Homeschool Play Day at Chuck E. Cheese

Homeschool Play Day in Bronx — What to Know

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day gives Bronxites in Bronx 90 minutes of unlimited arcade gameplay, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and every E-Ticket earned during play — for 11.99 per child. It happens every second Tuesday of the month, from store opening until 4 PM, at participating Chuck E. Cheese locations. No booking required. Walk in, mention Homeschool Play Day to a cast member, and the fun starts immediately.

This location actively participates in Homeschool Play Day. For New York City Department of Education, this is the mid-week tradition that kids look forward to all month: a calmer, more spacious visit surrounded by families who understand exactly what your schedule looks like.

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Homeschool Play Day At-a-Glance

Why Bronx Homeschool Families Belong Here

Chuck E. Cheese mascot stands behind family at arcade shooting game, with kids watching nearby; colorful games fill the fun center.

A Break That's Actually Earned

Homeschool families work harder than most people realize. You own the curriculum, the schedule, the learning environment, and the social calendar — all at once. Bronxites who've made the same choice you have know this well. Homeschool Play Day is the one Tuesday a month that belongs entirely to play: 90 minutes of zero responsibilities and maximum fun, right in the middle of your school week, exactly when you need it most.

Your Tribe, in the Same Room

One of the hardest things to replicate outside a traditional school setting is organic social time — the kind where kids figure out how to take turns, share a game, and make a new friend without any adult choreographing it. At Chuck E. Cheese in Bronx, Homeschool Play Day gathers families from New York City Department of Education who made the same choice you did. The room fills with kids who actually have something in common, and parents who understand what your week really looks like.

A woman and child get their Fun Pass wrists scanned by staff at a Chuck E. Cheese entrance with arcade games in the background.
A Chuck E. Cheese employee stamps kids' arms at arcade entrance for a birthday party; adult supervises; games and decor in back.

Mid-Week Calm, Weekend-Level Fun

The second Tuesday of the month is quieter than a Saturday, calmer than spring break, and entirely yours. 83 games, shorter lines, more room to play, a pace that works for younger kids — and because it falls mid-week, it fits naturally into your New York City Department of Education calendar as a recurring reward the whole family can look forward to. Mark it, plan around it, own it.

"Most of what homeschool kids need, you can provide at home. The one thing that's genuinely hard to replicate is unstructured time with other kids — figuring out how to take turns on a game they both want to play."

Everything Included in Homeschool Play Day

One flat price. No hidden fees. No add-ons to juggle. Here's exactly what $11.99 covers for every child at Gun Hill in Bronx.

90 Min All You Can Play

Unlimited tap-and-play access to 83 arcade games in the building for a full 90 minutes, on a reusable Play Pass card.

Unlimited Soft Drinks

Kids' soft drinks with unlimited refills throughout the entire visit. Refuel between games, no clock on it.

Reusable Play Pass Card

One card per child — tap it on any game, all visit long. No coins, no tokens, no separate purchases.

All E-Tickets Earned

Every ticket your kid wins on gameplay is theirs to redeem at the prize counter. No caps — earn big, redeem bigger.

Find Chuck E. Cheese in Bronx

Gun Hill is located Eastchester Road — making it easy for Bronxites to drop in on a Tuesday morning without a long drive. Gun Hill Commons near Home DepotAldi. The Chuck E. Cheese is an outparcel to a Home Depot, suggesting a shared surface parking lot. Other nearby businesses in Gun Hill Commons also utilize this parking area.

Hours

  • Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
  • Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
  • Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
  • Sun 11 AM - 9 PM

Homeschool Play Day runs from store open until 4 PM every second Tuesday. Hours may vary by location and holiday. Call us at (718) 671-2240 to confirm.

Also at this location: Sensory Sensitive Sundays — a quieter, lower-stimulation visit option for families who benefit from a calmer environment. Ask a cast member for details.

Learning Beyond the Classroom — STEAM Programs in Bronx

Gun Hill in Bronx offers more than Homeschool Play Day. Our STEAM group programs are built for co-ops, homeschool groups, and classroom enrichment — structured learning through play, designed for groups of 10 or more. Group rates start at ask our team for groups of 10–29.

New York City Department of Education have used our STEAM programs for end-of-semester celebrations, field trip alternatives, and science enrichment events. To plan a group visit or STEAM session, call (718) 671-2240 or learn more about group events.

Homeschool Play Day FAQ