We love to play outdoors, however, there are many months of the year where we are always looking for new places to explore indoors! The winter months can get long in Omaha and the summer months can get hot. We have compiled a list of our favorite indoor play spots to escape the outside weather. There’s everything from active to creative on this list, and something for a variety of ages.
If you have a favorite spot that we missed, let us know! We would love to add it to make this a resource for all Omaha families!
Best Places for Indoor Play In & Around Omaha, NE
Indoor Athletic Play
There are days when we need to get out of the house and release some energy! These places below are perfect for letting the kids run and enjoy indoor play. As a mother of toddlers, I love having specific toddler times to enjoy.
Approach Climbing Gym
Nebraska’s full service climbing gym. Ages 2 – adult. All abilities welcome! First time visitor orientation is required. Check out their website for more information.
4923 So. 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68127
Go! Kids Gym
Offers tumbling and open gym hours Monday through Friday. A safe place for kids to play, learn, and explore while also offering Tumbling and Yoga classes, as well as memberships and birthday parties! Ideal for infant through age 5.
Jumpin’ Jax Bounce and Party Center
Bounce house inflatables. Birthday parties and open jump times!
*Open Jump Times Available
1712 Charleston Dr, Papillion, NE 68133
Kids Body Shop
Offers gymnastics, swimming, open gym, and more for 18 months and older.
Open Gym: 6yrs and younger
1219 North Monroe, Papillion, NE 68046
Metro Stars Gymnastics
Gymnastic classes for boys and girls, tumbling/trampoline, and open gym times!
Open Gym Available!
Elkhorn:
3706 S. 203rd Plaza
Omaha, NE 68130
Papillion:
11153 Cumberland Dr.
Papillion, NE 68046
PE 101 Kids Gym
Fun active equipment for ages 1-8 including; foam pit/zipline, gymnastic mat, and a court! Daily open gym hours!
*Open Gym Available
2920 N. 118TH Circle, Suite 106, Omaha, NE 68164
Sky Zone
Trampoline park, open gym and toddler time available.
*Open Jump and Little Leapers Time (for ages 5 & under)
4215 S 133rd St, Omaha, NE 68137
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Trampolines, Indoor Playground, Warrior Courses, Climbing wall, and more!
*Open Gym and Jumperoo (5 and under) Available
15364 Weir St, Omaha, NE 68137
Indoor Creative Spaces
We love trying out new spaces around Omaha. Especially when they offer a creative indoor play space that encourages minds to explore, create, and learn.
Do Space
Littles Lab (3-5yr) is designed to teach toddlers introductory technology skills. Room is open for free play during other times. And Kid Coders (6-12yr) lab time available.
7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114
Kaneko
Free and open to the public. Take advantage of this amazing creative space to teach our children about exploring the creative process. Check out their website for information about events and exhibits.
1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
Joslyn Art Museum
Closed for renovations until 2024.
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102
Great for Toddlers
As a stay at home mom and/or a work at home mom, there are days that you need to get out of the house! We are lucky to have so many safe places to let toddlers run, play, create, and socialize.
Fat Brain Toys
Toddler Tuesdays at Fat Brain Toys. Make sure to check out their Omaha website for the most updated information and class dates/times.
Fontenelle Forest
Mud Pies – For ages 5 and younger with a parent. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk(weather permitting). Kids can also enjoy the indoor playground in the nature center.
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
Oakview Mall
Toddler Play Area – soft areas to climb!
3420 Oak View Dr (in Oakview Mall), Omaha, NE 68144
Westwoods Mall
Toddler Play Area – soft areas to climb!
10000 California St (Upper Level East near Dick’s & JCPenney), Omaha, NE 68114
Museums
When the weather is bad, take advantage of the great museums in Omaha! Omaha’s museums do a great job of having kid-related activities or stations, plus mom or dad can check out the latest new exhibit too!
The Durham Museum
The kids love strolling through the train cars from the 1940s and 50s. Check out the old Steam Engine up close. The model train exhibit is sure to entertain the kids. Check the website for the current exhibits.
801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Omaha Children’s Museum
Get out of the heat or cold and enjoy all the exhibits the Children’s Museum has to offer!
500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Strategic Air & Command Space Museum
Check out the Children’s Learning Center to explore and learn about technology, science, physics of air, and space travel! Bonus, the kids love seeing all of the aircraft housed inside!
28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Open: Free Admission
Kids love learning about trains! There are a few hands-on activities for the kids to enjoy.
200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Arcades & Bowling
Looking for a place to eat and have fun too? We have a few options around the Omaha area with arcades or bowling alleys which offer fun for the whole family.
Amazing Pizza Machine
Rides, games, and food! Fun for all ages!
13955 S Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137
Dave and Busters
Games, prizes, and food!
2502 S 133rd Plaza Ste 111, Omaha, NE 68144
Family Fun Center XL
Arcade, buffet, lazertag, glow golf, paintball, soccer mini-golf, lazer maze, rock wall, foot pool, billards, and more!
10765 M St, Omaha, NE 68127
The Mark
Bowling, arcade, and lazer tag!
20902 Cumberland Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Papio Fun Park
Go carts, minature golf, lazertag, arcade, space ball, and more!
210 E Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046
Indoor Playgrounds
We love going to a nice simple indoor playground! When it is too cold or too hot, these are our favorite indoor playgrounds around Omaha.
Backyard Playworld
Plan your next playdate at Backyard Playworld. The kids get to play on all the playground equipment indoors!
*Open Play Available
14525 Industrial Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
Eugene Mahoney State Park
Indoor activity center for the kids to enjoy (large indoor playground).
28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Fontenelle Forest
Mud Pies – For ages 5 and younger with a parent. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk(weather permitting). Kids can also enjoy the indoor playground in the nature center.
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
This indoor gym is designed with all kids in mind. It is a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for learning and exploring. They provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum through open play, classes, and special events.
10717 Virginia Plaza, Ste 113, La Vista, NE 68128
Ice & Roller Rinks
Skating on ice or the roller rink is always a good time!
Eugene Mahoney Ice Skating Pavillon
Call ahead for ice conditions: 944-2523 EXTENSION 7122
Sledding runs and restrooms available daily, Bring your own equipment (Snowboarding Not Allowed) Located at the lower level of Sapp Riverview Lodge.
Motto McLean Ice Arena
Omaha, NE 68183
Skate City
1220 Fort Crook Rd S, Bellevue, NE 68005
