Chennai is a city known for its peace, tranquility, not-so-busy lifestyle and self-contented people. It is also famous for it’s heat (no doubt), which has in turn become a boon to us. As more and more indoor gaming centers and fun activity corners for the benefit of kids have opened up. These play centers offer everything a mother would like to look out for to engage her child. Here is a curated list of the 20 Best Places To Visit In Chennai With Kids 2022.

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Play ‘N’ Learn – Best Indoor Play Are For Kids To Learn While Playing

Timezone which is Chennai’s largest & most favourite play area for kids & teens, has now launched Play ‘N’ Learn specifically for children between 0-12 years. It is the first centre to offer concepts like Active Play, Edu-fun programs, and the Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales (MIDAS) system that helps identify and understand each child’s natural learning style – called ‘smarts’. 

Multidimensional learning for kids in their crucial formative years that will help them get a head start in life. The format’s STEAM programs incorporate active components into every session – to educate the mind and the body, all in a fun and engaging manner. Now if you are a parent who believes in “Learning While Playing”, this is definitely your go-to destination!

From birthday parties to chidren’s day out, Play ‘N’ Learn is the best place for engaging your child constructively.

Working Hours: 10am – 9pm

Contact: 9840223604

Location: V R Mall, Anna Nagar

The Little Gym – The Best Things To Do With Kids In Chennai

Get ready for some serious fun at The Little Gym. It’s a creative and highly interactive environment for kids thats designed for kids between 4months to 12 years. It’s a franchise from the USA, located currently in 3 cities – Chennai, Mumbai & Bangalore. From Gymnastics to incredible sports skills, your child will stay unplugged for 2 hours with non-stop fun! You can choose classes once or twice a week. They cost around Rs.600 for 1 hour session. And thus undoubtedly one of the Best Fun Activities To Do With Kids In Chennai.

Working Hours: 10am – 7pm

Contact: 073587 07220

Location: 35, TT Krishnamachari Road, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018

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iSpark Holistic Happiness – Best Places For Birthday Parties In Chennai

We stumbled upon iSpark when we were looking for Best Summer Camps For Kids in Chennai. It is the perfect blend of fun, fitness & frolic for your little ones. What we love the most is that iSpark has a dedicated team for every aspect of your child’s development – age appropriate equipments for physical fitness, creative & life skills building which includes dance, story telling, DIY crafts & more. They emphasize on healthy conscious eating devoid of high calories. You can celebrate your child’s birthday party with personalised themes and a plethora of exciting activities such as theatre, clay modelling & balloon art instead of the conventional “burger-french fries” party! With several programmes like Sparkling Stars (Pre-school), Young Champs (After-school) & Yoga, iSpark is definitely one of the best places to visit with kids in Chennai.
Working Hours: 6am – 8pm

Email – [email protected]

Contact: 044-43570807/ 8825970607
Location: No.404/187, Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600086

Air Borne – Best Place To Visit With Friends In Chennai

Air Borne is also one of the newest entrants in the field of kids entertainment and adult entertainment too. Yes….you heard it right. It is a Trampoline Park situated in Nungambakkam – where they have trampoline for kids as well as adults. So while your kid plays you can play too. There are 15 inter connected trampolines of different shapes and sizes.  It is open for kids 3 years onwards. So stop waiting and start bouncing!! The entry fee is Rs.250/- for half an hour, Rs.390/- per hour.  They have some amazing discounts during the Happy Hours.

Working hours: 11.00 am – 11.30 pm

Contact: 88389 84470

Location: KNK Road, Nungambakkam

KidzResort – Best Indoor Play Area For Kids In Chennai

KidzResort  is the brainchild of 5 young grandmas whose main motto is to create a safe environment for young kids to play, enjoy and grow at the same time. It is suitable for kids in the age group of 1 year to 8 years of age. Built on a spacious area of 2700 sq. feet it has both A/C Indoor Games and Outdoor Games and a spacious Party Hall to host birthday parties too. Per session of an hour would be charged @ Rs.200/- per child.

Working hours: 11 am- 7.30 pm.

Contact : 044- 4350 0333

Location: New NO.45, Annanagar West, Extension

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KartWheel- Kids Play & Party Zone – Places To Visit In Chennai With Kids

It is one of the best places, located right in the heart of the city, to deter your kids away from the gadgets and see them engage and explore in different fun activities. The 5500 sq. ft play area is equipped with some of the best play equipment; also their collection of books is totally fun and engaging too. The entry fee is Rs.175/- per hour and Rs. 249/- for a 2 hour session.

