Living in Florida means that sometimes it's just too hot to be outside. It also means frequent thunderstorms. So what's there to do with your kids and teens in Indian River County when you need to get out of the house on a hot or rainy day? We've gathered 14 indoor activities in Vero Beach and Sebastian and organized them by which general age group they appeal to. If you have any to add to the list, email me at alisone@macaronikid.com!
Jump to: Toddlers and Young Kids | Preteens and Teens | The Whole Family
Looking for out-of-town suggestions such as trampoline parks and children's museums? We have an entire guide filled with 50 fun day trip ideas!
The Buggy Bunch Family Center
The Buggy Bunch has programming throughout the year, including drop-in Stay and Play times in their Learning Loft. Visit their website for more details. You can make a free account to get access to their programming calendar.
1450 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Oceans Unite Playground
This playground is located inside the Indian River Mall and has a climbing structure and slides. It also has a soft play area for toddlers. Oceans Unite Christian Centre generously lets the public play on this playground during hours their preschool is not using it. It is open during mall hours EXCEPT for Monday - Fridays 10:00 - 11:30 am and 4:30 - 5:30 pm. See our Parks Guide for more information.
6200 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Small Wonders Gymnastics Center
Open gym time is a great way for kids to get out all their energy indoors! For the spring, Small Wonders has open gym Mon, Wed, Fri from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hours for open gym can change seasonal or with school breaks, so be sure to check our event calendar for updates.
2746 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Escape Room Vero Beach
Solve the puzzles and try to escape from your room!
836 S U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL, 32962
McLarty Treasure Museum
This museum is located where one of the ships from the Spanish Fleet sank in 1715. View exhibits and watch a video of the history of the shipwreck.
13180 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Mel Fisher's Treasures
This museum also houses exhibits of the 1715 Spanish fleet.
1322 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Painted Frog
Paint-you-own pottery at this studio. There are hundreds of ceramic shapes to choose from, and any skill level can have fun.
1906 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Pocket Change Arcade
My kids love playing at this small arcade located inside the Indian River Mall.
6200 20th Street #460, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Safari Golf & Games
While you won't get to enjoy mini golf in bad weather, there is a 2,000-square-foot game room with air hockey, pool, and arcade games.
455 Oslo Road, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Skate Factory
The Skate Factory provides another way to move your body while still being indoors! Skate on the rink or play arcade games.
485 27th Avenue SW #3269, Vero Beach, FL 32968
The Library
We love books, but the library is more than just books! STEM Carts are available at the Main and Brackett Libraries, there is a Makerspace at the North IRC Library, and computers and children's play spaces are at each of the below branches. There is also programming for babies through teens! Read more about what the library offers here.
IRC Main Library: 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
North IRC Library: 1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian, FL 32958
Brackett Library: 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32966
The Movies (The Majestic 11 & AMC Indian River 24)
Seeing a movie is a great way to relax as a family. Check showtimes for Majestic here and for AMC 24 here.
The Majestic 11: 940 14th Lane #4733, Vero Beach, FL 32960
AMC Indian River 24: 6200 20th Street #600, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Vero Beach Museum of Art
The museum is open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday 1 - 4 pm (closed on holidays). You can peruse the galleries or play in the Art Zone (closes at 4), which is perfect for babies through elementary kids.
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Vero Bowl
Bowling can be made accessible for young kids with the use of the ball ramps and bumpers, and older kids can get competitive!
929 14th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Looking for more ideas? Check out our Family-Friendly Day Trips Guide!
I hope you can find something on this list of indoor activities in Indian River County to help entertain your family!
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