Top 10 Indoor Activities to do in the Tri-Valley
The Tri-Valley is known for its sunshine, but on the days when the weather doesn’t cooperate, there’s still plenty to do. From rainy-day adventures to beating the summer heat, here’s our top indoor activities to check out.
Visit a Museum
The Tri-Valley is home to an award-winning, multi-level museum as well as several institutions dedicated to preserving local history.
Blackhawk Museum
The Blackhawk Museum, located in Danville, consists of five world-class galleries all housed under one roof. While its mostly known for its rotating car collection featuring rare and historically significant automobiles, it’s also home to the award-winning Spirit of the Old West gallery, the World of Nature gallery (pictured above), the Into China gallery, and the Art of Africa gallery. More Info →
Museum on Main
Housed in the city’s former city hall and library, the Museum on Main is now a central hub for community events and the keeper of local historical artifacts. Inside you’ll find rotating exhibits along with thousands of photos and documents retaining the history of Pleasanton and the Amador-Livermore Valley. More Info →
Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The Museum of San Ramon Valley collects, stories, and displays artifacts from in and around the San Ramon Valley. Built on a site that used to be an old train depot, the museum actually features a full-sized train car on its premises. In addition to featuring revolving exhibits throughout the year, it also hosts several guided tours including the Alamo Cemetery and Old Town Danville. More Info →
Kid-Friendly Indoor Playgrounds
Keep the kids entertained with plenty of options from laser tag and arcade games to a ninja agility course and trampoline park.
Lost World Adventures
Lost World Adventures is a massive family-fun center featuring play structures, arcade games, black light mini-golf, five climbing walls, a ropes course and mini bowling. If that’s not enough, it’s also home to a 7,000 square foot multi-level laser tag arena and a ninja agility course. More Info →
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Located in Dublin, this premier indoor trampoline park also houses a foam pit, slam dunk arena, and an x-beam to put your balance to the test. Younger children can safely visit during dedicated toddler playtimes. Visit Friday or Saturday nights for special neon-lit jump parties. More Info →
Jumpity Bumpity Pleasanton
Located in Stoneridge Mall, Jumpity Bumpity Pleasanton is an ocean-themed indoor play wonderland where kids 12 and under can climb, slide and explore a massive soft-play structure. More Info →
Get Competitive
There’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition. Try your hand at axe throwing, put the pedal to the metal on an indoor go kart racing course, or challenge your family and friends to a game of bocce.
DaBoccery
While DaBoccery has both indoor and outdoor space, its indoor activities include several bocce courts, shuffleboard, foot pool, arcade games, and axe throwing. Visit their full bar or order from their extensive menu in between games. More Info →
Boomers Livermore
While this amusement park does feature outdoor activities like mini golf and go-kart racing, it also has plenty of indoor activities including arcade games and laser tag. More Info →
Activate
Run, jump, climb and problem solve your way through various mini games. Each game room is different, using interactive technology to turn you and your group into players of a real-life video game. More Info →
Limitless Axes & Ales
Located in Pleasanton, Limitless Axes & Ales combines a heart-pounding activity with a casual atmosphere of a local taproom. Visit on Thursday nights during their Glow Throw hours to see the place lit up with black lights and neon. More Info →
K1 Speed
Satisfy your need for speed at this indoor go kart racing track. In between races, play arcade games or visit their Paddock Lounge for a bite to eat and refreshments. More Info →
Indoor Wine Tasting
Nearly all Livermore Valley wineries have indoor tasting rooms, but there are a few unique spaces you won’t want to miss during your visit.
