Whether you are looking to escape the heat or cold, or just want to stay indoors, we have compiled a list of over 23+ Indoor Activities for Families to enjoy in the Okanagan.
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Kelowna | Penticton | Vernon | Osoyoos | West Kelowna
Kelowna Indoor Play
1) Airhouse Kelowna
For jumpers 3 years and older, book a drop-in session at Airhouse Kelowna. They offer specific skateboard drop-in sessions for their Kelowna location, or you can book in the all-ages or and early-bird time-slots.
730 McCurdy Road, Kelowna | airhouse-kelowna
2) Arcadia Virtual Reality Lounge
Whether you want to swim with whales, climb Mt. Everest or face off against hordes of zombies, they have you covered! With over 100 different games and experiences to choose from, there’s something for everybody at Arcadia VR lounge.
140-948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna | arcadiavr.ca
3) Axe Monkeys
710 Stremel Road #3, Kelowna | axemonkeys.com
4) Beyond the Crux
This indoor climbing gym offers top rope climbing, bouldering, and lead climbing to fit your skill level. Drop-ins are welcome, come test your skill or challenge your friends.
5-685 Finns Road, Kelowna |
5) Capri Bowling Lanes
6) Energyplex
#130-948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna | energyplex.ca
7) Exit Kelowna Escapes Games
Book a real-life escape game and use teamwork to escape. A minimum of 2 players is required for the escape rooms. Choose one of the 4 themed rooms to try. Book your experience online today.
2453 Highway 97 North, Kelowna | e-exit.ca/kelowna/
8) Gneiss Climbing
At Gneiss Climbing they have created a separate kids/youth climbing area where youth can explore the sport in an environment designed and dedicated to them. Their youth area has auto belays and speed climbing tracks, in addition to a variety of bouldering terrain. Great for children ages 6 and up.
101-430 Banks Road, Kelowna |
9) H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre
10) KF Centre for Excellence
Explore this brand-new facility located near Kelowna’s International Airport. Families have the opportunity to explore the world of aviation through hands-on activities and learning experiences.
5800 Lapointe Drive, Kelowna | kfcentre.ca
11) McCurdy Bowling
12) Planet Lazer
Planet Lazer Kelowna is open for single-family or group lazer tag games! All games are now private so they recommend reservations. In addition to lazer tag, they have an arcade with game cards.
3-1960 Springfield Road, Kelowna | planetlazerkelowna.com
13) Scandia Golf & Games
Scandia offers both indoor and outdoor games for the entire family. If you want to stay inside, you can purchase some tokens and play the many arcade games or book a round of indoor mini-golf.
2898 Highway 97, Kelowna | scandiagolfandgames.com
14) Twice the Dice
Stop by Kelowna’s Board Game Cafe, choose some games to stay and play while enjoying a milkshake, latte, or treat. You can stay and plum unlimited games until they close.
575 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna | twicethedice.com
15) Work of Art Pottery Studio
You can drop in anytime during their noted drop-in hours and choose from a wide assortment of ready-to-paint bisque and stoneware pieces. Create your art piece using their fun selection of paint, and pick up your masterpiece after a few days.
500-1544 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna | workofartpotterystudio.ca
Penticton Indoor Play
16) Hoodoo Adventures Climbing Gym
They offer a variety of options for climbers from beginner to intermediate. Pre-book a time slot online before you visit.
131 Ellis Street, Penticton | hoodooadventures.ca/climbing-gym
17) Meeples and Milkshakes Board Game Cafe
With over 500+ games to choose from, you can stay indoors for hours and play as many games as you like during your visit. Did we mention the milkshakes and food is amazing?
130 Westminster Avenue W., Penticton | meeples.ca
18) Ethos Parkour & Movement
Parkour is the fastest growing lifestyle sport among youth and young adults globally has made its way to Penticton. Drop in during their scheduled time or book a class to take part in this sport.
647 Okanagan Avenue East, Penticton | ethosparkour.com
19) Penticton Virtual Reality Studio
117D-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton | inthevive.com
20) Roll n’ Stones Fun Centre
Not only do they offer 5 and 10-pin bowling, but you can enjoy blacklight minigolf, billiards, and arcade games!
1035 Westminster Avenue West, Penticton | rollnstonesfuncentre.ca
21) Springers Gymnastics Drop-In (during school year)
For children 12 months to 8 years old, Springs Gymnastics is offering drop-ins during certain times for these drop-in play times.
1475 Fairview Rd # 208, Penticton | pentictonspringers.wixsite.com
22) EXIT Penticton Escape Rooms
EXIT is a great activity for all ages. Their real-life escape games give visitors a chance to enter another world, then work together as a team to escape.
102-130 Nanaimo Avenue W., Penticton | e-exit.ca/penticton
23) McDonald’s Indoor Playplace
Their indoor play place is in a separate room which features a climbing structure, slide, and a few interactive games on touch screens. There are a few tables inside to sit and enjoy your meal.
1804 Main Street, Penticton | mcdonalds.com
Vernon Indoor Play
24) Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Open April-October)
Visit the Interpretive Centre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre where you explore the two main exhibit spaces, the Habitat Room and the Discovery Room. There are both static exhibits and interactive activities, permanent displays and travelling exhibits, and samples of artwork created by Major Allan Brooks.
250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon | abnc.ca
25) Okanagan Science Centre
Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, visit the Okanagan Science Centre to enjoy fun activities, see new exhibits, view cool animals and purchase unique STEM-based gifts.
2704 Highway 6, Vernon | okscience.ca
26) The Boarding House Cafe
Over 200 board games to enjoy indoors! Stay and play while enjoying some yummy treats for their bakery cafe.
3101 31 Avenue, Vernon | Facebook
27) The Rock Garden
Drop in at the Rock Garden, Vernon’s only indoor climbing centre. They have over 19 vertical feet in their 2000+ square foot air-conditioned facility. They also offer a dedicated bouldering section, top-rope, and a bouldering cave up in the mezzanine.
2450 14th Avenue, Vernon | climbthegarden.com
Osoyoos Indoor Play
28) Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
The Osoyoos Indian Band welcomes you to explore their indoor and outdoor cultural and nature exhibits. Their 2021 programs start in July, no need to book ahead.
1000 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos | nkmipdesert.com
29) KOBAU LANES Bowling Centre
Stop in with your family and enjoy 8 lanes of 5-pin bowling fun! Bowling is great for all ages and they are open 7 days a week. Contact them to book your lane.
8409 97th Street, Osoyoos | facebook.com/kobaulanes/
West Kelowna Indoor Play
30) Just4Fun Playcentre
With over 5500 square feet of space to run around, your kids will love every minute of their visit here. They offer play structures, a bouncy house, a soft play merry-go-round and so much more. Don’t forget your socks!
105 2374 Bering Road, West Kelowna | just4funwk.ca
Other Indoor Activity Ideas
- Indoor Swimming Pools
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Bowling
- Libraries
- Cinemas & Movie Theatres
- Museums & Art Galleries
Family Fun Tips
If it’s your first time going to this business, here are some suggestions:
- Reservations – check to see if you need to book ahead.
- Snacks – find out if you are allowed outside food or if you have to purchase from their location.
- Bring a water bottle – stay hydrated!
- Pack a change of clothes – it’s always a great idea to have extra clothes just in case.
- Socks – most indoor playgrounds ask you to take your shoes off, so make sure you pack socks.
