Family Fun Winter Indoor Activities

Brrrrr, feeling the chill?  Yes, we know the Indiana winter can be frosty enough to turn you into a popsicle the moment you step outside!  Don't worry about your fingers; we've got them covered - and not just with mittens!  We're talking about a treasure trove of INDOOR family fun in Lafayette-West Lafayette! Why let the cold weather dull your sparkle when you can have a blast right here in our cozy corner of Indiana? Don't let the cold win! Put on your favorite sweater, gather the troops, and dive into a world of indoor excitement! Who's ready to make some warm memories?

Fitness Fun: If you’re looking for some family fun, there are plenty of options to keep you and your children entertained that do not involve building snowmen or snowball fights. To get some physical activity in, check out Climb Lafayette, Get Air Lafayette or Elite Air. Climb Lafayette is an indoor rock climbing gym that can accommodate all levels of climbing, from beginners to advance, and will for sure keep your child moving and active without being stuck outside in the cold. This is an awesome activity for all, as they offer something for each age group and ability levels, as well as complementary yoga sessions for all members and day pass holders! Get Air Lafayette is another great option for families trying to stay active in the winter. It is an indoor trampoline park that offers trampoline jumping, dodgeball, a foam pit, and specific areas only for the little ones, making It appealing to many age groups. Elite Air features over 50 trampolines, including the famous angled wall trampolines, foam pit, dodge ball and slam dunk zones. Jumping around at both of these parks will be sure to help you and your family get some energy out!

Creativeness reigns in Lafayette-West Lafayette! For the art lovers in town, there is plenty to do on a cold snowy day in the greater Lafayette area. Downtown Lafayette is home to a wonderful art studio that is perfect to bring the kids. Flourish Art Studio offers creative art classes specialized for babies, toddlers, and big kids too! There is even an adult only class once a month

If you’re looking to paint your own pottery, check out The Creative Clayground or All Fired Up to create a unique piece of pottery of your own. At these 2 art studios you have the freedom to paint your own unique designs on any of the pieces they have to offer to make it your own. Maybe you’re not as creative and looking for a little more guidance? Painting with a Twist offers an artistic experience with more instruction to help those “soon to be” professionals. And you can enjoy it all with a glass of wine to help you relax and appreciate your masterpiece.

Exercise your brain! If you’re looking to exercise your brain this winter, we can help with that as well. Consider trying the escape rooms at Rugged Xscape, Mission: Breakout Lafayette, or Locked Up Lafayette and see if you can use the clues to make it all the way out in time. Or head over to Malibu Jack's to enjoy bowling, go karts, miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games, and a kid's zone. If you prefer video games, make sure to stop by Main Street Amusements and enjoy the largest public collection of pinball machines in Indiana!

Science redesigned. Have you ever touched the footprint of a dinosaur from 2 million years ago, been in the cockpit of a T-38 jet simulator, or the driver’s seat of a 1928 fire engine? You can at Imagination Station, a hands-on, interactive museum where children and their families can explore the world of space, science, engineering, and technology.  

Bowling fever!  Lafayette-West Lafayette has 3 bowling centers all awaiting guests to enjoy this inexpensive, family fun entertainment; Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl, Market Square Lanes, and Purdue Union Rack & Roll.

Golf in winter? Check out Monster Mini Golf, an indoor 18-hole glow-in-the-dark golf course. Along with mini golf, there are arcade games, glow-in-the-dark air hockey table and ticket redemption games such as ice ball.  While there are monsters all around the course – don’t worry, they’re friendly! Whether you’re a golf enthusiast looking to play some of the world’s best courses, or a spectator more inclined to take advantage of a spirited game of closest to the pin, visit Net Par, hosting the most powerful and accurate golf technology in an inviting, upscale atmosphere.

Looking to see something truly unique? Did you know that Lafayette has a doll museum? Pop into Marquis’ Dolls Museum and Restoration to do something exciting and new! Marquis’ is home to over 1000 dolls and collectables. Another very unique attraction is the Lazy Cat Lounge, where visitors are welcome to enjoy refreshments, study, read, and socialize all while meeting adorable and adoptable cats.

Candle creations. Greater Lafayette is home to not 1, but 2 candle making shops; Hairspa & Co. and Rose + Wick. Customize your own scent experience. Pick your personal favorite scents, pour your own candle and enjoy an aroma that is all your own!

Movie time! We are home to 2 movie theaters: Eastside 10 IMAX and Wabash Landing 9. Enjoy a soda and popcorn while you watch the latest box office hits this season.

Skating re-defined! An indoor skating rink, Great United Skates, is the only indoor skating rink in the area and is offering families an opportunity to get together and have old fashion skating rink fun.

Release some stress! OutRAGE Smash Therapy is the first rage rooms to open in Lafayette. This attraction offers a unique and unconventional way to release stress and tension.The cathartic experience is believed to provide a physical and emotional outlet for pent-up frustration and stress. Another fun form of releasing some stress is axe throwing! Located Downtown Lafayette is The Spinning Axe, the area's premier indoor axe throwing venue where families and friends can all enjoy the exciting activity of axe throwing.

So, it looks like there are no excuses for being bored in the house this winter with all of the activities that can be done indoors. Take advantage of all that the greater Lafayette area has to offer and have some fun while staying warm and cozy!!  Check out HomeOfPurdue.com for more family fun ideas! Let us know your favorite indoor activity or spot via social! Tag #homeofpurdue!