Last updated on January 20th, 2025
I’ve put together a great list of indoor activities for kids in Frederick Md for those rainy, snowy, or even stifling hot days when you just don’t want to be outside. These indoor kids activities will keep them entertained, occupied, and happy!
Over the last couple of years in the Frederick, Md area, we’ve endured a LOT of rain! And ofcourse, it always seems to rain when school is out, so finding indoor activities for kids is an absolute necessity!
Hopefully this list will help. I’ve carefully curated it and sorted it into different age groups. So next time you hear those two familiar words coming out of your children’s mouths: “I’m bored!”, you’ll be prepared!
Fun Indoor Things to Do in Frederick Md for Kids
Best for Young Kids (Toddlers to Elementary)
Me Land Indoor Playground Frederick MD
South Frederick – business park zone off Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike)
The best indoor playground in Frederick!
A great indoor play space perfect for little ones to burn off energy in a safe and fun environment.
I Made This! Pottery Studio
Downtown Frederick – near Carroll Creek Linear Park
I’ve taken my son to I Made This! several times and we’ve always really enjoyed it!
It’s great if you want a quieter weekend – a relaxing environment with lots of color and creative energy.
Making something together and having something to show for it is always a guaranteed good time!
Hot Fired Arts (You-Make-It Art Studio)
North Frederick – Fairview Center on West 7th Street
Another excellent option for budding artists. Kids can create their own unique art pieces while enjoying a hands-on activity.
Family fun for everyone!
Chuck E. Cheese
South Frederick – Guilford Drive (Route 85)
I can’t mention indoor activities for kids without mentioning Chuck E. Cheese.
Undoubtedly, little kids, and even the bigger kids, love it!
Although I normally dread going there because of the loud noises and little people running amok, I usually leave there having had some fun myself.
Suitable for Tweens and Teens
Clue IQ
Downtown Frederick – near Carroll Creek Linear Park
Try a live escape room experience! You’ll have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel mysteries.
Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by adults, so it’s fun for all ages with a little help along the way!
Escape This
North Frederick – North East Street
Similar to Clue IQ, this escape room offers themed adventures that require teamwork.
You have to find clues and use elements of the room to solve puzzles
Surelocked In Escape Games
Downtown Frederick – North Market Street
Frederick’s first escape room, offering thrilling and challenging adventures for older kids.
Urban Air Adventure Park
South Frederick – Ballenger Creek
An indoor playground with plenty of trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses.
There’s something for kids of all ages but it’s especially aimed at tweens and teens.
I recently visited with my niece and nephew and was in awe of this place! It was so good I made a separate post, read more about Urban Air here!
Adventure Park USA
Outskirts of Frederick – Monrovia
Adventure Park is a great place for little kids as well as the bigger kids.
Not only are they a great place for outdoor fun, but also they have a multitude of awesome indoor activities like laser tag, a ropes course, a rock wall, an arcade, and even the Prospector Playground and Moon Bounce for younger visitors.
Of course, before you go, be sure to check their website for the deals and special events!
Flips Gymnastics Frederick MD
North Frederick – Wormans Mill
A gymnastics facility where kids can learn new skills, practice, and have a great time staying active.
Fourth Dimension Fun Center
South Frederick – Ballenger Creek
I had my son’s 16th birthday get-together here with his buddies for some bowling, laser tag, and an escape room. It was a great time!
It’s truly a one-stop entertainment venue, there’s so much to do!
All Ages Welcome
Rose Hill Manor Park
North Frederick – North Market Street (Route 355)
This interesting museum explores the daily life of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first governor. It also goes into the history of agriculture and transportation in Frederick County.
There’s plenty of hands-on activities and historical exhibits to keep the little ones interested.
Skate Frederick
North Frederick – Just off Route 26 (Liberty Road)
Skate Frederick is Frederick’s best ice skating rink. In fact, there’s two NHL regulation rinks here!
There’s plenty of public skating rink sessions, and if you’re thinking of joining a hockey league, or honing your figure skating skills, you can do that too!
There’s also a snack bar, video games, skate rentals, and lots of spectator seating. There’s also a huge parking lot.
Walkersville Bowling Center
Outskirts of Frederick – Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville
A traditional bowling alley with a laid-back atmosphere. A great option for a family outing – there’s plenty of bumper bowling lanes for the kids.
Regal Westview Theatres
South Frederick – Buckeystown Pike (Route 85)
Going to the movies is one of my favorite things to do with my son during school breaks.
Westview Promenade has a really nice set of theaters with nice seating and plenty of movie options to choose from. It’s a modern movie theater with an IMAX screen!
Of course part of the ‘going-to-the-movies’ experience is to get a huge bucket of popcorn and sit down to some good entertainment.
Warehouse Cinemas
West Frederick – Golden Mile (Route 40)
Go here for an upscale movie experience. There’s reclining seats and great snacks.
Frederick County Parks & Recreation Events
All over Frederick MD
The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation holds plenty of events year round for all ages. And some of these events are indoors for when the weather’s a bit too cold.
Just visit their website to see what’s happening — there’s lots to pick from!
Best for Teens/Older Kids
Paintball Sportsland
Outskirts of Frederick – near Libertytown
For kids 10 and over there is Paintball Sportsland on Old Liberty Road in Frederick.
Without a doubt, this place is a serious haven for the paintball enthusiast.
While kids 10 and under can’t actually play paintball, they can practice at the target range area for free.
The Athlete Factory
South Frederick – Ballenger Creek
A fitness and training facility where older kids can improve their athletic skills or enjoy an active day out.
Indoor Activities for Kids At Frederick County Public Libraries
Another idea is to take the kids to one of the many public libraries in Frederick County.
They offer a ton of events year-round for children of all ages!
Additionally, they’re open during breaks from school, offering several craft classes, story times, lunch & a movie, LEGO time, and much more.
I had the pleasure of visiting all 9 Frederick County Public Libraries and let me tell you, they have more to offer than you can even imagine!
Check it all out here: Frederick County Public Libraries: All You Need To Know!
Before You Go…
In conclusion, if you can think of any other things to do with kids in Frederick Md on a rainy day that I didn’t mention in this post, please comment and let us know.
Above all, enjoy your time with your kids during their school break because it really does go by fast!
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Thank you for putting together this fantastic list of places to take the kids/grandkids!! I will print this out as an easy reference. The pictures of the kids doing all those activities are adorable–I’d like to be doing them, ha!! This must have taken a long time and so appreciate all your efforts!!!
Thank you so much Cheryl! I’m glad you can use this list for the kiddos!
Hey! Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for stopping by my blog, and that I hope the recipe worked out for you!
Also, all those activities look awesome. I wish I was a kid who lived in Frederick County. 😛
Hey Julia! Thanks for stopping by our blog. I have all the ingredients for the chai & will be making it today. It looks delicious! Had a hard time finding unsweetened instant tea, but did find it. Thanks again & if you ever come to Frederick, Maryland we’d love to meet you 🙂
Pam