Indoor activity centers are a saving grace for kids during the cold and gray winter months. These play palaces have everything a kid could want: games, prizes, slides, climbing and more. See below for a the list of fun indoor play areas in the Pittsburgh area. It one is unique and has something fun to offer.
Party Lane
162 Brickyard Road, Suite 400
Mars, PA 16046
412-446-8126
Party Lane creates a “tiny town” that is the perfect size for small children and their imaginations. Small little play buildings such as the town bakery and animal hospital will bring your child’s play to life! There are costumes and props and everything kids need to have fun. They even do art too! Check their event calendar for children’s paint events for ages 4+.
Open Play
9am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Lilliput
4125 Washington Road
McMurray, Pennsylvania 15317
(724) 942-3022
Named “One of the best places to take Toddlers/Preschoolers on a Rainy Day” by CBS KDKA Local, Lilliput Towne Center is a play town fit for playful young children. During their visit to the town, kids can fill up their bags with groceries at the market and fill up their delivery truck tank at the gas station. They will get hours of enjoyment strolling around this tiny town!
Village Play Hours
9:30am TO 4:00pm Monday through Friday
The Lightning Bug
170 Scharberry Ln
Mars, PA 16046
724-900-2808
This family entertainment center is a one stop shop. It not only has entertainment, but also a restaurant and coffee shop. The attractions include Laser Tag, Lightning Bug Glow Golf, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, a large indoor playground, arcade and prize games. There is endless entertainment for all ages!
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday 10am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm
Sunday 10am to 9pm
Wildwood Highlands
2330 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood, PA 15091
412-487-5517
This great family entertainment center has it all. For the winter months the outdoor attractions aren’t available, but you won’t even notice because the indoor attractions have plenty to keep you busy and entertained on a cold winter’s day!
Hours of Operation
Sunday – Thursday: 11am to 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am to 10pm
Wildwood Highlands is fully operational from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. This means that although we are open year-round, most of our OUTSIDE attractions will not be open during the school year with the exception of Mini Golf. Outside attractions WILL be open on weekends (weather permitting) through the Spring and Fall seasons starting Friday at 5pm
Chuckie Cheese Bridgeville, North Hills & Monroeville
Everyone remembers Chuckie Cheese as a kid! It is basically a birthday party institution. But don’t rule it out as a possible destination for fun on any blustery day this winter. With 3 locations in Pittsburgh, you are bound to find a location near you!
Bridgeville
1035 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412) 257-2570
Hours of Operation
Sun-Thur 10am-9pm
Fri 10am-10pm
Sat 9am-10pm
Monroeville
3800 William Penn Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
412) 856-5044
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thur 11am-9pm
Fri 11am-10pm
Sat 9am-10pm
Sun 10am-9pm
North Hills
20 McIntyre Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412) 364-7762
Hours of Operation
Sun-Thur 10am-9pm
Fri 10am-10pm
Sat 10am-10pm
Stay ‘N Play
1900 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 561-1168
This indoor play space caters to the development and enrichment of children who visit it. They even have their two play rooms divided into gross motor and fine motor play.
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday 9am to 1pm
The SeeSaw Center
935 Pine Avenue
Castle Shannon, PA 15234
412-953-6161
This indoor activity center was created specifically to create a safe, warm and fun place for children and their parents to come and play during the winter months! They have a great variety of toys that are bound to entertain every family
Hours of Operation
Monday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Thursday 9:30am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Sunday Closed
Snapology
This indoor activity center is one of a kind! It works to engage children in interactive play using robotics and animation. Additionally, this is a great place for little ones who enjoy all things LEGOs and building! With three locations in the Pittsburgh area you are sure to find one in your area.
Snapology Pittsburgh
412-295-1545
1699 Washington Rd, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Hours of Operation
EVENING/WEEKEND HOURS: Fri: 5:30-8:30, Sat/Sun 12PM-5PM
SCHOOL-YEAR WEEKDAY HOURS (thru 6/10): Mon-Fri: 10AM-2PM
Snapology East Pittsburgh
(412) 372-1788
200 Mall Circle Drive
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Hours of Operation
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am to 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am to 5:30pm
Thursday 10am to 5:30pm
Friday 10am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Snapology North Pittsburgh
412-440-PLAY(7529)
Check their website for event locations. The currently have events scheduled at Cranberry Township Parks and Recreation
Fun Slides Carpet Skate Park and Party Center
Pines Plaza Shopping Center,
1130 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh PA 15237
(Behind Shop N Save)
412-364-9400
This indoor skate park has a lot going on. It is 33, 000 square feet of black lighted fun! It’s claim to fame is it’s carpet ramps, but the site also includes dodge ball an obstacle course and a bounce and jump area. If you’re looking for a full speed, energetic way to have fun this winter, then this is the place to see.
Hours of Operation
Please check their website here for their schedule.
Zone 28
412-828-1100
SeaBase Family Fun Center
770 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-8887
Seabase is every kid’s dreams brought to life. It has a giant two story play gym, miniature golf, Laser Maze, and interactive game floor, train rides, laser tag, and an arcade. And rest assured they even have a special Toddler room for your littler players.
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm
