The hot temperatures and rainy days can put a damper on your outdoor play. But, don't worry! There's still plenty of indoor activities in and around Athens, GA to help keep your kids entertained, and yourself sane. 😉
I've rounded up 16 family-friendly venues in and around the Athens area that offer storytimes, drop-in play, crafts, exhibitions, and other exciting opportunities for indoor entertainment for infants, toddlers, tweens, and teens.
At the bottom of the page you'll also find a few indoor play options that are a 30-minute drive from Athens.
Please note: Business hours and pricing are subject to change without notice. Check business webpages before you head out
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ACTIVE |
Active Climbing Athens
665 Barber Street Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0038
Active Climbing Athens is an indoor rock climbing gym that offers fun and challenging experiences for youth + adult ages and all skill levels. The Day Pass offers drop-in public access to the bouldering room (best suited for ages 8 and up) or the top-roping room (best suited for children ages 4-10).
Hours:
- Monday and Wednesday: 2pm to 9pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10am to 9pm
- Friday: 2pm to 7pm
- Saturday: 12pm to 4pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 6pm
* The kid's room will not be available for walk-ins during birthday parties. Please call before you head out to make sure an event isn't scheduled.
Cost:
- Single Day Pass - $18
- Kids Pass (ages 10 and under) - $16
- Gear Rental - $5
- Belay Class (required for top-rope) - $20
APEX Climbing & Spa
1725 Electric Avenue, Suite 305, Watkinsvile, GA 30677
(762) 205-4336
APEX Climbing & Spa is a unique family-friendly location that mixes adventure and wellness. Located at Wire Park, APEX features indoor and outdoor climbing walls for all experience levels, a fitness center, café, along with recovery spa services. Whether you're introducing your child to climbing for the first time or looking for a fun outing, APEX offers plenty of activity for ages 4 and up.
Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 7am to 7pm
- Saturday: 8am to 7pm
- Sunday: Closed
Cost:
See pricing on website.
Fun Galaxy Athens
3030 Cherokee Road Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5941
Family-fun and family-owned indoor skating rink that also offers great music and plenty to eat at their all-you-can-eat pizza buffet on Saturday nights.
Summer Hours and Cost
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1pm to 5pm / $12 per skater
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 7pm to 10pm / $12 per skater
- Friday: 6pm to 10pm / $17 per skater
- Saturday Day: 12pm to 6pm / $14 per skater
- Saturday Night: 6pm to 11pm / $17 per skater (includes all you can eat pizza and fountain drinks!)
- Sunday: Closed for private parties
$1 admission for non-skating parents, except Saturday nights which is $7 so you can enjoy the pizza and drinks, too!
View more schedule info and pricing here.
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Rush Athens Trampoline Park
10 Huntington Road, Unit B, Athens GA 30606
(706) 548-4470
Rush is a 25,000 square foot indoor trampoline park with interconnected trampolines that features foam pits, climbing obstacles, dunking hoops, and even dodge ball!
* The cost to jump does not include the cost of socks.
Got a birthday party coming up? Book a party at Rush where kids can enjoy some active play, cool perks, plus a private party room.
Hours:
See website to view current summer season hours.
Cost:
See website to view current summer season pricing.
ART |
Frog Stomp Studio
160 Tracey Street, Unit 1A Athens, GA 30601
(706) 286-8449
A drop-in kid's art studio offering 2 hours of weekday open studio + weekend party packages. For $15, your child can use as many and as much of the studio's art supplies on their paper creations! Choose from glitter, stamps, paint, tissue paper, cut-outs, flowers, and countless other options. For an additional $5, your artist can create on canvas! All skill levels are welcome.
Hours:
- Tuesday - Friday: 2pm to 6pm
- Saturday - Sunday: Private events only
Cost:
- $15 per child for 2 hours of open studio exploration
Treehouse kid and craft
585 Barber Street, Studio G, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 850-8226
Treehouse kid and craft offers weekly creative art programming, seasonal camps and events, and a quality retail selection for children. Their weekend programming has recently resumed! Check out their online calendar to view drop-in art classes and workshops for ages infant through teen. If you're looking for some fun creative activities on the weekends, don't miss this seasons ' Saturday crafts - book them ahead of time on the calendar!
Treathouse, an ice cream shoppe located within the retail store, offers both unique and classic topping selections to enjoy. Stop by and stay a while.
Hours:
- Monday: 10am to 6pm
- Tuesday - Thursday: 10am to 8pm
- Friday - Saturday: 10am to 9pm
- Sunday: 11am to 6pm
Saturday Craft Cost:
- Saturday Glitter Bugs (ages 3 - 6): $20/child
Book your session here. - Saturday Magical Makers (ages 7 - 12): $20/child
Book your session here.
Twisted Moon Studios
2421 Malcom Bridge Road, Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 661-0126
This local art studio offers classes, workshops, and open studio for all ages 7 days a week! Their open studio is known for having craft options suitable for the smallest of hands and all skill levels. Craft options start at $8 and up - they even have a kiln for artists to fire-up their creations for a small additional fee. No registration or appointment is required during Open Studio hours, just show up! Please make note that they have recently moved to a new studio located within The Village at Malcom Bridge Shopping Center (just up the street from their previous location!).
Take a look at Twisted Moon's upcoming seasonal Workshops and Studio Events OR learn about their birthday party package options.
Summer Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm
- Saturday: 12pm to 8pm
- Sunday: 2pm to 6pm
Cost:
Open studio projects starting at $8.
