Kids can jump, bounce, climb, and slide at Pump It Up, the award-winning "inflatable party zone." The climate-controlled arenas are filled with huge inflatable structures and provide a great space for birthday parties (which include private arena use, rather than just admission during public hours). Doors open at other times for Pop-In Playtimes and a variety of scheduled programs. Typically, parents are required to remain on-site while kids play.

Classes & Camps: Select Pump It Up locations now offer PumpStart classes designed to build motor and social skills through music, games, and structured activities, and Jump-N-Art programs, which combine art projects, playtime, and structured activities during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Contact your nearest Pump It Up for details on what it offers.

Parties: Two-hour parties include exclusive use of the arena and lots of supervised bounce time, followed by time in a party room for treats and gift opening (with tableware provided). Parties can be customized with add-on options such as invitations, pizza, drinks, cake, balloons, and goodie bags. Parents can bring in cake and beverages. Shorter, smaller parties are available on a limited basis.

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Family Playtimes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11:30am (for kids six and under) and from 3pm to 4:30pm (for kids ages six and up). No reservations are required, but parents must remain on-site. Entry fees are $6 for kids; parents and crawlers play for free. Check the website before heading out.