Last updated: 2025-04-22
Rainy days and chilly Queens weather don’t mean boredom. Indoor entertainment thrives across the borough, offering exciting escapes from unpredictable outdoor conditions for locals and visitors seeking engaging activities.
From interactive museums to gaming havens, Queens provides diverse indoor experiences that capture the neighborhood’s vibrant energy and cultural richness, ensuring entertainment for every age and interest.
Explore Queens’ coolest indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Elmhurst
- Queens Center
- New York Hall of Science (Queens)
- Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
- Regal UA Midway (Forest Hills)
- Flushing Town Hall (Flushing)
- Spin New York (Long Island City)
- Main Street Board Game Cafe (Flushing)
- QBK Sports (Long Island City)
Flushing Town Hall (Flushing)
What to Expect
Multicultural performing arts center with diverse musical programming
Description
Flushing Town Hall is a cultural arts center offering diverse performing arts experiences, including live music concerts, jazz performances, global music events, and interactive exhibitions. The venue celebrates multicultural artistic expressions through monthly jazz jams, classical music performances, and innovative cross-cultural music fusion concerts.
Where: Flushing | More Info: Flushing Town Hall
Main Street Board Game Cafe (Flushing)
What to Expect
Comprehensive board game library with 300+ titles
Description
Main Street Board Game Cafe offers an extensive library of over 300 board games for three-hour play sessions. Visitors can enjoy strategy games, classic titles, and popular tabletop experiences like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The cafe provides expert game guidance, a welcoming environment, and a full menu of snacks and beverages.
Where: Flushing | More Info: Main Street Board Game Cafe
Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
What to Expect
Comprehensive multimedia exhibition exploring film and television production
Description
An interactive museum dedicated to the art, technology, and cultural impact of film, television, and digital media. Featuring immersive exhibitions like the Jim Henson Exhibition and Behind the Screen, visitors explore the creative processes of moving image production through innovative displays, multimedia installations, and engaging collections.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Museum of the Moving Image
New York Hall of Science (Queens)
What to Expect
Design Make Play educational approach to interactive science learning
Description
Interactive science museum offering hands-on STEM learning experiences through innovative exhibits and design-based exploration. The New York Hall of Science provides engaging workshops, demonstrations, and immersive displays that transform complex scientific concepts into accessible, dynamic learning opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Where: Queens | More Info: New York Hall of Science
QBK Sports (Long Island City)
What to Expect
Only all-inclusive indoor beach volleyball venue in NYC
Description
QBK Sports offers an all-inclusive indoor beach volleyball venue in New York City. Catering to all skill levels, the facility provides adult and youth classes, leagues, tournaments, and drop-in opportunities. Visitors can enjoy volleyball in a social environment with music, food, and drink options.
Where: Long Island City | More Info: QBK Sports
Queens Center
What to Expect
Extensive multi-level shopping destination in Queens
Description
Queens Center is a four-story enclosed mall in Elmhurst, NY, featuring over 150 premier retail stores and dining options. Home to top brands like Apple, Macy's, Sephora, and Zara, the mall offers a comprehensive shopping experience with convenient access via multiple transportation routes.
Where: Elmhurst | More Info: Queens Center
Regal UA Midway (Forest Hills)
What to Expect
Multi-format cinema with diverse movie selections
Description
Regal UA Midway offers a comprehensive movie theater experience in Forest Hills, featuring multiple screens with standard and recliner seating. Showcases diverse film selections including new releases, special anniversary screenings, and international movies with varied showtimes and accessibility options.
Where: Forest Hills | More Info: Regal UA Midway
Spin New York (Long Island City)
What to Expect
Professional-grade ping pong facility with social gaming environment
Description
Spin New York offers a premier table tennis entertainment venue with multiple ping pong tables, professional-grade equipment, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Guests can enjoy casual play, competitive matches, and group events in a modern, well-designed urban space that transforms traditional ping pong into a dynamic social experience.
Where: Long Island City | More Info: Spin New York
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