There are plenty of fun indoor play spaces near Ann Arbor where kids can jump, climb, run, and explore. Perfect for when the Michigan weather takes a turn – sub-zero temperatures in winter, rainy days, sweltering summer days, or poor air quality days from distant wildfires.
From sensory-friendly gyms to trampoline parks and play cafés, there’s something for every age and interest. Whether you’re looking for a quick outing or an all-day adventure, here are the best places for indoor play in and around Ann Arbor.
Where to Find Indoor Play Near Ann Arbor
Why Your Visit Matters
Since my own child was an infant, I’ve seen many indoor play spaces come and go in the last 18 years. These local gems rely on community support to stay open and continue offering safe, fun, and enriching environments for our kids. While many families visit during Michigan’s long winters and rainy days, they need year round visits to stay viable. Visiting, sharing, and supporting them helps keep these vital spaces around for future families to enjoy.
And sadly, we are losing another play place in summer 2026. Hide and Seek a Play Boutique is closing on July 26,
Indoor Play Places Near Ann Arbor
Check out all of these indoor places to play near Ann Arbor. Hours and rates were accurate for all as of April 2025. As we see updates, we will try to update each listing. But, it is always best to use this information as a guide and verify with each venue before your visit.
Chelsea Treehouse
Chelsea Treehouse has been the longest lasting indoor play area in the area. They are the only remaining option from when my college student was in preschool.Chelsea Treehouse has a large play structure
Location:
The Chelsea TreeHouse, South Main Street, Chelsea, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, Preschoolers
Price:
Schedule
Tuesday: 10a-3p
Wednesday: 10a-3p
Thursday: 10a-3p
Friday: 10a-3p
Saturday: 10a-2p (May-Sept), 10a-6p (Oct-April)
Dinoland Ann Arbor
Dinoland Ann Arbor is new to Ann Arbor with a soft open in May 2025. They offer a large dinosaur themed indoor play structure with a special area for toddlers. Periodically animatronic dinos on the play structure will wake up and look around.
Location:
Dinoland, Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Price: Ages 2+: $18/weekends, $15/weekdays. Ages 12-23 months: $12/weekends, $10/weekdays
Schedule
Monday: 10a-7p
Tuesday: 10a-7p
Wednesday: 10a-7p
Thursday: 10a-7p
Friday: 10a-8p
Saturday: 10a-8:30p
BIG: Best in Games
BIG Best in Games took Zap Zone Laser Tag up a couple levels! While they still offer Laser Tag, the first floor has Adventure Course with Ninja Warrior Zones and slides, arcade, and more. The second story adds duck pin bowling, mini golf, and more. The third store adds Go Karts, Curling, Football Bowling, and more.
Location:
BIG Best In Games, 4095 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent Date Night
Price: Varies by Activity & Days
Schedule
Monday: noon-midnight
Tuesday: noon-midnight
Wednesday: noon-midnight
Thursday: noon-midnight
Friday: noon-1a
Saturday: noon-1a
Recess Cafe
Location:
Recess Cafe, South Ashley Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, Parent/Child, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Price: $10/1 hr, $15/2 hours
Schedule
Wednesday: 9a-7p
Thursday: 9a-7p
Friday: 9a-8p
Saturday: 9a-8p
The Play Station
The Play Station in Milan offers an indoor play structure, a gymnastics area, and magnet tiles whit a cafe for parents to relax. You can also bring in your own food.
Location:
The Play Station, 9 Wabash Street, Milan, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Price: $10/child
Schedule
Monday: 9a-6p
Tuesday: 9a-6p
Wednesday: 9a-6p
Thursday: 9a-6p
Friday: 9a-6p
Saturday: 9a-6p
We Rock the Spectrum
We Rock the Spectrum is a kids gym designed for kids of all abilities. Children and teens of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Location:
4370 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Whole Family
Price: $18/Daily Pass. $16/Siblings. Monthly Memberships & Punch Passes Available.
Schedule
Monday: 9:30a-6p
Tuesday: 9:30a-6p
Wednesday: 9:30a-6p
Thursday: 9:30a-6p
Friday: 9:30a-6p
Saturday: 9:30a-2p (Private parties until 7p)
Just Play Dexter
Location:
7001 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd Suite B, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Price: $14/weekday, $22/weekend. Just Play grip socks required (purchase for $3.99, or reuse from previous visit)
Schedule
Monday: 10a-8p
Tuesday: 10a-8p
Wednesday: 10a-8p
Thursday: 10a-8p
Friday: 10a-9p
Saturday: 9a-9p
Launch Trampoline Park
Launch Trampoline Park offers indoor trampoline fun for kids of all ages. For younger kids, they have dedicated tot times. Be sure to watch for specials over school breaks and special holiday events.Hours can vary week to week with extra hours over school breaks. Be sure to check their website for the latest hours.
