Altitude Trampoline Park has a foam pit, gymnastics tracks, a kid zone, basketball dunking lanes, open play gym, dodge ball, and wall-to-wall trampoline attractions.
Toddler Time Hours are 11am-2pm Monday thru Friday for $8.75 per toddler and $5.75 for guardians.
Saturday Teen Nights: 6-9pm $20 per jumper
Hours: Sunday 11am-7pm. Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm. Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
Price: 1 hour pass: $18.99, 90 Minute pass: $23.99, 2 hr pass: $26.99, 3 hr pass: $29.99. Friday Night: 6-9pm $20 per jumper

Blossom Play Cafe is a unique combination of a coffeehouse, a wonderful play environment for children to explore, and a premier party venue for those first birthday parties or other special events. If your child is playing, we ask that you pay for them to do so. Children under 1 are always free with a paid sibling–otherwise, we start charging at 6 months. Our play area is geared towards babies, toddlers and preschool age children.
Hours: Early Bird Fridays: 8:00-10:00 am
Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 10:30 am-12:30pm
***We are currently closed on Thursdays due to classes.
Saturday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Price: Drop In Play Pass for 1 child with 1 adult. Sibling Helpers (ages 7+) $5.00 with a paying sibling. $80 for 10 punch card. Memberships available.

Camelot Bowl has a 32-lane bowling alley equipped with automatic scoring systems, a lounge, and an arcade with new\ vintage gaming. Has leagues for 7 years and older. Leagues are on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hours: Tuesday- Friday
Price: $3-$4 per game and $3 for shoes

Collinsville Library has a large area dedicated to children. Main room has books, a librarian, computers, and comfy reading areas. 2 smaller attached rooms include a teen room and a children's play area. Children's play area has games, puppets, a slide, and toys. They host a variety of community programs, have free wifi, and loan out family passes to local amenities.
Hours:
Price: FREE

CP Pinball has nearly 100 games. Also has venue rental.
Hours: available for public play every Saturday noon to 11pm
Price: $7.50 per hour or $20 for 4 hours.

Visit with Daniel & Rebecca Boone Spring is finally here! Why not take a trip out to The Historic Daniel Boone Home at Lindenwood Park on Saturday, April 15. Take a tour of the Boone Home and personally meet Daniel & Rebecca Boone. Bring the children and grandchildren and hear about the adventures of the Boone family. Get a dose of Missouri history when you experience an inspirational walk back in time with “A Visit with Daniel and Rebecca Boone.” As you tour the historic home where the Boones once lived, meet and visit with these famous Missourians portrayed by Colonel Robert Pecoraro and his wife, Shirley, National Association for Interpretation Volunteer Award winners. Daniel and Rebecca’s lives were filled with joy, happiness, hardship, and tragedy, yet they survived and persevered as partners for 56 years. The interpreters discuss life on the frontier, and guests can view a collection of original antique weapons and accoutrements from the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Admission to the Boone Home is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 60 and up, and $5 for children ages 5–12. Active and retired military and children 4 and under are free. The Historic Daniel Boone Home at Lindenwood Park 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 For additional information or if you have any questions, please call us at (636) 798-2005.

East Alton Ice Arena is a City owned indoor rink that has open ice skating year round.
Hours: Check Calendar for public session times.
Price: $6 non resident admission $5 resident\senior citizen and $3 skate rental

Edison's Entertainment Complex offers bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and a restaurant. They have kids eat free on Wednesday nights, taco Tuesdays, holiday events, bingo night, and little inventor's club. The restaurant has a full bar.
Hours: 11- 9 Sunday, 11- 10 Monday- Wednesday, 11- 11 Thursday, 11- 1 Friday, and 10- 1 Saturday.
Price: Bowling is $8- $10 per hour. Laser tag is $6- $7 per game.

Edwardsville Arts Center creates classes, exhibits, and cultural events for youth and adults. Spring Classes For Ages K-8th Grade Include: Character Creation, Drawing, Painting, and Mixed Media. There are free art classes on Saturdays for kids.

Edwardsville Children's Museum offers indoor and outdoor exploration with a Market, Art Studio, Florist, Custard Cart, Animal Hospital, Community Heroes, pizza place, Post office, Dentist, Tree House, Forest Exhibit, and Hospital Nursery. Outdoor play includes a garden, play stage, sensory garden, paint station, sand and rock pit, slide, and much more!
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 9:30am to 2pm, Thursdays 9:30am-2pm, Fridays 9:30am-5pm, Saturdays 9:30am-2:30pm.
Price: $7.00 for nonmembers (adults must pay). A FREE pass is available thru Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, Maryville, and Troy libraries. (There are limitations depending on your local library, but many libraries allow any IL cardholders to borrow.) The Edwardsville Children's Museum is also a member of a program called Museums for ALL. Families who receive food stamps assistance can get in FREE by presenting the EBT card. What a fantastic way to make sure all families can access their facility!

