5 Family Entertainment Options in Jabodetabek that are Suitable for Weekends

JAKARTA, PENANUSA.id – Family weekends in Jabodetabek can be filled with various activities, from arcade games to exploring cultural parks. One option is Timezone Supermal Karawaci, which offers hundreds of games for various ages. Similar options are also available in other cities, such as Opi Water Fun in Palembang, a water park with Traveloka tickets starting from an estimated IDR 30 thousand.

So, what family entertainment options in Jabodetabek are suitable for the weekend? This is the complete review.

1. Timezone Supermal Karawaci for Playing Arena

Timezone Supermal Karawaci is known as the largest Timezone in Indonesia and is located in Kelapa Dua, Tangerang. This arena covering an area of ​​more than 4,000 square meters is part of the Timezone network which has been present since 1995, with dozens of branches in 23 provinces. The variety of games includes indoor roller coasters, bowling, VR games, basketball machines, doll claw machines, and photo booths.

2. KidZania Jakarta

KidZania Jakarta is an educational mini city for children located in Senayan, South Jakarta. The first edutainment park for children in Southeast Asia stands on an area of ​​7,500 square meters and accepts visitors aged 2–16 years. In more than 30 themed locations, kids can try out professions such as working in hospitals, fire stations, banks and stores, with a virtual currency called KidZos.

The park is open 09.00–19.00 every day. Meanwhile, the child ticket rate is around IDR 350 thousand on weekdays and IDR 400 thousand on weekends. Children under 2 years old can enter free.

3. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or TMII is a 150 hectare cultural park in East Jakarta that combines learning and playing activities. The area has traditional houses, green parks, and more than 10 themed museums representing various provinces. Children can also try the cable car, watch the Keong Mas theater, see the science exhibition and the Komodo animal area, or take a boat ride on the artificial lake.

TMII entrance ticket is the lowest among these five options. Tickets at Traveloka start from an estimate of around IDR 25 thousand, while weekend entry fees are around IDR 35 thousand. The area has been open since 06.00. Animal rides such as the Bird Park and Freshwater World use separate tickets from the entrance ticket to the area.