Fun Things to Do Over Winter Break To Keep Kids Entertained
Looking for fun things to do over winter break when school’s closed for the holidays? Fill a winter afternoon with a trip to iPlay America, New Jersey’s indoor entertainment center.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is falling. The holidays are in full swing. And the elf on the shelf is taunting you to move him. Again.
This could mean only one thing: winter break is coming soon. Of course kids look forward to no school over winter break. They get more time to build snow forts, make snowmen and then run around the house like Tasmanian Devils until they flop on the couch and say “I’m bored out of my mind.”
We’re parents, too. We get it. With the kids at home, finding fun things to do over winter break becomes a top (and challenging) priority this time of year. Lucky for you, we’re here to help! From laser tag to Topgolf Swing Suite to special events with some of our favorite performers, there’s more than enough happening here to keep kids entertained (and parents sane) over winter break.
6 Things to Keep the Kids Entertained In New Jersey During the Long Winter Break
The kids will be out of school for the holiday break soon enough. Start planning how to keep them occupied and happy during their days off now. The idea is to wear them out (while having fun!) so they will not destroy all of your personal possessions!
Here are six fun ideas to help you escape the dreary cold over winter break.
- There’s so much to explore in the Arcade, where kids can play hundreds of video, skill and crane games to win exciting prizes. And hey, why not make your ’90s childhood dreams come true by playing retro arcade games like Miss Pacman and Space Invaders.
- Kids will go nuts over all the interactive games, but the real reason they’re there, is for the candy. Boxes of chocolate everywhere. A confetti of candy. Artwork made out of gumballs. What’s not to love? At Broadway Sweets, one of the largest candy stores in New Jersey, you will feel like Charlie in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! Did we mention fudge? We have party fudge galore!
- Next up, snap a fun Instagram picture at the Sky Trail High Ropes Course or the Sky Tykes Kidz Ropes Course. Kids can challenge their skills and conquer their fears on zig-zag beams, cargo nets and rope bridges. The courses are designed with challenging high-energy feats ideal for kids of all ages.
- If you have older kids, take them to Topgolf Swing Suite where they can play a variety of game simulators in one of our climate-controlled bays. Players can try their hand at Baseball Pitching, Hockey Shots, Zombie Dodgeball and more!
- Nothing can compare to the thrill and excitement that kids feel when they strap on a vest for a game of laser tag. Warning: laser tag is going to mean a lot of running around to find the best sniper slots and sneak attacks. This just might do the job of wearing them out!
Bonus!
Ring in 2020 at a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve event. Get an iPlay America NYE Party Pass for the whole family. Toddlers (kids under 36 inches) are free to attend!
New Jersey’s Best Winter Break Destination
As you can see, New Jersey’s winters are no match for our lively selection of indoor rides and games that operate year-round. Looking for more fun things to do with your NJ kid? Give us a call at 732-577-8200 to learn more about winter birthday parties, group outings and much much more!