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Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Stuart (Rainy & Hot Days)

When the weather isn't cooperating in Martin County, check out these family-friend activities

By Alison Ellis February 5, 2025

When the weather isn’t cooperating—whether it's pouring rain or sweltering heat—it can feel like your outdoor plans are completely off the table. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of fun to be had indoors in Martin County! From indoor play places to museums to arcades, there are ways for the whole family to stay entertained without stepping outside. In this post, we’ll share a variety of indoor ideas in Stuart and Jensen Beach that are perfect for those rainy or hot days, so you’ll never be stuck at your house bored again. 


Looking for nearby trampoline parks, children's museums, and more? Check out our Family-Friendly Day Trips Guide!


Indoor Play Places 

Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast

1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL | (772) 225-7575 

Interactive exhibits at this indoor discovery center include a fire station, newsroom, town market, Spanish galleon, and more! 


Chuck E. Cheese

2400 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 692-9717 

This family fun center has arcade games where kids can win tickets and prizes, a playground, and a trampoline zone. 


Little Lamb

870 S Colorado Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

Little ones will love this indoor playground that fosters imaginative and sensory play. 


RM Little Town & Boba Cafe

924 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 247-7453

This indoor play area has themed sections for imaginative play. They also have areas for your child to get their energy out, such as a ball pit, playhouse, and small slides. 


Play Area at Treasure Coast Square Mall

This all new playground inside the mall features soft play elements perfect for young kids. 


Wonderstruck Play & Learn 

3503 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 | (772) 486-8880

There are themed areas in this indoor play center that encourage imaginative play, plus a small indoor playground. 


Active Indoor Fun

Elev8 Fun

3342 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Play arcade games and laser tag, race on the electric go-karts, challenge yourself on the ropes course, do a round of glow mini-golf, bowl, and more at this indoor adventure park. 


Jensen Beach Bowl

2303 NE Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 | (772) 225-2695

Enjoy 20 bowling lanes, a cafe, a game room with redemption prizes, and a full liquor lounge that has billiards, darts, and karaoke. 


Stuart Bowl - Lanes & Lounge

1638 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 286-9700 

Here you'll find bowling lanes, bumper lanes for kids, arcade games, a grille, and cosmic bowling. 


Other Indoor Activites

Martin County Libraries 

Visit the Blake Library and Robert Morgade Library in Stuart, the Hobe Sound Library, the Peter & Julie Cummings Library in Palm City, the Elisabeth Lahti Library in Indiantown, and the Hoke Library in Jensen Beach. 


iSmash Stuart 

744 SW Federal Highway Unit 9, Stuart, FL 34994

Smash items in a rage room (ages 8+), create a glow-in-the-dark splatter painting (ages 3+), and throw axes (ages 13+) at this fun family entertainment center. 


Painting with a Twist

3579 NW Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Take a painting class and create a masterpiece while having fun. There are family-friendly and adult events at this studio. Check their website to book a spot in an upcoming class.  


Play Money Pinball Arcade Bar

872 SW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 286-8007 

Come play a variety of old and new arcade, pinball, and other games. Families are welcome, but be aware that there are adults-only hours on Friday and Saturday nights. 


Stuart Ceramics

15 SE MLK Jr Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 287-7000

Walk in, choose a ceramic piece, and paint it! They'll glaze and fire your piece for you. You can also take pottery wheel and clay sculpting lessons. Make reservations online for special workshops and lessons. 


Tour a Museum 

Elliot Museum 

825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996 | (772) 225-1961

View local history exhibits, traveling exhibits, and collections such as vintage cars, baseball, and Americana. 


House of Refuge Museum 

301 SE MacArthur Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996 | (772) 225-1875

This maritime museum is the oldest structure in Martin County and the only remaining House of Refuge. One hundred yards from the shore, you can snorkel or dive the wreck of Georges Valentine. 


Watch a Movie

Epic Theatres of Stuart 

2448 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 | (772) 219-8805 

Watch a movie and get yourself a snack at their self-serve refreshment area. 


Regal Movie Theater Treasure Coast Mall

3290 NW Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Catch a movie at this theater located at Treasure Coast Square Mall. 


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