Last updated: 2025-04-22
Union’s indoor entertainment scene offers diverse experiences for every age and interest. From interactive museums to classic entertainment venues, residents and visitors can explore engaging activities that beat the weather and provide year-round enjoyment.
Whether seeking family-friendly attractions or adult entertainment options, Union’s indoor destinations provide unique experiences. Museums, theaters, and recreation centers ensure there’s something compelling for everyone looking to escape outdoor limitations.
Discover Union’s best indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Union
- The Mall at Short Hills (Short Hills)
- Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange)
- AMC Dine-In Theatres Mountainside 10 (Mountainside)
- Bowlero Union
- Imagine That!!! Museum (Florham Park)
- Liberty Hall Museum
- Color Me Mine (Millburn)
- Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (Summit)
- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison)
AMC Dine-In Theatres Mountainside 10 (Mountainside)
What to Expect
In-theater dining with full-service meal and drink delivery
Description
AMC Dine-In Theatres Mountainside 10 offers a premium cinema experience with in-theater dining services. Guests can enjoy first-run movies while seated in comfortable recliners and order full meals and alcoholic beverages directly to their seats. The theater provides a sophisticated movie-watching environment with advanced sound and projection systems.
Where: Mountainside | More Info: AMC Dine-In Theatres Mountainside 10
Bowlero Union
What to Expect
32-lane bowling center with multi-activity entertainment complex
Description
Bowlero Union offers a comprehensive entertainment destination with 32 bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards/pool area, and a sports bar. Guests can enjoy unlimited bowling specials, diverse arcade games, and a full-service lounge with food and drinks. Wheelchair accessible with free WiFi, the venue provides a versatile entertainment experience for groups and families.
Where: Union | More Info: Bowlero Union
Color Me Mine (Millburn)
What to Expect
DIY ceramic painting studio with professional firing services
Description
Color Me Mine offers a hands-on ceramic painting studio where guests can customize pottery pieces from a wide selection of blank ceramics. Visitors select, paint, and glaze their own unique creations, which are then professionally fired in-house. Ideal for individual artists, families, and group events.
Where: Millburn | More Info: Color Me Mine
Imagine That!!! Museum (Florham Park)
What to Expect
Comprehensive multi-activity children's learning environment
Description
Interactive children's discovery center spanning 16,000 square feet with over 20 unique play areas. Features hands-on learning environments including art crafts, music rooms, three-story playscape, and imaginative role-play zones. Designed for children to explore, create, and learn through engaging multisensory experiences.
Where: Florham Park | More Info: Imagine That!!! Museum
Liberty Hall Museum
What to Expect
Revolutionary War era historical site with comprehensive educational programming
Description
Liberty Hall Museum offers an immersive historical experience showcasing New Jersey's rich heritage through comprehensive educational programs. Visitors explore primary source documents, engage in hands-on learning about history, science, and art across elementary through high school levels. Interactive tours highlight the stories of notable residents and the museum's historical significance.
Where: Union | More Info: Liberty Hall Museum
The Mall at Short Hills (Short Hills)
What to Expect
Premier luxury shopping complex in New Jersey metropolitan area
Description
Upscale shopping destination featuring over 200 luxury and designer stores across multiple levels. Offers premium retail experiences with high-end brands like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Apple Store. Provides climate-controlled indoor shopping environment with elegant architectural design and curated retail selections.
Where: Short Hills | More Info: The Mall at Short Hills
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison)
What to Expect
Professional Shakespeare repertory theatre in New Jersey
Description
Professional theatre company dedicated to producing Shakespeare's works and classic plays. Located at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, the company offers high-quality theatrical performances featuring renowned productions like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'Romeo and Juliet'. Presents diverse repertoire spanning classic and contemporary interpretations of dramatic works.
Where: Madison | More Info: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange)
What to Expect
Comprehensive wildlife conservation and education center
Description
Turtle Back Zoo offers an immersive wildlife experience featuring over 200 animal species across diverse habitats. Visitors explore exhibits showcasing animals from around the globe, with interactive educational displays and conservation-focused programming. The zoo provides close-up encounters with mammals, reptiles, birds, and marine life.
Where: West Orange | More Info: Turtle Back Zoo
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (Summit)
What to Expect
Comprehensive art education and community-focused creative programming
Description
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey offers comprehensive art education and engagement through studio classes, exhibitions, and community programs. Visitors can participate in diverse workshops, view rotating art exhibitions, and explore creative learning opportunities across multiple artistic disciplines.
Where: Summit | More Info: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
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