5 Rainy Summer Day Activities For Kids
August 7, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Fun Activities
This summer we’ve had rain, rain, and more rain! So what do you do when you have whole days indoors because it won’t stop raining. So what have we been doing when it’s too cold and rainy to hit the pool or the park?
- Hit the local library, most have summer reading programs for kids with daily or weekly activities. There are also tons of books and magazines to browse through and talk about.
- Go bowling! Many bowling alleys have discounted rates during summer weekdays, since it’s their slow time.
- Go see a movie, there are several summer blockbusters for kids this year. We usually go see a movie to avoid the heat of summer, but this year it’s been to avoid the rain! If you’re not worried about seeing the latest movies, many theaters have early morning showings of movies that have been out for a while for very reduced prices.
- Visit a local museum, some museums are having free admission this summer.
- Stay in and have a game day. Break out all the board games and have a game day marathon.
What does your family like to do on rainy summer days?
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My family vacationed in central New York State when I was young. If we had a stretch of rain, we would head to some of the local wineries for a tour. Even as a kid I thought it was neat! Huge oak vats that held a zillion gallons of wine, the bottling process, and tasting at the end – grape juice for me. Look for the nearest business your kids might have an interest in and call to see if they offer tours. Most do, including your local supermarket.