Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Naperville

Indoor Play Areas 

Ball Factory

Babies through 12 will enjoy this interactive playground, which features slides, play structures, ball pits, toddler areas, a cafe, and more. Pro tip: Weekdays cost less and are generally less crowded.

The Fun Playce

Geared toward younger kids and featuring both imaginative and active play, it's a hit.

Playroom Cafe Two

Part coffee shop, part play space, this hybrid is a hit among both kiddos and parents. Think soft-play areas, a ball pit, wooden toys, and toddler-friendly areas.

We Rock The Spectrum

As the name suggests, this sensory-friendly play space offers open play, an inclusive environment, and sensory-rich equipment.

Children’s Museums & Educational Fun

The DuPage Children's Museum is one of the best places to play indoors in the Chicago area. Photo by Maureen Wilkey

DuPage Children’s Museum 

Packed with hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage learning through play, kids can explore science, art, and creativity at their own pace while staying active and engaged.

Leaderman Science Center

Located in nearby Batavia, this science center is housed in an active particle physics laboratory. An engaging indoor destination for kids, the center offers hands-on science exhibits that turn the cog in those young science minds. Geared toward ages 10 and up, this center challenges ideas about space and physics in a way that is both accessible and fun.

Purple Brush Art 

Kids and adults can learn to draw or paint at this local Naperville art studio. Classes range from 4 to 17 and include discounts for siblings enrolled.

Indoor Sports & Active Fun

Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex 

A lively complex that’s great for kids, offering active indoor fun like a playground, inflatables, and turf fields where kids can run, climb, and play year-round. With youth sports programs, camps, and kid-friendly birthday parties, it’s an easy go-to for families.

Older kids and teens can burn energy at this indoor obstacle course. Photo courtesy of Ultimate Ninjas Academy

Ultimate Ninjas Academy 

This obstacle-and-agility course is inspired by American Ninja Warrior, and it’s great for building strength, balance, and confidence among tweens and teens.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 

This action-packed indoor activity in Naperville is truly an unforgettable experience. Safe for kids as young as three with no maximum age, both little ones and older kids will enjoy being whooshed around in a chamber designed to simulate real skydiving. 

Lucky Strike Naperville

A bowling alley is always a hit on rainy and snowy days, and Lucky Strike offers lanes, rental spaces, food, and more.

X-Golf Naperville 

Budding golfers will enjoy this indoor golf simulator and entertainment center, ideal for all ages, with on-site food and drink.

Libraries & Free Indoor Activities

Naperville Public Library

With three locations, it's the perfect spot for quiet reading and relaxation. Visit their events page for drop-in story time, a variety of clubs, and classes.

Pottery Studios 

Another great indoor activity in Naperville includes pottery studios. Visit Color Me Mine or Pottery Bayou for paint-your-own, or, for more hands-on fun, Kneaded Earth is a great spot for budding ceramicists.

Xtreme Dance Studio 

Ages two to 200 will enjoy classes offered at this spacious dance studio. Xtreme Dance Studio offers a variety of dance styles and lessons suitable for all skill sets, from first-timers to pros.

Indoor Entertainment & Unique Experiences

AMC Showplace 16

Catch a kid-friendly movie for a relaxed indoor day. Pro-tip: if you get a large popcorn bucket, do a final refill on your way out and bring it home.

Activate is like a life-sized video game. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Activate Games

Interactive games and high-energy fun with lighted floors, challenges, and more — great for older kids and teens.

Chasers Laser Tag & Arcade 

This spot is great for older kids and teens because it offers fast-paced laser tag and arcade games that feel exciting, social, and just grown-up enough to keep them engaged and entertained.

Escape Rooms 

Another excellent option for involving the whole family, they offer something for all skill levels. Try Enigma Escape Rooms, Troubled Puzzles Escapes Naperville, and Riddlebox Escape Room.

FAQs

What is the best indoor play area in Naperville for toddlers?

It's hard to beat DuPage Children's Museum, but Ball Factory is also really fun for toddlers.

What can my teens do indoors in Naperville?

So many options! We like Chasers Laser Tag and X-Golf.

How can my kids burn energy indoors in Naperville?

Ultimate Ninjas Academy will keep them moving the whole time, and Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex has open play for sporty kids who want to play basketball or other sports indoors.