7 Indoor Places for Kids to Cool Off in Royal Oak

1. Inflatable Playscapes

Located at 5160 Meijer Drive in Royal Oak, this business offers not only bounce houses to rent but also two drop-in playtimes each week in its air conditioned facility. Open jump hours are offered from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit their web site or call 248-288-5888 for more information.

2. John Lindell Ice Arena

Royal Oak's John Lindell Ice Arena at 1403 Lexington Boulevard is offering a Lil' Eagles summer hockey program for kids ages 4-10. Classes are offered Mondays and Saturdays now through August 17. Find full details here.

3. Royal Oak Public Library

The library's youth area offers books, a puppet theater, computers for children to use and other activities. Book clubs and several youth programs are also offered each week. Find more information at the library's web site.

4. Emagine / Star Lanes

Families can enjoy a showing of Despicable Me 2, Turbo or Monsters University in the air-conditioned Royal Oak theater at 200 N. Main Street, or head over to Star Lanes for a round or two of bowling.

5. Creative Art Studio

This do-it-yourself art studio at 114 W. Fourth Street in Royal Oak offers pottery painting, beading, mosaics and more. All ages are welcome to walk in anytime to create their own masterpiece. Find hours and pricing here.

6. Ray's Ice Cream

This local favorite at 4233 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak offers more than 40 ice cream flavors and plenty of options for sundaes and other icy desserts. Find more ice cream places in the Royal Oak Patch directory.

7. Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo features many indoor exhibits. Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily until Labor Day.

What's your favorite kid-friendly place to cool off in Royal Oak? Tell us in the comments section below!