (schedule changes in Fall, check website)
$10 for non-members; Check website for membership details and other classes offered.
9572 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 792-8959
AirHeads Trampoline Arena | Monday – Thursday 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 10am-8pm (schedule changes in Fall, check website)
Unlimited Jumping $19.95 + Required Jump Socks $2.99 (one-time purchase) / children under 2 receive 50% discount
5072 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 774-5867
12401 Belcher Road
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 953-7254
Boing! Jump Center | Monday – Friday 11am-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 10am-6pm (schedule changes in Fall, check website)
Summer Special: $16 for 90 minutes of jumping, plus choice of beverage
622-624 Ware Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 341-4897
PlayGrounds | Open Daily 9am-6pm
Indoor bounce house with coffee lounge for the adults
Open Jump: $12.95 (ages 3 and older); $7.95 (ages 9 months – 2 years) *Socks are required!
4535 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 835-7529
Q-Zar Laser Tag Center | Monday – Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday 11am-midnight; Saturday 10am-midnight; Sunday noon-8pm (schedule changes in Fall, check website)
Single Game – $8.50; 3 Games – $22.50; Summer Specials and Family Deals available, check website for details
7807 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 336114
(813) 933-6995
Sky Zone Trampoline Park | Monday-Thursday noon-10pm; Friday noon-midnight; Saturday 10am-midnight; Sunday 11am-7pm
Rates: 30 minutes – $11; 60 minutes – $14; 90 minutes – $19; 120 minutes – $21 + $2 SkySocks
10137 E. Adamo Drive, Suite 800B
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 833-1740
Vertical Ventures Rock Climbing Gym | Tuesday – Thursday noon-10pm; Friday noon-midnight; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 10am-6pm
Tampa Location: $15.00; $9.00 (12 and under)
5402 Pioneer Park Boulevard, Suite E
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 884-7625
St. Pete Location: $18.00; $12.00 (12 and under)
116 18th Street South
St. Pete, FL 33712
(727) 304-6290
Xtreme Adventures Family Fun Center | Monday – Thursday noon-9pm; Friday noon-11pm; Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday noon-7pm (schedule changes in Fall, check website)
Rates: Laser Tag Games – Starting at $8; Adventure Turf – Starting at $8 for 30 minutes; Crazy Cars – Starting at $5; Arcade – Starting at $1 – Summer Specials available, check website for details
24810 State Road 54
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 949-3866
Xtreme Adventures Family Fun Center | Wednesday & Thursday 3pm-9pm; Friday 3pm-11pm; Saturday 11am-11pm; Sunday noon-5pm
Rates: Laser Tag Games – Starting at $8; Batting Cages – Starting at $1.50; Lazer Maze – $2; Arcade – Starting at $1
13211 93rd Street N.
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 584-9876
Glow Golf | Mon – Thurs 12:00 pm – 9 pm, Fri Noon – 10 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 10 pm, Sun. Noon – 7 pm
Rates: General Admission $8 each, Children (5 and under) $6 each
15732 Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-3230
Monster Mini Golf | Monday: Closed Except Holidays, Tue – Thur. Open: 12pm-9pm, Friday 12:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Rates: Kids $7.00, Adults $8.00
6429 U.S. Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 849-GOLF (4653)
GameTime | Sunday-Wednesday: 11am-11pm, Thursday: 11am-12am, Friday: 11am-2am, Saturday: 11am-2am
Current promotion: Dine & Play Combo is $16.99 and includes 1 Hour of Timed Game Play! Available everyday with your choice of one (1) special Dine & Play menu item.
Ybor City
1600 East 8th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 241-9675
Replay Museum | Sun: 11am – 7pm, Mon & Tues: Closed, Wed & Thurs: 11am – 7pm, Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Rates: Daily admittance to the Replay Museum for adults is $13 a day. $6 for children 7-12 years old
119 Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Glazer Children’s Museum | Monday – Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 1pm-6pm
Admission: Adults – $15; Military, Teachers & Seniors – $12.50; Children (1-12) – $9.50; Under 1 – Free
110 W Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 443-3861
Great Explorations Children’s Museum | Monday – Saturday 10am-4:30pm; Sunday noon-4:30pm
Admission: $10 (Ages 1 – 54); Under 1 – Free
1925 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 821-8992
MOSI | Monday – Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
Admission: Adults (13-59) – $22.95; Children (3-12) – $18.95
4801 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6000
For even more museums, be sure to check out our previous article on Local Museums.
Library-Did you know there are over 50 libraries between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties? Many have story time, baby time, yoga, movies, art projects and more! And of course, plenty of books to read while relaxing in the air conditioning!
Chick-fil-A-More than 10 local Chick-fil-A restaurants have indoor playgrounds to visit. Grab a milkshake or icy cold soda and let the kids have fun making new friends!
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