Beat The Weather With Fun At 6 Indoor Playgrounds In Boston

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While Boston is a phenomenal place to live, its weather can often leave something to be desired. Whether you’re fending off shivers in the winter or sweating through your shirt in the summer, sometimes a trip to the playground just isn’t in the forecast. You don’t want your house becoming your child’s next jungle gym either, though! Fear not. With these indoor playgrounds in Boston, a fun day’s play is just a short trip away. So, here are the ones I recommend most as both a Boston family photographer and a mom!

Plan A Fun Adventure No Matter The Weather With These Great Indoor Playgrounds In Boston

Play Union

378 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Play Union is a drop-in play and crafts center. They have a variety of indoor playground environments and toys to spark your Boston child’s imagination, including puzzles, trucks, trains, a restaurant, a puppet theater, and more. As for crafts, Play Union always has a project on the week, usually centered on paper crafts and recycled materials. They also offer a free weekly Friday Singalong with Jeff Jam! Play Union can be booked for parties or as an event space, and they offer lots of engaging dance and storytime classes throughout the month. Adults get free admission to Play Union, as well as complimentary wifi and coffee or tea. 

The Village Playspace

64 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155

The Village Playspace was founded on the idea that raising a child is best done with community support. They provide a clean and safe indoor playground space for Boston kids aged 0-6 to explore and dream big. Their playspace offers room for imaginative play, climbing structures, and sensory play, as well as an arts and crafts area. For parents, The Village Playspace has a lounge area and snack bar. The Village Playspace is open every day of the week and offers classes and birthday party packages. Parents should note that the playspace itself does not allow shoes, so make sure to bring a pair of socks! They also host parent-focused events such as their monthly postpartum happy hour. 

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Little Lovage Club

435 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA, 02118

The Little Lovage Club is no longer quite so little, having opened a bigger and better location in January 2025. Adding a full café, new play zones, classrooms, and more space, the Little Lovage Club is still dedicated to keeping its beloved core: open play. With lots of climbing structures and toys to choose from, as well as a relaxing book nook, your children are sure to find a spot that suits their play style. The Little Lovage Club is also here to provide support.

Little Lovage is a variety of small-group enrichment classes that focus on children from 9 months to 3 years and aim to enrich things like motor skills, social-emotional intelligence, and more. Examples include group art classes and baby music. For parents, Little Lovage Club also organizes support groups to help you build your community. And, of course, should you wish to host your party at the Little Lovage Club, they can handle that, too.

Boston Playground

121 Webster Avenue #3, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Boston Playground’s indoor open play sessions are filled with tactile, screen-free fun. Even parents are encouraged to join in! Available during the week for children ages 0 to 10, the Boston Playground’s open play zone boasts a variety of vehicles, climbing walls, 3D puzzles, game zones, and more to keep your child entertained. Weekends are generally reserved for private parties, which are available for booking. The Boston Playground has also teamed up with Archery Games to offer hair-raising Nerf Wars for children 5-8. Gather up to 24 of your child’s friends and let them go wild with 75 minutes of nonstop action. All Nerf guns and helmets are provided by Boston Playground, so all you have to do is show up and be ready for a good time. 

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Allo Boston

197 8th St, Suite 600, Charlestown Navy Yard MA, 02129

Allo Boston is the perfect indoor playground space for a young explorer. Featuring a host of beautiful wooden climbing structures designed for preschoolers, your little monkey is guaranteed to get their wiggles out, all while exercising their imagination. The climbing gym also has slides, grass turf, a pillow “rock” pit, and a full climbing wall. Kids can also take part in Allo Boston’s craft room. While play sessions are limited to Monday to Friday, Allo Boston does book private parties. They can also provide school vacation care for 2-6 year olds. Check out their summer programs, too!

VinKari Safari

10 Micro Drive, Woburn, MA, 01801

VinKari Safari is family-owned and operated, so you know that their indoor playground is full of the things that kids like best. Featuring slides, inflatables, cars, craft supplies, and more, VinKari Safari is sure to delight. Designed for kids up to 7 years old, VinKari Safari is open every day of the week with no reservations required. They are also available to host your party with their well-planned packages. That said, they do have a few rules, with shoes, strollers, and food being banned inside the playground. It’s also worth checking their website, as VinKari Safari does prohibit certain items and types of clothing from being near their inflatable devices. 

The Entire Family Will Be Excited For These Indoor Playgrounds In Boston

Let your kids experience the magic of exploration and imagination all year round at these indoor playgrounds in Boston. Even more so than a traditional outdoor park, these playgrounds’ wide variety of toys and environments ensure that your child will be able to find the activities that speak to them. Plus, as parents, many of these playgrounds offer opportunities for relaxation and community connection. It’s a win-win!

If you’re looking for more Boston recommendations, I would love it if you stuck around! I’m a Boston family photographer, and I adore getting to support local families through every stage of life. I’m constantly searching for the best places I know my clients could use. So, explore the links below for even more exciting family content. If you’ve been considering booking some portraits, let’s have a conversation. I would love to tell you all about my process so you can decide whether I’m the photographer for you.

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