Just because it is rainy outside doesn’t mean that both you and the kids need to be stuck inside the house. Sure toys and video games are fun, but they can be played any other time. Here are some places throughout New Jersey that offer indoor activities to keep kids busy on a rainy day.
ZJ Paintball is a large indoor paintball facility. In order for kids to play, they need to be at least ten years of age or older and if they are under eighteen a parent needs to sign a waver form. Games usually last 15 minutes or less. Paintball is a game where teams with two or more players have to attempt to capture a flag. They fire paintballs at the opposite team during the game and when a person gets hit with a paintball, they are eliminated until the next game. When all the players are eliminated from one team, the opposite team is the winner. Wearing a long sleeve shirt, pants and old sneakers is best considering that when the paintball splats open on the person it can create a slight sting. If you have any questions, the site has an informative FAQ’s section. Various pricing information is listed on the site.
Location: South Hackensack
The Adventure Aquarium has many interactive experiences including the ability to swim with sharks, scuba dive with fish and train and feed seals. They currently have several exhibits including Rainforest Rendezvous, Caribbean Currents, Penguin Island and several more. They also have a 4D Theatre. The aquarium is open daily from 9:30am until 5pm. Admission prices are currently $17.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 2-12 and children under 2 are free. Prices don’t include sales tax. Tickets are available to buy in advance online.
Location: Camden
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum not only houses strange and interesting pieces, but it is also located in a strange looking building. The building looks as though a wrecking ball is going to go through it. Admission prices are currently $14.99 plus tax for ages 13 and up, ages 5-12 are $9.99 plus tax, seniors are $11.99 plus tax and the student/AAA/Military admission charge is $12.99 plus tax.
Location: Atlantic City
Kidnetic has a 4,000 square foot play area with an indoor rock climbing wall and a three level play structure. They also have a ball room, an island hopping room, a punching bag room, an alligator pit, and slides, tunnels and bridges. If it is the child’s first visit, the parent must sign a release form. They have a café but allow you to bring homemade lunches. They request food from other restaurants not be brought in. Kidnetic currently offers several classes including CHEF-tastic, Messy, Who Me?, and Hip Hop Dance.
Location: Montville
Sports ‘N Stuff is 20,000 square feet and has a video arcade, batting cages, and lazer tag. They also have Kids World which is a three tier soft play environment for children ages 12 and under. Children must be out of diapers to visit this play area.
Location: East Brunswick
The Messy Artist offers art classes for children from ages 18 months up to age 10 years. The classes are separated into different age groups. They include using mediums such as paint and markers among others. Children must be registered in order to take these classes.
Location: South Orange
Imagine That!!! is an interactive museum with over 40 exhibits. Some of the current exhibits are a space ship, a science room, computer studio, a television news room and a real fire truck. Admission prices are currently $5.95 for an adult and $8.95 for a child, both prices not including tax.
Location: Florham Park
These places allow both you and your kids to get out and explore and enjoy each other as a family.
