Beat the Winter Blues: Indoor Destinations for Kids Within Driving Distance of Evansville & Owensboro

We are over 60 days away from the first day of Spring, and the weather outside is frightful! There is still much fun to be had, even if you have to keep it indoors. Cure cabin fever at these great locations! These are some great indoor entertainment destinations for the cold weeks that still lie ahead.

Indiana

Walther's Golf and Fun!- Evansville

Located in Evansville, Indiana- this is a one-stop shop for active indoor entertainment! With an indoor mini golf course, arcade, laser tag, and their Coconut Café, there's enough to do keep the family busy on a cold winter day. Check out January's specials calendar below to get the best bang for your buck.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park- Evansville

Have some youngsters with more energy than what they know to do with? Consider Evansville's Sky Zone Trampoline location. It's also a great spot for birthdays as well! Check out their price packages online!

Deep Blue- Evansville

Also located in Evansville, is Deep Blue. An elevated indoor playground experience! Keep an eye out on their Facebook page for sensory-friendly times! For all the exciting details on upcoming events at Deep Blue visit their events page here!

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Kentucky

Owensboro Museum of Science and History

Not only an educational experience but a fun one as well. Even as an adult, I can recall field trips to the museum and how amazing it was. It fueled my passion for history and education in a very easy-going and exciting way. The museum is an amazing option in Owensboro to keep in mind and is also budget-friendly.

Escape Today- Owensboro

Here you can find a multitude of fun! From axe throwing, arcade games, escape rooms, and more. Feeling nostalgic? Escape today has an amazing assortment of retro gaming options.

Southern Lanes- Bowling Green

Located on Vette City's main thoroughfare, Scottsville Road, resides is a great destination for family fun. Southern Lanes is home to bowling lanes, an arcade, a mini golf course, bumper cars, laser tag, pool tables, batting cages, a snack bar, a 21 and up lounge, party rooms, and more!

Illinois

The Science Center of Southern Illinois- Carbondale

The mission statement of this awesome facility is a simple yet earnest one,

“To nourish and preserve each child’s innate curiosity through hands-on, inquiry-based exploration” 

The science center offers hands-on learning and entertaining experience, sure to be a hit for a cold winter's day.

Space Golf- Orland Park

Located in northern Illinois is an out-of-this-world location within a day's drive time of the tri-state. Take a trip for black light mini golf that will have you thinking you have landed on Mars, complete with an alien arcade, and a sci-fi café it will be an otherworldly experience!

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Tennessee

Sudekum Planetarium- Nashville

Keeping with the intergalactic theme, an amazing planetarium in Music City has entered the chat. This isn't any ordinary planetarium, this place offers special events including concerts. Highlighting different showings, such as Polaris, Pop 'til You Drop, Taylaser (a journey through the eras), and Laser Prince. These are some of the upcoming shows at the Adventure Science Center affiliate Sudekum Planetarium. Here is where you can find more information on upcoming shows and how to purchase tickets.

Urban Air Adventure Park- Nashville

Urban Air Adventure is located in northeast Nashville and has pretty much every thrill a kid and kid at heart could ask for. Some of the attractions include; a drop zone, a climbing hill, an adventure hub, a virtual reality experience, an arcade, a ropes course, and so many other fun activities! Information on hours, admission, and how to book a party can all be found by following this link.