When it rains, keeping your kids entertained can prove challenging. Fortunately, there are many creative, family activities that can keep your children busy for hours, without sitting in front of the TV. If your list of rainy day to-do’s is dwindling, here are a few ideas that are suitable — and fun — for all ages. 

Family Activities to Make Your Rainy Day Enjoyable

1. Visit a Planetarium

Adventure and education join forces in this family outing. Planetariums allow individuals to immerse themselves in an experience while offering interesting bits of information in the process. Some of the topics typically covered in these showings include outer space and star gazing.

2. Go See a Movie

Taking the family out to the movies is another great way to spend a rainy afternoon. If you’re looking for something a little more substantial than a recent release, stop by a local museum. Their in-house movie theaters typically have an assortment of historical and educational films that are sure to capture your little ones’ attention.

3. Make a Sweet Treat

Why venture out in the rain for food when there’s baking to be done in the kitchen? Kids love to help out in the kitchen and giving them a chance to make something sweet will spark their interest and taste buds. Gather your family together and assign each member a task, monitoring the process to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

4. Build a Fort

Encourage your little ones to get creative by building a fort in the living room. Have them grab a few blankets or pillows and rearrange the furniture as needed to provide support. Make it a family affair by having a picnic inside the temporary structure.

5. Play Board Games

Start some friendly competition by bringing out the board games. Allow everyone to pick their favorite and make a point to play each one at least once throughout the day. Make sure to have plenty of snacks and drinks handy.

If you’re looking for something fun to do on a rainy day, stop by Pink Palace Family of Museums in Memphis, TN. They offer a variety of fun family activities and strive to provide educational opportunities for all ages to enjoy. Their in-house movie theater and planetarium have regular showings available and their exhibits give visitors a chance to travel back in history. Learn more about this group of museums, including a nature center, historic homes, and a science center, by visiting their website. Call (901) 636-2362 to find out specific times for upcoming shows.