My daughter recently attended a birthday party at Art Strong in Long Island City. It was actually really spacious, and the activities were pretty cute and creative. I would definitely recommend the space for regular art classes and birthday parties.
Here are some indoor play areas/activities that are fun to try when you want to beat the heat (or cold), when it rains, or just for fun.
Twinkle Playspace in Williamburg
PLAYDAY in Long Island City – heavy on art classes vs playground. We attended a birthday party, but they have so many cool offerings: bookmarking, cartooning, collage creations, fashion design, painting and drawing, and printmaking.
Dream City in Forest Hill
Puzzles in Astoria – have seasonal special events, snapology, STEM based and sensory activities.
The Casual Explorer 