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Top 12 Family Friendly Things to do on a Rainy Day

Great Indoor Fun Ideas

By Naida March 29, 2023

We sure have had our share of rainy days lately! These wet days can put a damper on your outdoor plans, but they also present an opportunity to spend quality time with your family indoors. Whether you're looking to stay cozy and relaxed or get active and creative, there are plenty of ways to make the most of a rainy day with your loved ones. 

Here are 12 Ideas to get you started:

Have a Movie Marathon

A rainy day is the perfect excuse to snuggle up on the couch and watch your favorite movies together. You can choose a theme, like Disney classics or action movies, and make some popcorn and snacks for a full day of viewing. Maybe introduce the kiddos to some of our Favorite Movies from the 80's and 90's

Cook or Bake Together:

 Cooking or baking can be a fun and delicious way to spend a rainy day. You can make a family favorite recipe or try something new, like homemade pizza or cookies. How about Chewy Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Cookies or Homemade Grilled Pizza.

Build a Fort

Building a fort out of blankets, pillows, and furniture can be a fun and creative activity for kids of all ages. You can use flashlights, books, and games to make the fort even more cozy and fun. Here's a fun idea on making an Indoor Tent.

Play Board Games or Card Games

Board games and card games are classic rainy-day activities that can provide hours of entertainment. You can choose games that everyone knows or try something new, like a cooperative game or a trivia challenge. Here are all our favorite Family Games.

Do a Puzzle

Completing a jigsaw puzzle as a family can be a relaxing and satisfying way to spend a rainy day. You can choose a puzzle with a picture that everyone likes, and work together to complete it. How about some Word Puzzles and Brain Teasers too?

Have a Dance Party

Turn up the music and have a dance party in your living room. You can make a playlist of everyone's favorite songs, and have a contest for the best dance moves or choreography. Or, if you're up for it, a Broadway Murder Mystery Party.

Do Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts can be a fun and creative way to spend a rainy day. You can make homemade cards, paint pictures, or create collages out of magazines or newspapers. Maybe, these Recycled Musical Instruments or 5 Easy DIY Projects or Stick Bookmarks

Read or Tell Stories

Reading or telling stories can be a relaxing and engaging way to spend a rainy day. You can choose a book that everyone likes, or take turns telling stories and using your imagination. Here are some great Books that Inspire Kindness.

Do a Science Experiment

Doing a science experiment can be a fun and educational way to spend a rainy day. You can make a volcano out of baking soda and vinegar, or do an experiment with food coloring and milk. Maybe, Rubber Bouncy Eggs or Exploding Apples?

Have a Spa Day

Set up a DIY spa in your home and pamper yourselves with facials, foot soaks, and massages. You can make homemade beauty products or use store-bought products for a relaxing and indulgent experience. How about Meditation and Mindfulness or making a Green Smoothie.

A rainy day can be a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family and enjoy indoor activities. Whether you're looking to relax, get creative, or get active, there are plenty of ways to make the most of a rainy day with your loved ones.

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