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If you\u2019re not from Indiana or the Midwest, you\u2019ll quickly learn that hibernation isn\u2019t just for bears. It gets downright chilly here in the winter here in Greater Lafayette! But if your people are anything like my people, sometimes the walls start closing in and you just need to get OUT! Here are some of Greater Lafayette\u2019s best indoor play spots for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith Community Center Oasis Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faith Community Center\u2019s Oasis Park<\/a> is a 5900-sq. ft. oasis-themed indoor playground open to children ages 1 to 17. It\u2019s fun, clean and BIG! You can play for $3 per child, or you can get an annual membership. And, as a bonus, Monday nights are FREE from 5 to 8 p.m. (Though those are pretty crowded nights to go.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget your jumping socks (you can also buy them there for $3). You can also book Oasis Park for your next birthday party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 5572 Mercy Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: M\u2013F, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Sat, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Sun, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlaySpace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the north end of Lafayette, check out the PlaySpace<\/a> at the Northend Community Center on Elmwood Ave. This spacious area is for kids ages 1 to 12, with equipment up to 15 feet high for thrills and fun for anyone who is too cold to venture outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith Lafayette runs this space as well as Oasis Park, so the $3 per child price remains, as does the annual membership (great if you\u2019ll be hitting up both spots on the regular).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 2000 Elmwood Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: M\u2013F, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Sat, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Sun, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

River City Community Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

River City Community Center<\/a> off of Beck Lane has a great indoor multi-level play space. Clocking in at over 500 sq. ft. it\u2019s just enough room to run, climb and get the wiggles out, for children ages 9 and under! Bonus: it\u2019s not hard to keep track of your little ones in the smaller space. The price is also just $1 per child. You can also book your next birthday party or private group event here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy playing on afternoons or on Saturdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 2842 Old U.S. 231<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: M\u2013F, 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Sat, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagination Station <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you don\u2019t have the wiggles, but you\u2019re ready to stimulate the brain. Have you ever been to Imagination Station<\/a> in downtown Lafayette? It\u2019s a family science center open to the entire family for science, education, and exploration. It\u2019s designed to pique children\u2019s curiosity about science and how it impacts their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: A membership<\/a> gets you free admission at over 350 participating ASTC Passport Museums, zoos & science centers worldwide! Otherwise, the cost is $7 per child above 2 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 600 N 4th<\/sup> Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: M\u2013T, Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

             W\u2013F, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

             Sat, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            <\/a> Sun, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great United Skates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We were thrilled to learn that Great United Skates<\/a> opened a family-friendly roller skating venue in Lafayette in late 2019! Get the wiggles out AND get a thigh workout at the same time! LOL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great United Skates offers group outings, fundraising parties, and all sorts of other events! Some days are cheap skate days, so stay on the lookout for that. Be sure to check out their schedule<\/a> for all the fun. The themed skates sound like a blast for the entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 135 S Earl Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: Check the schedule linked above<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got errands to run, swing into the Home Depot<\/a> on Sagamore Parkway for a Saturday DIY Workshop with your kids! Home Depot regularly does these kids workshops, so check their website regularly for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Air and Elite Air Trampoline Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have kids with a lot of energy, why not check out one of Lafayette\u2019s trampoline parks? Trampolines fun for little kids, teenagers, AND adults (not to mention that it\u2019s a great workout). I can almost guarantee your kids will come home ready for a nap or bedtime if you take them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Air Location: 3450 IN-38 #400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Hours: M\u2013T: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elite Air Location: 3832 Fortune Drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Hours: M\u2013T: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                         Fri: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                         Sat: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                         Sun: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tippecanoe County Public Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And last, but certainly not least, there is endless fun at the various Tippecanoe County Public Library<\/a> branches! From story times to workshops for people of all ages, not to mention books galore, there really something for everyone. We love exploring the endless shelves of books for new characters to consume our minds as we read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be bored in Greater Lafayette. We have a community full of INDOOR fun and adventure awaiting you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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