Working hours: 10 am – 7pm.

Contact: 044 – 4266 0909

Location : No. 21, Balaram Road, Adyar

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Mystery Rooms – Exciting Things To Do With Children In Chennai

Mystery Rooms is one of the latest introductions in the field of gaming and entertainment with a totally new concept and is one of the best places to visit in Chennai for couples & kids. It is a real life experience which will challenge all your senses. You work as a team where each team gets 60 minutes to work towards a goal. And how do you do it? Well, solve hidden clues, investigate and devise your own escape plan. So the underlying concept is team spirit.  This makes it a must explore place for all age groups. The entry fee is generally priced based on the number of group members– starting from Rs.800/- per person.

Working hours: 11 am – 10 pm

Contact: 98990 09341

Location: college road, Nungambakkam

Funky Monkeys – Best Indoor Play Area For Kids

Funky Monkeys claims to be one of India’s premier Indoor Play Center and Birthday Venue for Kids. It caters to the kids in the age group of 6 months upto 12 years of age. They have two play zones – Toddler  Zone & Junior Zone. They also have an in-built cafeteria and a birthday party area. A perfect place to host birthday parties or play dates. At present they have “Monsoon Mania” which offers unlimited fun for 10 sessions priced @ Rs.3000/- only.

Working days: 7 days a week

Location: 1^st floor, Phoenix Market City, Velachery

Contact: 044- 6651 3317

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Pleeease Mom – Best Play Area For Children In Chennai

Located on the third floor of one of the biggest and popular malls in the city – Express Avenue, this play area is surely a handy option for all the parents out there. They have a team of experienced nannies who can take care of your kids while you are away shopping. They have some of the best cuisines for kids – Chinese, Indian & Continental. A sure treat for the kids. The entry fees is Rs.160/- per hour.

Working hours: 5.00 pm—10.00 pm.

Contact: 77085 48354

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MGM Dizzee World – Best Amusement Park In Chennai

MGM Dizzee world located 30 kms away from the city is one of the most favorite places to enjoy with kids. They have dozens of rides ( close to 87 rides  ) including both dry & wet rides. They also have Jumbo packages for kids @ Rs.549/- ; and adults @ Rs. 649/- per head which is inclusive of all dry & wet rides. Some of the amusement parks in Chennai are Queensland, VGP, Kishkinta, Splash and Wild Tribe.

Working hours: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm on weekdays & 7.30 pm. On weekends

Location: 1/74, East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chennai.

Contact: 044 2747 2129

Jus Jump Trampoline Park & Play Area – 20 Best Places To Visit In Chennai With Kids 2019

Jus Jump is one of the leading Trampoline, Play Area and Fitness Parks in Chennai – Best Fun Activities To Do With Kids In Chennai. Not only does it have Trampoline of all sizes but it also has varied games in a spacious property that is also well maintained. The entry fees per child is Rs. 350/- per hour; and rs.100/- per hour for grip socks – which is mandatory.

Working hours:  10.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Location: Parathasarthipuram, T.nagar

Contact: 087544 53953

Fun City – Best Entertainment Place In Chennai For Family

 Fun city is one of the most favorite places for both kids & adults. The whole atmosphere is electrifying and engaging for the kids. Having multiple centers – one in Express Avenue, Chennai Citi Center, Forum Vijaya Mall & Phoenix Market City – adds on to its popularity among the Chennaites. Fun City is an ideal play center for kids 1-12 years of age. There is no entry fees as such, as each game has its own charges.

Working Hours: 10am – 10pm

Contact: 080- 42599000

Hansel & Gretel – Best Things To Do With Toddlers In Chennai

This Play center has become one of the famous Play centers in Chennai. Established around 7 years ago, this Play center offers various Indoor & Outdoor games. They have fully air-conditioned rooms to make the kid comfortable and is an ideal place to host birthday parties. The team helps you out with everything- right from the theme, birthday cake, return gifts and food too. They also have a mini-theater to screen fun movies which keeps the kid engaged for a long time. It is ideal for kids 1 – 12 years of age. They have a host of fun activities after school hours – like music, free style and arts. The entry fee for the play gym is Rs.200/- per hour.

Working hours: 1.00 pm – 7 pm.

Location: Jagdambal Street, T.Nagar

Contact: 044 43533073

Toyz Day Out – Best Places To Visit In Chennai With Kids

Toyz Day Out is the first Kids Educational and Entertainment Library in Chennai setup in 2009, with the sole motto to provide a holistic development of your child. They offer a variety of puzzles, cds, toys, books and indoor/outdoor games to choose from. They also provide fabulous birthday party packages too. They also conduct classes after school hours- like music, arts and so on. The entry fee to the play pen would cost you Rs.150/- per hour.

