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Sports and Physical
Korte Recreation Center (Highland)
Altitude Trampoline Park (Glen Carbon). Altitude has a foam pit, gymnastics tracks, a kid zone, basketball dunking lanes, open play gym, dodge ball, and wall-to-wall trampoline attractions.
BRISTOW-PLEX (Alton). Indoor baseball, softball, laser tag, and golf simulator.
Camelot Bowl (Collinsville)
East Alton Ice Arena (East Alton) City owned indoor rink has open skating year round.
Korte Recreation Center (Highland) Day passes range from $4.50 to $23 per person and include fitness center, gym, walking track, concessions, swimming. Indoor pool has a mini-waterpark, hot tub, toddler section, lazy river, whirlpool, a two story water slide, and lap lanes.
Midwest Twisters (O'fallon). 27,000 SQ FT facility offering gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 15 months-18 yrs, obstacle and fitness classes for ages 6+, open gym, birthday parties, parents' nights out, home school classes, and facility rental.
North American Outfitters (Highland). Golf Simulator & $80 Per hr., archery shop area (open lane), use rental bows or own, $40.00 Per hr., Video Dart, 3-D Pop-Up $40.00 Per hr., All Ranges Including Golf $160.00 Per hr
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville). Offer recreational and competitive classes. Visitors and students are permitted to drop in on classes by calling to check availability or checking online.
Sports Academy (Glen Carbon). An indoor sports facility with adult sports leagues, youth sports leagues, an indoor play area, sports bar, and grill. Play area is $4-5 dollars and closed for covid.
Tri-Township Park Activity Center (Troy) Has Open Skate, Birthday Party Rentals, and more.
BRISTOW-PLEX (Alton). Indoor baseball, softball, laser tag, and golf simulator.
Camelot Bowl (Collinsville)
East Alton Ice Arena (East Alton) City owned indoor rink has open skating year round.
Korte Recreation Center (Highland) Day passes range from $4.50 to $23 per person and include fitness center, gym, walking track, concessions, swimming. Indoor pool has a mini-waterpark, hot tub, toddler section, lazy river, whirlpool, a two story water slide, and lap lanes.
Midwest Twisters (O'fallon). 27,000 SQ FT facility offering gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 15 months-18 yrs, obstacle and fitness classes for ages 6+, open gym, birthday parties, parents' nights out, home school classes, and facility rental.
North American Outfitters (Highland). Golf Simulator & $80 Per hr., archery shop area (open lane), use rental bows or own, $40.00 Per hr., Video Dart, 3-D Pop-Up $40.00 Per hr., All Ranges Including Golf $160.00 Per hr
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville). Offer recreational and competitive classes. Visitors and students are permitted to drop in on classes by calling to check availability or checking online.
Sports Academy (Glen Carbon). An indoor sports facility with adult sports leagues, youth sports leagues, an indoor play area, sports bar, and grill. Play area is $4-5 dollars and closed for covid.
Tri-Township Park Activity Center (Troy) Has Open Skate, Birthday Party Rentals, and more.
Art
Courage and Grace (Edwardsville). Groups select project, time, and date. The studio is available for groups of 10 to 34. Bring food and favorite drinks (licensed BYOB). Everyone will make a project. Multiple designs for each event. Private workshop base price is $40.00.
Highland Arts and Crafts (Highland). All attendees go home with something they created. Birthday parties include: a gift from the studio, snack table, project materials, instruction, and up to 2.5 hours studio time. You provide the cake and decorations.
Painted Lace (Maryville)
Pottery Hollow (Glen Carbon)
Stained Glass Class (Alton). No experience needed. They provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction are included in price. Create a hand-made gift for any occasion. Classes are for ages 9 & up. Classes cost $40 - 60 and take 2-4 hours.
Wagman Studio (Edwardsville). An all inclusive ceramics studio that conducts varying clay classes for kids and adults. Classes on the wheel, hand building, workshops, birthday parties, and private classes are available.
Pottery Hollow (Glen Carbon)
Paint and create customized gifts. Specials and coupons are listed on their facebook page and groupon.
Highland Arts and Crafts (Highland). All attendees go home with something they created. Birthday parties include: a gift from the studio, snack table, project materials, instruction, and up to 2.5 hours studio time. You provide the cake and decorations.
Painted Lace (Maryville)
Pottery Hollow (Glen Carbon)
Stained Glass Class (Alton). No experience needed. They provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction are included in price. Create a hand-made gift for any occasion. Classes are for ages 9 & up. Classes cost $40 - 60 and take 2-4 hours.