Location:
Launch Family Entertainment Ann Arbor, West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Whole Family
Price: $24-33 based on package. $15 Toddler or Home School Time
Schedule
Wednesday: noon-8p
Thursday: noon-8p
Friday: noon-9p
Saturday: 10a-9p
Hide and Seek Play Boutique
Hide and Seek Play Boutique opened in February 2025. They offer imaginative indoor play for kids ages 0-6 with a dedicated play area for kids under 2. Parents can play with them or sit in the cafe.
Location:
Hide & Seek A Play Boutique, South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
At a Glance
Age Range: Babies, Elementary Age, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Price: $14. Discounts for multiple play passes
Schedule
Monday: 9a-2:30p
Wednesday: 9a-2:30p
Thursday: 9a-2:30p, 4-5:30p
Friday: 9a-2:30p
Saturday: 9a-12:30p
Indoor Events
Our event calendar includes a list of indoor events. Look here for library story times and other events, open play at gyms, and much more.
Today’s Indoor Events
🔵 9:00am-1:00pm White Lotus Farms Farmers Market at White Lotus Farms
🔵 10:00am A Minecraft Movie - Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Movie Theater
🔵 10:00am-12:00pm Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Baby Playgroup at Pittsfield Branch Library
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Baby Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🔵 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Read Sing Play at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🔵 11:30am Dog Man - Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline
🔵 12:00pm-7:45pm Classic Arcade Week at Parkland Plaza AADL Warehouse
🔵 12:00pm-1:00pm Make a Whirligig Spinner at Downtown Branch of AADL
🔵 12:00pm-12:30pm Play the Kerrytown Chime at Kerrytown Market & Shops
🔵 12:00pm-1:00pm TriviaTime! With Katie and Abbie: Percy Jackson and Other Riordan Myths at Traverwood Branch of AADL
🔵 1:30pm-2:00pm Preschool Art Start at Pittsfield Branch Library
🔵 1:30pm-2:30pm Teen Books and Bites at Dexter District Library
🔵 1:30pm-3:00pm The STEAM Scene at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 2:00pm-4:00pm Introductory Woodcarving: Skill Building with Fish at Downtown Branch of AADL
🔵 2:00pm-3:00pm Summer STEM at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🔵 4:00pm-6:00pm Noise Permit Summer Workshop Series at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 4:30pm-5:30pm Youth Chess Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🔵 5:30pm-6:30pm Reading Readiness Book Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 6:00pm-7:30pm Heat Press Open Lab at Downtown Branch of AADL
🔵 6:00pm-7:00pm Noise Permit Table Talk: Conversations with Creatives at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 6:00pm-7:30pm Smell & Tell: Getting Lost in a Book: Adventures in SmellLiterature at Downtown Branch of AADL
🔵 6:30pm-8:00pm What is a Doula? at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
Tomorrow’s Indoor Events
🔵 10:00am A Minecraft Movie - Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Movie Theater
🔵 10:00am-7:45pm Classic Arcade Week: Tournament at Parkland Plaza AADL Warehouse
🔵 10:00am-2:00pm Littles & Coffee at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
🔵 10:00am-12:00pm Summer of Discovery at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Discovery Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🔵 10:30am-12:00pm Library Playdate: Open Play for ages 0-10 at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Malletts Creek Branch Library
🔵 10:30am-11:30am Read Sing Play at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🔵 11:00am-11:30am Preschool Storytimes at Traverwood Branch of AADL
🔵 11:00am-11:30am Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library
🔵 11:30am Dog Man - Summer Kids Series at Emagine Saline
🔵 1:00pm-2:00pm STEM Days at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🔵 2:00pm-2:45pm Club Create Book Club at Dexter District Library
🔵 2:00pm-3:00pm Thursday Summer Art at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🔵 3:00pm-4:00pm Build a Paper Hobby Horse at Traverwood Branch of AADL
🔵 3:00pm-4:00pm Straw Bridge Engineering at Malletts Creek Branch Library
🔵 5:00pm-6:00pm Poetry: The Prince and the Protege at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 5:30pm-7:30pm Open Lab: Silhouette Cutting Machines, Die Cutters, Embossers, Button Makers at Downtown Branch of AADL
🔵 5:30pm-7:30pm Read to the Library Dog at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 5:45pm-7:35pm Read to Bambi the Library Dog at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🔵 6:00pm-8:00pm Ypsilanti Zine Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
🔵 6:30pm-8:30pm Board Game Meet Up at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🔵 6:30pm-8:00pm Ice Cream Cone Paint on Canvas at Dexter District Library
Find future Indoor Events here.
Other Indoor Activities
Beyond indoor play places, check out these bowling alleys, arcades, ice rinks, indoor pools, museums, and movie theaters.
