Kids Open Gym at Octo Ninja.
Your time. Your obstacles. Your pace.
Looking for something active to do indoors in Austin? Explore our 15,000-square-foot ninja and obstacle gym at your own pace. No team, class or prior experience required.
An indoor activity in Austin that actually gets kids moving.
Octo Play is the drop-in side of Octo Ninja. Kids can climb, swing, balance, jump and explore our obstacle gym without enrolling in a class or committing to a season.
Come for an after-school energy burn, a rainy afternoon, a hot Austin weekend or simply because everybody needs to get out of the house. Older kids, teens and adults can take on the course too.
Come once.
No membership required. Reserve ahead or walk in when space is available.
Move for real.
15,000 square feet of climbing, swinging, balancing and obstacle-course play.
Find the next challenge.
Obstacles change, skills grow and there is always another problem to solve.
First hour is $20. Stay longer for $10 an hour. Or just go unlimited.
No membership is required to play. Stay as long as you want and pay only for the time you use. If ninja becomes part of the routine, the $60/month Octo Play Membership starts making a lot of sense.
First Hour
Perfect for a first visit, after-school energy burn or a quick ninja fix.
Reserve Open Gym →Each Additional Hour
Having too much fun? Keep going for $10 per additional hour. Two hours total is $30. Three hours is $40.
Stay while the fun lasts.Octo Play Membership
Unlimited eligible Open Gym access throughout the month for one simple price. Come twice. Come ten times. Keep ninja in the routine.
Get the Octo Play Membership →Two 2-hour visits cost $60.
That's also the price of an entire month of the Octo Play Membership. If you visit twice for two hours, every Open Gym visit after that is already included.
Open Gym is pretty simple.
Three things and you're ready.
Sign the waiver.
Every participant needs a current waiver before entering the obstacle course. Complete it online before arriving and save yourself time at check-in.
Sign Waiver →Start with an hour.
Your first hour is $20. Still having fun when the hour is up? Keep going for $10 per additional hour.
Reserve Open Gym →Wear athletic shoes.
Secure athletic shoes are required on the course. Skip Crocs, sandals, boots and loose footwear.
Then go find your first obstacle.
This isn't a class. That's the point.
Open Gym is self-directed time on the obstacle course.
Pick an obstacle. Try it. Move to something else. Come back later. Spend ten minutes solving one challenge or bounce around the entire gym.
Coaches and arena staff are present for safety, encouragement and brief guidance, but nobody is marching you through a lesson plan.
- Self-directed course time
- Flexible and low pressure
- Beginner friendly
- No ongoing commitment required
- Staff present for safety and guidance
- A structured ninja class
- One-on-one coaching
- A guaranteed skill progression
- Drop-off childcare for younger kids
One gym. A hundred ways to move.
Climb. Swing. Balance. Grip. Jump. Miss. Reset. Try again. Obstacles change so coming back shouldn't feel exactly the same.
Recharge before round two.
Forgot a water bottle? Need a post-course reward? Stop by the front desk for cold drinks, Mini Melts and grab-and-go snacks.
Drinks
Hydration for round two.
Mini Melts
Tiny ice cream. Serious motivation.
Snacks
Fuel for the ride home — or another run.
Two seriously good ways to go unlimited.
Just want course time? Keep it simple. Want coaching too? That's where the class membership gets ridiculous.
Octo Play Membership
- Unlimited eligible Open Gym visits
- No weekly class required
- Come when it works for your family
- Ideal for frequent visitors
Youth Ninja Class Membership
Drop-in classes are normally $35 each. Four classes alone would equal $140. With monthly enrollment, unlimited Open Gym is included too.
Explore Ninja Classes →Open Gym lets you explore. A class shows you what comes next.
If your visit leaves your kid wanting to actually learn the obstacles, try a real coached ninja class at no charge.
No pressure. No automatic enrollment. Subject to current class availability.
Smaller ninjas need their own time.
Little Ninjas Open Gym gives younger children a designated time to explore age-appropriate movement with a supervising adult alongside them on the floor.
Come once. See why families return.
Real feedback from people who've spent time on the course.
Everything to know before your first visit.
What is Open Gym at Octo Ninja?
Open Gym is self-directed time on Octo Ninja's indoor obstacle course in Austin. Participants choose which obstacles to try and how long to spend on them.
Staff are present for safety, encouragement and brief guidance, but Open Gym is not a structured class.
How much does Open Gym cost?
Open Gym is $20 for the first hour.
After that, stay as long as you'd like for $10 per additional hour. That means two hours is $30, three hours is $40 and four hours is $50.
Frequent visitors can choose an Octo Play Membership for $60 per month.
What is the Octo Play Membership?
The Octo Play Membership is $60 per month and includes unlimited eligible Open Gym visits throughout the month.
For comparison, staying two hours costs $30. Do that twice in one month and you've spent $60 — the same price as the Octo Play Membership.
If your family plans to spend more than four total Open Gym hours here in a month, the unlimited membership starts becoming the better value.
Is Open Gym included with ninja classes?
Yes. Current monthly ninja class enrollment is $140 per month and includes four coached classes per month plus unlimited Open Gym.
Drop-in classes are normally $35 each, meaning four individual classes alone would equal $140 before adding any Open Gym visits.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
We recommend reserving ahead for weekends, school holidays and other high-demand times.
What ages can participate in Open Gym?
Standard weekend Open Gym is for ages 5 and up. Weekday Open Gym is currently available for ages 3+ Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Children ages 5 and under also have dedicated Little Ninjas Open Gym sessions on weekend mornings with a supervising adult on the floor.
If you're bringing a younger child, check the current schedule before arriving.
Can I drop my child off during Open Gym?
Children under age 13 require a parent or guardian to remain on the premises.
Participants age 13 and older may attend Open Gym without a parent remaining onsite.
Can adults participate in Open Gym?
Yes. Adults are welcome during standard Open Gym hours alongside other participants.
Octo Ninja also schedules dedicated adult Open Gym opportunities. Check the live schedule below for current dates.
What should we wear and bring?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and secure athletic shoes. Avoid Crocs, sandals, boots and other loose footwear.
Bring a water bottle. Drinks and snacks may also be available at the front desk.
Is Octo Ninja a good indoor activity for kids in Austin?
Yes. Open Gym is a drop-in indoor activity where kids can climb, swing, balance and explore obstacles at their own pace. Because Octo Ninja is indoors, families can visit without depending on Austin heat or rainy weather.
No ninja experience is required. Older kids, teens and adults can participate too.
Can we come to Open Gym just for something to do today?
Yes. Open Gym does not require ongoing enrollment or a membership. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
We recommend reserving ahead for weekends, school holidays and other busy times.
Should we choose Open Gym or a ninja class?
Choose Open Gym when you want flexibility, independent exploration and no ongoing commitment.
Choose a ninja class when your child wants structured coaching, technique and skill progression.
New families can also try their first ninja class free.
What's happening today?
These are our regular Open Gym hours. The live calendar shows holiday hours, special events, closures and schedule changes.
Austin, TX 78752 (512) 270-0760
Ready for the first run?
Pick your time, complete the waiver and meet us on the course. No ninja experience required.