Indoor play cafes and spaces in Middle Tennessee have popped up everywhere, letting littles climb and their imaginations fly.
Colorful rooms full of slides, play structures and engaging activities hold a special kind of magic for kids. And parents can appreciate indoor play spots, too. They get you out of the house for a bit to enjoy free Wi-Fi, coffee (and more) and just being around other parents and kids. The children remain contained and someone else cleans.
Cold days, birthdays, hot days, rainy days — no matter why you need indoor play cafés these are the places to head to.
Play Cafes for Moms, Dads & Littles:
KINDERLAND
90 Volunteer Drive, Ste. 120, Hendersonville
615-757-3237
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Sat – Sun: Check Instagram for hours
A space designed for joyful motion and play, for ages 0 – 8 and a parent. Included are the playspace, a cafe with a variety of offerings, a candy bar featuring German candies. A Play Pass for one child is $15; siblings are $13; first adult is free, additional adults are $5. One-year membership and gift cards. Kinderland offers seasonal events, too.
Maddy’s Playhouse
MADDY’S PLAYHOUSE
2001 Campbell Station Pkwy., Ste. C12, Spring Hill
615-392-8040
Mon – Wed – Thu: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tue – Fri – Sat: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat – Sun: Check Instagram for hours
A dinosaur-themed play space for infants, toddlers and kids up to age 10 with age-appropriate areas. In addition, there’s a full cafe, outdoor patio seating, options for memberships, parties, classes and more. An Open Play pass for one child is $15. Discounts available for larger families. Infants under age 1 are $7.50.
Music Sippy Social
MUSIC SIPPY SOCIAL
4825 Trousdale Drive, Ste. 234-235, Nashville
615-552-1438
Open Play: Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Private Events available.
The newest indoor play cafe in town, a Daily Play Pass for one child is $20, an additional sibling is $15. Monthly memberships are available as well as birthday parties. Included at the play cafe: A pretend market, veterinarian, slides, free space, specialty drinks & snacks, classes and more for kids ages 6 mos. – 8 years old.
Play All Day
PLAY ALL DAY
337 Cleveland St., East Nashville
615-649-8785
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Sat – Sun: Check Instagram for hours
A “Clubhouse for families in East Nashville,” included are an indoor play area for kids ages 0 – 5. They also have classes, offer birthdays and special events. Single play for a child for two hours is $15; 50 percent off for a sibling over age 1. Monthly memberships and birthdays are available. In addition, Saturday music class is available from Rock the Rattle, an early music and movement program (rocktherattle.com).
Woodland Play Cafe
WOODLAND PLAY CAFE
823 Woodland St., Ste. D, Nashville
629-800-1823
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sat – Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
General admission for Open Play is $27 plus tax per child. You can also choose one hour of play for $15. Additional siblings are $20 plus tax. The space is designed for children ages 0 – 6. Included are a cafe, themed play events, Tippi Toes dance classes (on Tuesdays for toddlers), birthdays, memberships. Weekend hours may change due to private parties.
More Play Cafes!
The Bunny Hive | 2008 21st Ave. S., Nashville / 615-933-8398
Giggles & Grow Play Café | 3556 Tom Austin Hwy. Ste. 4, Springfield / 615-667-1119
Kids Corner | 2705 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro / 615-624-7503
The Monkey’s Treehouse | 91 Seaboard Lane, Franklin / 615-942-9711
Nido Play Cafe | 13260 Lebanon Road, Ste. C, Mount Juliet / 615-281-1122
Tennessee Kids Co. | 7180 Nolensville Road, Ste. 2C, Nolensville / 615-249-4949
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