Best Indoor Spaces to Explore in Rockland County

While spring is quickly approaching, winter is still definitely in the air where you might need some indoor activities to keep your kids. Below, we’re sharing some popular Rockland County indoor spaces to have in your arsenal for school breaks, bad weather, or whenever you need to break it up

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, Inc: Kids will get a kick out of seeing their peers perform live theater at the Children's Shakespeare Theatre. The company has shows from September - May as well as in the summer where you can watch performanced played by young actors (ages 8-13). For 2022, check out Hamlet (March) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (May). The Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Springs Road, Palisades, NY 10964.

Jellio World: Selfies, sillness, and fun are what Jellio World is all about. Dubbed as “the ultimate selfie funhouse,” kids and teens will love checking out Jellio World’s collection of interactive art installations and different immersive rooms (think: ball pit, rubber duckie chair, and a giant shark). The perfect backdrop for pictures, Jellio World has over 20+ areas to nail that perfect selfie or video. Note: a ticket is good for 60 minutes. Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994.

Indoor 365: This comprehensive training facility is a great way for your child to train and stay on top of their game, no matter what the weather may be. This includes lessons pitching, hitting, catching, and field drills. 16-22 Route 9W, Congers, NY 10920.

TurtleBoo: Bounce the winter away at TurtleBoo, an indoor bounce castle for kids of all ages. You’ll find bounce castles and structures where kids can play, tumble, crawl, roll – basically move however they want – amongst tunnels, slides, ropes, and walls. They also have an area for young bouncers (age 2 and under) with age-appropriate equipment. Kids will also love their on-site arcade and rides such as an airplane, train roller coaster, and the fast-twisting, Himalaya. 175 NY-59, Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events: For an indoor activity with some serious speed, check out Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events. Located inside the Palisades Mall, the whole family can participate in this fast-moving go kart experience where you can race up to 50mph! Note: jr. go karters have to be at least 48” tall and wear a helmet. As an alternative, they also offer axe throwing for guests 13 years of age or older. Palisades Center Mall, Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994.

Bounce! Trampoline Sports: Your kids will be movin’ and groovin’ at Bounce!, an interactive trampoline park that might just feel like you're at a party with upbeat music in the background as your kids bounce around a pit filled with bright multi-colored lining. They have something for everyone with bounce spaces for kids ages 1-5, a toddler area – which sometimes includes greetings by special characters, a rockwall, ninja courses, foam pits, a very cool Jump and Glow experience as well as obstacle courses, slam dunk basketball, and arcade. 612 Corporate Way Valley Cottage, NY 10989.