Mother Nature has been good to us this summer, serving up plenty of sunny days and warm weather! But, living in Michigan means we will have our share of gloomy or rainy weather. Lucky for us, Birmingham and Troy have some great indoor play places to help the kids burn off some energy or expand their minds! Days and times often vary by season and are subject to change. Be sure to verify days, times, and prices with the venue prior to visiting.
Run, Jump, and Play
Are your kids going stir crazy from being inside all day? Why not go to a place where kids can burn off their energy instead of bouncing off your walls? Try an open bounce session at Bounce U or an open jump session at Airtime Trampoline and Game Park.
Bounce U
1101 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 626-5867
https://www.bounceu.com/troy-mi/calendar/
Check website for available times and prices.
Airtime Trampoline and Game Park
662 E. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 918-0909
http://airtimetrampoline.com/locations/troy-mi/
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3-9 PM, Friday 3-11 PM, Saturday 10 AM-11 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 8 PM
Cost: Tuesday-Thursday $12/hour, $8/additional hour, Friday-Sunday and holidays $14/hour, $10/additional hour
Swimming Sans Sand
It may not be swimsuit season anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t lounge poolside. The Troy Community Center has indoor open swim times that include a water slide and kiddie area. Days and times vary each season, but the current times are listed below.
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-3484
https://troymi.gov/PlayHere/Outdoor/Recreation/AquaticsIndoorandOutdoorPools/IndoorPool.aspx
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:45 PM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:45-8:55 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM-6:30 PM, Sunday 11:30 AM-5 PM
Cost: Residents- Adults $8 and Children $6, Non-Residents- Adults $11 and Children $9
A Skate-tacular Time
If you are looking for some fun, relaxing, family time, give ice skating or roller skating a whirl! Troy Sports Center and Birmingham Arena both offer daily open skating times for those that get the warm-and-fuzzies from gliding on the ice. For those that prefer wheels instead of blades, Skate World of Troy promises a rockin’ good time for you and the kiddos!
Troy Sports Center
1819 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-6600
http://www.troysports.com/page/show/438621-open-skate
Days and times vary daily. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Monday-Friday $4.50, Saturday-Sunday $6, Skate Rental $3
Birmingham Arena
2300 East Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 530-1642
http://www.bhamgov.org/government/departments/dps/ice_sports_arena.php
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: 17 and under $4.50, Adults $5.50, Skate Rental $3
Skate World of Troy
2825 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4100
http://www.skateworldtroy.com/
Days and times vary. Visit website for current schedule.
Cost: Admission costs vary per session. Skate Rental $3 for regular and $5 for premium
Craft-masters
Aspiring artists of all ages can create their own masterpieces at Wonderworks Art Studio in Birmingham. In addition to offering traditional pottery painting, the studio offers crafts that incorporate wood, paper, and even stuffed animals. Adults must be present with children 10 and under.
Wonderworks Art Studio
2227 Cole Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 258-2900
http://www.wonderworksart.com/open-studio.html
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11 AM-4PM, Thursday-Friday 11 AM-5PM, Saturday 10-4 PM, Wednesday and Sunday CLOSED
Cost: There is a $6 sitting fee for all participants to cover paint, supplies, glazes, and firing. Adults helping their children are free. Projects range from $4 to $45.
Busy Builders
The Robot Garage offers a stimulating, creative space where children can stretch their imaginations! They have a DUPLO play station for pre-schoolers, as well as LEGOs and other building systems like LaQ, Plus Plus, Mindstorms robots, and more. Your little engineer will be inspired and eager to give everything a try!
The Robot Garage
637 South Eton
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-9100
http://www.therobotgarage.com/drop-in.html
Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 12:30-6:30 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM
Cost: $8 per child for up to 2 hours of building, Adults are free and must accompany children