Wagman Studio (Edwardsville). An all inclusive ceramics studio that conducts varying clay classes for kids and adults. Classes on the wheel, hand building, workshops, birthday parties, and private classes are available.
Pottery Hollow (Glen Carbon)
Paint and create customized gifts. Specials and coupons are listed on their facebook page and groupon.
games
CP Pinball (Roxana). Nearly 100 games are available for public play every Saturday. Also has venue rental. $7.50 per hour or $20 for 4 hours.
Heroic Adventures (Edwardsville). A large selection of comic books, trade paper backs, CCGs, board games, miniature games, toys and collectibles. Holds weekly gaming tournaments and has a game room.
Realms of Gaming (Troy). Buy, Sell, and Trade Board games, Collectible Card Games, Miniatures, Tabletop RP Games and More. Specializes in Magic singles. Offers organized play.
The Underground Dojo (Collinsville). All about growing the geek and gamer community. Enjoy tabletop games, and video games in a fun and friendly environment!
Heroic Adventures (Edwardsville). A large selection of comic books, trade paper backs, CCGs, board games, miniature games, toys and collectibles. Holds weekly gaming tournaments and has a game room.
Realms of Gaming (Troy). Buy, Sell, and Trade Board games, Collectible Card Games, Miniatures, Tabletop RP Games and More. Specializes in Magic singles. Offers organized play.
The Underground Dojo (Collinsville). All about growing the geek and gamer community. Enjoy tabletop games, and video games in a fun and friendly environment!
Museums
The 1820 Benjamin Stephenson House (Edwardsville) Thursday-Sunday 11 am-2 pm Adults: $6.00, Children $3.00, 5 years younger free. Historical home with activities for all ages. Guides wear period clothing and explain what life might have been like in 1820. Tours begin with a film about the Stephenson family.
Museum of History and Art (Alton) Weds.- Sat. 10-4PM and Sundays 1-4 PM Features artifacts from the Civil War, urban legends, and notable past residents. Has a clothing exhibit that displays dresses from the 19th century. free
Collinsville Historical Museum (Collinsville) Features local sports history, Civil War artifacts, and a mounted animal and bird display. New exhibits added often. Open during normal business hours and admission is free.
Great Rivers Museum (Alton) From 9- 5, public tours at 10, 1 and 3. Kid-friendly, interactive, and computer animated exhibits. There is an aquarium displaying fish that inhabits the river. Kids can steer a towboat through a simulator, measure water consumption, or enjoy a guided tour. Admission is free.
Wood River Refinery History Museum (Roxana) Unusual museum can be enjoyed by all ages. Tells history of Roxana through petroleum memorability. No admission charge as the facility is sponsored by Shell Oil Company and its current owner Phillips 66.
Maryville Heritage museum (Maryville) Taking reservations for individuals and small groups/families. Email: maryvilleheritagemuseum@gmail.com to make a reservation.
Museum of History and Art (Alton) Weds.- Sat. 10-4PM and Sundays 1-4 PM Features artifacts from the Civil War, urban legends, and notable past residents. Has a clothing exhibit that displays dresses from the 19th century. free
Collinsville Historical Museum (Collinsville) Features local sports history, Civil War artifacts, and a mounted animal and bird display. New exhibits added often. Open during normal business hours and admission is free.
Great Rivers Museum (Alton) From 9- 5, public tours at 10, 1 and 3. Kid-friendly, interactive, and computer animated exhibits. There is an aquarium displaying fish that inhabits the river. Kids can steer a towboat through a simulator, measure water consumption, or enjoy a guided tour. Admission is free.
Wood River Refinery History Museum (Roxana) Unusual museum can be enjoyed by all ages. Tells history of Roxana through petroleum memorability. No admission charge as the facility is sponsored by Shell Oil Company and its current owner Phillips 66.
Maryville Heritage museum (Maryville) Taking reservations for individuals and small groups/families. Email: maryvilleheritagemuseum@gmail.com to make a reservation.
Other
Alton Room Escape (Alton). Has a conference room and kitchen facilities that can be used before, during, and after the adventure. Ages 10 and older are welcome (with one adult present at all times). Reservations must be made in advance and are subject to availability.
Chocolate Affair (Highland). Offers class for children ages 5 to 12 to learn the basics of candy making. Groups of 6-15.
