Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Saint Louis, MO

It can be very challenging to entertain kids and let them burn off energy in the middle of winter. Indoor, inflatable playgrounds like Bounce U and Pump It Up are giant, indoor, interactive playgrounds that kids love.  Private parties are available but "free bounce" is time where kids can visit without a party. With giant inflatable slides and obstacle courses, these warehouse sized kid havens are perfect when kids are going stir crazy and need to run.

• Bounce U  has two locations in the St. Louis area, one in Chesterfield and one in South County.
  
  At the Chesterfield location, Wednesday Nights are Family Night with extra games and fun from 6:10-&:7:30 pm. Thursday and Friday mornings are 6 under kids only from 10:10-11:30 am, Friday all ages 2:10-3:30 pm. Wednesdays are $8.95 and the other days are $6.95 with kids under four for free. Kids need to bring socks to play on the equipment.
  
  In South County, free bounce is from 10:00 - 11:15 am for kids ages 6 and under and costs $6.95 per child with 4 and under for free.
  
  Bounce U suggests calling for reservations because spots fill up quickly and space is limited for kids' safety.
  
  
• Pump It Up offers "Pop In Playtime" for kids to play without a private party as well. There are two locations, one in St. Charles and one in Chesterfield. There are a variety of playtimes available for each location which can be viewed on the online calendars available at their web site.