Last updated: 2025-04-22
Rainy days and winter chills don’t mean boredom in Queens. From interactive museums to creative workshops, this borough offers an array of engaging indoor activities that transform dreary days into memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you’re seeking family entertainment, artistic exploration, or recreational fun, Queens’ diverse indoor venues provide something for every interest and age group, ensuring no one gets stuck staring at four walls.
Discover Queens’ best indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Cypress Hills
- New York Hall of Science (Queens)
- Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
- Dave & Buster's (Westbury)
- Ridgewood YMCA (Ridgewood)
- Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center (Rego Park)
- QBK Sports (Maspeth)
- Queens Public Library - Cypress Hills Branch
- Brooklyn Art Library (Brooklyn)
- The Shops at Atlas Park (Glendale)
- Painting Lounge (Long Island City)
Brooklyn Art Library (Brooklyn)
What to Expect
Community-driven international sketchbook collection
Description
Brooklyn Art Library housed a global collection of over 50,000 artist sketchbooks, creating a unique community-driven art archive. The library allowed visitors to explore diverse creative works from artists worldwide, serving as an interactive artistic repository and collaborative platform.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Brooklyn Art Library
Dave & Buster's (Westbury)
What to Expect
Comprehensive arcade and dining entertainment destination
Description
Dave & Buster's offers an immersive entertainment complex featuring an extensive arcade with over 100 video games, virtual reality experiences, and interactive challenges. Guests can enjoy multiplayer games, win tickets for prizes, and pair gaming with a full-service restaurant and sports bar featuring American cuisine and craft cocktails.
Where: Westbury | More Info: Dave & Buster's
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center (Rego Park)
What to Expect
Multi-purpose urban recreation center with diverse activity spaces
Description
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center offers a comprehensive indoor fitness and community facility with multiple activity spaces. Features include an indoor basketball court, volleyball courts, cardio room, fitness equipment, and a media lab. Provides diverse recreational opportunities for community members seeking physical activity and skill development.
Where: Rego Park | More Info: Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center
Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
What to Expect
Interactive multimedia exhibitions exploring film and digital media production
Description
An innovative media museum exploring film, television, and digital entertainment through immersive exhibitions. Features interactive displays like the Jim Henson Exhibition and Behind the Screen, showcasing creative processes in media production. Offers comprehensive insights into visual storytelling, technology, and artistic innovation across multiple entertainment platforms.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Museum of the Moving Image
New York Hall of Science (Queens)
What to Expect
Design Make Play educational approach to science learning
Description
Interactive science museum offering hands-on STEM learning experiences through innovative exhibits like CityWorks. Visitors explore urban engineering, engage with dynamic scientific demonstrations, and participate in immersive educational workshops designed to inspire critical thinking and creativity in learners of all ages.
Where: Queens | More Info: New York Hall of Science
Painting Lounge (Long Island City)
What to Expect
BYOB art studio with guaranteed completed painting
Description
Painting Lounge offers guided art workshops where participants create their own paintings in a relaxed, social environment. No prior art experience is required. Attendees receive all supplies, including canvases, paints, brushes, and easels, with expert instruction to help everyone complete a personal artwork.
Where: Long Island City | More Info: Painting Lounge
QBK Sports (Maspeth)
What to Expect
NYC's only all-inclusive indoor beach volleyball venue
Description
QBK Sports offers a unique indoor beach volleyball experience in New York City. The venue provides comprehensive volleyball programming including adult and youth classes, leagues, and tournaments. Participants can enjoy a social atmosphere with music, food, and drinks while improving their volleyball skills in a controlled indoor environment.
Where: Maspeth | More Info: QBK Sports
Queens Public Library - Cypress Hills Branch
What to Expect
Multilingual community learning center with comprehensive digital resources
Description
Queens Public Library's Cypress Hills Branch offers comprehensive community learning resources through diverse programming. The library provides free access to books, digital materials, educational workshops, and community events for all ages. Visitors can explore extensive collections, participate in literacy programs, and access technology resources.
Where: Cypress Hills | More Info: Queens Public Library - Cypress Hills Branch
Ridgewood YMCA (Ridgewood)
What to Expect
Flexible group fitness class registration system
Description
Community fitness center offering diverse group exercise classes and programs for all ages. Provides specialized kids' classes in sports, arts, math, and science, along with summer camp opportunities. Focuses on health and wellness programming for local community members.
Where: Ridgewood | More Info: Ridgewood YMCA
The Shops at Atlas Park (Glendale)
What to Expect
Park-like outdoor shopping environment with comprehensive retail and entertainment options
Description
An open-air shopping center in Central Queens offering a diverse mix of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment. Features multiple national retailers like HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and ULTA Beauty, complemented by dining establishments and a Regal Cinemas for movie experiences.
Where: Glendale | More Info: The Shops at Atlas Park
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