The cold 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.
Please note: Business hours and pricing are subject to change without notice. Check business webpages before you head out!
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1. 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 too 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
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2. 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-Friday: 10am-6pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Current Group Programming
- All Ages Play Group: Fridays from 10am to 12pm
- New Parents, Infants, and Crawlers Play Group: Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Sunday Parent Support Group: Sundays from 1pm to 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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3. 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. 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 and showtimes.
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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4. 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 and Saturday: 10am to 10pm
- Sunday: 11am to 9pm
Cost
View the Chuck E. Cheese Website to view all deals and discounts.
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5. Fox Den Third Space
160 Tracy Street, Unit 9
Athens, GA
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, Wednesday, Thursday: 12pm to 6pm
- Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
- Friday: 12pm to 9pm
- Saturday: Open on home Game Days (check app for details)
Saturday Teen Night: 7pm to 11pm (members only) - Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Cost
Participation is available at a drop-in rate of $15/hour or though Memberships that offers access to special discounts and activities.
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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 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.
Summer Open Studio Hours
- Tuesday-Friday: 2pm to 6pm
- Saturday-Sunday: Private events only
No registration required!
Cost
$15 per child for 2 hours of open studio exploration
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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.
Summer Hours and Cost
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12pm to 4pm / $12 per skater PLUS 5pm to 8pm / $8 per skater
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 6pm to 9pm / $12 per skater
- Friday: 7pm to 11pm / $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: 2:00pm to 7:00pm / $14 per skater
*Note: Some days are subject to close due to private parties. Call before you head out!
$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.
🎒 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 by clicking here.
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
- Thursday: 10am to 9pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to 5pm
- Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
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 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: 11am to 8pm
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11am to 8pm
- Friday and Saturday: 11am to 11pm
Cost
- $7 per guest
View their list of over 800 games here.
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10. 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
Hours vary depending on seasons and holidays. See Rush's website to view current hours of operation before you head out.
Cost
- 1-hour jump time $17 + tax
- 1.5-hour jump time $22 + tax
- 2-hour jump time $28 + tax
- Rush socks $4
No additional tax on prices above.
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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
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday-Saturday: 8:30am to 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 to 11pm
- Saturday: 9am to Midnight
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 - Shoe rental is $5.25 per person
View all pricing and special deal information here.
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13. Storytimes and Open Play
Looking for local storytimes for ages infant through age 5? 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. The Meadow Montessori Play Studio
6 School Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
New to the community since August 2025, this small-scale play studio for children ages 8 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.
Hours:
Daily hours vary. Please see The Meadow Montessori Play Studio Calendar for details.
Cost:
- 6 months and under: free
- Ages > 6 months to less than 2: $9
- Ages 2+: $14
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15. 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 weekly 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.
Store Hours
- Sunday: 11am-6pm
- Monday: 10am to 6pm
- Tuesday-Thursday: 10am to 8pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Saturday Craft Hours and Cost:
- 3-6 year olds: 10am to 10:45am
$20/child. Book your session here. - 7-12 year olds: 11am to 12pm
$20/child. Book your session here.
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16. Twisted Moon Studios
2421 Malcom Bridge Road
Bogart, GA 30622
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.
Open Studio Hours
- Sunday-Friday: 2pm to 6pm
- Saturday: 12pm to 6pm
Open Studio Cost
Open studio projects starting at $8.
Looking for more things to do with kids in Athens & Oconee?
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