COMMUNITY-CENTERED |
Fox Den Third Space
160 Tracy Street, Unit 9, Athens, GA 30605
hello@foxdenthirdspace.com
This new location specially designed with the tweens and teens of Athens in mind has just opened in the Case Warehouse District on Tracy Street. Guests can enjoy a bouldering wall, small library, teen lounge and more, plus peer led groups, and creative classes taught by experienced instructors. BOLO for upcoming Family Movie Nights on Fridays!
Download the FREE Fox Den Third Space app to view all of this week's events and register for a drop-in Open Den Time or specialized class.
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 12pm to 6pm
- Friday: 12pm to 9pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Cost:
Participation is available at a drop-in rate of $15/hour or through Memberships that offers special discounts and activities.
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Athens Parent Wellbeing
TBA
Currently transitioning to new location! BOLO for details to be added soon.
Hours:
Cost:
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EDUCATIONAL |
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4662
Learn about art together as a family! Enjoy art collections and exhibitions; all ages are welcome. Be sure to keep an eye out for their Toddler Tuesdays, Monthly Family Days, and other seasonal events listed on their website.
🎒 Need something unique and fun to do with your kiddos? Stop by to complete a FREE Backpack Tour! Check out a backpack from the desk in the lobby and complete a go-at-your-own-pace tour of the museum - activities are all within the bag! Suitable for all ages. Learn more about this tour on the GMOA website.
Hours:
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
- Thursday: 10am to 9pm
- Friday - Saturday: 10am to 5pm
- Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
- Monday: Closed
Cost:
Free for all ages.Visit Website
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607
(706) 613-3615
An interactive and educational experience about all things nature! See live snakes, bees, turtles, and other critters! They offer an interactive go-at-your-own-pace exhibits suitable for all ages. The best part? Visiting is completely free!
Hours:
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Cost:
Free for all ages.Visit Website
ENTERTAINMENT |
Screen Play! at B&B Theater Athens 12
1570 Lexington Road Athens, GA 30605
(762) 216-5051
Relax and watch a movie! With a snack or two, of course. For a small up-charge, this theater offers a space for active play 30 minutes before showtime to help kids get their wiggles out before it's time to sit and watch. This play structure is located within the theater and provides a structured and safe environment for children to play.
View website for hours, pricing, and showtimes.
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Chuck E. Cheese
3654-I Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-6715
This popular family-entertainment center has arcade games and other interactive activities for children along with a menu featuring pizza, snacks, and drinks. A great choice for birthday parties or family outings.
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm
- Friday: 10am to 10pm
- Saturday: 10am to 10pm
- Sunday: 11am to 9pm
Cost:
View this season's Fun Pass & Membership options.
The Rook & Pawn
194 W Washington Street, Suite 300, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-5040
Athens' board game cafe! Choose from over 800 tabletop board and card games to play while you eat and drink! For $7, guests are granted access to unlimited board games to enjoy for the entire day - Perfect for a quiet afternoon. No reservations are necessary! Try a new game and feel free to ask knowledgeable staff for help with any selections.
Hours:
- Sunday - Thursday: 11am to 11pm
- Friday - Saturday: 11am to 1am
- Monday: Closed
Cost:
- Starting at $7 per guest.
Showtime Bowling Center
555 Macon Highway Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-1028
Come bowl! This location includes an arcade, food and drinks, and "bumpers" are available for little ones. A popular spot for birthday parties, gatherings, or casual family outings.
Summer Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9am to 11pm
- Saturday: 9am to 12am
- Sunday: 9am to 11pm
Cost:
- 1-Hour Bowling
$9.49 per person + tax - 90-Minute Bowling
$14.12 per person + tax - 2-Hour Bowling
$18.75 per person + tax - Discounted Game Rates:
- $2.75 per person per game
Wednesday: 3pm to 11pm
Saturday: 9am to 3pm
- $2.75 per person per game
- Shoe rental is $5.25 per person
PLAY STUDIOS |
The Meadow Montessori Play Studio
6 School Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 521-1245
New to the community since August 2025, this small-scale play studio for children ages 4 and under will provide open play sessions in a warm, education-focused setting. In addition to open play, this location also offers a variety of workshops, special events, birthday party packages, and a thoughtfully curated toy shop.
Visit website for current schedule, events, and pricing.
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30 MINUTES FROM ATHENS |
Coco & Jax Indoor Playground
127 N Broad Street Monroe, GA 30656
Info@cocoandjaxplay.com
A thoughtfully designed play space for ages 6 and under to explore, climb, pretend, and play in a safe, welcoming environment. Open play is available through reserved play sessions; availability varies and reservations are encouraged.
Hours:
- Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost:
- $20/child + tax, siblings $15/child + tax
- Children ages 6 months are free with paid sibling
- First adult is free with paid child admission
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Funopolis Family Fun Center
40155 Highway 441 S Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-3866
TBA
Hours:
Cost:
Imagine That Indoor Play Village
1410 Atlanta Highway Madison, GA 30650
(706) 343-4009
Imagine That Indoor Play Village is a creative indoor play space designed for little ones ages 4 months to 10 years, featuring fun themed play areas that encourage imaginative play, exploration, and social skills. Kids can pretend, climb, create, and burn off energy while parents relax nearby.
Please note:
Grip socks are required and are available for purchase at the studio.
Walk-ins are welcome, but it is best to book your play session in advance online.
Hours:
- Monday - Saturday Sessions:
- 10:00am to 12:00pm
- 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost:
- $15/child for 2-hour play session
- 1 adult free with paid child admission
Interactive Kids Neighborhood (INK)
3900 Ink Avenue Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-1900
TBA
Hours:
Cost:
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