FREE PLAYSPACES
BARNES AND NOBLE
The Children's Department of Barnes and Noble in Paramus has a nice area for children to roam, and play with trains and LEGO duplo. It also hosts regular storytimes. Check Macaroni Kid's calendar for local listings. Open Mondays through Saturdays. 767 Route 17 South, Paramus, 201-445-4589.
BERGEN COUNTY ZOO AT VAN SAUN
The zoo's Education Center has puzzles and LEGOs to play with along with snakes, lizards and frogs to check out. Open everyday. 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, 201-262-3771.
LIBRARIES
Local libraries are a great way to stay warm and exercise the mind. Check out your local library for special winter activities such as story time, arts & crafts, and movie matinees. Libraries also have a great selection of DVDs, CDs and video games, and some offer museum guest passes for patrons. Visit your local library to find out more about the services they offer.
MALLS
Garden State Plaza and Paramus Park each offers a free indoor playspace for little children to climb, slide and play in. A word of warning - depending on the time of day, these could get crowded with older kids. Open Mondays through Saturdays when the mall is open. Garden State Plaza playspace is adjacent to the food court, near the garage entrance. Paramus Park's playspace is located near Sears.
PAY AS YOU GO PLAYSPACES
THE BIG PLAYHOUSE in Westwood, 201-314-6341 - Indoor playspace with themed rooms for imaginative play. Open Tuesdays - Fridays from 10AM to 5PM for ages 6 and under and select weekends. (RSVP required)
BILLY BEEZ at Palisades Center, NY, 845-535-9277 - Indoor slides, trampolines, foam ball blasters, sports courts, toddler play area. Open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM-9:30PM, Sundays 10AM-9PM. Best for ages 3 and up.
BOUNCE U in Paramus, 201-843-5880. All ages Open Bounce, Preschool Playdates, Wacky Wednesday, and Free Food Fridays. bounce Mondays - Fridays, Free Food Fridays. Click HERE for calendar. Must be at least 34" to play in inflatables.
CHUCK E CHEESE in Paramus, 201-487-1088 - Arcade games and toddler play area. Open daily Mondays - Thursdays 11AM-10PM, Fridays 11AM-11PM, Saturdays 10AM-11PM and Sundays 10AM-10PM. Best for ages 4 and up. Read Macaroni Kid's review HERE.
FASHION CAMP NJ in Norwood, 201-768-3600 - Design one of a kind clothing and accessories. Open Wednesdays - Saturdays 11AM-6PM. Best for ages 7 and up.
FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER in Englewood, 201-567-1265 - FREE indoor "Walk in the Woods" in-depth exhibit to explore Flat Rock Brook's habitats. Open Mondays - Fridays 9AM-5PM, Saturdays-Sundays 1-5PM.
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL in Wyckoff, 201-254-3474 - Family Swim on Tuesdays to Thursdays 12PM to 1PM and Fridays 6:30PM to 8PM. All ages.
HIGH EXPOSURE in Northvale, 201-768-8600 - Ninja warrior obstacle course and indoor rock climbing. Open Mondays - Fridays 10AM-10PM, Saturdays 10AM-8PM, Sundays 10AM-6PM. Best for ages 5 and up.
JUMPIN JAX in Paramus, 201-261-3000 - Indoor gym and rock climbing. Open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM-7PM, Sundays 10AM-6PM. Best for ages 7 and under.
KIDS PARTY PLAY & TUMBLE in Emerson, 201-523-9495 - Bounce houses and toys. Open play daily 9:30AM-5:30PM. For ages 7 and under.
LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER in Yonkers, NY, - Mini LEGO displays, rides, movie theater, Duplo village, LEGO Friends karaoke, and indoor play ground. Open Sunday - Thursdays 10AM-7PM, Fridays - Sundays 10AM-9PM. Click HERE for a Macaroni Kid discount code for 20% off tickets! Best for ages 4 and up.
LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER in Jersey City, 201-200-1000 - Interactive displays and aquarium. Open Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM, Saturdays and Sundays 9AM-5:30PM. All ages.
MONSTER MINI GOLF in Paramus, 201-261-0032 - 18 holes of indoor glow in the dark miniature golf. Open Monday - Thursday 12PM-9PM, Saturdays 12PM-10PM, Sundays 12PM-8PM. Best for ages 4 and up.
MONTVALE LANES, 201-391-3400 - Open daily, click here for hours. Best for ages 4 and up.
MOVIES, various locations and times.
SKY ZONE in Allendale, 201-574-1800. Indoor trampolines, Ultimate Dodgeball, Sky Slam and Foam Zone. Open Tuesdays - Fridays 4PM-9PM, Saturdays 10AM-9PM, Sundays 10AM-7PM. Best for ages 5 and up.
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