From May to October the Texas heat is close to unbearable and you can't spend 6 months in the pool (not to mention the spring rain), so I've put together a list of free or cheap places to play inside that should help get you out of your house!
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A- AREA 254 is full of rollerskating, bumper cars, and bowling- oh my!
B- Brag about your bowling skills at Spare Time Texas in Temple, Bowlerama in Killeen, or Hallmark Lanes in Killeen.
C- Climb and crawl your way around Luv 2 Play in Killeen.
D- Discover new heights at Boulders Climbing Center in Harker Heights.
E- Escape, if you can, by solving the many puzzles at Great Escape of Central Texas in Killeen and Temple or Gambit Social House in Harker Heights.
F- Find new books, activities, or friends at any of our wonderful public libraries. Bell County Libraries Guide
G- Get crafty or get moving at home with tons of ideas from Macaroni KID.
H- Have a ball at Hat Trick in Temple, playing indoor soccer.
I- Invite friends over for a themed movie night or head to the movies at The Beltonian Theatre or Grand Avenue Theater in Belton.
J- Jump 'til you drop or try their rock walls, warrior course, and Sky Rider at Urban Air in Killeen.
K- Killeen Mall and Temple Mall both have soft play areas for the kids to enjoy while you snack on food from the food court or plan your shopping trip.
L- Little Sprouts Play Land in Belton has play equipment perfect for working your littles' gross and fine motor skills. They also plan fun themed play times and parent's night out events.
M- Make something beautiful at Tap Tap Art School in Harker Heights.
N- Need a new skill? Check out our Bell County Sports Guide to find a Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Dance, or Yoga class.
O- Open gyms at Texas Tumblers in Harker Heights, Extreme Cheer in Killeen or Temple, or Powerhouse Cheer and Fitness in Belton is always a fun way to use up all of your extra energy. All open gym times are on the MacKID calendar.
P- Paint like a pro at The Art Dept in Temple or smash some stuff next door at The Wreck Center.
Q- Quiz your friends on local trivia at Bell County Museum in Belton, Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum in Temple, or Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple.
R- Roller skating at Wheels Family Skating Center in Temple is a fun, music-filled outing.
S- Splash around the indoor pool at the Armed Services YMCA in Harker Heights or Sammons Indoor Pool in Temple.
T- Temple Children's Museum has tons of hands on play activities for the younger crowd.
U- Unwind with a craft or candle class at The Wick & Burn Candle Bar in Salado.
V- View a theatre show at Central Texas Theatre in Killeen, Temple Civic Theatre in Temple, or any of our local high schools.
W- Watch the universe spin around you with a star show at Mayborn Science Theater in Killeen.
X- Xtreme Jump Adventure Park in Temple Mall has go karts, climbing walls, laser tag, trampolines, and much more!
Y- Yes Day: let your kids control the fun (within reason of course)!
Z- Zip over to That Art Place and try one of their many different art classes or just pick out some pottery to paint.
