Kids’ Activities Discovery Center
The Discovery Center has been offering hands-on, interactive education opportunities for the past 20 years. Whether you’re a parent looking for an adventure with your toddler, a senior seeking stimulation or an educator in search of creative ideas for your classroom, you’re guaranteed a fun, interactive learning adventure. (352) 401-3900 mydiscoverycenter.org
Easy Street
This all-ages entertainment center offers something fun for everyone in the family. With indoor and outdoor spaces, there are lots of adventures to be had, including go-karts, mini-golf, rock climbing, batting cages, an arcade, as well as laser maze and water balloon games. (352) 861-9700 funworks.com/easystreet Photo by John Jernigan
Ocala Petting Zoo
SkyZone Trampoline Park
Monkey Madness
Parents can sit back and relax while their kids climb, slide and play their way through this massive indoor playground, including a jungle gym, rock wall and bounce houses. There’s also an arts and craft room and a crawler section for the younger kids. (352) 732-9739 monkeymadnessofocala.com
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Bounce-N-Play
A great rainy-day alternative to outdoor play, offering slides, bounce houses and inflatable obstacle courses. (352) 857-8020 bouncenplayocala.com
Batter Up Ocala
6 cages, 4 baseball (40, 45, 50, 65) 2 softball, both fast and slow pitch. $1 per 15 pitches. (352) 624-4121 facebookcom/batter-up_Ocala
Let go of gravity and grab some air with wall-to-wall trampoline action, including Freestyle Jump, Warrior Obstacle Course and Ultimate Dodgeball. This is a great place to put your agility to the test and show off your inner acrobat. (352) 304-5050 skyzone.com/ocala
Skate Mania
This local favorite offers recreational skating, group and private lessons, birthday and private party packages, as well as year-round learning for kids through fun activities at their learning center. Check out their “Cheap-Skate” and family night specials. (352) 624-4222 › skatemania.org
Kids and adults love the rustic charm of this small, family-owned petting zoo and farm. See, interact with and feed animals, including goats, pigs, horses, llamas, sheep, ducks, donkeys, emus, peacocks, monkeys and many others. Pony and camel rides are also available. Many of the animals are rescues and the cost of admission, as well as the pellets you can purchase to feed the animals, help pay for their feed and vet bills. Picnic tables, bounce houses and a train ride are included with admission. (352) 237-3527 pettingzooocala.com
Skate A Way South
Public skate times change on a monthly basis, so check online for the current schedule and upcoming events. They offer semi-private and private speed skating lessons, family skate specials on Sundays and birthday party rentals. (352) 671-8100 skateawaysouth.com