The Best Indoor + Outdoor Play Spots for Kids in South Palm Beach County

If you’re anything like me when my own daughter was a toddler, you’re always on the lookout for new places to get out of the house and take the kids—especially ones that mix fun, movement, and maybe even a little coffee for mom. Luckily, South Palm Beach County is packed with creative play spaces, gyms, and family-friendly hangouts that both little ones and parents will love.

Here’s your ultimate Modern Boca Mom roundup of the best play spots for kids in Boca Raton and beyond. Bookmark this for your next rainy day, playdate, or weekend adventure!

Boca Raton Play + Mama Activities

• Fit 4 Mom – Indoor (i.e. Town Center at Boca Raton where there is also a chic indoor play place) and outdoor workouts where you can sweat with your stroller and find your mama tribe 
• The Green Playground – Indoor playground + café (because coffee + play is always a win) 
• Bubbeleh – chic shopping as well as classes for mom and baby in their in-store studio
• La-La Land – Recently renovated premium indoor playground in west Boca (so much imagination at work here!) 
• We Rock the Spectrum (east AND west Boca) – A sensory-friendly gym designed for ALL kids, especially those with autism
• Child & Company – When mom has to get things done, this co-working space WITH complimentary child care is a godsend

Delray Beach Favorites

• The Bunny Hive – Cozy classes and a sweet play lounge for littles with a social club membership (drop-ins available)
• Candy Wonderland – A candy-themed play experience that’s as adorable as it sounds 
• Barrel O’ Monkeys – Gymnastics and tumbling fun for active kiddos ages 9 months-8 years
• Little Town Play – Pretend play + role play heaven in this adorable mini town 
• The Little Gym – Gymnastics, movement, and skill-building classes for parent/child
• Delray Beach Children’s Garden – Outdoor, nature-based play in a magical setting for hands-on, sensory-rich learning in gardening, environmental science, garden-to-table cooking, and herbal apothecary

Boynton Beach & Lantana Fun

• My Gym – Gymnastics + active play to burn off all that energy 
• Chuck E. Cheese – Arcade games + pizza = kid and parent approved; there is also a Boca Raton location
• Schoolhouse Children’s Museum – Closed for refurbishment until late 2025, this museum featured classes and amazing interactive exhibits for children of all ages
• The Bee’s Knees Learn & Play – 3000 square foot indoor playground with walk-in open play, classes, etc. Their Montessori-inspired facility believes in using simple, natural materials and subscribes to the belief that “the less toys do, the more kids do.”

Coming Soon!

• Candy Wonderland (Boca) – Another candy-themed play spot opening soon! 
• The Little Gym (West Boca) – Slated to open in November 2025 with gymnastics + tumbling 

Why We Love These Spots

Each of these play spaces for kids in Boca Raton and beyond offers something unique, whether it’s a cozy lounge for toddlers, a STEM-inspired creative studio, or a café where moms can sip while the kids play. What they all have in common? They give our kids a chance to move, imagine, and learn in safe, inspiring environments—while giving us parents a much-needed break.

So, next time you hear “I’m bored!”, you’ll know exactly where to head for the best play spots for kids in Boca Raton and beyond.

Which of these spots are already your favorites, and which are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments below!