Winter is in full swing, and when temperatures drop, families need fun ways to burn off energy without having to brave the cold. Luckily, Arlington has plenty of unique indoor play spaces, making it easy to keep your little ones entertained all season long. If you’re looking for a quick afternoon adventure, this list highlights the best indoor play places in Arlington.
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Designed for kids of all ages, Scramble Parkour is an activity gym with obstacle courses and soft play areas. Big kids and teens can get their adrenaline pumping on two advanced courses, and younger kids might like to work on their physical skills on a smaller course. Infants and toddlers can also find safe, padded places to play that stimulate senses and develop motor skills. Scramble also has an indoor playground geared toward kids under 12 in Alexandria, VA.
- Location: 2900 S. Quincy St., Arlington
- Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
- Contact: (703) 665-1343
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Want to try something completely new? 5 Wits offers unique, interactive, live-action adventures in immersive settings. Their high-tech adventures include a high fantasy, spy thriller and ancient Egyptian experiences, promising fun for all ages. Each adventure spans multiple rooms and environments and can result in multiple endings based on your group’s performance, making repeat visits feel fresh.
- Location: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Unit 1273, Arlington
- Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-8 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday
- Contact: (703) 997-9694
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Using augmented reality and other tech-driven effects, Immersive Gamebox is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. You and your family can play group-based games that put you in the heart of the action. There are games for ages 3 and up, ranging in duration and difficulty.
- Location: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Unit 2233, Arlington
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
- Contact: (888) 471-4126
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For little ones under age 10, Junior Playland offers 3,500 square feet of candy-themed play space. They have daily open play and plenty of party packages, plus monthly membership options.
Location: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1295, Arlington
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Contact: (703) 888-1972
Enjoy the ultimate laser tag experience at Ultrazone with the most up-to-date laser tag equipment and a new arena design. They also offer arcade games and are a great location to host birthday parties. Each game of laser tag includes 15 minutes of playing time and 10-15 minutes of instruction to ensure safe, supervised fun.
- Location: 3447 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA
- Hours: noon-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-midnight Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday
- Contact: (703) 382-8388
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This winter wonderland-themed indoor playground has 17,000 square feet of fun attractions and age-focused play zones. The mini zone is designed for infants and toddlers, featuring soft play equipment. The kid zone is geared toward ages 2 to 7 with a multi-level play structure. Lastly, the big kid zone will keep kids up to age 13 engaged with slides, obstacles and plenty of interactive activities.
- Location: 7005 Manchester Blvd., Suite 10B, Franconia, VA
- Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
- Contact: (703) 936-2505
Mulberry Lane is a community hub where younger kids can explore and connect. You’ll find open-play areas, immersive role-play zones, a toddler nook and engaging programs. Staff encourage safe and creative play, and both DMV-area locations are right next to a stunning array of restaurants for families to grab a bite to eat before or after playtime.
- Location: 2016 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Contact: (703) 549-0201
