Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · East Fairmount Park
Ages0–10
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
Indoor playPhiladelphia · City of Brotherly Love
Indoor play for toddlers in Philadelphia, for cold and rainy days.
We found five indoor play places and two toddler classes in and around Philadelphia that work for babies to 6-year-olds: three indoor playgrounds and play cafés, one museum with a toddler area, two gym, music and art classes and one free spot. The cheapest paid pick is Le Mignon ($15). Each card has ages, prices, sock rules, class times and toddler hours from the place’s own site.
Rainy-day quick picks7 places
Cheapest paidStar Park Indoor Playground (Franklin Mall)$11.99FreeSmith Memorial Playground & PlayhouseFreeCompare
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Star Park Indoor Playground (Franklin Mall)
1455 Franklin Mills Cir Unit 875, Philadelphia, PA 19154 · Northeast Philadelphia (Franklin Mall)
Ages1–10 (toddler ticket for 0–23 months)
Price$11.99
Toddler timeSoft play areas and ball pits for the youngest
SocksRequired for all guests
Multi-level climbing structure, slides and ball pits inside the mall.
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Booking: Buy a ticket for a date online (pick a time, but arrive anytime that day) or at the desk
Le Mignon
300 W Lancaster Ave, Devon, PA 19333
Ages0–5
Price$15
Toddler timePlayroom designed for ages 0–5
SocksRequired for children and adults; no shoes in the play area
Playroom attached to a café and cake shop. No outside food during open play.
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays private events only (check the weekly schedule, some Mondays close)
Booking: No reservation; walk-ins welcome, unlimited play time
Kith + Kin
3060 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Brewerytown
AgesBirth to 5 (older siblings welcome)
Price$18
Toddler timeBuilt for birth to 5, with an infant pod
SocksShoe-free: socks or bare feet
3,000-square-foot play café with a custom playhouse and wooden toys. Entrance is on 31st St. Outside food is fine in the upstairs area.
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.–noon; closed Sat
Booking: Drop in; no pre-registration for open play
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Logan Square
Ages3 and up
PriceKids 3–12 $23, adults $29, 2 and under free
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
My Gym Downingtown
3955 E Lincoln Hwy Downingtown, PA 19335
AgesWaddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 20m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
Price$29 trial
ClassesWeekly class times include Waddlers (12m–20m): Fri 11:00 a.m.; Gymsters (20m–2y6m): Mon 10:00 a.m., Tue 5:50 p.m., Wed 9:00 a.m., Fri 10:00 a.m., Sat 9:15 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Fri 9:00 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
My Gym Yardley
734 Stony Hill RD Yardley, PA 19067
AgesTiny Tykes 4m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
Price$29 trial
ClassesWeekly class times include Tiny Tykes (4m–11m): Mon 12:35 p.m., Tue 12:20 p.m., Fri 12:20 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.; Waddlers (12m–20m): Mon 9:00 a.m., Mon 4:15 p.m., Tue 11:25 a.m., Thu 9:30 a.m., Fri 11:25 a.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.; Gymsters (21m–2y6m): Mon 5:10 p.m., Tue 9:30 a.m., Wed 9:00 a.m., Thu 10:30 a.m., Fri 9:30 a.m., Sat 10:30 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Mon 6:05 p.m., Tue 10:30 a.m., Thu 11:30 a.m., Fri 10:30 a.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
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Before you go
What to pack for indoor play
SocksGrip socks, for everyoneMost play places and trampoline parks require socks, some for grown-ups too. Each card has the sock rule when the place posts one.TimingGo at toddler timeWeekday mornings are calmer, and toddler sessions keep big kids out.
WaiversSign the waiver at homeTrampoline parks and many play places ask for an online waiver. Doing it before you leave skips the line.Keep planning
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Good questions
Indoor play in Philadelphia: the FAQ
For under-3s, look for a separate toddler area or a toddler-only time: Kith + Kin (Built for birth to 5, with an infant pod); Le Mignon (Playroom designed for ages 0–5); Star Park Indoor Playground (Franklin Mall) (Soft play areas and ball pits for the youngest).
Yes. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. Library storytimes are free too; see library storytimes in Philadelphia.
My Gym Downingtown (ages Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 20m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes), $29 trial); My Gym Yardley (ages Tiny Tykes 4m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes), $29 trial). Classes run on a set schedule, so sign up before you go. Each card has the class times and how to book, from the program’s own page.
Posted prices for little kids run from Child $15 at Le Mignon to Trial: 1-week guest pass for $29 at My Gym Yardley. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.
Usually, yes. Kith + Kin: Shoe-free: socks or bare feet. Le Mignon: Required for children and adults; no shoes in the play area. Star Park Indoor Playground (Franklin Mall): Required for all guests. Keep a spare pair in the diaper bag.
At some places, yes: Le Mignon (Child $15; additional sibling $8; under 12 months $8; up to 2 adults free).
Head inside: this page has seven indoor play places that work for babies to 6-year-olds, including Kith + Kin, Le Mignon and Star Park Indoor Playground (Franklin Mall). This week’s indoor storytimes, shows and classes are on this week’s list.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. How we choose and check.
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