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Indoor activity guide · Sarnia & Lambton County

Indoor Things to Do with Kids

Find indoor play, arts, museums and library programs across Sarnia and Lambton County.

Sarnia & Lambton County Updated

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22Indoor places
23Library branches
10Areas covered

About this guide

Rain on the window doesn’t have to mean a long day at home. Across Sarnia and Lambton County there are gyms to climb, stages to watch, galleries to wander and a library in nearly every town.

We’ve gathered them in one place, sorted by what kind of day you’re after. Pick one stop, check the hours, and keep a second idea close by in case the first one is full.

Choose the stop that suits today.
Save the rest for the next grey afternoon.

Places to start

Choose an indoor outing

Starting points, not rules. Check each venue’s own age guidance, hours and booking details before you go.

For the littlest ones

Apex Indoor Play

Obstacle equipment and trampolines sized for little ones, roughly ages one to six. The schedule varies, so check before heading over.

Sarnia See play times

For energy to burn

All Out Ninja

Obstacle courses and open gym. The main gym is for ages five and up, with a mini gym for younger siblings.

Sarnia Check open gym

Indoor directory

Indoor places across Lambton County

Filter by town, or look for something specific. Links open the venue’s own website.

Active play & games

For the days when everyone needs to move. Climbing, bowling, arcades and golf simulators.

  1. All Out Ninja

    Ninja obstacle courses, classes, parties and open gym. Main gym for ages 5+, with a mini gym for younger children.

    • Sarnia
    • Ages 5+ · mini gym for younger kids
    Website: All Out Ninja

  2. Apex Indoor Play

    Indoor play, obstacle equipment and trampolines for little ones.

    • Sarnia
    • About ages 1–6
    • Schedule varies
    Website: Apex Indoor Play

  3. Hi-Way Bowl

    Family bowling, parties, leagues and food for all ages.

    • Sarnia
    • All ages
    Website: Hi-Way Bowl

  4. The Arena – Sarnia Laser Tag

    Laser tag, indoor climbing and mini golf.

    • Sarnia
    • Check age requirements first
    Website: The Arena – Sarnia Laser Tag

  5. District Beta

    Virtual reality, arcade, pinball, retro games and racing simulators.

    • Sarnia
    Website: District Beta

  6. Crock A Doodle Sarnia

    Paint-your-own pottery for all ages.

    • Sarnia
    • Reservations recommended
    Website: Crock A Doodle Sarnia

  7. The Den Indoor Golf

    Golf simulators, sports and carnival games, food and group play.

    • Sarnia
    Website: The Den Indoor Golf

  8. Huron Oaks Indoor Golf Simulator

    Indoor golf practice and simulator play for all levels.

    • Sarnia
    Website: Huron Oaks Indoor Golf Simulator

  9. Sticks & Stones Indoor Golf

    Simulator golf with a big course selection, beginner-friendly play and group bookings.

    • Sarnia & Corunna
    • Two locations
    Website: Sticks & Stones Indoor Golf

Arts, theatre & film

Stages, screens, galleries and studios. A quieter kind of outing, with plenty to talk about afterwards.

  1. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

    Free indoor gallery with exhibitions, family activities and youth programming.

    • Sarnia
    • Free
    Website: Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

  2. Galaxy Cinemas Sarnia

    Family movies, matinees and accessible seating.

    • Sarnia
    Website: Galaxy Cinemas Sarnia

  3. The Art House Sarnia

    Children’s art classes, open studio and creative workshops.

    • Sarnia
    Website: The Art House Sarnia

  4. The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts

    Exhibitions, gallery browsing, workshops and family art activities.

    • Sarnia
    Website: The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts

  5. Imperial Theatre

    Live theatre, music, comedy and family-friendly performances.

    • Sarnia
    Website: Imperial Theatre

  6. Sarnia Library Theatre

    Performances, screenings, recitals and community productions.

    • Sarnia
    Website: Sarnia Library Theatre

  7. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia

    Live theatre, music and family-friendly performances.

    • Petrolia
    Website: Victoria Playhouse Petrolia

  8. Kineto Theatre

    Family movies, popcorn, community screenings and occasional performances.

    • Forest
    Website: Kineto Theatre

  9. Huron Country Playhouse

    Professional theatre with musicals, comedy, drama and family productions.

    • Grand Bend
    • Summer season
    Website: Huron Country Playhouse

Museums & history

Oil boom stories and local heritage, close to home. Several keep seasonal hours, so check before you set out.

  1. Lambton Heritage Museum

    Indoor galleries, local history exhibits, children’s learning activities and changing displays.

    • Grand Bend
    Website: Lambton Heritage Museum

  2. Oil Museum of Canada

    Indoor oil-history exhibits, hands-on learning and local heritage displays.

    • Oil Springs
    • Outdoor grounds are seasonal
    Website: Oil Museum of Canada

  3. Moore Museum

    Historic buildings, local history displays, family exhibits and a model train room.

    • Mooretown
    • Seasonal
    Website: Moore Museum

  4. Forest-Lambton Museum

    Local history exhibits and community heritage displays.

    • Forest
    • Check seasonal hours
    Website: Forest-Lambton Museum

Libraries

The county’s most reliable rainy-day plan. Every open branch is free to visit, and most towns have one.

A library day

Choose a branch and browse what’s on. Check each session’s ages, time and registration before making plans.

See Sarnia Library events Hours & locations

All branches

  • Alvinston
  • Arkona Lambton Shores
  • Brigden St. Clair
  • Bright’s Grove Closed for renovations
  • Camlachie
  • Clearwater Sarnia
  • Corunna St. Clair
  • Courtright St. Clair
  • Florence
  • Forest Lambton Shores
  • Grand Bend Lambton Shores
  • Inwood
  • Mooretown St. Clair
  • Oil Springs
  • Petrolia
  • Point Edward
  • Port Franks Lambton Shores
  • Port Lambton St. Clair
  • Sarnia
  • Sombra St. Clair
  • Thedford Lambton Shores
  • Watford
  • Wilkesport St. Clair
  • Wyoming

Before you go

Plan your indoor outing

Pick one main stop. Keep a backup nearby. Leave room for snacks.

Which places are free?

All 23 Lambton County Library branches and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery are free to visit. Tick Free to visit in the directory to see only those. Some programs at free venues still need registration.

What should we check before leaving?

Confirm opening hours, admission, and any booking requirements with the venue. Hours and programs change through the year, and several museums are seasonal.

How do age limits work?

Ages noted in this guide come from each venue’s own information and can change. Always follow the venue’s current age and supervision rules, especially for climbing, trampolines and laser tag.

Know an indoor spot we’ve missed?

We’d love to hear about it. Email us and we’ll take a look, or submit an event.