Over 10 ways to enjoy indoor family fun in Richmond / Wayne County

The weather outside may be gloomy, but it doesn’t have to curtail one moment of family-friendly fun in Richmond and Wayne County. Grab the kiddos and head out to discover some of these indoor hot spots.
Throw it all the way back to the 1980s with classic arcade favorites and video game consoles at Retro Rush Arcade. And because you only have to pay one admission at the door, there’s no need to lug around a pocket or purse full of quarters – bonus! Or try your luck with slot car racing at Fast Eddie’s World of Speed, also in downtown Richmond.

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If artistic pursuits are more your jam, create a masterpiece of your very own at Paint the Towne interactive art studio in the Historic Depot District, where customizable options include canvases, mugs, plates, bowls and other keepsakes.
Learn more about the region through the fascinating exhibits and displays at the Wayne County Historical Museum, a repository for the extensive globally sourced collections of local maven Julia Meek Gaar. Don’t miss the chance to view one of the two authentic Egyptian mummies in Indiana, then drive across town to see the other — along with a dinosaur fossil, live reptiles and anthropological artifacts — at  Joseph Moore Museum on the Earlham College campus.

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At one point considered the “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad,” the Levi and Catharine Coffin House and interpretative center in Fountain City is a must-see. This Indiana State Museum historic site offers a moving glimpse into the lives of the more than 1,000 freedom seekers who took refuge here, as well as the Coffins themselves.
You’re sure to have worked up an appetite by this point. Download a free digital Chocolate Trail passport to earn sweet treats, samples and other rewards from more than a dozen participating bakeries, a candy factory, restaurants and other businesses across Wayne County.

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If the weather’s not cooperating enough for a trail hike, the Hayes Arboretum Nature Center and Cope Environmental Center stay open for indoor activities and wildlife education. And what kid wouldn’t be wowed by a full-fledged production of Shrek Jr., the Musical, taking the Richmond Civic Theatre stage the weekends of Feb. 17 to 19 and Feb. 24 to 26?
Wherever your Richmond and Wayne County adventures take you, save a little money along the way by downloading a free Perks Pass for discounts and freebies at local attractions, shops and restaurants.

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For other indoor family-fun options to explore, browse our Things to Do page and look for the 2023 Visitor Guide publication on racks this spring detailing more great trip ideas, itineraries, activities, events and attractions. 
With so much to see & do, you won’t be able to fit all the fun into one day. Make it a family getaway by booking a stay at one of our lodging facilities.