Indoor play spaces

Bubbles Academy 1504 N Fremont St, 312-944-7677, bubblesacademy.com.
Play tunnels and inflatables, development toys and soft foam climbing structures fill the play space here. Open play hours: Jul 5–Aug 28: Tue, Thu 2–3:15pm. Sept 7–Oct 30: Mon–Fri 2–3:15pm; Tue, Wed 5:30–7pm. $10, siblings $3; free for families enrolled in classes.

Fantasy Kingdom 1422 N Kingsbury St, 312-642-5437, fantasykingdom.org
Designed for ages 6 and under, kids can explore the fantasy world while wearing fun and enchanting costumes. $12 per child. Open play 9am-5:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Kid City 1837 W Grand Ave, 312-829-6775, hstrial-lfranch.homestead.com
A set up of automobiles, a grocery store, a movie theatre and a post office allow your little ones to navigate through a pretend city. Open play hours run 9am–6pm, Tuesday–Friday, and 9am–noon the first Saturday of every month. First child $14, additional siblings $10.

The Little Gym 3216 N Lincoln Ave, 773-525-5750, thelittlegym.com.
Mats, giant sponges and gymnastics equipment sized just for little guys dot this popular play and party destination. Open daily, Aug 23–Jan 23 weekly session $400; the earliest classes begin at 8:15am, the latest end at 7:30pm.

Jump Ahead Academy 2260 N Clark St, 773-857-5867, jumpaheadacademy.com.
Choose from gymnastics, open play, Pilates, sports and other classes at this fitness and nutrition-driven play space. Drop in play is $10, free for members (lifetime membership is $20). Open play through Sept 4, Tue, Fri 2:45–3:45pm and Sat 9:30–11:30am; Sept 7–Jan 29, Tue 10:15–11:15am, Fri 2:45–3:45pm, Sat 10:45–11:45am.

Gymboree Play and Music 3158 N Lincoln Ave, 773-296-1770; 1030 W North Ave, 312-587-7380; 600 W Roosevelt Rd, 312-834-0000, gymboree.com.
Sports, music and art intersect at classes and parties for kids up to age five. Check the website for fall class info.

 My Corner Play Room 2121 N. Clybourn Ave, 773-388-2121, mycornerplayroom.com
The folks at this Lincoln Park spot love to play, whether it’s messy or not. Facility open to kids ages 6 months–6 years with an adult. Open play hours 8–9am and 1–6pm  Monday–Thursday, 8am–6pm Friday and 9am–noon Satirdau through April 2012.

My Gym 1880 W Fullerton Ave, 773-645-9600, my-gym.com.
Kids can get busy on gymnastic equipment and bouncing around in a ball pit during drop-in playtimes and parents’ night out evening sessions, as well as Friday afternoon drop-off specials and birthday parties. Check the website for class info.