As we saw this past winter and into the beginning of spring, Chico has the potential to get a lot of rain. And as we experienced last summer, the temps can climb well into the 110s - hot hot hot! Whether it's wet and rainy, too hot to handle, or you just want an indoor option for the kids to get their wiggles out, Chico has you covered! Below you'll find 20+ places to play indoors in Chico including hours, pricing, location details and more. The 🥳 emoji means they offer birthday parties and the 🕹 emoji indicates that they have an arcade.
Imagine, Explore, and Learn
Chico Air Museum
Chico Air Museum has an airplane collection spanning nearly 100 years of aviation history, plus uniforms, flight logs, NASA and space artifacts, and other unique aviation exhibits to explore.
📍 165 Ryan Avenue Chico, CA 95973
☎️ (530) 345-6468
chicoairmuseum.org
⏰️ Thursday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
💵 FREE (donations appreciated)
Chico Children's Museum
🥳
CCM has nearly 7,000 square feet of exhibit space to facilitate imaginative play.
📍325 Main Street Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 809-1492
chicochildrensmuseum.org
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Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last call for walk-ins at 3:00 PM)
💵 $12/person for everyone over 2.
Grandparents, teachers, first responders, and veterans with ID receive $2 discount.
Chico Creek Nature Center
🥳
Make some new animal friends and be inspired by nature as you learn and explore at the official Visitors Center for Bidwell Park.
📍1968 E 8th Street Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 891-4671
chicorec.com/chico-creek-nature-center
Nature ABCs
⏰️ Friday 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
💵 FREE
Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room
⏰️ Saturday - Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
💵 $2.00 for children/seniors, $4.00 for adults
Gateway Science Museum
🥳
This university science museum inspires the exploration of science and natural history. Local artifacts and fossils are a wonder for all ages, and their seasonal exhibits are especially wonderful for kids!
📍625 Esplanade Chico, CA 95929
☎️ (530) 898-4121
csuchico.edu/gateway
⏰️ Thurdsday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💵 Adults: $7, Youth: (ages 3-17) $5, Under 3: FREE
Sunny Garden
Sunny Garden is a Montessori-based playspace where the child leads the way to play. Ages 5 and under only. Local Music Together and Sign Language classes are also held here.
📍2801 Godman Avenue, Suite #140 Chico, CA 95973
☎️ (530) 343-3101
sunnygardenchico.com
⏰️ Open Play:
Monday 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 - 11:30 AM
💵 $10-15. Siblings get a discount. BCOE Early Start families are FREE
Active Play
Athletic Horizons Gymnastics Center
🥳
Athletic Horizons has 15,000 square feet of gymnastics fun! Their classes range from 18 months to 18 years with bars, beams, trampolines, springboards and more. They also offer special days of open play.
📍415 Otterson Drive #70 Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 893-4967
athletichorizons.com
Fantastic Friday: up to 5 years old
⏰️ Select Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (check website for specific dates)
💵 $5 for enrolled students, $15 for guests, $1 for siblings
Open Gym: 6+ years old
⏰️ Select Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM (check website for specific dates)
💵 $10 for enrolled students, $15 for guests
Bowlero
🥳🕹
Bowlero offers 38 bowling lanes, an on-site pro shop, an arcade, lots of yummy food and drink options, and a sports bar. You can even reserve your lane online.
📍2397 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 895-3257
bowlero.com
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Sunday 12:00 - 11:00 PM
Monday 5:00 - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 - 11:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 - 11:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
💵 Varies. Find specials here
Cal Skate Chico
🥳🕹
Rollerskating at Cal Skate is the main indoor attraction of Funland Chico, which also offers mini golf, batting cages, and 2 arcades - one inside the rink, and one on the way to mini golf.
📍2465 Carmichael Drive Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 343-1601
funlandchico.com
⏰️💵 Varies. See Calendar and pricing details Here
NO public sessions on Mondays or Thursdays
Skate Rentals: $2.50 for quad - $3.50 for inline rollerblades.
Hatchet House
🥳
Hatchet House is Chico's only recreational axe throwing venue. In addition to 9 throwing lanes, they also offer pool, darts, air hockey, cornhole, and even a karaoke room.
📍845 Cherry Street Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 715-7547
hatchethousechico.com
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Monday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM SUNDAY FUNDAY: Kiddos are half-off all day!
💵
Adults (13+) 1hr - $20/person, 1.5hrs - $30/person, 2hrs - $35/person
Kiddos (6-12) $10/hour
Ages 5 and Under FREE
See website for other details including their Private Karaoke Room!
Rare Air Trampoline Park
🥳🕹
This indoor trampoline arena has a variety of designated activity areas in addition to the Main and Junior Courts. Add in Toddler Time, Sensory Sundays, and the arcade and you'll find there is something for everyone.
