We love it here in the Pacific Northwest, a place full of lush landscapes, evergreen trails, and waterfront beauty. When the skies turn to mist and a rainy-day is in session, families will find plenty of indoor things to do in Bellevue. From hands-on museum activities and kid-friendly play cafes to shopping, dining, and entertainment, we've got some of the best family-friendly indoor activities to keep everyone dry, happy, and inspired. 

KidsQuest Children's Museum 

KidsQuest Children's Museum is a STEM-forward paradise for curious kids and their slightly sleep deprived parents) Bu.ild a fort, splash in the water gallery, or climb the giant rig together, all while integrating the ethos of sustainability and interactive educational play for kids 0 to 10.

📍 1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Twinkle Land Play Cafe Indoor Play Center

Twinkle Land Play Cafe is a family-friendly indoor play center located in Bellevue's Lake Hills neighborhood. The playground is equipped with climbing structures, slides, trampolines, and ball pits suitable for toddlers up to preteens. There's an arcade featuring the latest kid-friendly games, and the cafe features Nutella banana crepes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, sparkling fruit juice, and more. 

📍 15510 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA 98007

Monster Mini Golf and Family Fun at the Marketplace at Factoria

Monster Mini Golf, located in the Factoria area of Bellevue, features a variety of glow-in-the-dark experiences including mini golf, bowling, a lazer maze, and virtual reality games. There's also a "monstrous gaming arcade. If you get hungry, definitely check out the food hall at T&T Supermarket next door, or any of the restaurants in the same marketplace. There's even a Slime Factory nearby!

📍 4080 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Funtastic Playtorium at the Marketplace at Factoria

Funtastic Playtorium is basically a kid’s dream wrapped in soft mats and bright colors. It’s an expansive indoor playground designed for ages one through ten, full of twisty slides, padded climbing towers, rope bridges, and tunnels that seem to go on forever. There’s a toddler zone for the smaller explorers and plenty of open space for bigger kids to burn energy without turning your living room into a disaster zone. Parents can relax nearby with snacks and Wi-Fi while the kids sprint through a world that’s loud, safe, and happily exhausting. If you've worked up an appetite, try KURA Revolving Sushi nearby for a gamified way to eat!

📍 4077 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Explore The Bellevue Collection's Kid Spaces

The Bellevue Collection (aka Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place) is a fabulous place to hang out while it drizzles. With over 200 retail shops and over 80 places to dine, the entire complex is connected by skybridges so you can stay dry. For little ones, the Kids' Cove Play Area on Level 3 of Bellevue Square offers a soft-play zone near the JCPenney, and there's always a fun interactive display in Bellevue Square's Center Court - like interactive AR art! You can check out a movie at the Lincoln Square Cinemark, complete with movie theater popcorn. Lucky Strike & Power Play Arcade is perfect for older kids and teens, with bowling, arcade games, and plenty of entertainment guaranteed to tire them out. Forum Social House has mini-golf and Topgolf Swing Suites for older kids or a family-with-teens outing. For some virtual reality fun, head to MIRRA for one of the most innovative dining and play spaces ever. Don't forget to check out the LEGO Store, POPMART, and Snapdoodle for toys and games of all sorts. There are family lounges and nursing rooms here, free parking in covered garages, and a wide variety of kid-approved food spots, like Lolli & Pops, Mochinut, and plenty of boba and snacks. 

📍 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004

Reality Break Escapes

For families that love a good puzzle, Reality Break Escapes is the perfect stop to put those skills to the test. With several different escape rooms to choose from, like breaking into a speakeasy, solving a futuristic sci-fi mystery, or defusing a mob bomb, the surprising collaborative activity is perfect for older kids, teens, or just a group of adults. This locally owned business is designed for maximum fun, laughs, and friendly competition. 

📍 225 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Arts & Crafts in Bellevue's Creative Spaces

Creatively Yours Bellevue offers kid-friendly ceramics experiences in the Crossroads area, where you can play with clay. At The Painted Palace, choose from a variety of painting events, where you can create and take home paintings of the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and more. Lightning Art Studio hosts a variety of crafty adventures, such as handmade mosaic coaster classes, a painted fluid bear class, a soap making class, and more. At Honey Me Bakery, you'll find adorable cake making workshops, teaching you how to decorate your own cake.

📍 Creatively Yours: 15600 NE 8th St #O15, Bellevue, WA 98008
📍 The Painted Palace: 1813 130th Ave NE #210, Bellevue, WA 98005
📍 Lightning Art Studio: 1313 132nd Ave NE #6, Bellevue, WA 98005
📍 Honey Me Bakery: 14045 NE 20th St #E, Bellevue, WA 98007

Mini Mountain Indoor Ski Center

Mini Mountain Indoor Ski Center is one of those Bellevue surprises that’s been quietly teaching generations of locals how to ski, and without any snow. It’s a compact, year-round training facility that uses motorized revolving slopes (think giant treadmills covered in carpeted “snow”) to simulate real mountain conditions. Instructors stand alongside kids and beginners, helping them perfect turns, balance, and confidence before they ever step onto an actual mountain. Parents love it because there’s no freezing, no waiting for lifts, and no hauling gear up I-90. The vibe is pure Pacific Northwest: practical, slightly geeky, and built for people who’d rather be ready when the real powder hits.

📍 1900 140th Ave NE #102, Bellevue, WA 98005

Lucky Claww in BelRed Arts District

Lucky Claww is a bright, joy-filled arcade tucked into our BelRed Arts District. Inside, the walls are lined with claw-machine after claw-machine filled with plush toys, novelty prizes, and fun quirky items. It's giving a playful afternoon escape, its easy to get into with younger kids who'll be enthralled by plushies and claw machines, and it's located in our creative district with plenty to explore and places for snacks. 

📍 14028 Bel-Red Rd #207, Bellevue, WA 98007

Bellevue Library's Makerspace

A treasure trove for budding tech enthusiasts, the Makerspace at Bellevue Library offers free access to state-of-the-art tools like 3D printers, recording software, leathermaking kits, laser cutters, sublimation printers, and more. With classes in coding and robotics, children can dive deep into the world of technology, turning their imaginative ideas into tangible creations. Upcoming classes and reservations can be found online. 

📍 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Bellevue Aquatic Center

Bellevue Aquatic Center is a full-on indoor water-escape for families, featuring two major pool zones: the Warm Springs Therapy Pool, which is at a cozy 92°F, and the Blue Lagoon Lap Pool, which is 25-yards with six lanes, a 13-foot dive tank and water slide. 

📍 601 143rd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

Plan Your Rainy Day in Bellevue

Rainy days are the perfect excuse to explore Bellevue’s best indoor family activities. From KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Twinkle Land Play Café to Monster Mini Golf, Funtastic Playtorium, and The Bellevue Collection, there’s endless fun for kids of all ages. Families can get creative at local art studios, explore the Bellevue Library Makerspace, or relax with indoor dining, shopping, and entertainment all within walking distance.

Stay dry, play indoors, and discover why Bellevue, Washington is one of the best rainy day destinations near Seattle for families, kids, and visitors alike. Find more indoor attractions, family events, and Bellevue itineraries on our Family Friendly Things To Do page.