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Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center - North Reading

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Rating

4.5(876)

Family of 4

$55-$80 (admission ~$12-15/child; on-site snack bar; free parking)

Duration

1.5-2.5 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 1-10

About

Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center in North Reading is a well-established indoor playground serving the North Shore and Merrimack Valley communities. With 876+ Google reviews and a solid 4.5 rating, it's clearly one of those trusted neighborhood standbys that families return to repeatedly.

The facility centers on a large multi-level indoor playground structure with tubes, tunnels, slides, and climbing elements. The design intelligently separates younger toddler play areas from the sections suited for bigger kids, which reduces the collision anxiety that comes when very young children share space with energetic 8-year-olds.

An arcade section gives older kids a secondary draw, and a snack bar keeps everyone fueled without requiring a mid-session departure. The overall setup is clean, well-maintained, and appropriately staffed — hallmarks of a venue that earns high repeat-visit rates.

Closed on Mondays, Cowabunga's is open Tuesday through Sunday with hours that make it accessible for school-day mornings on the weekdays it's open. The busiest times are Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings; Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are the most relaxed.

North Reading is about 25-30 minutes north of Boston on Route 28, making Cowabunga's accessible for families in Woburn, Wilmington, Reading, Tewksbury, and Burlington as well. Free parking and reasonable admission pricing round out an accessible family outing.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Available

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Tuesday or Wednesday mornings for the quietest experience; closed Mondays

Wait Times

No significant wait — admission is timed entry or drop-in based on capacity

Nearby Food

On-site snack bar with pizza, hot dogs, and standard fare. Main Street in North Reading and the Route 28 corridor have casual dining within 5-10 minutes.

Why Kids Love It

Cowabunga's is a classic New England indoor playground done well — a large multi-level tube structure with slides, tunnels, and climbing elements that gives kids ages 1-10 a genuine physical workout in a safe, enclosed space. The arcade games provide a secondary draw for older kids, and the snack bar means refueling without leaving. It's the reliable neighborhood go-to that North Shore families come back to repeatedly throughout the rainy season.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Closed Mondays — plan accordingly for school vacation weeks
  • The multi-level play structure has sections calibrated for different ages; toddler areas are separated from older-kid sections
  • Socks are required — bring your own to avoid purchasing them at the door
  • Birthday party reservations fill up fast for weekend slots — book at least 3-4 weeks ahead
  • The arcade tokens and snack bar costs add up; set a budget and communicate it to kids before entering

What to Bring

  • Socks (required)
  • Water bottles
  • Snacks as backup
  • Change of clothes for younger toddlers who get sweaty

Cost Info

Admission Prices

Adult
free

Tips to Save

  • Closed Mondays.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are significantly less crowded than weekends.
  • Birthday party packages can offer better per-child pricing if you have a group.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10AM-6PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
10AM-6PM
Tuesday
10AM-8PM
Saturday
10AM-8PM
Thursday
12-8PM
Wednesday
10AM-8PM

Contact

265 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864

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