📍1090 East 20th Street Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 433-5557
rareairparkchico.com
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Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
💵
Monday - Thursday $14 first hour, $7 second hour, $8 Junior Jumper Area (42" and under)
Friday $16 first hour, $8.00 second hour, $10 Junior Jumper Area
Reusable Jump Socks Required $3
Special Sessions
Toddler Time
⏰️ Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
💵 $9
Sensory Sunday
⏰️ First Sunday of every month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
💵 $10 (one parent jumps for FREE)
Terrain Park Climbing Center
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All ages and skill levels are welcomed to go rock climbing along routes ranging in difficulty from V0-V9. Terrain Park also has a weight lifting room, locker rooms with showers, ping pong, foosball, cornhole, board games, free wi-fi and snacks.
📍931 West 5th Street, Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 809-0796
terrainparkclimbingcenter.com
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Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💵 Daily Drop In:
Adults: $18
Youth (10 and Under): $12
Shoe Rental: $4 (first time shoe rent is free)
10 Pass Punch Card: $150
💵 Monthly Membership:
Single: $80
Discount (students, teachers, military/veterans, first responders): $70
Youth (10 and Under): $50
Family: $80 + $40 each additional family member
Experiences and Events
Chico Escape Rooms
🥳
Here your group uses brain power and elements in the room to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete your mission. You aren't locked in! It's about solving the mystery before the time runs out.
📍55 Declaration Drive, Suite C Chico, CA 95973
☎️ (530) 636-4475
chicoescaperooms.com
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Friday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💵
$30 per person. Discounted full room rates available for some rooms.
Cinemark 14 - Tinseltown
🥳🕹
See your family's favorite characters on the big screen at Cinemark 14. They offer a wide array of food, drink, and sweets options as well as an arcade.
📍801 East Avenue, Suite 200 Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 879-0143
cinemark.com - chico cinemark 14
⏰️ Check movie times
💵 per ticket: Standard format: $8.50-10.50, XD: $11.50-13.50, Real D 3D: $13.50
Round Table Clubhouse
🥳🕹
With the kids playing at the arcade, you can eat your salad and pizza in peace. Party rooms are free to reserve.
📍2201 Pillsbury Road Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 891-1200
roundtablepizza.com
⏰️
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Drop-off Child Care
KidsPark
🥳
Solve your schedule dilemmas and give your kids a treat. Stay for an hour or for a day. For appointments, work, school closures, date nights, catching a movie or just catching your breath. Ages 2-12.
📍2477 Forest Avenue Suite 190 Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 894-6800
Licenses #045406197 and #045406198
kidspark.com/chico
⏰️
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
💵
One child: $10 per hour, $70 per day (for 7-10 hour visits)
Two siblings: $15 per hour, $105 per day (for 7-10 hour visits)
Additional siblings $4 per hour
Family registration fee: $25
Lunch and Dinner: $4.50 each
Snacks (10 AM, 3 PM): no extra charge
FREE Places to Play Inside
Apple Blossom Baby
Apple Blossom Baby is a local baby & children's store that offers boutique brands as well as gently used items and unique gifts. Your little ones can check out the adorable play room while you shop!
📍1356 Longfellow Avenue Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 345-1617
Facebook Page
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Monday - Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The back of the store is semi-enclosed for the kids books and features a train table and puppets for imaginative play.
📍2031 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 894-1494
barnesandnoble.com
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Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Storytime: Saturdays 11:00 AM
Butte County Library: Chico Branch - Kids Play Area
The Kids section of the library has puzzles, puppets, bricks, tunnels, plus a circle time rug and child-friendly furniture. Overall, it's a comfy space for little ones to read and play.
📍1108 Sherman Avenue Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 552-5652
buttecounty.net/528/Library
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Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Find storytimes and other programs here
Chico Marketplace - Kids Play Area
Kids 42" and under can climb on miniature versions of popular Chico landmarks including the Hooker Oak Tree, Bidwell Mansion, and Honey Run Covered Bridge. Located next to Dick's Sporting Goods.
📍1950 E 20th Street Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 343-0706
shopchicomarketplace.com
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Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM* - 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM* - 6:00 PM
*Store hours. The main entrances are unlocked an hour earlier for mall walking. Each lap is approximately .7 miles.
🕹 Marketplace Arcade is near the stairs/ramps and jewelry stores.
McDonald's PlayPlaces
🥳 Speak to a manager to arrange cake and decorations!
📍2452 Connors Avenue Chico, CA 95926
☎️ (530) 895-9740
⏰️ Daily 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
📍2444 Notre Dame Boulevard Chico, CA 95928
☎️ (530) 899-1285
⏰️ Daily 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Ordering food is not required to enjoy the play area.
