{"id":330975,"date":"2026-08-27T13:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/330975\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:12:11","slug":"nycs-first-indoor-blacklight-snowball-fight-just-opened-and-its-only-a-free-20-minute-ferry-ride-from-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/330975\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC\u2019s first indoor blacklight, snowball fight just opened, and it\u2019s only a free 20-minute ferry ride from Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gear up for the cooler temps at RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7, an all-ages interactive play venue featuring NYC\u2019s First Indoor Blacklight Snowball Fight\u2122. Located at Empire Outlets on Staten Island, turn a standard day out into a surreal neon world of glowing snowballs, air-powered cannons, immersive art and interactive play.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at $17, and most guests spend 45-75 minutes exploring and playing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NYC\u2019s First Indoor Blacklight Snowball Fight\u2122 is a limited-time event. Secure your spot below before it ends.<\/p>\n<p>What is RECESS? 20+ interactive features to explore<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed for families, teens, groups of friends and date nights alike, RECESS is an all-ages <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/712120\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/712120\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretnyc\" data-cp_smn_content=\"recess-the-experience-empire-outlets-staten-island\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_0\">playground filled with hands-on installations<\/a> built around color, light, sound and movement \u2013 where phones stay in pockets and adults play right alongside the kids \u2013 or without them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Features include:<\/p>\n<p>NYC\u2019s First Indoor Blacklight Snowball Fight\u2122 \u2013 Step into an all-out, music-filled blacklight arena and let the snowballs fly.<\/p>\n<p>Orbtopia\u2122 \u2013 a spacious, open -plan gallery with more than a dozen interactive features, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Orb Launch: Man an air-powered cannon and send glowing orbs flying across the gallery, and dodge the ones coming your way.<\/p>\n<p>The Giant Wall-Sized Interactive Arcade: Team up with friends to clear levels on a massive video wall using real-world objects to control the action.<\/p>\n<p>Glow Dome: Kick back and chill under the ambient light and protection of the Glow Dome \u2013 while orb action continues all around you.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Recess_02_Snowball_Bucket_Dump-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\" RECESS!! The Experience\" class=\"wp-image-393995\"  \/>Source: RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7<\/p>\n<p>Sticky Orbs: Put on a custom vest and create art by sticking glowing spheres to the walls, your friends, or yourself!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Dream Machine &amp; Reverso Vortex: Send glowing scarves zooming through transparent tunnels in these larger-than-life installations.<\/p>\n<p>Gopher Pong: Blast or get blasted! Pop up and dodge, or take aim and send ping-pong balls flying at your crew.<\/p>\n<p>Chill Sequence \u2013 Ready to chill? Head out of Orbtopia for some cooling down time.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing Wall: grab a pair of 3-D glasses, pick out a set of neon wishing dots &amp; make a wish at the Wishing Wall \u2013 a surreal 3D gallery of optical illusion.<\/p>\n<p>Cloud Walk \u2013 Take a walk through the sensory cloud walk \u2013 and wash your cares away<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Recess_08_Cloudwalk-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Recess!! The Experience\" class=\"wp-image-393980\"  \/>Source: RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7<\/p>\n<p>The Journey is Part of the Fun: Skyline Views &amp; A Free FerryRide<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fun starts before you even arrive at RECESS.\u00a0 Hop on the free Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan, and enjoy a smooth, 20-minute ride to St. George Terminal on Staten Island. For those coming from Brooklyn, board the NYC (\u201cFast\u201d) Ferry at Atlantic Avenue or Bay Ridge \u2013 the views are just as good, they just go by faster when you\u2019re aboard a hydrofoil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you arrive\u00a0 at St. George Terminal, you\u2019re just steps away from Empire Outlets. You\u2019ll find RECESS on Level 2, one level above the waterfront promenade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Recess_EO_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"RECESS!! The Experience\" class=\"wp-image-393981\"  \/>Source: RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Limited Run: NYC\u2019s First Indoor Blacklight Snowball Fight\u2122 will be open from August 26 \u2013 September 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours: Wed: 2:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM | Thu-Fri: 4:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM Sat-: 12:00 PM\u00a0 -:8:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours subject to change, please check ticket availability at feverup.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: Weekday ticket $17 and up<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Empire Outlets (Level 2), 55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transit: Next door to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, SIR Terminal &amp; MTA Bus Terminal in St. George. On-site parking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duration: Most visits last 45-75 minutes<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age Requirement: All ages welcome; guests under 13 must be accompanied by an adult<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessibility: RECESS is ADA accessible, with sensory accommodations available upon request<\/p>\n<p>A fun adventure minutes from Manhattan<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Recess_09_Scarves-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"RECESS!! The Experience\" class=\"wp-image-393996\"  \/>Source: RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RECESS isn\u2019t the only reason to visit St, George. <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/712120\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/712120\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretnyc\" data-cp_smn_content=\"recess-the-experience-empire-outlets-staten-island\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_1\">Empire Outlets<\/a> has shopping and waterfront dining overlooking NY Harbor, and the Ferry Hawks play just up the block at their waterfront ballpark.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short walk along the waterfront will also take you to the Staten Island September 11 Memorial, or to the National Lighthouse Museum, depending on which way you decide to stroll. A snowball fight can easily lead into a full afternoon out.<\/p>\n<p>Reviews of RECESS!! The Experience<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Recess_17_Pong_Blaster-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"RECESS!! The Experience\" class=\"wp-image-393997\"  \/>Source: RECESS!! The Experience\u24c7<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t believe us The spot is rated 4.9 stars on Google, check out more reviews from people who have enjoyed RECESS!! below:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 I\u2019ve been to the Museum of Ice Cream, the slime lab, etc\u2026 This is by far my favorite. It\u2019s all about interacting with the friends and family you came with in an environment that allows you to let go and have fun. -Benjamin D.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 This was a fun and unexpected find off of the Staten Island ferry. My 4- and 6-year-old said this was their favorite thing we did on our NY vacation. I 100% recommend this for families with young kids. -Alyssa G.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 I would give more stars if possible! Coolest place ever. Fun for all ages. So original and innovative. -MBK\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2026should not be missed! Fun for the whole family\u2026 We have not enjoyed something this unique together in a long while! -Takiyah Weekes<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to launch some neon snowballs? Grab your tickets below, hop on the ferry, and dive into NYC\u2019s most surreal new playground!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gear up for the cooler temps at RECESS!! 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