Fun Inside
Milpitas and Silicon Valley have lots of fun places to go and things to do indoors. Here’s how to find the best! Come play in Milpitas.
Activities
Big Al’s sports bar, bowling center and arcade
Dogs welcome in our courtyard. Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere.
27 Ranch Drive
669-271-0011
Bowlero
Everything you need to make bowling fun for all ages.
1287 South Park Victoria
408-262-6950
Bay Badminton Center
Our center offers both drop-in/open play for non-members, discounted pre-paid cards, and full membership for playing badminton. Alternatively, courts may be rented on an hourly basis.
1191 Montague Expy. (Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park)
408-942-2888
Bintang Badminton
Indoor courts with lessons & shop. Through the badminton academy, many people who have never played badminton before have developed a passion for the sport; many people who have played before but were never serious have developed a competitive spirit.
746 S Milpitas Blvd
408-934-9915
Dave & Busters
At the north end of the Great Mall, packed with things to do for the 21+ crowd, but mid-day kid-friendly with parental supervision.
940 Great Mall Dr.
408-957-9215
ICC Table Tennis program
North America’s largest dedicated table tennis center and is home for 2012 USA Olympic team Timothy Wang, Ariel Hsing, Lily Zhang and ITTF high performance coach Massimo Costantinin and six full time nationally acclaimed coaching staff. The sky is limit for this amazing program and with your support it will continue to grow and push the limits of table tennis. For updates, see their Facebook page.
1507 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-945-9556
Jimmy’s Billiards and Grill
We’re looking forward to seeing you join in the fun at our brand new store. We’re constantly sharing the event news across our different social media channels!
235 S. Milpitas Blvd.
(669) 236-9800
Legoland Discovery Center
Hi Builders! Buy tickets online to guarantee admission and your ideal entry time. Face masks are highly recommended during your visit. For more information, check out our Bricktastic safety page.
Located at Entrance 4 of the Great Mall in Milpitas, CA.
870 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas Charity Bingo
See link for dates and times. To receive a notification to receive coupons, discounts, news and event announcements, text “MCB” to 71441 or to 844-MCBINGO. Usually has games Wed-Sun, starting at 6:30pm. Proceeds fund local non-profits who host the games. Now introducing the Milpitas Charity Bingo Mobile App/
461 S Milpitas Blvd Suite 3
408-550-2310
US Cricket Store
For all cricket lovers to enhance their batting skills & enjoy their free time in the game they love.
121 Ranch Dr.
510-244-8109
Entertainment Guides
Bay Area Kid Fun
Find fun things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area.
City Recreation Services
We operate the Milpitas Community Center, Milpitas Sports Center, and the Barbara Lee Senior Center and oversee rentals for City buildings, picnic areas, sports fields and courts.
Museums and Other Fun Centers for Kids
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
We’re excited to welcome you back! Reserve a play session today. Members no longer need to make reservations. My son once requested that we “go to that place where you get to play in the street.” Site has links to children’s museums all over the country.
Kidtopia
Equipped with some of the most exciting and active play structures, Kidtopia seeks to be a unique indoor recreation center that will allow children to develop critical skills at a young age.
4620 Auto Mall PkwyFremont, CA 94538
510-573-1763
Museums For the Young At Heart
Silicon Valley is full of them!
Tech Museum of San Jose
We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math and technology in students on field trips, educators in our professional development programs, and families in our communities. We strive to ensure that everyone we serve has the opportunity to learn skills the future will demand.
Other Stuff to Do
Simply Fun Children’s Birthday Parties
What could be more fun than having half the work done for you? This Milpitas mom has all the ingredients all kitted up for you.
1250 Ames Ave. Suite 201
408-620-4FUN
See also: The Events Calendar and Fun Outside