As the weather grows colder, you may be looking for more ways to keep your kids busy indoors. Luckily, Bergen County is home to quite a few fun, indoor play places and entertainment centers that cater to kids. Whether you're planning a birthday party or simply looking for a weekend activity for your own kids, our agents recommend trying out these top spots.
1. Bounce Safari:
3 North St., Waldwick, NJ 07463
Bounce Safari is a bright and colorful indoor playground with several bounce houses, inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and a maze. There's a separate seating area where parents can relax. Most activities have a height minimum of 34" for safety reasons. Currently, Bounce Safari offers open bounce hours in Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only.
Bounce Safari also offers pre-planned, private birthday parties. Each party is 1 hour and 45 minutes long and includes pizza and ice cream cake. When everyone is done bouncing, stop to look at some nearby Waldwick homes for sale.
2. The Little Gym:
28 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
The Little Gym is a fun, indoor gym made just for kids. They offer classes for ages 4 months and up. Grade school kids love the gymnastics classes, which teach tumbling, cartwheels, and more. Parents adore the Bugs classes, which are designed for ages 4-10 months.
The Little Gym also offers birthday parties, plus a Winter Wonderland camp. Winter Wonderland camp sessions are a week long and include three-hour sessions five days in a row.
3. Jumpin Jax:
600 Winters Ave., Suite B, Paramus, NJ 07652
If you're in the area looking at Paramus homes for sale, stop by Jumpin Jax for some kid-friendly fun. This indoor playground has a big plastic slide, climbing walls, an Xbox gaming area, and even a separate room for toddlers.
Jumpin Jax also has a cafe where you can grab a sandwich or some pizza. The place is always bright, fresh, and clean, and the friendly staff does an effective job of supervising. The owner has 15 years of experience in early childhood education.
4. Color Me Mine:
210 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Color Me Mine is an art studio just for kids. You can sign your child up for a class where they'll follow instructions to create a stunning painting. They'll learn some basic art concepts and painting skills along the way.
You can check out the full calendar of painting events on the Color Me Mine website. Reservations are recommended, although they do accept walk-ins. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids as non-painters. Make sure you plan some time to look at Ridgewood homes for sale after your painting session.
5. Code Ninjas:
85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432
If you're in the area looking at Midland Park homes for sale, take your kids for some educational fun at the nearby Code Ninjas. This is a place where kids learn to code by building their very own video games. Programs are flexible, and there are also drop-in hours on weekends and weeknights.
At Code Ninjas, kids earn belts as they learn new coding skills. They start with a white belt and earn their way toward a black belt. This is a fun way to develop STEM skills and enter the world of coding.
It does get chilly here in the winter, but there are plenty of places for indoor fun. Contact us if you're new to the area and looking for a place to call home.
