When the weather is bad and the kids need to burn some energy, head to one of these top indoor playgrounds for kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

While getting kids out of the house to blow off steam is a must for everyone's sanity, it's not easy on cold, hot, or rainy days. But there are lots of indoor play areas for children in DC and beyond that allow kids to crawl, run, jump, climb, and play to their hearts' content—without causing a storm inside your house. Many of these kids' play spaces include extra perks like free WiFi, cafes, fun classes, and more.

Here are 30 of the best indoor play areas for children in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to visit on those bad-weather days. For more ideas for indoor fun near DC, check out our Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Kids in DC. You'll find our curated lists of everything from the best indoor rock climbing gyms to awesome trampoline parks.

Have you ever wondered what summer camp at the zoo is like? Or how to find a camp your perfectly quirky kid will love? Sure, you could create a spreadsheet of every camp in a 50 mile radius, but wouldn't it be more fun to just go and play with them? That's the idea behind our summer camp events. And the first one is this Sunday. Spoiler: They're going to be really fun even if you don't think you're looking for a camp.