Indoor Drop-in Activities for the Little Ones for Marin & Beyond
Looking for fun indoor activities and play spaces for the little ones? There are many places to take the kids to get them out of the house and get creative or burn off all that extra energy, especially on a cold or rainy day. Here are a few ideas for fun indoor drop-in activities in Marin County and beyond:
Mill Valley
- Thursdays in Mill Valley with Tkiya
JCC South
36 Tiburon Blvd, Mill Valley, 94941
(415) 444-8000
Hours: Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 am
Join us for a fun and interactive music experience full of singing, movement, stories, puppets, bubbles, and more! MusicBabies with Tkiya introduces Jewish holidays and concepts through songs and stories, also including lots of your favorite children’s songs. We can’t wait to jam with you! Drop-in class only. To drop in please contact Rachel Weiss at rweiss@marinjcc.org. More info: www.marinjcc.org/preschool/musicbabies
Novato
- Cal Star Gymnastics Indoor Morning Power Play
70 Digital Drive, Suite #3, Novato 94949
(415) 382-7827
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 am, Friday, 10–11 am & 11–12 pm
Cal Star Gymnastics offers drop-in fun for ages 1–5 years. Participants can run, jump and play in an open gymnastics environment. The cost is $15 per child and $130 for a 10-visit saver card. Cal Star Gymnastics. More info: www.calstar.info - Novato Gymnastics
950 7th Street, Novato 94945
(415) 899-8279
Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30–1:15 pm and 5:30–6:15 pm and Thursdays & Fridays, 12:30–1:15 pm (register in advance)
Tumbling Tots (1-5 yrs with adult) is a 45 min. open gym class designed for play, movement exploration and socialization! Staff will set-up a variety of obstacle courses and learning stations using gymnastics equipment and props. An adult is required to stay for the duration of the program and be responsible for their child/children. Single Class Drop-In: Novato Resident Fee $16, Non-Resident Fee $17.60. Need to register in advance. For more info, visit their website.
Petaluma
- Redwood Empire Gymnastics
434 Payran St, Petaluma 94952
(707) 763-5010
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10–10:45 am; Saturday, 9–9:45 am
Redwood Empire Gymanstics offers a drop-in gymnastic class called Littlebugs (ages walking to 36 months only). Sign up for each class individually. More info, www.regymnastics.com
Rohnert Park/Cotati
- Rebounderz Rohnert Park
555 Rohnert Park Expressway, West, Rohnert Park 94928
(707) 416-4445
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 3–8 pm; Friday, 3–10 pm, Saturday 10 am–10 pm; Sunday, 10 am–8 pm; Munchkin & Me: Tuesday & Thursday, 10–1 pm
Rebounderz indoor trampoline park offers a variety of activities: indoor playground, climbing wall, foam pit, trampoline, black light mini golf, arcade, including Munchkin & Me sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for kids 7 and under with parent participation. More info: rebounderzrohnertpark.com
San Anselmo
- Play-Well TEKnologies
216 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo 94960
(415) 460-5210
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9 am–5 pm
Play-Well TEKnologies in San Anselmo offers drop-in play with their huge collection of LEGOs for all ages. More info: www.play-well.org - Wee Yogis
135 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo 94960
(415) 483-5474
Hours: hours vary depending on class
Wee Yogis offers a variety of drop-in indoor play classes that include: Community Play & Music, Kids Yoga, and Yoga & Music. Register for classed online or drop-in. For more info, visit their website.
