Best Indoor Activities for Kids in St. Louis
30 indoor kid-friendly activities in St. Louis. Perfect for rainy days, hot weather, or when you need climate-controlled fun with the family.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show St. Louis, Adventures Of Intrigue, TotSpot Social. 2 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Great Big Game Show St. Louis
5 starsGreat Big Game Show puts families inside a live, interactive game show experience — complete with buzzers, challenges, and a host who runs the whole e
Adventures Of Intrigue
5 starsAdventures of Intrigue in Tower Grove South offers immersive escape room experiences that challenge families to work together, solve puzzles, and beat
TotSpot Social
4.9 starsTotSpot Social is designed with the under-6 crowd in mind — every element is sized, scaled, and themed for small people. Kids have freedom to explore
Your Village STL: Play Village
4.9 starsYour Village STL is built on a community-first philosophy — it's an indoor play space that intentionally creates connections between local families, w
Activate Games
4.9 starsActivate is a real-life video game experience. You move through rooms with laser grids, light-up floor panels, reaction speed walls, and memory challe
Great Big Game Show St. Louis
Ages: 6–17 (best for groups)
Adventures Of Intrigue
Ages: 8–17 (with adult)
TotSpot Social
Ages: 0–6
Your Village STL: Play Village
Ages: 0–7
Activate Games
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Kids Empire Fenton
Ages: 1–10
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Ages: 2–12 (magical for young children)
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
Ages: 5–17 (and adults love it)
We Rock The Spectrum Fenton
Ages: All ages — specifically designed for neurodiverse and disabled children, welcoming to all
FreeMonsanto Insectarium
Ages: 4–17
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Ages: 5–17
Omnimax Theater
Ages: 5–17
Grandma's Playroom
Ages: 0–7
MADE for Kids, created by The Magic House
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Slick City Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Kids Empire Ballwin
Ages: 1–10
Lava Island
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
BounceU Saint Louis Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Discovery Center of Springfield
Ages: 2–12
FreeExplore St. Louis
Ages: All ages (as a planning resource)
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Ages: 2–12
Sky Zone Fenton
Ages: 3–17
City Jump Family Entertainment Complex
Ages: 3–17
Go play!
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Myseum
Ages: 0–8
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
JJ’s kidzone
Ages: 0–8
FUNBOX ST. LOUIS - St Clair Square
Ages: 3–13
Common Questions
- What are the best indoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- St. Louis has 30 indoor kid-friendly activities. Top picks: Great Big Game Show St. Louis, Adventures Of Intrigue, TotSpot Social, Your Village STL: Play Village, Activate Games. Great for rainy days or hot weather.
- Are there free indoor activities for kids in St. Louis?
- Yes — 2 indoor activities in St. Louis are completely free, including Monsanto Insectarium, Explore St. Louis.
- How many indoor activities in St. Louis are stroller-friendly?
- 22 of the 30 indoor activities in St. Louis are fully stroller-friendly.
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