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Family-friendly Indoor Activities in Mount Airy/Urbana/Damascus

20+ things to do indoors with kids this winter

By Kendall Karlsson January 5, 2025

Are you searching for indoor activities to enjoy this winter when the weather is simply too cold outside? Here is a list we've made of over 20 family-friendly indoor activities available in the Mount Airy, Urbana and Damascus areas. Be sure to sign up for Macaroni Kid's newsletters and check out the weekly calendar for more family fun in the area!

1. Have some fun at Adventure Park USA - laser tag, arcade, bowling, ropes course

2. Be creative at Urbana Art & Soul - DIY craft studio and art classes

3. Go bowling at Mount Airy Bowling Center

4. Take a class at The Dessert Depot

5. Attend storytime or a special event at Carroll County Libraries, Frederick County Public Libraries or Montgomery County Libraries

6. Sign up for a drop-in program at Damascus Recreation Center 

7. Join the Frederick YMCA

8. Sign up for a membership at Health Unlimited and worth on family health goals

9. Open gym at Flips Mount Airy

10. Visit the Caboose Visitor Center

12. Visit the Piney Run Park Nature Center (Sykesville)

13. Jump around at Bubala Indoor Playground (Eldersburg)

14. Learn karate at Hiya! Karate

15. Swim at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center

16. See if you can escape at Clue IQ Escape Room, Escape This! Frederick or Surelocked in Escape Games

17. Take a music class at Aya Cultural Arts Studio (Previous location was Urbana, new location in Frederick)

18. Music classes by Renee's Music Studio

19. Burn off some energy at Me Land Frederick - jungle theme indoor playground

20. Fourth Dimension Fun Center - arcade, bowling, laser tag, escape rooms

21. Chuck E. Cheese - family-friendly arcade and restaurant 

22. Jump around at Urban Air -- trampoline park with ziplines, laser tag and more


Family Winter Bucket List to Make the Most of the Season