Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in NYC
Too cold, rainy, or hot to play outside? Don't sweat it. Our Indoor Activity Guide is jam-packed with ideas for where to go and what to do when the weather outside is frightful.
You'll find loads of free places to play, story times all over the city, and drop-in play spaces. Rainy days might just become your favorite days with all of these options.


NYC's Best Indoor Play Spaces
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- Outdoors
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- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
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- STEM
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