Indoor Activities in Daytona Beach to Beat the Summer Heat

This summer is extra hot, with heat indexes soaring past 100°, yikes! 🥵 We've rounded up the best ways to stay cool, have fun indoors, and continue supporting our amazing local businesses and events. Whether you're looking for indoor play, workshops, or family-friendly spots with AC, we've got you covered!

Bizy Beaver Indoor Playground
Located in Port Orange, Bizy Beaver offers a spacious indoor playground designed for all ages! From trampolines and a play kitchen to a sensory room, there's something for every child to explore and enjoy. Parents aren't left out either; with a cozy coffee bar and relaxing massage chairs, it's the perfect spot for the whole family. The centerpiece is a large, multi-level jungle gym that's sure to burn off plenty of energy.

Urban Air
Located in Daytona, Urban Air is packed with exciting attractions like trampolines, obstacle courses, go-kart racing, rock climbing, and laser tag. A pleasant surprise is their large indoor playground, perfect for younger kids to explore and enjoy. With activities for all ages, from toddlers to adults, it's a one-stop spot for hours of nonstop fun. Be sure to check their website; they're currently offering a summer coupon! 

Sky Zone 
Located in Daytona, Sky Zone Daytona Beach is an action-packed indoor trampoline and adventure park perfect for all ages! Wall-to-wall trampoline courts, foam pits, a ninja warrior-style obstacle course, and a challenge zone, as well as SkySlam trampoline basketball and ultimate dodgeball courts. They also offer special sessions, including Little Leapers and Members Only Night.

Indoor Jumpy Place
Located in Edgewater, Indoor Jumpy Place is a vibrant bounce house facility dedicated to providing inflatable fun and entertainment. The space is packed wall-to-wall with bounce houses, ball pits, and obstacle inflatables, creating a safe and exciting environment for younger kids. They offer special programming throughout the week, including Preschool Play in the mornings for the littlest jumpers, open play sessions during the day, and Neon Nights on select evenings featuring glow-in-the-dark fun.

Calvary Kids Center
A safe place for exceptional children to play; feel free to bring your therapist! Featuring a playground, sensory room, basketball hoops, LEGO wall, and more! Open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

The REC
The Port Orange REC is a hidden gem for family fun, offering an impressive indoor jungle gym-style playground that's perfect for all ages. For just $2, kids can enjoy open play almost every day until 8 PM. The lower level is ideal for toddlers, while older children can climb and explore the ceiling. In addition to the playground, the REC features public-access basketball courts (with sign-up), a gaming room stocked with video game consoles, and puzzles and board games available for checkout at the front desk. There's even an upstairs lounge for parents to relax while the kids play.

Dave and Busters
Adults and children can enjoy the food, drinks, and games! Check out all the great deals!

Chuck E. Cheese
Renovated and refreshed, check out gameplay for every age, with a jumbo video wall, trampoline zones, and delicious food.

Back Alley Lanes VRcade
Located in South Daytona, enjoy eight bowling lanes, a VR arena, a video arcade, and a restaurant.

Gametime
Located at One Daytona, enjoy a mega arcade, bowling center, restaurant, and sports bar for the parents!

Museum of Arts and Sciences
The Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) in Daytona Beach is a family favorite, featuring a hands-on Children's Museum, a planetarium with laser shows, and exhibits like fossils, trains, and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Kids love the interactive play areas, including a pizza-making station, anatomy zone, and ball coaster wall. Don't miss Free First Tuesdays with free admission and story time from the local library. MOAS also hosts fun educational events throughout the month.

Daytona 500 Experience and Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Located at the iconic Daytona International Speedway, this interactive attraction celebrates NASCAR and the world of motorsports. Enjoy race car exhibits featuring real winners, test your skills in racing simulators, take photos in Victory Lane, and tour the behind-the-scenes areas. Check out all the educational videos, exhibits, and memorabilia. 

Marine Science Center: 
The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet offers hands-on fun and marine education for all ages. Visitors can pet stingrays, explore the fish tanks, visit the sea turtle rehabilitation center, and observe rescued birds up close. Kids love the Discovery Room, featuring fossils, and the monthly Turtle Tots program, which offers themed lessons and crafts. It's a fun and educational stop for families interested in ocean life and conservation.

Marine Discovery Center: 
The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet offers an engaging and educational experience for families. One of the main highlights is the large stingray touch tank, where visitors can pet and interact with stingrays up close. The center also features a variety of marine life exhibits, including fish tanks, a bird sanctuary, and a sea turtle rehabilitation area. Children especially love the hands-on Discovery Room, which features fossils and interactive displays. For younger children, the Turtle Tots program is a favorite each month, featuring a new sea life theme with engaging lessons and fun craft activities.

Environmental Discovery Center
The Environmental Discovery Center in Ormond Beach offers a self-guided, hands-on learning experience perfect for curious explorers. Inside, you'll find fish tanks featuring native Florida species and walls covered with trivia that teach visitors about local sea life and ecosystems. While the center often hosts educational classes, it remains open to the public for casual visits. One of the most fascinating features is the observation beehive, an enclosed glass window that provides a unique view both inside and outside the hive, allowing you to watch the bees at work.

Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure
The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure is a fun and educational destination for families looking to explore life under the sea and in the jungle, all under one roof. The aquarium showcases a diverse array of aquatic animals, including sharks, stingrays, and a vibrant array of tropical fish. Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences, such as touch tanks and feeding stations. In the rainforest section, you'll encounter reptiles, amphibians, and exotic birds in a lush, immersive environment. With interactive exhibits and close-up animal encounters, it's an excellent spot for kids and adults to learn and explore together.

Regal Theaters in Port Orange 
Offering summer movies for kids for only $1 every Tuesday and Wednesday, all summer long, as part of "Regal Summer Movie Express." During the first show of the day, enjoy $1 tickets as they bring great family movies back to the BIG screen!" 

AMC Theater in New Smyrna
Offering a "Summer Movie Camp." Get tickets for just $3+tax on Mondays and Wednesdays

CMX at Daytona One
Offering $1.99 movies as part of their "Summer Movie Fest" on specific dates.

Volusia County Libraries offer free classes and programs for both kids and adults throughout the month. Many branches feature large children's areas with a variety of books, educational games, toys, and sensory activities. There are free story times, music classes, and the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" challenge. Stay updated on events at Volusia County Library on Facebook or browse their full catalog at volusialibrary.org. It's the perfect place to learn and play while staying cool indoors!

Michaels
Offers children's and adult classes in-store locally.

Lowes
Offers children's and adult classes in-store locally.

Home Depot 
Offers children's and adult classes in-store locally

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