Kid-friendly places in Midlothian

Hands-on museum for ages 0 to 8, with an art studio, pretend vet clinic and grocery store, and a full-size fire truck and city bus.

Indoor climbing and slides for ages 0 to 5, kept small at a dozen or so kids at a time, with coffee and snacks on site.

Ice cream made fresh in the shop, with outdoor seating and a sandbox and chalk for kids.

Trampoline courts, dodgeball, slam dunk lanes and a ninja course, with Toddler Time for kids five and under.

Roller rink with Tiny Tot skating that includes rental skates, a short lesson and a snack, plus beginner classes.

Board game cafe where kids play alongside their grown-ups, and staff set up and teach the games.

Bowling on 38 lanes with bumpers for beginners, plus arcade games.