Working Hours: 11.00 am – 8.00pm

Location: Opp to Grand Square, Velachery

Contact: 044 – 48522258

Blur – Best Gaming Zone In Chennai

Blur @ Sathyam Cinemas is rated as a World Class Gaming Zone – spread over 15,000 sq. feet at the Sathyam Complex itself. It features gaming on every imaginable platform – be it PS3, XBox 360, Nontendo Wii, PS2, Arcades and much more. They also have a Blur Café, in case you need to have some energy drinks or a short bite. It has been designed in such a way that it suits all age groups- no age bat at all. Whether you are a novice, a pro or just a beginner you will perfectly fit into the many gaming options that Blur has to offer. This makes it a must visit place for you and your kids!! They have many packages – one day package or a one month package – they are all priced reasonably.. and definitely worth the price.

Working hours: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm

Location: Sathyam Cinemas

Contact: 044 43920326

Utopia – Best Indoor Place In Chennai For Kids

Utopia is a perfect place for you to spend time together with your kid by doing activities together under one roof!! Doesn’t that sound exciting? There are many things to choose from – Play Area, the Adventure Play Gym, an exclusive Fitness Room for yoga, gymnastics and dance workouts. They also have a classic Café where you could indulge in some of the yummiest pastries or get yourself immersed in a book from their Library. They also have board games kept in the Café for the parents to have a hearty time while their kids are enjoying too. To add to the fun they also have a Music room where you could enjoy a movie of your choice or just sit back and chill out by listening to your favorite music videos. The entry fee per kid is Rs.150/- per hour.

Working hours: 11.30 am – 7.30 pm.

Location: Abhiramapuram, Chennai

Contact: 82708 86472

Laser Tag – Best Places To Visit In Chennai With Friends

The increased popularity of this form of game in USA is slowly, but surely, catching up with Chennaiites too. It is  great game to play when you are with a group of friends or with family too. It’s a simple game where tagging your friends is what you have to do!! So what are you waiting for? Just tag along your friends/family and prepare yourself for a wonderful Laser Tag experience – one which you will never forget for a very, very long time. For a 15 minutes game you pay Rs.250/- per person; and for a 30 minutes game you pay Rs.400/-. You are also eligible for bulk discounts if you go as a group of more than 10 people.

Working hours: 10.30 – 9 pm.

Location: Annanagar East, Chennai

Contact: 77085 40111

Qbowling – Best Bowling Centre In Chennai

Bowling has become increasingly popular with the older kids. QBowling is one of the leading names in this form of game. It has Kids Play Zone, Kiddie rides for the younger ones. And it also houses a Ball Pool, Snooker table Play Station and XBOX ONE to keep kids and adults engaged for hours and hours. The charges are Rs.190/- per person per game of Bowling – which is not on the higher side too.

Working hours: 10.30 am-10.30 pm.

For Booking: 095004 96150

Location: Chandra Metro Rail, Virugambakkam

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• Marina Beach:  Romantic Place For Couples In Chennai

World’s second longest and India’s longest beach always remain kids’ favorite hangout spot in Chennai for the stunning visuals of ebbing waves, playing in the sand, merry rides and of course mouthwatering snacks. Kids love the thrilling horse rides too.

• Aringar Anna Zoological park: Chennai Tourist Places Top 10

Kids of any generation get enthralled by animals. Be it in the cartoons they watch or the storybooks they read they are always captivated by animals. Vandalur zoo or Aringar Anna zoological park is the best place to give them the experience of watching animals in their natural habitat. Kids can not only watch animals but also go for deer safari and lion safari here.

Working Hours: 9am – 6m

Location: GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048

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• Dakshinachitra, Muttukadu – Best Outdoor Place To Visit In Chennai

Situated 25 kilometers away from Chennai, this place is not only a tourist attraction but also helps the kids have a long drive experience along the less crowded ECR coast. Dakshinachitra is famous for its beautiful architecture that is cross-cultural and art museum. Instead of letting kids watch only conventional fun zones like park, beach, and malls, we can take them to this wonderful place which will help the kids to develop a taste for art and craft. There is a heritage village here which houses the best handicrafts from all the south Indian states.

Working Hours: 10am-7pm

Location: East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kanchipuram District, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603118

Contact: 044 2747 2603

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