Whether you're looking for something a little closer to home or are visiting Brooklyn, there are wonderful and exciting trip ideas to be found!
Here are some of our favorite Brooklyn destinations for a Chol Hamoed outing for everyone from singles, to couples, and of course families.
Trampoline park with ninja warrior obstacle courses, play gym, and lots of trampolines to get all that energy out!
Great for all ages.
Price: Starting at $23.99
Locations:
Brooklyn
4422 2nd Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11232
347-732-5438
Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Monday: 12:00am - 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Toms River
1256 Indian Head Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08755
(732) 659-9060
Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
A must-visit for every family with kids. Totally hands-on exhibits featuring Yomim Tovim, stories from Jewish History, and Torah and Mitzvos. Crawl through a giant challah on a Shabbos table, talk to a tree about Tu B'Shvat, climb up Noach's Ark and slide down, shop at a Kosher supermarket, and much more!
Great for ages 12 and under.
Price:
Adults: $15
Child: $17
Location:
792 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn,NY 11213
718-467-0600
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:30pm
Founded in 1899 this museum is the first one to be geared only towards children! And we have been loving it ever since. A small yet wonderful children's museum, featuring a Totally Tots area with lots of fun activities, AirMaze tubes with scarves and balls, Outdoor climbing area and relaxed rooftop space, and so many other great, interactive exhibits. Visit the craft room for unique arts 'n crafts sessions.
Great for ages 12 and under.
Price: $15/General Admission
Location:
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-735-4400
Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday, Tuesday: Closed
A wonderful destination for the whole family and weather permitting you can spend the whole day. Pack a picnic, drinks and frisbee, enjoy the greenery, natural hikes, waterfalls, lake, numerous playgrounds, or the amenities listed below. Great playground options include Lincoln Park Playground, Vanderbilt Playground, and The Imagination Playground.
Prospect Park Carousel
Price: $3 per ride
Location:
452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 965-8951
Lakeside Lefrak Center
Ice skating during winter, roller skating in the warmer months
Price: varies by activity
Location:
171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 462-0010
Come visit and stroll between the Cherry Esplanade, Rose Garden, and Tropical Pavilion. A great spot for a family iPhone photoshoot. Be sure to check the website to see what is in bloom seasonally.
Price:
Adults: $18
Children Under 12: Free
Entrances:
150 Eastern Parkway
455 Flatbush Avenue
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday-Sunday: 8am-6pm
Monday: Closed
Choose your craft at Hobby House! Ceramics, plaster, or glass painting, to name a few. Call in advanced to reserve your group.
Price: Varies by craft
Locations:
Monsey:
11 Main St, Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 290-1919
Monroe: 6 Taylor Ct., Kiryas Joel, NY 10950
(845) 290-1919
Williamsburg: 531 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(845) 290-1919
Borough Park: 3624 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(845) 290-1919
An adorable indoor play space with climbing options, ball shooting, and make believe dress-up time. Pretend to be a firefighter with a real water-spraying hose, visit the play salon and get your hair and makeup done, enjoy the slides and climb space, and much more!
Best suited for ages 6 and under.
Price:
Child: $23 (2 hour session)
Adult: $15
Location:
144 Frost Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
718-349-1300
Monday-Friday:
10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
A long and narrow recreation area on along the Brooklyn Side of the East River, complete with modern playground, splash fountains, and grassy spots to enjoy, all with a stunning view of NYC skylines. Sunset visits are a must. Built around the old Domino Sugar factory this is a cool spot to spend some time.
Price: Free
Location:
15 River St.
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Monday-Sunday: 6am-11pm
There's a lot to say about this fantastic and huge park found in Dumbo, NY. It covers a lot of ground with multiple playgrounds, scenic areas, and walking trails. Pier 6 area has incredible playing areas for kids of all ages, with awesome swings area, adventurous slides and when the weather is good an amazing splash pad water area. Pier 1 has a great playground for younger kids, with pint-sized climbing and swings options. All in all, a great place to explore when the weather is right! Scooters, walking shoes, and/or stroller recommended!
Family fun for all ages.
Price: Free
Location:
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
2 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Daily: Sunrise-Sunset
Take the ferry from Lower Manhattan to reach Governors Island. Bring scooters, rent a bike or 2-6 person surrey, soak in the luxurious QC NY Spa, catch some thrills at Slide Hill, or have a chill nap in Hammock Grove, all the while enjoying the incredible views of the New York skyline.
Fun adventures for the whole family.
Price: Ferry ride is $4, free to children under 12
Look up the ferry schedule here.
Ferry Location:
Pier 11
Gouverneur Lane at South Street, F.D.R. Drive
Manhattan, NY 10005
Daily: 7:00am-6:00pm
Indoor adventure parks in 2 locations, featuring 20 foot high ropes course, rock climbing walls, roller skating, laser tag, bowling, paintball, arcades and more!
Great for ages 6 and up.
