Things to Do , Family Fun , Leisure, Shopping & Fun
Indoor Kid-Friendly Fun

Posted: January 18, 2023
Make the Most of Those Days Off
Don’t get bogged down by the monotony of the same cartoon theme song over and over again. You’ve been blessed with some precious, guilt-free time off. You owe it to yourself to take advantage of it. NEPA’s got tons of cool, day-off-from-school amenities. Trust us. You’ll never look at snow days or federal holidays the same way again.
There’s no way the kids can complain that they’re bored with NEPA’s sports centers and indoor play areas. They’ll stay busy for hours (and burn off all that extra energy while they’re at it) at trampoline parks, recreation centers, gyms and more.
Sports & Recreation Centers:


Bee's Backyard
Scranton, PA
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Chakstone Indoor Climbing
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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DEFY Scranton
Scranton, PA
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Kingston Recreation Center
Kingston, PA
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Lahey Family Fun Park
Clarks Summit, PA
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MVP Sports Academy
West Pittston, PA
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My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
Scranton, PA
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Pocono Rocks!
Mount Pocono, PA
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Revolution Ice Centre
Pittston, PA
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Sky Zone
Pittston, PA
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USA Ninja Nook
Mayfield, PA
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VIP Kidz Club
Honesdale, PA
View DetailsCelebrate your day off with a little retro fun.
Stop by one of these local bowling centers or roller skating rinks and start a new snow day tradition. Slip on those shiny shoes, pick out that perfect ball and aim for anything but the gutter. Or lace up those trusty skates and cruise the polished rink floor. And when the kids are done kicking your butt, treat them to a classic bowling/roller skating meal of pizza, fries and a coke. Keep in mind that many local bowling alleys and roller skating rinks offer special snow day and winter holiday deals.
Bowling Centers and Roller Skating Rinks:


Back Mountain Bowl
Dallas, PA
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Big Wheel Roller Skating
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Idle Hours South
Scranton, PA
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Idle Hours North
Scranton, PA
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P-Nut Bowl
Bloomsburg, PA
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Rollaway Skating Rink
Dallas, PA
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Skateaway
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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The Rink at Mayfield
Mayfield, PA
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Valley Bowling Lanes
Carbondale, PA
View DetailsWallenpaupack Bowling Center
Hawley, PA
View DetailsJust because school is out doesn’t mean you don’t have to use your brain.
It’s time to see if all that homework actually pays off. You’ll have your wits tested like never before at one of NEPA’s popular escape rooms. See if you can solve the mysterious riddles and find the hidden clues to beat the clock and get out. Just don’t forget – teamwork makes the dream work.
Escape Rooms:


Big Screen Escapes
Mount Pocono, PA
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Big Screen Escapes 2
Tannersville, PA
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Breakout Escape Room
Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA
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Klues Escape Room
Stroudsburg, PA
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Pine Grove, PA
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Trap Door Escape Room
Bartonsville, PA
View DetailsGet lost in a local library or museum for a day.
There’s still plenty to explore, even when you have to move the fun inside. NEPA’s incredible museums and educational destinations make learning a blast. The same goes for our local libraries. Discover great new books, explore your family tree or sign up for a craft class. They’re free, or at least very affordable, and they are specifically designed with children in mind.
Museums & Libraries:


Abington Community Library
Clarks Summit, PA
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Back Mountain Memorial Library
Dallas, PA
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Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Bloomsburg, PA
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Carbondale Public Library
Carbondale, PA
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Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, PA
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Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
Scranton, PA
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Everhart Museum
Scranton, PA
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Hoyt Library
Kingston, PA
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Lackawanna County Children's Library
Scranton, PA
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Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium
East Stroudsburg, PA
View DetailsPick a movie, fill up with Milk Duds, and take a long peaceful nap.
Enjoy the tranquility of a dark theater and the warmth of a fresh bucket of buttery popcorn in your lap. For nearly two hours, the kids will be happy and content while you contemplate whether or not you defrosted the roast for dinner… oh, who cares? Snow days extend all day. Pick up a pizza on the way home.
Movie Theaters:


Cinemark 20 and XD
Moosic, PA
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Stroudsburg, PA
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Dietrich Theater
Tunkhannock, PA
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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center
East Stroudsburg, PA
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R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
Wilkes-Barre, PA
View DetailsRegal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX
Dickson City, PA
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The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts
Berwick, PA
View DetailsLet their creativity run wild.
Even if you’re holed up inside, creativity can take you on a journey full of endless possibilities. Take the kids to an art center to make their own mini masterpieces (and the best part is, you don’t have the clean up the mess). Or sign them up for theater workshops or music lessons to let them shine on stage.
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Our Events Calendar is bursting at the seams with fun events for the whole family.
You won’t have to look far for fun family activities and events during days off this winter. There are plenty of awesome things to do in NEPA all winter long. You just need to know where to look. Check back often with our comprehensive events calendar to find those cool crafting workshops, live shows, story hours, skating sessions and so much more.
Check Out These Kid-Approved Events:


Toddler Time
Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Bakery & Barn Loft
Friday, June 9 @ 10:00 AM
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Strawberry Festival
Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
Friday, June 9 @ 10:00 AM
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Ride
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Friday, June 9 @ 11:00 AM
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Ride
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Friday, June 9 @ 1:00 PM
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Ride
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Friday, June 9 @ 3:00 PM
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Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Norfolk Tides
Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Friday, June 9 @ 6:35 PM
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White Haven Trail Festival
White Haven South D&L Trailhead
Saturday, June 10 @ 9:00 AM
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Whitewater Dam Release
Pocono Whitewater
Saturday, June 10 @ 10:00 AM
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The Summer Learning Festival: Let's Get Together
Columbia County Traveling Library
Saturday, June 10 @ 10:00 AM
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Strawberry Festival
Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
Saturday, June 10 @ 10:00 AM
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Carnival
Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Saturday, June 10 @ 11:00 AM
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Ride
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Saturday, June 10 @ 11:00 AM
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