San Francisco
- Curiosity Grove, California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco 94118
(415) 379-8000
Hours: Daily, 10 am–4 pm
This forest-themed educational playspace features vibrant, animal-filled murals that bring California’s diverse forest ecosystems to life, interactive, science-themed games and toys, and a variety of kid-friendly public programs. More info: www.calacademy.org - House of Air
926 Mason Street, Crissy Field, San Francisco 94129
(415) 345-9675
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 2–6 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10 am–6 pm; closed Tuesday
The Presidio's House of Air indoor trampoline park offers a variety of programs for little ones. Reservations for trampoline sessions are required. Reserve weekend time slots in advance as they sell out! They're located in an historic aircraft hangar at Crissy Field. More info: houseofair.com/san-francisco. - Randall Museum
199 Museum Way, San Francisco 94114
(415) 554-9600
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; closed Sunday & Monday
Drop in for play and exploration at the Randall Museum. Explore the Toddler Treehouse, check out the model trains, and meet the animals! The Toddler Treehouse is a carpeted play structure with age-appropriate books and art supplies for little ones. Free admission. More info: randallmuseum.org
San Rafael
- Cucu's PlayHouse
1414 4th Street, San Rafael 94901
(415) 815-6035
Hours: Mondays, 9 am and Tuesday–Friday, 9 am,10 & 11:15 am (register online)
In-person classes are back at Cucu's Playhouse! Fun, active and educational music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A selection of songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Games and activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Drop-in $23. First class is free. More info: www.CucusPlayHouse.com - Flying Dutchman Toddler Open Gym
Northgate Mall, San Rafael 94903
Hours: Friday –Sunday, 9–11 am (toddler open gym)
Saturday–Sunday, 11 am–1 pm (all ages open gym)
Perfect for toddlers and siblings! This is an unstructured play time for parents and children together. While staff sets stations for parents and children to work on, this is a no-pressure environment to run around, play, climb and learn. Parents must stay with child at all time. Cost: $25 per child cash, $30 card. More info: www.flyingdutchmangymnastics.com - Fox & Kit
1031 C Street, San Rafael 94901
(415) 991-5061
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm and Saturday, 8 am–noon and Sunday, 8 am–3 pm
Fox & Kit's indoor playground is a modernist wonderland with a rolling grass hill, color-changing passageways, a climbing wall, a reading nook, a costume room, imaginative wooden play structures, and a seriously cool sensory cave. Every square inch intentional; every square foot thought out. Socks required. More info: www.foxandkit.com - Gravity Vault Marin
440 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael 94903
(415) 472-9344
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-8pm
When the weather keeps you indoors, Gravity Vault offers a fun, active escape in San Rafael! This indoor climbing gym is perfect for families, of all ages and experience levels, looking to stay engaged and burn off energy. With options like their popular staff belays, drop-in climbing, after-school programs, birthday parties, and more, it’s an exciting way to make the most of a rainy day. For more info, visit their website. - JymBabies
Osher Marin JCC Atrium
200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, 94901
(415) 444-8000
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:30–11 am
JymBabies at the Osher Marin JCC is a 90-minute program offering a fun, safe, engaging place for children, ages birth to 30 months to crawl, play, and connect with other young families. You and your little one will have a blast. It’s so much fun for everyone! Please join us. Drop-in ($15), or pre-register—either way, we can’t wait to meet you! More information: www.marinjcc.org/preschool/jym-babies - Jumping Jacks, San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street, San Rafael 94901
(415) 485-3333
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, Jump-up (crawling to 26 months), 9:30–10:30 am; High Jump (26 months–4 years), 11 am–noon
Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement, balance and hand-eye coordination. These activities are done in a high-energy, fun-filled atmosphere. The first half of each class is free play — parents/caretakers are expected to have fun interacting with their child/children! The last half hour of class is group time … have fun dancing with scarves, playing with the parachute and of course popping bubbles! Drop-in fee $10; discount punch cards available 6 classes for $54 12 for $96. More info: www.cityofsanrafael.org - GymWorld Marin
3040 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10:30 am–12:30 pm and Sunday, 9–11 am
GymWorld offers Open Gym on a drop-in basis. Come run, jump, bounce, swing, use the foam pit and trampoline! Cost: $30; $50 for 2 siblings. Register here. More info: gymworldmarin.com.
Santa Rosa
- Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa 95403
(707) 546-4069
Hours: Wednesday–Monday, 9 am–4 pm; closed TuesdayThe Children's Museum of Sonoma County provides hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities in a safe environment that are custom designed for families with children aged ten years old and younger. Closed on Tuesdays. Cost: Adults and children: $18; seniors $15 free. More info: www.cmosc.org -
Epicenter (Play Structures for 10 and under)
3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa
(707) 708-3742
Hours: see hours here
The Epicenter indoor sports complex offers a variety of activities, from a trampoline park, arcade, and more. The offer a Ballistics Play Structures for ages 10 and under. There's an on-site restaurant, too. More info: visitepicenter.com -
Snoopys Home Ice
1667 W Steele Lane, Santa Rosa 95403
(707) 546-7147
Hours: See website for skate session hours
Snoopy's Home ice in Santa Rosa offers a full range of skating activities for all ages with both public and private time, as well as a café. You can even visit the nearby Charles M. Schulz Museum for more fun! More info: www.snoopyshomeice.com
Sausalito
- Playland Sausalito
610 Coloma Street, Saualito
(415) 381-1241
Hours: Monday & Friday, 9 am–noon; Saturday, 9:30–11:30 am
Playland is an indoor bounce house playground for ages 11 months to 7 years 11 months. Come jump in the bouncy zone, play games, have fun at the train tables, or even spend some quiet time in the arts room. Playland cost: $13/Resident, $15/non-resident, additional children $5. Registration required; reserve your time spot here. More info: www.mttamadventures.com - Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito
(415) 339-3900
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday: 10 am–4 pm
BADM is a perrenial favorite with Marin parents and children. They have a number of different indoor play and activity areas as well as a variety of programs for all ages. Cost: adults and children (ages 1–64 years): $20; seniors (ages 65+): $18; babies (ages 6 months–1 year): $15. More info: bayareadiscoverymuseum.org