Heroic Adventures 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.
Hours: Saturday-Wednesday: 10AM-8PM, Thursday and Friday: 10AM- 10PM.
Price: Shopping is free. Event entry varies.

Jacoby Arts Center offers performance arts and art classes for all ages. Offers free art club.

Korte Recreation Center has a fitness center, gym, walking track, and indoor pool with, hot tub, toddler pool, lazy river, whirlpool, a two story water slide, and lap lanes. The toddler pool (for ages 8 and under) includes a small water slide and spraying apparatuses. There are family changing rooms and restrooms. Must be 16+ for hot tub and 48 inches tall for large water slide.
Building Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-9pm, Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm.
Open Swim Times: change often. Monday – Friday 1pm-8:30pm, Saturday 12pm-5:30pm, Sunday 12pm-4:30pm.
Price: Day passes range from $4.50 to $23 per person. Toddler Time is Fridays from 10:30-11:30am with $1.00 off.

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill has a fitness center, gym, walking track, and indoor pool with, hot tub, toddler pool, lazy river, whirlpool, a two story water slide, and lap lanes. The toddler pool (for ages 8 and under) includes a small water slide and spraying apparatuses. There are family changing rooms and restrooms. Must be 16+ for hot tub and 48 inches tall for large water slide.
Hours: Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, and Sunday 12-8pm. There are extended holiday hours – see website for details.
Price: All Day Skate Pass $10.50, Skate Rental $5. 3% processing fee for credit/debit card. They have hot chocolate, desserts, and food. menu.

Although The Macoupin Art Collective is not located in Madison County, it is too special and close not to share. Explore your creativity in a welcoming place with other artists.
Price: Call, then drop in and enjoy space in our Open Studio for just $5 per hour. You can bring your own supplies, or use the materials and tools in our general crafting area at no additional charge. Open Studio does not include use of specialized equipment unless you have completed a class at The MAC, or discuss your plans with our staff before your visit.
Hours: Open Studio Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME: 618-635-2015. There are also winter classes for kids of all ages. Class sizes are small. Check out their website to see all of the options. Adult classes that have been offered in the past include knitting, ceramics, wheel throwing, watercolor painting, shibori dyeing, stained glass basics, barn quilts, and more. They even had a Bob Ross paint-a-long class!

Mac's Family Fun Time has a traditional ice cream shop, 2 bounce houses, and arcade! The arcade has many games including Hoops FX basketball, ATV Slam, Centipede Chaos, and 4 lanes of Skee-ball. Summer Hours: The ice cream shop offers frozen custard and slushies including Ski, Cherry, and Cola.
Hours: Monday: closed, Tuesday - Thursday 1pm to 9pm. Friday thru Sunday – 11am to 9pm. *call ahead.
Price: $5 per hour for play area. Arcade is FREE to enter. Pay to play.

North American Outfitters (Highland) is a professional and laid back shop with 3D animals, 50 yard open range, and golfing.
Hours: Mon -Thurs is 12:00-8:00, Friday is 12:00-6:00, Saturday is 9:00-3:00
Price: Varies by activity.

Pottery Hollow Paint and create customized gifts. No reservations or experience required. A bowl, a mug, a platter, a piggy bank, there is so much to choose from. They have coupons and a calendar of events available every week at Pottery Hollow. Come in and paint today! Hours: Monday thru Thursday 10a-7pm, Friday 10a-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, and Sunday 10a-6pm Price: Pay for the piece, and a supply fee ($5 for kids and $8 for adults). There are 400+ pieces to choose from, for all ages.

Realms of Gaming Buy, Sell, and Trade Board games, Collectible Card Games, Miniatures, Tabletop RP Games and More. Specializes in Magic singles. Offers organized play. Hours: Monday- Thursday: 2-10PM, Friday: 2- 12AM, Saturday and Sunday 12PM-8PM Price: Shopping is free. Event entry varies.

RP Lumber Center has a 175-meter special surface track, state-of-the-art ice rink, fitness room, teen center, and meeting space. The teen area has board games, comfortable seating, outdoor seating, and a foosball table. The teen center is currently open when the center is open. There are also open skate hours, hockey programs, learn to skate programs, and figure skating. Membership options and open skate session times are listed on the website.
Hours: Every Friday from 4:10 to 5:35pm, it is only $5/person (admission and skate rental) during open skate. Hours: Monday 6am-9pm, Tuesday 6am-10pm, Wednesday 6am-9pm, Thursday 6am-10pm, Friday 6am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 6am-10pm.
Open Skate Prices:District 7 Families – $7 for ages 4-64, $4 for Seniors, 3 years and under are free. Skate Rental is an additional $3. Non District 7 Families – $9 for ages 4-64, $6 for Seniors, 3 years and under are free. Skate Rental is an additional $3. If you are wanting a seal device for the children to push or ride on, it is an additional $6. They also have birthday party packages.

The Sports Academy Indoor sports Facility with adult sports leagues (Soccer, Kickball, Flag football, Volleyball), youth sports leagues, and Sports Bar and Grill. Large indoor playhouse with climbing tubes.
Playhouse Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm. Playhouse
Playhouse Price:Unlimited access for $4 dollars per child.

