Stay Entertained Indoors: Fun Things to Do in Chesapeake

Chesapeake is known for its outdoor adventures, but sometimes you just want to mix things up and enjoy the fun inside. Luckily, Chesapeake has plenty of indoor activities to keep everyone entertained—whether you’re escaping rainy weather or just looking for something different to do.

Fun Family Activities

With 40 bowling lanes, an arcade, and billiards, Bowlero Chesapeake and Bowlero Western Branch are packed with energy. While the kids rack up strikes and arcade tickets, adults can enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, and a full menu of food that works for lunch or dinner.

For classic family fun, Greenbrier Family Skating Center offers a nostalgic roller-skating experience complete with upbeat music, arcade games, and a snack bar—perfect for kids, teens, and parents alike. If ice is more your style, head to Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex, Chesapeake’s premier ice facility. With public skating sessions, learn-to-skate programs, and its role as the official training ground for the Norfolk Admirals hockey team, it’s a great spot to glide, learn, or simply watch the action.

Jump it Out

Sky Zone is another active way to enjoy indoor fun. Offering 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines, there are more than 60 trampolines, including the famous angled wall trampolines, and a few other surprises along the course. Open every day of the week, Sky Zone is not to be missed.

If you’ve still got energy to burn, spend an afternoon at the FunVille Playground & Cafe. A 3,300-foot indoor playground, older kids will enjoy the bumper cars, jungle-themed playground, and challenging ropes course. Toddlers will clamor for the Toddler Playground designed for sitters and crawlers, and parents will appreciate the abundance of seating and a full menu of food for kids and adults alike.

Chesapeake's Story Told Through History

Step back in time with a visit to the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum, where Chesapeake’s Revolutionary War history comes to life. Located near the site of the pivotal Battle of Great Bridge, the museum offers interactive exhibits, artifacts, and engaging storytelling that highlight the area’s role in America’s fight for independence. Guests can explore the battlefield grounds, learn about the waterways that shaped Chesapeake’s history, and gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s cultural heritage. It’s an inspiring stop for families, history buffs, and anyone looking to connect with the past.

Make Something New

If you’re in the mood to tap into your creative side, Chesapeake has plenty of ways to let your imagination run free. At Glazenfyre: A Paint It Yourself Pottery Studio, you can design and paint your own piece to take home. Potts N Paints offers even more variety, letting you explore pottery, clay, canvas, or glass. At The Art and Craft Room, walk-ins are welcome for DIY projects, or you can sign up for instructor-led classes. And at Painting with a Twist, you can enjoy a fun, social painting experience while creating something beautiful.

Chesapeake has no shortage of fun. No matter the weather, there’s always a way to make the most of your day.