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60+ Places to Play and Explore Indoors Near Media

June 1, 2023

Find some family fun indoors - when the weather takes a turn or you need a change of scenery, you'll find many places to play, create and explore near Media and the Philly burbs. 

Use the website links provided to find out more about indoor play options at each venue. Many of these indoor activities near Kennett Square are listed on our daily calendar so be sure you are signed up to get a copy

Note: Many indoor activity plans are currently evolving due to the current health climate so be sure to confirm details and requirements with each venue before planning your outing. We do our best to maintain current information, but sometimes things change at the venues discretion and their schedule / details should be confirmed by you before making plans. 


Play and Jump

Skyzone, Glen Mills, Newark, DE
Trampoline park, special events/hours for toddlers through teens

Oasis Family Fun Center, Glen Mills
Play area, arcade, bowling; Daily specials and half-price days

Urban Air Adventure Park - Springfield and Downingtown, PA
Jumperoo on select days, Open Jumps and Teen Nights

Jumpers Fun ZoneNewtown Square
Play, jump and climbing area, private playdates are available

Bette's Family Fun Center, Aston

Game on State, Media

Bounce U, Exton
Bounce times for preschoolers through school age children, check the calendar

Round 1 - Exton Mall, Exton
Bowling and arcade, located in Exton Square Mall

Play area at Exton Mall, Exton

Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center, Downingtown
Bowling, arcade, leagues, special events

Grand Slam USAMalvern
Arcade, play area and batting cages

Charming Star Playroom, Newtown Square
Play area and special events for families, baby music classes

Lulu's Casita, West Chester
Storytimes, special events and play area

United Sports, Downingtown
Open Play, Fun Zone, PNO (check their website for the latest schedule)

iCore Fitness Open Gym, West Chester
Open ninja warrior gym sessions are a great way to hone in on certain obstacles. Our instructors are throughout the gym to offer help, teach and educate proper technique, and maintain safety throughout the facility during open gym sessions.

Bates Motel Escape RoomGlen Mills

Escape the Room, West Chester

Axe Throwing


Climb, Bowl, Skate

BowleroBoothwyn (check for deal vouchers here)

Sproul Lanes, Springfield

Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center, Downingtown
Bowling, arcade, leagues, special events

Round 1 - Exton Mall, Exton
Bowling and arcade, located in Exton Square Mall

Philadelphia Rock Gym, Coatesville and Malvern
Rock climbing, camps/classes, special events

Downingtown Rock Gym, Downingtown
Rock climbing, camps/classes, special events


Ice Works, Aston, PA
Open Skate, Parties, Lessons

Springfield Ice Skating Rink, Springfield, PA
Open Skate, Parties, Lessons

Ice Line RinksWest Chester
Public skates at various times throughout the week

Power Play Rinks, Exton
Public skates at various times throughout the week

PNY Arena Open Skate, West Chester
Public skates at various times throughout the week


Create and Learn

Square Pear Gallery, Kennett Square
Art Classes for kids

Painted Plate Pottery, West Chester

Fired Up Pottery (inside United Sports), Downingtown

Local Library Events, Chester County
Many of the local libraries have storytimes, play or reading area or computers for kids

Board and Brush, Glen MillsDowningtownNewtown Square

Color Me Mine, Glen Mills

AR Workshop, Malvern

Painting With a Twist - Media
website

Rockdale Art Center - Aston
website

Busy Bees - Springfield
website

Crystal Murphy Music, Downingtown
Music groups, classes and events for children


Catch a Show

AMC Dine-In Theater Painters Crossing, Chadds Ford
Dine-in theater

AMC Marple 10, Springfield

Regal Cinemas, Downingtown, Edgemont, Wilmington
$1 Summer movies

Movie Tavern, Exton
Dine-in theater, Check current listings, $5 discount days for members and discounted throwback movies offered, see schedule for details

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts CenterWest Chester
Family-friendly performances, theater / performing arts camps and classes for kids

The Media Theater, Media

Hedgerow Theater, Rose Valley

SALT Performing ArtsChester Springs

Family-friendly performances, theater / performing arts camps and classes for kids

People's Light, Malvern
Family-friendly performances, theater / performing arts camps and classes for kids

WCU Live!, West Chester
Family-friendly performances on WCU Campus


Museum and More

Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford

  • Stroller tours, Read Alouds and other family-friendly events, Free First Sunday admission

Longwood Gardens - indoor conservatory and children's garden, Kennett Square

Herr's Snack Factory Tour, Nottingham, PA

American Helicopter Museum, West Chester

Delaware Children's Museum, Wilmington, DE

Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington, DE

Winterthur Museum, Wilmington, DE

Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE

Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA

Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Hands on House, Lancaster, PA

Tiny Town , Lancaster, PA

Choo Choo Barn, Lancaster

Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia PA (check for deal vouchers here)

Train Ride on the Regional Rail, Various Locations in PA


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