When the weather turns cold or wet in Northwest Indiana: Urban Air and Kids Empire in Merrillville, Bellaboo's in nearby Lake Station, Chuck E. Cheese in Merrillville, and bowling in Portage.
Cold snap or rainstorm? Northwest Indiana has plenty of indoor fun. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park on E 81st Ave in Merrillville fills an afternoon with trampolines, a ropes course, and climbing, while Kids Empire at Southlake Mall keeps younger kids bouncing through slides and soft play. Just up the road, Bellaboo's in Lake Station runs themed play rooms for ages 0 to 10. Chuck E. Cheese in Merrillville is the easy arcade-and-pizza stop, and Camelot Bowling in Portage covers the classic lanes. All of these are year-round spots, and most let you book time slots online. Pair an indoor morning with a stroll through a holiday market or a drive through the Festival of Lights to round out the day.
Spots to Check Out
3249 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. Wall-to-wall trampolines, a ropes course, climbing, and more.
2255 Southlake Mall, Merrillville. A huge indoor playground with slides, ball pits, and soft play for younger kids.
2800 Colorado St, Lake Station, just north of Merrillville. Themed play rooms and discovery exhibits for ages 0 to 10.
2961 E 80th Ave, Merrillville. Arcade games, rides, and pizza for an easy indoor stop.
