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Tacoma Area Indoor Fun / Bounce/ Jump / Play

YEAR-ROUND PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE

By Macaroni KID Tacoma & South Sound April 4, 2024

Rain or shine, there are tons of nearby INDOOR FUN options to keep the kids happy and you sane!  We asked the moms who publish nearby editions of Macaroni Kid to help us compile a list that should keep you and your kids bouncing, jumping, and playing throughout the fall and winter months!

ARTS/CREATIVE


Tinkertopia
http://tinkertopia.com/
1915 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 778-6539
 
Crazy inventions and DIY art projects make this birthday party unforgettable.

Kiddos and Kin
http://kiddosandkin.com/bday-parties-rentals/4590711029
751 St Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 224.2451
 
Have a musical celebration with your little ones! Themes include "Under the Sea,” "Woodland Wonderland,” and others.

INDOOR PLAY

Odyssey 1
https://www.odyssey-1.com
2310 W. Mildred Street
Suite #110
Tacoma WA 98466
253-566-3231
 
Pizza and games: a classic birthday. Choose between laser tag and a jungle gym party.


Children’s Museum of Tacoma
https://www.playtacoma.org/birthdays
1501 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
(253) 627-6031
 
Party in a private room and then have the run of the museum!
 



Star Center
https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/birthday-party-experiences/
3873 S. 66th St.,
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 404-3944
 
Choose between themed adventures like Pirate Adventure, Princess Extravaganza or Jungle Safari or make your own. Membership not required.


 
Pump it Up
https://www.pumpitupparty.com/tacoma-wa/birthday-parties/
3610 South Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 254-7971
 
Sit on an inflatable birthday throne in a bouncy kingdom with a party at Pump It Up.
OUTDOORS/ZOO


Debbie Doolittle’s Indoor Petting Zoo
http://www.indoorpettingzoo.com/
120 Ste B, 138th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 539-5011
 
An indoor petting zoo party gives children the chance to meet and ride a variety of animals.
 
FITNESS

FITNESS

YMCA Morgan
https://www.ymcapkc.org/morgan-family-ymca/programs/birthday-parties/
1002 S Pearl St
Tacoma, WA, 98465
253-460-8810
 
It’s fun to play at the YMCA! Choose between a pool party or a gymnastics party. YMCA membership not required.
RESTAURANTS


Round Table Pizza

http://round-table-pizza.com/banquet-party-rooms/
North Tacoma, South Tacoma or University Place
See website for individual contact information
 
Have a pizza party or take advantage of the partnership with Bricks 4 Kidz and have a Lego party at Round Table Pizza.
 


 
Olive Branch Cafe
https://www.olivebranch-cafe.com
2501 East D St.
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 330-6511

Are you dreaming of an elegant tea party for a birthday? Olive Branch Cafe will provide a high tea for up to eight little darlings with no extra room charge.

FOOD TRUCKS

KC Freeze Ice Cream Trucks
kcfreezeicecream@gmail.com
Bring the party to you! Have an ice cream truck come to your party or home. Antique or newer ice cream trucks with nostalgic music with a truck full of ice cream!
 
 
Hot Diggity Dogs & Sausages
hotdiggitydogsandsausages@gmail.com
Book a hot dog stand to come to your party or event! We do the grilling, you enjoy the party or event.

WORTH THE DRIVE

Snoqualmie & Issaquah

Arena Sports FunZone {Issaquah & Redmond}:An indoor inflatable playground with ample slides and climbing and jumping platforms.

Gymnastics East {Issaquah & Bellevue}: Open Gym at designated times for any child in kindergarten through middle school.

Kidz Bounce {Issaquah}: Multiple inflatable climbing and jumping structures, plus slides and some riding cars.

SnoValley Indoor Playground {North Bend}: Community Center at Si View Park sets up four play zones suitable for different ages between 0 to 5.

Springfree Trampoline Showroom {Issaquah}: Test a trampoline plus accessories out for free in the showroom.

  •      Rates are free after signing in. Call ahead at 425-654-1306 if planning a group meet there.
  •      Hours

Toddler Time {Issaquah}: Indoor playground at Issaquah Community Center with assorted bikes, wagons, and toys.

Eastside & Seattle

Funtastic Playtorium {Bellevue}: Ball blaster area, interactive soft play are for toddlers, climbing gym, and rotating octopus.

Kid’s Cove {Bellevue}: On 3rd floor of Bellevue Square and features a maritime theme with climbable structures and softly padded floors.

  •      Rates are Free
  •      Hours

KidsQuest Childen’s Museum {Bellevue}: Hands on interactive educational museum for children ages birth to 8 years old.

WiggleWorks Kids {Bellevue}: Inside Crossroads Mall with mechanical climbing structures, tot area, balloon room, and more.

Giggle Jungle {Redmond Town Center}: Mechanical climbing structures and moving rides, balloon room, and more.

Happy Nest {Redmond}: Age-appropriate play toys and activities including train tables, bouncy balls, slides, reading corner, art center, dramatic play, and more.

Jumping Beans Indoor Playspace and Cafe {Redmond}: Climbing gym, slides, ball pit, and assorted blocks and imagination play toys.

Pump It Up {Kirkland & Lynnwood}: Inflatable indoor park with assortment of bounce houses and similar attractions.

Rainbow's Playground Depot {Kirkland}: Showroom doubles as a giant indoor playground featuring swings, slides, and playhouses and climbing parts.

Roo’s World of Discovery {Kirkland}: Montessori-based play space with carefully curated toys and ample space for adults to engage with their children.

Elevated Sportz {Bothell}: Indoor trampoline park with 4 trampoline courts, a four story play castle, foam pit, dodgeball, and slam dunk.

Imagine Children’s Museum {Everett}: Hands-on exhibits focusing on water play, imagination play, and more.

Kids Discovery Museum {Bainbridge Island}: Hands-on museum with assorted science and imagination-based exhibits. Take the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry and enjoy a short walk up to the Museum.


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