This heat 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. 😉 We've rounded up 15 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 babies, kids, tweens, and teens.
Please note: businesses hours and prices are subject to change. Check their website before you head out!
Do you know of a local indoor spot for kids that I missed? Let me know!
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1. Active Climbing Athens
665 Barber Street Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0038
Get your climb on and enjoy the challenge of indoor climbing with a single-day pass or membership. All skill levels are welcome for ages 2 and up.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 10am - 2pm (Members only)
Saturday: 1pm - 7pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm
Cost
Single Day Pass - $18
Kids - $16
Gear Rental - $5
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2. Avid Bookshop
1662 S. Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30606
(706) 850-2843
An independently-owned, local bookshop with a cozy kid's corner designed to engage and inspire young readers. Their shelves include best sellers, unique finds, and local authors. Avid Bookshop regularly hosts storytime sessions, book signings, and seasonal events. Be sure to follow them on social media to stay up-to-date on their upcoming happenings.
Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-6pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-7pm
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3. Athens Parent Wellbeing / reBlossom Playgroups
625 Barber Street, Suite 160, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-8900
Athens-based parent resource and quality retail shop for children that offers weekly playgroups for children and support groups for parents. Drop-in for age appropriate play and to meet other local parents while you're there! If the weather is nice, there is a small, fenced-in outdoor play area designed for ages 0-5 to enjoy. The staff at this location are always friendly and are dedicated to helping families find the resources they need.
Business Hours
Monday: 10am-2pm
Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Current Group Programming
- New Parents, Infants, and Crawlers Play Group: Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
- Ages 1-4 Afternoon Play Group: Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4pm
- Ages 1-5 Play Group: Fridays from 10am-12pm
- Sunday Parent Support Group: Sundays from 1pm-3pm
- All are free!
View their full calendar here, and learn more about all of the services they offer local parents here.
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4. B&B Theatre Athens 12
1570 Lexington Road Athens, GA 30605
(762) 216-5051
Relax and watch a movie! With a snack or two, of course. This locations offers a theater designed for active and interactive play to help kids burn off some energy before the movie starts, or even after the movie ends! This play stucture is located within the theater and provides a structured and safe environment for children to play.
View website for hours and showtimes.
Did you know B and B Theatre has sensory-friendly showtimes? These screenings provide an inclusive movie-going experience for individuals with sensory sensitives and their families. Learn more here.
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5. 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, a drinks. A great choice for birthday parties or family outings.
Hours
Sunday-Friday: 11am-9pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
NEW: Sensory Sensitive Sundays.
We are open 2 hours early on the first Sunday of every month, specifically for children with autism and other special needs.
Learn more here.
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6. Frog Stomp Art Studio
160 Tracey Street, Unit 1A, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 286-8449
A drop-in kid's art studio offering open studio hours and party packages. For $15, your child can use as many and as much of the studio's art supplies on their creation on paper! 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.
Open Studio Hours
No registration required!
Tuesday-Friday: 2pm-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Book a party or private event
Cost
$15 per child
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7. Fun Galaxy Athens
3030 Cherokee Road Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5951
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.
Hours and Cost
Tuesday: 5pm to 8pm / $8 per skater
Thursday: 6pm to 9pm / $12 per skater
Friday: 7pm-11pm / $17 per skater
Saturday Day: 12pm-6pm / $14 per skater
Saturday Night: 6pm-11pm / $17 per skater (includes all you can eat pizza and fountain drinks!)
Sunday: 2:00pm-7:00pm / $14 per skater
Mondays and Wednesdays: Closed
$1 admission for non-skating parents, except Saturday nights which are $7 so you can enjoy the pizza and drinks, too!
View more schedule info and pricing here.
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8. 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.
Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Closed Monday
Cost
Free! Get a ticket and reserve your time here.
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9. The Rook and 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 for 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 and Saturday: 11am to 1am
To view a list of games available to choose from, click here.
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10. RUSH Trampoline Park
10 Huntington Road, Unit B, Athens GA 30606
(706) 548-4470
Rush is an indoor trampoline park with interconnected trampolines that feature pits, obstacles, and basketball hoops. Fun for all ages! Stop by on Saturday mornings for Toddler Time where ages 0 to 6 can jump with parent supervision. Tweens and Teens can enjoy "Rush After Dark" for a high-energy bouncing experience.
The cost to jump does not include the cost of socks.
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-8pm
Friday: 2pm-9pm
Saturday: 9:30am-10pm
Sunday: 2pm-8pm
Toddler Time (Ages 0 to 6)
Saturdays 9:30am-11am
Children 2 and under are free!
Rush After Dark (Ages 12 and up)
Saturdays 8pm-10pm
Cost
- 1-hour jump time $14.81
- 1.5-hour jump time $19.44
- 2-hour jump time $25
- Rush socks $4
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11. 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
Tuesday-Saturday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Cost
Free!
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12. 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.
Hours
Sunday - Friday: 9am-11pm
Saturday: 9am-Midnight
Currently offering a Wednesday night special:
$2.75 per game/per person and one time shoe rental for $5.25
View more pricing and additional info here.
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13. Storytimes and Open Play
Looking for local storytimes? Check out Mac KID Athens' list of Recurring Storytimes thanks to the involvement of our Athens-local libraries (and beyond) by clicking here.
Be sure to double-check the library websites for holiday hours!!
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14. Treehouse Kid and Craft
585 Barber Street, Studio G, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 850-8226
Offering creative art programming and a quality retail selection for children, along with open crafts and storytimes throughout the week. Their free weekly programming is currently on hiatus during the summer camp season, but will resume in August. Treehouse also offers an ice cream shoppe that offers both unique and classic topping selections. Stop by and stay a while!
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm
- Sign-up for Crafterday Saturdays - Will resume in August. It's free!
- Visit their Creative Playtime on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm - Will also resume in August.
- Check out their full calendar and list of programming here.
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15. Twisted Moon Studios
2971 Monroe Highway Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 661-0126
This local art studio offers classes, workshops, and open studio for all ages 6 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. Drop-ins are welcome!
Join a Workshop or Class OR come create at Open Studio.
Open Studio Hours
Mon: 1pm-8pm
Tue: 1pm-8pm
Thu: 1pm-8pm
Fri: 1pm-8pm
Sat: 12pm-6pm
Sun: 2pm-6pm
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