Price: Varies by activity
Locations:
Dumbo
Williamsburg
Ride the historical wooden Cyclone coaster, and other classic amusement park rides at the iconic Luna Park Coney Island. The park tends to get crowded, so come in your comfiest shoes and be prepared to have a good attitude about waiting in lines!
Family fun for most ages.
Price: Wristbands start at $42.99 (Options to pay per ride available at the park)
Location:
1000 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-5862
While we're near Coney Island beach, the New York Aquarium is another great spot for the family. Walk through the shark tank tunnel, explore jellyfish, and of course don't miss the sea lion show. Featuring an indoor/outdoor style, be prepared for the weather and always check in advance.
Great for ages 5 and up.
Price: Tickets start at $25.95
Location:
602 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-3474
Daily: 10am - 5pm
The classic Chol Hamoed trip hasn't changed! Visit Adventureland's famous attractions for some excitement that's close to home. With cute kiddie rides and daring thrill rides, there's truly something for everyone.
Recommended for ages 3+
Price: Starting at $39.50
Location:
2245 Broadhollow Rd
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 694-6868
Seasonally, Open for Chol Hamoed: Opens 11am
The hero for bad weather days! Little kids love running around, playing arcade games, and collecting tickets for prizes. Great for a shorter activity with young kids, or combined with another nearby destination. Be sure to download their app or check their website for any specials they may be running.
Location:
Atlantic Center
139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 783-4570
Daily: 11:00am-9:00pm
Howard Beach
133 79th Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 233-1933
Daily: 11:00am-9:00pm
An exciting play space for young kids, complete with soft play, an indoor coaster, train ride, and bumper cars. A classic for a reason. You can assume to be prepared for crowds on Chol Hamoed.
Great for ages 10 and under.
Price: Starting at $15
Location:
1149 McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-377-1818
Immerse yourself in another world! Try over 200 different adventures at this Virtual Reality park for incredible sights, sounds, and experiences.
Best for children 6 and up.
Price: Starting at $28
Location:
5604 New Utrecht Ave
Brooklyn, NY
347-563-0964 (Reservations recommended)
Holidays: 1pm-10pm
An only one of its kind unique experience, this escape room is the only Jewish themed one! With two different experiences, one based on the Shpola Zaydeh and one based on the life of Rashi, you can enjoy a private session with your group from 2 players up to 12 people. Allot about 60 minutes. Great for couples, families, or friend groups. Must book your time slot in advance!
Price: $35/person
Location:
Hours: 10am - 8:40pm
Cooler than your average Mini Golf, Shipwrecked offers a fun story and unique special effects throughout the course the keep people of all ages entertained. With a funny pirate theme you'll be totally absorbed into the story while swinging and working on those hole-in-ones. Additional things to do include a fun arcade room with great prizes and escape rooms to try your hand at (recommended for kids 8 and up). Just a few blocks away from IKEA Brooklyn if you want to make it a full day trip. Double check on their hours before going.
Price: 12 and Under/$16.99, 13 and Up $21.99, 2 and under free.
Location:
621 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Thursday-Sunday: Hours vary 3pm - 11pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Closed
Amazing indoor rock climbing is on offer at Hapik at Industry City. Challenge yourself and your family to climb different structures, such as a Croc wall, Ascending Pipes, and Walk the Pirate Plank (and then jump off). Once you're feeling confident in your climbing abilities, try your hand at the 20 foot high mini ropes course with different challenges, not for anyone who is afraid of heights :) There is also a mini soft play area for the little ones, but bear in mind that it is small and not the main attraction.
Price: Climbing Pass/from $34.90 Soft Play Pass/$19.90
Location:
926 3rd Ave building 5
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 273-1788
Hours: 12pm - 8pm
An super fun indoor play space with great climbing areas, massive ball pit, fun tube wall, and so much more to keep young ones entertained for hours. Recommended for ages 8 and under.
Price: Child/$23
Location:
333 Avenue X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 483-8653
Hours: 10am - 8pm
Another great indoor play space to let the kids roam free and have a blast. This space includes giant ball pit, a small ninja warrior course complete with foam pit, the tiniest kiddie coaster, slides, climbing, dress up and make believe, and so much more in this large and clean facility. Its colorful and pretty design make it a pleasure for adults to hang out in.
Price: 2 Hours/$25 One free adult per child
Location:
1414 Sheepshead Bay Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 603-0656
Hours: 10am - 7pm
An indoor play space with tons of fun amenities, this one has more activities that all ages can enjoy. With arcades, climbing areas, bumper cars, mini bowling lanes, and lots more to keep the whole family entertained.
Price: Open Play Child & 2 Adults/$10 + Arcades and Other various activities vary by price
Location:
Hours: 10am - 8pm
Yet another play space! This one is airy, modern and has lots of great movement opportunities for young children.
Price: $39 for 2 Hours for 1 Child and 1 Adult
Location:
Hours: 8am - 7pm, 365 Days of the year
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