When we plan to go out with the kids we almost always think of outdoor activities; however, we are in the middle of the rainy season. The good news is that there is plenty to do with kids on a rainy day. If you don’t believe us, take a look at these indoor places in CDMX and the State of Mexico.
Have fun at Kidzania
A plan that never fails. Here the kids will have fun all day long playing firemen, doctors, radio announcers and more. If you are looking for a plan to get out of the routine, this is a good option.
📍Kidzania Santa Fe (Santa Fe Shopping Center, Vasco de Quiroga Avenue 3800, Local 92, Cuajimalpa)
📍Kidzania Cuicuilco (Plaza Cuicuilco Inbursa, Avenida San Fernando 649, colonia Peña Pobre, alcaldía Tlalpan)
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Kizania Cuicuilco: Babies up to 1 year old are free; boys and girls from 2 to 3 years old pay $210, from 4 to 16 years old pay $425 and over 17 years old pay $210.
🎟️Kidzania Santa Fe: Infants 0-11 months free. Boys and girls from 1 to 16 years old pay $25, while those over 17 years old pay $210.
Inspark
This is an entertainment center where you will feel like you are in the future. They offer more than 30 different experiences, including virtual reality, video mapping, simulators and lots of lights. It is recommended for children 7 years and older.
The experience lasts about two hours. Try to arrive a few minutes early.
📍Plaza Carso (Lago Zurich 245)
12:00 to 20:00 hours, Friday to Sunday.
🎟️$275 per person. Get your tickets here
Universum
When we talk about what to do with kids on a rainy day, museums are a must, especially this one. It has permanent exhibits that deal with different topics, from mathematics to the universe. It also has a planetarium.
It is ideal to spend the whole day learning about our planet and space.
📍Circuito Cultural de Ciudad Universitaria S/N, Ciudad Universitaria.
🕛Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️$90 general admission. Children under 2 years old are free. There are rooms that have an extra cost
Neon Brush Kids
Raining water on the outside, raining ideas on the inside! And we all know that nothing can unleash a child’s imagination more than a blank canvas, brushes and lots of paint. Neon Brush Kids’ is just that, but with more fantasy: neon colors, background music and a painting expert guiding the artistic steps of these little ones. A family plan that you will always remember, especially because at the end you will be able to take your child’s masterpiece home with you!
📍La Imperial Reforma, Av. Paseo de la Reforma 483, Cuauhtémoc
🕛Various schedules available
🎟️Checa for ticket prices and available dates click here.
Papalote Children’s Museum
A classic of classics. This precinct is dedicated to the little ones, so you will find plenty of activities for them, as well as rooms where they will learn about the human body and our environment.
📍268 Constituyentes Avenue, second section of Chapultepec Forest.
🕛 Check the opening hours on their official website and plan your visit.
Inflalandia
If your little one likes to jump all over the place, he/she will love this place. It is considered the largest inflatable park in Latin America. They will have fun in the ball pool, on the slides and even show their bravery in the extreme juice zone.
It has nine different areas. Come and visit this new place. It is not in CDMX, but in Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico.
📍Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 2610, San Andrés Atenco, Tlalnepantla
🕛Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
🎟️Desde $199 per person
Inbursa Aquarium
Take advantage of your vacations to get to know marine animals. The site is home to more than 14,000 animals of 350 different species. It has different sections where you will see from penguins to sharks. In addition, from time to time they organize events and experiences that the kids will love.
📍Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 386, ampliación Granada, alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo
🕛Mondays to Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
🎟️Entrada general $280 per person
Craftymania
Here they will let their imagination fly and exploit their artistic side. This is a space where you will make a work of art while splashing paint all over everything. They can even make their own slime.
📍Garden Santa Fe Shopping Mall (Guillermo González Camarena 1205).
🕛Mondays to Sundays from 12:00 to 19:00 hours.
Hasbro City
This is a theme park with countless attractions inspired by Hasbro characters. It has mechanical games, a boat where you will see Mr. Potato Head, virtual reality activities, go-karts, bumper cars and more.
There are attractions for all ages but it is mainly dedicated to children.
📍Paseo Interlomas (Vialidad de la Barranca Manzana 003, colonia Ex Hacienda Jesús del Monte, Bosque de las Palmas, Naucalpan, Estado de México).
🕛Check schedules on their official website.
🎟️Desde $149 per person. Each attraction has a different cost