All Family Fun in Merrillville, IN | 8 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Kids Empire Merrillville

Merrillville Kids Empire Merrillville

★★★★☆ 4.8 (1536)

Family Fun Centers

We Rock The Spectrum - Merrillville

Merrillville We Rock The Spectrum - Merrillville

★★★★☆ 4.9 (49)

Trampoline Parks

Gregg L. Williams Planetarium

Merrillville Gregg L. Williams Planetarium

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

Children's Museums

Team Combat Hobart

Merrillville Team Combat Hobart

★★★★☆ 4.7 (282)

While You're in Merrillville

Make it a full day

Parks & Nature

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Museums & Culture

Merrillville History Museum

Attractions

Kids Empire Merrillville
FunFlatables - Merrillville
Deep River Waterpark
Hills Hollow Adventure Park
Stardust Bowl 2 of Merrillville
Chuck E. Cheese

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Kids Empire Merrillville

Operates every single day including holidays with no closures, providing year-round indoor play regardless of weather conditions
The facility offers an unusually generous punchcard membership at $159 for 10 admissions with no expiration date, allowing families to use credits whenever they choose without time pressure

FunFlatables - Merrillville

Is strategically located within a food court, allowing parents to dine while supervising their children playing in the inflatables, creating a unique integrated entertainment and dining experience
The venue features a dedicated toddler area separate from the main inflatable playground, specifically designed to accommodate children from toddler age through teens with size-appropriate equipment

Chuck E. Cheese

Has undergone a major brand revamp with significantly improved cleanliness, staff quality, and customer service across multiple locations nationwide, representing a turnaround from its reputation in prior years
The Merrillville location offers a new 'Fun Zone' attraction launching this year, expanding beyond traditional arcade and game offerings

Stardust Bowl 2 of Merrillville

Features a rare 3-rail/carom billiards table, an uncommon specialty table type not typically found in standard bowling alleys
Offers comprehensive league play across multiple demographics including men's, women's, youth, and senior leagues with both short season and full season options

Team Combat Hobart

Uses the same tactical laser tag equipment employed by US Military units including SWAT teams, US Navy, Army National Guard, and DEA
The venue offers six distinct laser tag game formats including Team Deathmatch, Control Point, Defuse the Bomb, Espionage, Search and Destroy, and VIP Escort

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Offers an 'All Day Play Promise' that provides a free return pass valid for 30 days if the park reaches capacity, ensuring guests aren't turned away during peak times
The monthly membership at $14.99/month becomes cost-effective after just 6 visits compared to the $29.99 all-day pass, making it one of the most affordable recurring entertainment options for families

We Rock The Spectrum - Merrillville

The Spectrum is specifically designed as a neurodivergent-friendly facility with the tagline 'Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I'm Sorry,' creating a judgment-free environment where children with autism and special needs can play without behavioral restrictions
The facility operates as part of the We Rock The Spectrum franchise and partners with the nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation to offer social skills groups and activities for children with special needs

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