Tri-Township Activity Center Has Open Skate, Pickle Ball Court Rentals, and Birthday Party Rentals. Check facebook for time changes.
Open Skate Hours: Friday and Saturdays 7-10pm,
Open Skate Price: $10 Admission on Fridays/Saturdays and $8 Admission on Sundays.

Tri Township Library has around 20% of the library dedicated to engaging kids and teens. The teen room has comfortable seating and a cozy feel. It is stocked with teen books and information. The children's area has a large play kitchen, toys for building, and a variety of laminated educational activities. There is also a children's table. Children can search the library on Wednesdays to find a hidden object and get a prize. They host a variety of community programs, have a 3-D printer that has a small fee, and loan out family passes to the Edwardsville Children's Museum.
Hours:
Price: FREE

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.
Hours: Vary. See website.
Price: $5 entry $3 for siblings.

The Underground Dojo is all about growing the geek and gamer community. Enjoy tabletop games, and video games in a fun and friendly environment! Hours: Monday- Thursday: 2-10, Friday: 2- 12AM, Saturday: 12PM - 10PM, and Sunday 12pm- 8pm Price: Shopping is free. Event entry varies. Many events are FREE!

We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym is a kid’s Gym with specially designed sensory equipment to foster learning, exploration, and inclusive sensory-safe experiences for children of ALL abilities. See Facebook page/website regarding hours, camps, classes, and events.
Hours: Vary. See website.
Price: Open Play is $15 per person and $13/Sibling. Toddler Tuesday Pricing is $10 for Open Play for ages 1-3.

MUSEUMS

The 1820 Benjamin Stephenson House (Edwardsville) Historical home with activities. Guides wear period clothing and explain what life might have been like in 1820. Tours begin with a film about the Stephenson family.  
Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm & Sundays, 12-3 pm.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (618-692-1818)
Price: Adults: $6.00 each, 6-12 years old: $3.00, five and younger are free

Museum of History and Art (Alton) Features artifacts from the Civil War, urban legends, and notable past residents. Has a clothing exhibit that displays dresses from the 19th century. 
Hours: Weds.- Sat. 10-4PM and Sundays 1-4 PM  
Price: 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
Price: Free.

Great Rivers Museum (Alton) 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.
Hours: From 9- 5, public tours at 10, 1 and 3.  
​Price: 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.
Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursdays
Price: Unknown

Maryville Heritage museum (Maryville) Taking reservations for individuals and small groups/families. Email: maryvilleheritagemuseum@gmail.com to make a reservation. 
Hours:  The first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: Unknown​​

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.
Hours: Weekends and by appointment
Price: $25 per person
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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.
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Grandma's Playroom (STL). 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.  
Hours: Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm. ​
Price: $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.  Book a spot for every person in your group, including those under age 1. 
Hours: Tuesday -Sunday from 10am to 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Closed for sanitation from 12-1pm. 
Price: Admission is FREE.  

The Magic House (STL, MO) A family attraction with active learning exhibits and activities. Reservations include exploration of exhibits including temporary exhibits. 
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday.  
Price: $12.00 (one and older).  Foster families and Active-U.S. military families receive free admission. 

Myseum (STL, MO).  Dig for dinosaurs, race down a slide, become a veterinarian, and bounce your heart out! Plus a toddler area for the little ones! Don't forget SOCKS.  Interactive exhibits recommended for ages 2-12.  
Hours: Open EVERY DAY!  Mon-Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun 11 am to 5 pm
Price: 1 & under - Free, ages 2-17 $10.95, Adult 18-59 $5.95, Senior 60+ $4.95.  Veteran Discount available.  Socks are required.
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Picture of kids acting like a vet with an elephant at Myseum (STL, MO).
Myseum (STL, MO)
Picture of three kids making shadow art at Myseum (STL, MO).
Myseum (STL, MO)
Picture of a large blue structure made from blocks at Myseum (STL, MO).
Myseum (STL, MO)
National Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, MO) Home to planes, trains, automobiles, and trolley.
Hours: Open 9am-4pm 
Price: Adults $12, children $5.

Play Street Museum (St. Charles, Missouri). 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.  
Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-2pm 
Price: $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.

The Saint Louis Science Center (Saint Louis, MO). Lots of fantastic free exhibits.  Don't miss the outside exhibits about agriculture accessible from the second floor.
Price: Free.  

Sky Zone (Fairview Heights, IL). All-walled trampoline playing court.

Ultimate Ninjas (Chesterfield, MO). 6 or older, close-toed shoes required, book online to guarantee a spot. Exercise, agility, and strength building, as well as obstacles courses like on American Ninja Warrior.
​Price: $15 per person/open play, and 1st class FREE! 

Upper Limits (Maryland Heights, MO, Chesterfield, MO, Downtown STL, Bloomington IL) Rock climbing gym and shop. ​