Kaylin White 
When the weather isn’t cooperating, Northern Virginia has plenty of places for kids to burn off some energy indoors. From massive trampoline and adventure parks to imaginative play cafés and hands-on children’s museums, there are options for toddlers, big kids, and even teens throughout the area. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, a snow day, or simply a day when everyone needs to get out of the house, these local spots have it all to keep the kids entertained. Read on for a guide to indoor playgrounds and play spaces for kids in Northern Virginia.
Altitude Trampoline Park | 1604 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg
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Kids can jump, flip, and play at this Leesburg trampoline park. Attractions include a main jump court, trampoline basketball, dodgeball, a tumble track, and an Airbag High Dive. Altitude also offers birthday parties and programming geared toward younger jumpers.
Billy Beez | Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, Suite 107, Manassas
Billy Beez is a large indoor playground inside Manassas Mall with plenty of opportunities for climbing, sliding, bouncing, and imaginative play. The space features more than 1,000 feet of slides, tunnels, trampolines, sports courts, a tot-sized Honey Comb Village, an arcade, and a café. There’s also a Mini Beez area for smaller visitors.
Children’s Science Center Lab | Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
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The Children’s Science Center Lab is designed for kids aged 2-12, and has interactive exhibits and experiences like the Experiment Bar and Tinker Shop. Public hours can vary and are often concentrated around weekends and school holidays, so families should check the calendar before visiting.
Cozy Village Play Cafe | 44225 Mercure Circle, Suite 130, Sterling
Cozy Village combines an imaginative indoor playground with a café where caregivers can relax while children can explore. Designed primarily for children ages 6 and under, the space has pretend-play stations and open-ended activities centered around creativity and real-world role-play. The café also hosts classes, seasonal events, birthday parties, and other community gatherings.
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Flight Adventure Park | 7200 Fullerton Road, Suite 7, Springfield
Flight Adventure Park is an action-packed option for kids who have energy to burn. The Springfield park combines trampolines with attractions like climbing activities, ninja-style challenges, basketball, and dodgeball. General admission includes access to the park’s attractions, and birthday party packages are also available.
Fun Land of Fairfax | 5111 Westfields Boulevard, Centreville
This all-indoor entertainment center is a good option for families with older children or groups with a wide range of ages. Fun Land of Fairfax has arcade games, indoor go-karts, laser tag, climbing attractions, and other activities. There is also an on-site restaurant, Tailgaters, for families who want to make a full day out of the visit.
Get Air Trampoline Park | 340 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria
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Get Air Alexandria offers plenty of room for bouncing, jumping, and getting some indoor exercise. In addition to regular open-jump hours, the trampoline park hosts designated Toddler Time sessions for smaller jumpers 46 inches and under. Birthday parties and evening Club Air sessions are also available.
Hyper Kidz | 7005-B Manchester Boulevard, Franconia + 21641 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 311, Ashburn
Hyper Kidz has Northern Virginia locations in Franconia and Ashburn with colorful, multi-level indoor playgrounds designed for kids to climb, crawl, slide, and explore. The facilities feature different play areas geared toward different ages, making this a particularly useful option for families with siblings. Open-play admission allows kids to play without a set time limit.
Jolly Yolly Kids | 11001 Main Street, Suite D, Fairfax
Jolly Yolly Kids is an approximately 8,500-square-foot indoor play and learning center with separate areas for different ages. Babies and toddlers have their own spaces, while bigger kids can explore a multi-level playground filled with opportunities to climb and play. The center is geared toward children through age 13 and also hosts birthday parties.
Junior Playland | 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1295, Arlington
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This candy-themed indoor playground in Arlington is designed for children ages 1 to 10. The approximately 3,500-square-foot play space has imaginative play areas and activities designed to keep kids moving and exploring. Walk-ins are welcome for open play, and Junior Playland also has birthday party packages.
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. | 6563 Springfield Town Center, Suite 12004, Springfield
LEGO fans can build, play, and explore at this attraction inside Springfield Town Center. Designed primarily for kids ages 3 to 10, LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. combines hands-on building experiences with rides, a 4D cinema, interactive areas, and a LEGO recreation of notable Washington-area landmarks. The center is located on the first floor of the mall near Grand Court.
Me Land | 13905 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly
Me Land is an expansive indoor playground designed for children ages 12 and under. Located in the Sully Place Shopping Center, the Chantilly location has colorful climbing and play structures with different activities for a range of ages. Families can stop in for open play throughout the week, and birthday party packages are available.
Play Street Museum Ashburn | 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Suite 140, Ashburn
This interactive children’s museum creates a pint-sized town where young visitors can let their imaginations take over. Kids can take orders at a café, get a checkup at a pretend doctor’s office, climb aboard a fire truck, build with blocks, and explore other hands-on exhibits. Play Street Museum is designed primarily for toddlers and children up to age 8, and play sessions are available by reservation.
Play Street Museum Fairfax | 3069 Nutley Street, Fairfax
The Fairfax location of Play Street Museum takes kids down to “The Farm,” complete with hands-on exhibits inspired by a barn, farmhouse, and feed-and-seed store. Children can also play at an ice cream parlor, experiment with a giant light brite, and explore rotating activities. The museum is primarily designed for toddlers and kids up to age 8, with reserved playtime sessions offered throughout the week.
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Scramble | Alexandria, Falls Church + Arlington
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Scramble offers several different ways to play across Northern Virginia. Its Alexandria and Falls Church indoor play centers focus on physical and imaginative play for children, with spaces designed for different ages. Scramble Parkour in Arlington’s Shirlington neighborhood is geared toward kids and teens looking for more active challenges, with parkour-inspired obstacles and programming.
SensePlay Studio | 10335-A Democracy Lane, Fairfax
SensePlay Studio takes a more structured approach to indoor play, with sensory-rich classes and activities for babies and young children. Programming for kids roughly 6 months through age 5 can include sensory exploration, creative art, and hands-on cooking activities. Unlike a traditional drop-in playground, SensePlay operates by appointment with advance registration required.
Urban Air Adventure Park | 14173 Crossing Place, Woodbridge
Urban Air Woodbridge is packed with activities for bigger kids and adventurous families. Depending on the attraction, visitors can tackle trampolines, climbing walls, a ropes course, a Warrior Course, the Sky Rider, bumper cars, laser tag, and more. There is also a tubes playground for children who prefer a more traditional indoor-play experience.
Wonder Childhood Discovery | 16 W. Market Street, Leesburg
This downtown Leesburg play museum combines imaginative play with learning and discovery. Wonder has two floors of indoor play with themed stations that rotate over time, plus hands-on areas designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and skill development. The venue is especially geared toward younger children and hosts classes, birthday parties, and other special programming.
ZavaZone | 45685 Oakbrook Court, Sterling
ZavaZone is an indoor adventure park geared toward active kids looking for more than a traditional playground. The facility has high-energy attractions and challenges designed to encourage climbing, jumping, balancing, and movement. The Sterling location currently has general public hours primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while weekdays are generally reserved for groups and parties, so check the schedule before heading over.
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