The Rainy Day Activities Guide is the playbook you need when you are stuck inside. Hopefully these ideas will spark imagination: yours or your kiddos’. And sometimes all it takes is a little bit of effort and intention to make the day a success for everyone.Â
Active Indoor Play
- Visit an Indoor Playground
- Indoor Mini Golf
- Indoor Tot Times
- Indoor Waterparks and Pools
- Batting Cages for Grade Schoolers and Teens
6 Quiet Indoor Outings
- Cozy Up at Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops
- Try One of these Air-Conditioned Rainy Day Destinations
- Explore Indoor Nature Centers (and pop outside if the rain stops)
- Go to the Movies
- Tour Twin Cities Museums & Historic Sites
- Visit one of the 101 Twin Cities Libraries
Shopping With Kids
Sometimes the mall, especially the ones with play areas, are just the place to go. If that’s too much stimulation, a cozy bookstore or a quaint toy store could help you while away some time.
- Shop the Best Twin Cities Indie Books Stores for Kids
- Visit One of our Favorite Twin Cities Toy Stores
- Go Out for a Meal Where Kids Eat Free
- Explore Your Favorite Mall:
Rainy Day Activities at Home
Here are some easier activities you can pull out with supplies you may already have at home.
Easy Crafts for a Rainy Day
Don’t Want to Stay Home? Visit a Leave-The-Mess-Behind, Kid-Friendly Art Studio.