Edison's Entertainment Complex (Edwardsville). Offers bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and a restaurant. The hours are 11am- 9pm on Sunday, 11am - 10pm Monday through Wednesday, 11am - 11pm on Thursday, 11am - 1am on Friday, and 10am to 1am on Saturday. Bowling is $8- $10 per hour depending on if it's peak time or off peak time. Laser tag is $6- $7 per game. They have kids eat free on Wednesday nights, taco Tuesdays, holiday events, bingo night, and little inventor's club. They opened in 2013 and just renovated the laser tag arena in 2018. The restaurant has a full bar!
Edwardsville Children's Museum (Edwardsville) Mon. & Tues. 9:30-2, Thurs.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, closed Weds & Sun. Has exhibits with varying themes to allow for creative play. Including a market, art studio, florist, custard cart, and hospital. Outdoor play areas include a garden, play stage, paint station, slide, and more. $7/person, ages one and over.
Riverbend Axe Throwing (Alton). Features a bar and lounge, pool table, multiple big screen TV's, free popcorn, and seven axe-throwing lanes. Each lane can accommodate up to 12 people. Throwing coaches teach safety. Ages 10+ (with parental discretion).
That Fun Place (Granite City) A play space for children and adults to enjoy spending time together. Come build, create, discover, explore, play, and learn. Targeted towards preschool and early elementary age with some puzzles and toys for older siblings. $5 entry $3 for siblings.
Chocolate Affair (Highland). Offers class for children ages 5 to 12 to learn the basics of candy making. Groups of 6-15.
Edison's Entertainment Complex (Edwardsville). Offers bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and a restaurant. The hours are 11am- 9pm on Sunday, 11am - 10pm Monday through Wednesday, 11am - 11pm on Thursday, 11am - 1am on Friday, and 10am to 1am on Saturday. Bowling is $8- $10 per hour depending on if it's peak time or off peak time. Laser tag is $6- $7 per game. They have kids eat free on Wednesday nights, taco Tuesdays, holiday events, bingo night, and little inventor's club. They opened in 2013 and just renovated the laser tag arena in 2018. The restaurant has a full bar!
Edwardsville Children's Museum (Edwardsville) Mon. & Tues. 9:30-2, Thurs.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, closed Weds & Sun. Has exhibits with varying themes to allow for creative play. Including a market, art studio, florist, custard cart, and hospital. Outdoor play areas include a garden, play stage, paint station, slide, and more. $7/person, ages one and over.
Riverbend Axe Throwing (Alton). Features a bar and lounge, pool table, multiple big screen TV's, free popcorn, and seven axe-throwing lanes. Each lane can accommodate up to 12 people. Throwing coaches teach safety. Ages 10+ (with parental discretion).
That Fun Place (Granite City) A play space for children and adults to enjoy spending time together. Come build, create, discover, explore, play, and learn. Targeted towards preschool and early elementary age with some puzzles and toys for older siblings. $5 entry $3 for siblings.
OUtside Madison County
City Museum (STL, MO). Artists have repurposed pieces of old cities to build miles of tunnels, slides, secret passages, climbers, tunnels, bridges, and castles inside a hundred-year-old warehouse. Under 16 must be accompanied by adult. Masks required for 9 and older.
Grandma's Playroom (STL). Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm.
Children's activity center with coffee and free wifi for adults. Call ahead to make sure there is room in the time slot you are interested in. Currently allowing 5 children in the playroom at a time. $12 for first child and $10 for sibling.
History Museum- History Clubhouse (STL, MO). Take a trolley ride back in time, serve food at a café, pilot a steamboat, and play house in the city of Cahokia. Dress up in period costumes, put on a puppet show, and fish over the edge of a canoe while experiencing history. Admission is FREE. Reservations are required. Book a spot for every person in your group, including those under age 1. To make reservation, visit museum visits page and choose “General Entry + History Clubhouse.” Limited tickets are available for 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:00pm each day.
Kokomo Joe’s (St. Peters, MO). Has a go kart track, bumper cars, a laser maze, a trampoline park with a dodgeball court, a jousting area, a slam dunk hoop, a laser tag arena, a mini bowling alley, a giant Arcade, and a cafe.
The Magic House (STL, MO). 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday
A family attraction with active learning exhibits and activities. Reservations include exploration of exhibits including temporary exhibits. $12.00 (one and older). Active-duty U.S. military and their immediate family members receive free admission.
Monkey Joe's (Fairview Heights). Has bouncing, sliding, jumping for all ages. The inflatable play center has wall-to-wall inflatable jumps, slides, and obstacle courses.
