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Rainy Day Guide to Family Fun at the Jersey Shore

Your Guide to Family Fun When Rain is in the Forecast

By Toms River Macaroni Kid June 30, 2022


East Coast Escape Room 1747 Hooper Ave, Unit 7, Toms River 732.864.1200
What is an escape room? It's a FUN, real life adventure game using clues, keys, codes, and hands-on tasks! You and your team will assemble inside of a themed room and have 60 minutes to complete the objective. You will never be locked in at East Coast Escape Room. We have 3 unique games at our location that are sure to exercise your brain and let you have fun at the same time. All of our games are PRIVATE, which means that we will never add players into your game that you do not know. We also sanitize the games between each group that plays. Our escape games are perfect for date nights, girls/guys night out, family fun, team building, birthdays, celebrations, & more! Fun for all ages, but we recommend ages 12+ for the best experience. Are you up for the challenge? Reservations are mandatory. Make your reservation here.


Summer is finally here ... but unfortunately it still rains at the Jersey Shore, even on our beach days! Don't worry though! We have compiled a list of all the indoor family fun in Toms River, Brick and beyond that you need get through the rainy days! If you check out any of these awesome family fun places, be sure to tell them Toms River Macaroni Kid sent you! 


Thank you to East Coast Escape Room for sponsoring our Rainy Day Guide, full of ideas for indoor family fun when the weather isn't cooperating. Without our local business partners, Toms River Macaroni Kid wouldn't be able to provide guides like this filled with great info for families in Toms River, Brick, Manchester, Bayville, Island Heights, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach and Lavallette.



East Coast Escape Room 1747 Hooper Ave, Unit 7, Toms River 732.864.1200

Even summers at the beach have to contend with a little rain every now and then. When it rains, you can head to East Coast Escape Room, #1 in Ocean County, for some indoor fun! It's a fun, real life adventure game using clues, keys, codes and hands-on tasks! You and your team will assemble inside of a themed room and have 60 minutes to complete the objects.  Currently their three rooms are:  Frostline Railway, Sorcerer's Chamber and of course, Down at the Boardwalk .

What is an escape room? It's a FUN, real life adventure game using clues, keys, codes, and hands-on tasks! You and your team will assemble inside of a themed room and have 60 minutes to complete the objective. You will never be locked in at East Coast Escape Room. We have 3 unique games at our location that are sure to exercise your brain and let you have fun at the same time. All of our games are PRIVATE, which means that we will never add players into your game that you do not know. We also sanitize the games between each group that plays. Our escape games are perfect for date nights, girls/guys night out, family fun, team building, birthdays, celebrations, & more! Fun for all ages, but we recommend ages 12+ for the best experience. Are you up for the challenge? Reservations are mandatory. Make your reservation at www.EastCoastEscapeRoom.com

Follow East Coast Escape Room on Facebook and Instagram for updates on new rooms and holiday promotions! Here's a look at their Down at the Boardwalk room! 



Bounce About 1 South Main Street, South Toms River 732.608.7108
Bounce About is fun for the entire family. Play Laser Tag in the Laser Tag Zone, bounce around, or play basketball, dodge ball, volleyball and more in the sports arena in Lou’s Fun Zone. Kids of all different ages will be able to bounce about, climb about, and crawl about in Lou’s Fun Zone. Three different inflatables give kids the choice to bounce while playing basketball, dodge ball, volleyball and more in the sports arena, slide down the 18′ inflatable slide, or find their way through the inflatable obstacle course. Lou’s little Joey’s will love to explore and crawl around the infant soft play area while parents can feel comfortable knowing that their baby is playing safely within the four foot wall area made just for their size. Interactive walls for discovery, the merry go round, tug boat, and slide will keep any baby entertained and learning for hours.
Call 732.608.7108 or visit their FB Page for Open Bounce hours.



Casino Pier Arcade Casino Pier Boardwalk, Seaside Heights 732.793.648
Open Everyday: Weekdays -12PM; Weekends 11AM; Closing times vary

Follow Casino Pier on social media for event updates, deals and more!
Casino Pier on Instagram
Casino Pier on Facebook


As one of the best kids theme parks, the Casino Arcade is jam packed with all of the latest video & redemption games of chance, along with all of the classic slot machines, skee ball and pin ball games. No matter what your age, you will appreciate the variety of games in our arcade. You can win tickets that are redeemable for great prizes or compete against each other in one on our numerous racing video games.




Color Me Mine 1877 Hooper Ave, Toms River 732.864.9300
Visit us today for a fun activity for the whole family.
How it works: We’ll help you select the perfect ceramic piece! You’ll select your paint colors – no limit to how many or how much! Then, you’ll get to work. Make it your own or check out our projects and technique pages to get some ideas. Or check out our workshops and classes.
Make it your own or check out our projects and technique pages to get some ideas. Or check out our workshops and classes.

Studio Hours:
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday Closed Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm


Gymboreee Play & Music of Toms River 1333 Route 9, Toms River 732.349.7988
Classes designed for children as young as 4 weeks - 5 years old! Adult/child participation classes, as well as drop off programs, art & music classes. Schedule a preview today!

Follow them on social media for updates on Open Gym or last minute openings for Private Family Play.
Gymboree Play & Music of Toms River on Facebook
Gymboree Play & Music of Toms River on Instagram


Lucky Leo's Amusements 315 Boardwalk Seaside Heights 732.793.1323
Follow Lucky Leo's on social media for event updates, deals and more!
Lucky Leo's on Instagram


Ocean County Library
Branches: Beachwood, Berkeley, Brick, Island Heights, Manchester, Toms River, Upper Shore (Lavallette)
Visit our daily event calendar for a list of  events at our local library branches PLUS all their Take and Make Craft activities - perfect for rainy days!


Other Indoor Places

Sky Zone

The Gravity Vault

Urban Air

Wish Upon a Jar

Want to have your business be listed included in our Rainy Day Guide: Toms River to Brick to Bayville & Beyond? email melissaw@macaronikid.com.

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