Rubino Estates Winery
This Cal-Ital winery sits on the border between Pleasanton and Livermore and features an 8,000 square foot tasting room surrounding by 150 acres of beautiful vineyards. Staying true to its roots, its indoor tasting room features an Italian-inspired deli serving up small bites and snacks. Rather sit outside? This winery is also home to an outdoor bocce court and a shaded outdoor seating area. More Info →
Wood Family Vineyards
Located across the street from Altamont Beer Works, Wood Family Vineyards’ indoor tasting room is a bustling space that frequently hosts live bands and outdoor food trucks. More Info →
Longevity Wines
This Livermore Valley winery has made waves in the media over recent years, being featured by Oprah Magazine and the Today Show for its delicious varietals. However, its charming barrel room that houses a miniature barn and mismatched furniture is truly a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. More Info →
McGrail Vineyards
McGrail Vineyards may be known for its sprawling sun-soaked lawn, but their indoor tasting room and heated patio are just as inviting. During the colder months, reserve one of their clear igloos for your group. Each igloo can accommodate up to 8 guests, reservations last for two hours, and a $250 minimum wine purchase is required. Take your wine home or enjoy it in the igloo! More Info →
See a Movie or Show at a Theater
Vine Cinema & Alehouse
This longstanding theater features local beers on tap, food service, as well as comfy seats and couches. While the cinema shows independent and classic films, it also features live sporting events as well as new releases. More Info →
Bankhead Theater
Seated in the middle of Downtown Livermore, the Bankhead Theater is a performing arts center with 500 seats hosting local opera, ballet & theatre groups, as well as concerts. More Info →
Regal Hacienda Crossings
Located in Dublin’s Hacienda Crossing Shopping Center, this theater houses multiple screens, a concession stand, arcade games, and plush seating. More Info →
Unleash your Inner Artist
Whether you have a creative bone in your body or not, picking up a paintbrush for a few hours can be a fun pastime. Visit an indoor art studio to create your own masterpiece.
Creatif Art Studio
Located in Pleasanton, this unique art studio combines art and technology in a futuristic approach to art making. Work with a variety of mediums including canvas, pottery, ceramic, unfinished wood, and even rocks! More Info →
Pinots Palette
With locations in Danville and Livermore, Pinots Palette is your quintessential paint & sip art studio perfect for girls nights out, date nights, or even mid-day paint sessions with bottomless mimosas. More Info →
Hawaii Fluid Art
Hawaii Fluid Art’s Danville and Pleasanton studios invite you to get messy and creative with beginner-friendly fluid art classes that end with your own custom canvas, glass, or tumbler. More Info →
Hang out at an Indoor Taproom
The Tri-Valley is home to an extensive craft beer scene with several indoor taprooms to chose from. Download our free mobile passport and hit the Tri-Valley Beer Trail for exclusive deals and discounts to various locations. Win some sweet Beer Trail swag after visiting a certain number of stops.
Altamont Beer Works
Known by locals to be the first brewery in Livermore since Prohibition, Altamont Beer Works proudly brews and packages all of their beers in the Tri-Valley. Located in the Livermore Wine Country, their large taproom is home to rotating food trucks and live music. More Info →
Danville Brewing Company
Danville Brewing Company is a full service restaurant and brewery where various award-winning beers are actually brewed on-site. More Info →
Del Cielo Brewing
With its Martinez roots and newly opened Livermore taproom Del Cielo Brewing Company offers a cozy indoor escape from whatever the weather brings. More Info →
Break Out of an Escape Room
Whether you’re good at puzzles and picking up on clues or you just like a good challenge, escape rooms are a fun indoor activity for all ages.
Limitless Escape Games
Located in Livermore, Limitless Escape Rooms are completely immersive and offer a variety of adventures at varying difficulties. More Info →
Quantum Escape Rooms
Just minutes from Downtown Danville, Quantum Escape Rooms combines your imagination and problem solving to create an hour of intense fun. More Info →
Go Ice Skating
Ice Skating is fun year-round and can be enjoyed any season at one of our local indoor ice skating rinks.
Dublin Iceland
Dublin Iceland is a full-sized ice rink featuring figure skating and hockey classes. Fun Fact: Kristi Yamaguchi (National World, and Olympic Champion) completed a majority of her training at Dublin Iceland! More Info →
Tri-Valley Ice
Learn to ice skate at Tri-Valley Ice, which features two full-sized ice rinks for public skating as well as adult and youth hockey classes and games. More Info →
Take a Cooking Class
Whether you’d like to learn a new culinary skill or you don’t know your way around a kitchen at all, taking a cooking class is a great way to spend the day indoors.
Pans on Fire
Located in Pleasanton, Pans on Fire has been hosting culinary classes since 2006. Featuring a variety of classes, guests can learn how to make certain cuisines or master a specific skill like cake decorating. More Info →