Myseum (STL, MO). Display availability on Home Page. Interactive exhibits recommended for ages 2-12. Socks are required, available, $2.00 a pair. Masks are required for ages 6 & above. Masks available, $2.00 each. Children's admission $11, adults $6.
National Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO). Open 9am-4pm
Home to planes, trains, automobiles, and trolley. Adults $12, children $5.
Play Street Museum (St. Charles, Missouri). Tues-Sun 9am-2pm
Features a town square with child sized buildings and accessories for pretend play. Also has building blocks, sensory equipment and an arts and craft center. $11.50 for kids and $5 for adults. Reservations required for weekends.
Playtime Party Center (Wentzville). Has a laser tag arena, mini bowling, axe throwing, a virtual rock wall, inflatable/ playground area, arcade, and a full kitchen.
Rock and Play STL (Saint Louis). A local and family-owned 4,000 sqft indoor playground for children. Contains a soft play area, sandbox, BEAM interactive screen, & other areas. Snacks and drinks sold in parent's lounge including adult beverages.
The Saint Louis Science Center (Saint Louis, MO). Free. Make your reservation online or by phone at 314-289-4424. Guests 9 and above must wear masks while visiting.
Sky Zone (Fairview Heights, IL). All-walled trampoline playing court.
Ultimate Ninjas (Chesterfield, MO). 6 or older, close-toed shoes required, 40 people allowed in the building (participants and spectators) at a time. Book online to guarantee a spot. Exercise, agility, and strength building. $15 per person
Upper Limits (Maryland Heights, MO, Chesterfield, MO, Downtown STL, Bloomington IL). Rock climbing gym and shop.
Grandma's Playroom (STL). Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm.
Children's activity center with coffee and free wifi for adults. Call ahead to make sure there is room in the time slot you are interested in. Currently allowing 5 children in the playroom at a time. $12 for first child and $10 for sibling.
History Museum- History Clubhouse (STL, MO). Take a trolley ride back in time, serve food at a café, pilot a steamboat, and play house in the city of Cahokia. Dress up in period costumes, put on a puppet show, and fish over the edge of a canoe while experiencing history. Admission is FREE. Reservations are required. Book a spot for every person in your group, including those under age 1. To make reservation, visit museum visits page and choose “General Entry + History Clubhouse.” Limited tickets are available for 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:00pm each day.
Kokomo Joe’s (St. Peters, MO). Has a go kart track, bumper cars, a laser maze, a trampoline park with a dodgeball court, a jousting area, a slam dunk hoop, a laser tag arena, a mini bowling alley, a giant Arcade, and a cafe.
The Magic House (STL, MO). 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday
A family attraction with active learning exhibits and activities. Reservations include exploration of exhibits including temporary exhibits. $12.00 (one and older). Active-duty U.S. military and their immediate family members receive free admission.
Monkey Joe's (Fairview Heights). Has bouncing, sliding, jumping for all ages. The inflatable play center has wall-to-wall inflatable jumps, slides, and obstacle courses.
Myseum (STL, MO). Display availability on Home Page. Interactive exhibits recommended for ages 2-12. Socks are required, available, $2.00 a pair. Masks are required for ages 6 & above. Masks available, $2.00 each. Children's admission $11, adults $6.
National Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO). Open 9am-4pm
Home to planes, trains, automobiles, and trolley. Adults $12, children $5.
Play Street Museum (St. Charles, Missouri). Tues-Sun 9am-2pm
Features a town square with child sized buildings and accessories for pretend play. Also has building blocks, sensory equipment and an arts and craft center. $11.50 for kids and $5 for adults. Reservations required for weekends.
Playtime Party Center (Wentzville). Has a laser tag arena, mini bowling, axe throwing, a virtual rock wall, inflatable/ playground area, arcade, and a full kitchen.
Rock and Play STL (Saint Louis). A local and family-owned 4,000 sqft indoor playground for children. Contains a soft play area, sandbox, BEAM interactive screen, & other areas. Snacks and drinks sold in parent's lounge including adult beverages.
The Saint Louis Science Center (Saint Louis, MO). Free. Make your reservation online or by phone at 314-289-4424. Guests 9 and above must wear masks while visiting.
Sky Zone (Fairview Heights, IL). All-walled trampoline playing court.
Ultimate Ninjas (Chesterfield, MO). 6 or older, close-toed shoes required, 40 people allowed in the building (participants and spectators) at a time. Book online to guarantee a spot. Exercise, agility, and strength building. $15 per person
Upper Limits (Maryland Heights, MO, Chesterfield, MO, Downtown STL, Bloomington IL). Rock climbing gym and shop.
