Atlantic County NJ Indoor Things to Do With Kids and Teens

Restaurants with indoor playgrounds

• Chick-Fil-As in Egg Harbor Township NJ – Black Horse Pike (609) 407-4900.

More locations with indoor playgrounds

• Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing NJ

More Indoor Things to do in Atlantic County NJ

Indoor play doesn’t have to be limited to indoor playgrounds or the top attractions with lots of indoor activities. Play can also look like skating at the rink, building with Legos at the library, jumping on trampolines, trying to escape at escape rooms, rock climbing an indoor mountain, battling an opponent in laser tag, or facing off at a video game in an arcade. When you’re looking for fun things to do for the entire family on a rainy day consider one of these activities.

Atlantic County Library

A quick look at the Atlantic County Library calendar shows several indoor events like: Lego Club, Family Game Night, and Robotic Club. The library offers 11 branches, there’s sure to be one nearby that’s the perfect place for indoor fun.

Atlantic County Roller Skating Rinks

You can’t go wrong with spending the day indoor roller skating at Young’s Skating Center in Mays Landing at 763 Park Road. Call (609) 625-1191 for public skating times.

Atlantic County Indoor Ice Skating Rinks

Ice skating is another fun indoor thing to do. Sadly it’s becoming harder to find indoor ice skating in New Jersey, but there is one place for ice skating in Atlantic County. As of February 11, 2023 the Skate Zone Atlantic City at 501 North Albany Avenue is offering public skating times. Call (609) 441-1780 for more information.

Atlantic County Bowling Alley

Rack up the pins! Pick out bowling balls for the kids! Slip into the bowling shoes and take the entire family out for bowling at these Atlantic County bowling alleys. Find more bowling alleys in our guide to New Jersey Bowling Alleys.

• Di Donato’s Bowl and Lounge in Hammonton NJ – 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton. (609) 561-3040.
• King Pin Bowling in Egg Harbor Township NJ – 6622 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township. (609) 641-5117.

Atlantic County Trampoline Parks

Sometimes the kids have so much energy you just need to let them bounce and jump it out. In Atlantic County, we have one trampoline park that will help kids do just that. Get Air is located at 4406 Black Horse Pike, C3 behind the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Call (609) 236-2166 for hours, rates, and more information. Find more trampoline parks in our guide to NJ Trampoline Parks Near Me & You!

Atlantic County Escape Rooms

If you’ve got a tween too cool for regular indoor things to do or a teen who likes a challenge try some of these Atlantic County escape rooms.

• Coming soon.

Atlantic County Laser Tag

At this time there are no indoor laser tag arenas in Atlantic County.

Rock Climbing in Atlantic County NJ

Unfortunately, there is no indoor rock climbing location in Atlantic County.

Atlantic County Arcades

Got Pac-Man fever? Need to shoot some hoops? Craving a game of skeeball? These arcades in Atlantic County NJ offer so many arcade games you may just forget that you ‘had’ to spend the day indoors. Need more arcade options? Read our guide Game On: The Best New Jersey Arcades!

• Chuck E Cheese in Mays Landing NJ – Open year-round – 4215 Black Horse Pike. (609) 645-9899
• Central Pier Arcade in Atlantic City NJ – Open year-round on the AC Boardwalk at 1400 Boardwalk & Tennessee Avenue. (609)345-5219
• The Smile Factory in Brigantine NJ – Open seasonally – 1307 W Brigantine Ave # B, Brigantine. (609) 266-3866.
• The Lucky Snake Arcade in Atlantic City at the Showboat Hotel & Casino. – Open year-round at 801 Boardwalk. (609) 487-4652
• Starcade in Mays Landing NJ – Open year-round at the Hamilton Mall at 4403 Black Horse Pike. (609) 241-8026
• Most Atlantic City casinos offer an arcade.

Indoor Swimming in Atlantic County

Not every day can be a beach day, but it can be a pool day. When it’s a rainy day, too hot, or too cold outside visit one of these indoor pools for swimming or visit a local hotel with an indoor pool and see if they’ll allow you a day pass.

• Milton & Betty Katz JCC in Margate NJ – 501 North Jerome Avenue. Call (609) 822-1167 for open swim times and guest rates.
• 5 Star Swim School in Galloway NJ – 323 S Pitney Rd. Call (609) 377-8385 for open swim times and rates.

Drop In Classes & Sessions in Atlantic County

Create something beautiful or yummy at one of these bakeries, studios, and other locations.

• Paint Happy in Linwood – 199 New Rd #32-34, Linwood, NJ. (609) 402-9802 – Offering drop in painting, drawing, and other art classes.
• Bake Happy in Linwood – 199 New Road, Linwood, NJ. 609-402-9697 – Offering drop in baking and cupcake decorating classes.

Atlantic County Museums

Explore the arts, history, and culture at these Atlantic County museums.

African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Atlantic City and Newtonville NJ

The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey has two locations in Atlantic County: 661 Jackson Rd, Newtonville, 609-704-5495 and Noyes Arts Garage, 2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City NJ. They offer free admission but do request donations when possible. Visit their website for more information. Read our African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey museum review in this article, Eye Opening Exhibits at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey.

Noyes Museum of Art, 4 locations in Atlantic County NJ

The Noyes Museum opened in 1983 with exhibits that complimented Fred and Ethel Noyes’ Collection. Fred W. and Ethel (Lingelbach) Noyes, Jr. were local entrepreneurs as well as avid art and antique collectors. Free admission is also available at this museum.

The art museum has grown significantly with 4 locations in South Jersey and multiple locations where Noyes artwork is on display. Their passion for providing opportunities to learn about, explore, and experience the arts continues. Read our Noyes Museum of Art museum review in Noyes Museum of Art – Explore Art with Your Kids.

Atlantic County Movie Theaters

As of February 11, 2023, there are 3 movie theaters in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

• IMAX Theater in Atlantic City at Tropicana – 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. (609) 340-4000.
• Tilton Square Theatre in Northfield, NJ – 331 Tilton Road, Northfield.  (609) 646-7301.
• Regal Commons in Mays Landing, NJ – Unfortunately, this theater is expected to close in the coming months.

Atlantic County Performing Arts Theaters

There is nothing like watching a story come alive on a stage before your eyes. Singers singing, actors acting, and vivid scenery, it’s fun and engaging for the entire family. In Atlantic County NJ, we have these performing arts theaters.

• Eagle Theatre in Hammonton NJ – 208 Vine St., Hammonton. (609) 704-5012
• Gateway Productions in Somers Point NJ – 738 Bay Ave, Somers Point. (609) 653-0553.  
• Stockton Performing Arts in Pomona NJ – 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Pomona. (609) 652-9000. 

Recap of the best indoor things to do in Atlantic County NJ

While a visit to Lucy the Elephant, a local arcade, or skating falls among the top in our list of indoor things to do in Atlantic County, New Jersey. We hope our list has shown you that there are plenty of indoor activities nearby to enjoy with the entire family. A rainy day, a snowy day, or a very hot summer day does not have to mean a boring day.

Did we leave a great place for indoor fun off our list? Let us know in the comments below.