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20+ of Our Favorite {Nearby} Places to Bounce, Jump, and Play

Indoor places to play in Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Redmond, and Beyond

June 30, 2016
The days are getting shorter in the northwest which often means rain and cold temperatures that are not conducive to long periods of outdoor play.  So, what to do? Check out some great local and nearby options to keep the kids happy and you sane!  We asked the moms who publish nearby editions of Macaroni Kid to help us compile a list that should keep you and your kids bouncing, jumping, and playing throughout the fall and winter months!

BOUNCE PLACES

3-2-1 Bounce {Bellevue}: An indoor interactive play area offers parents and caregivers a great place to bring their little ones, ages 2 years and older, to exercise and play.  The facility is filled with inflatables, obstacle courses, air hockey, basketball free throws and more!  They offer 2 drop in sessions on both Monday and Tuesdays, 9:30-10:45 and 10:45-12:00.  Fees are $6 per child and parents are free.

Arena Sports FunZone {Issaquah & Redmond} is an indoor inflatable playground perfect for burning off lots of energy!  Kids have a blast running, jumping and sliding their way to fun.  You can bounce seven days a week with various hours each day. Drop-in rate is $6 per child for members, $9 per child for non-members. 

Kidz Bounce
 {Issaquah}  This is a great place for moms and dads to drop in for a few moments and recharge while your kids bounce off the walls (almost literally). Kidz Bounce offers drop-in times Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.  You can also bounce on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and sometimes they offer additional drop-ins on the weekends. Drop-in rate is $7/child and under 2 is FREE. 
 
Pump It Up {Kirkland & Lynnwood}: This massive inflatable indoor park allows children to burn off a ton of energy.  Open jump times are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30am-12pm.  Fees are $7 per child and $5 for siblings and parents are free.

INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS

Dabuda
 {Bellevue} is a two-level soft play indoor structure open to kids 6 months to 6 years old. The play structure features two levels soft playarea, slides, mobile toys and ride on toys. Parents will like the on-site cafe. Open Tuesday – Friday from 9:30am-6pm and Saturday from 10am-3pm and $10 gets you an all-day pass.

Funtastic Playtorium
 {Bellevue} is one of the newest spots for the 10 and younger set. Activities include a ball blaster area, interactive soft play for toddlers only, and indoor playground with obstacles and slides. Monday-Saturday from 10am-8:30pm and Sunday from 11am-6pm. Admission starts at $7.99 for 2 hours of play and kids under a year are free.

Happy Nest
 {Redmond} Enjoy playing with your child in this fun and cozy indoor play area for newborns up to 6 years old.  There are age appropriate play toys and activities including train tables, bouncy balls, slides, reading corner, art center, dramatic play, enclosed play area, and more.  Open play is Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm, Tuesday and Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, and Sunday 9am-1pm.  Fees are $10 per child, $6 sibling.

Giggle Jungle
 {Redmond Town Center} is a new, fun, safe and clean space for moms and kids 48” and under. You can play Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 11am-7pm.  Admission is $10 for a day, with discounts for passes and siblings.  Kids one year and younger are free.

Kid’s Cove {Bellevue} is located on the 3rd floor of Bellevue Square shopping mall and features a maritime theme.  The climbable structures and surrounding floor are all softly padded and parents can stay a close distance with perimeter seating or tables just outside the play area.

JuzPlay Kids {Issaquah} is a new, indoor playground for kids 55" and below. With a motto of "Clean, Safe and Super Fun" your kids will love climbing, sliding, and jumping! Rates are $12 for a two hour session, and you can play seven days a week with hours starting at 9:30 am.  Parking can be challenging; be sure to read signs.
 
Rainbow's Playground Depot {Kirkland} is the best, cleanest, most exciting "backyard" you've ever seen ... and it's all INDOORS - no wet slides on rainy days! Did you know The Rainbow Play System Showroom doubles as a giant indoor playground!?  It's a huge room filled with their amazing play structures - plenty of swings and slides and playhouses and climbing parts.  The playground is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.  $6/two-hour session.

Roo’s World of Discovery
 {Kirkland} is a Montessori-based play space providing a safe and fun way for kids to play and moms to connect to other moms.There are a variety of programs offered each day from Circle Time to Daddy Dates to New Mommy Mixers. Open six days a week; closed on Tuesdays. Roo’s World offers both drop-in rates as well as monthly membership.

SnoValley Indoor Playground
 {North Bend} Located at the Community Center at Si View Park in North Bend, kids ages 0 to 5 are invited to come play on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 am. With four zones - the fast lane with trikes and cars, the climbing bridge, giant foam blocks, and a section for the little ones - you're practically guaranteed a good afternoon nap!  Drop-in fee is donation-based.

Toddler Time
 {Issaquah} The Issaquah Community Center provides an indoor playground with toys, bikes, slides, wagons, and more!  You can play Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the fee is just $2 per child.

WiggleWorks Kids
 {Bellevue} A soft indoor play area right in the middle of Crossroads Mall.  Specifically for children 48 inches and shorter.  Most of the equipment spins, bounces, or swings for a complete interactive play experience.  Open Monday-Saturday from 9am-9Ppm and Sunday from 11am-5pm.  Fees are $10, $8 for siblings, 12 months and under free, value packs available.

MUSEUMS FOR KIDS

KidsQuest Childen’s Museum {Bellevue}: Hands on interactive educational museum for children ages birth to 8 years old emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math.  Open Tuesday through Sunday.  Fees are $9 and children under 1 are Free.

Kids Discovery Museum
 {Bainbridge Island} KiDiMu is a nonprofit children's museum and a ferry ride destination for children and parents, caregivers or teachers to discover the joys of learning together! Take the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry and enjoy a short walk up to the Museum. Admission is free for members (and for anyone on the first Thursday of each month), kids 12 months and under, $6 adults and children, and $5 military.
 
Imagine Children’s Museum {Everett}  The museum just opened their fantastic new water feature which was well worth the wait!  All the great exhibits are still here, the Pizza Parlor, Vet Clinic, Tree House, Airplane and so much more.  Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

OPEN GYM & TRAMPOLINES

Gymnastics East 
{Issaquah & Bellevue} offers Open Gym for any child in kindergarten through middle school. Open Gym is available most Saturday evenings from 6:30pm - 7:30pm and 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Pre-registration is recommended, and the fee is just $8/hour.

Elevated Sportz
 {Bothell}: An indoor trampoline park with 4 trampoline courts, a four story play castle, foam pit, dodgeball & Slam Dunk.  Open Jumps are daily Monday through Sunday.  See the website for pricing information.
 
SkyMania Trampoline {Kirkland}: Spacious area filled with wall-to-wall trampolines and a foam pit for families to enjoy.  They offer a open gym times Tuesday thru Sunday.  Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00am t0 11:30am is set aside for toddlers (5 years and younger).  Fees for toddler time are $5 and parents are free.

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