5 Rainy Day Activities For You and the Kids

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The Autumn weather is finally here- and we’ve experienced quite a bit of rain in the past couple of days!

If you’re stuck inside because of the weather, there are lots of fun rainy day activities for you and the kids to enjoy. You might be looking for some fun suggestions for half-term or you might just want a few creative ideas to keep children entertained.

In this blog post, find 5 rainy day activities for you and the kids, including fun ideas and budget-friendly ways to make the most of cold, wet weather this year. I hope you find the perfect recommendation for you!

1. Play a boardgame

A boardgame afternoon is the perfect idea for a rainy day activity. You could get out all of your old favourites or learn something new with the kids.

From Monopoly to Snakes and Ladders, the whole family can get involved with a fun boardgame day. There’s just something so cosy about staying in and playing a boardgame while the rain pours outside!

You could even go to a boardgame café. These cafés allow you to play your favourite games while enjoying a bit of food and drink with your family.

2. Bake!

Baking is a fun rainy day activity for you and the kids! You could make an easy, child-friendly recipe or try your hand at something a bit more difficult.

Baking is a cosy indoor activity that is bound to keep the little ones entertained during the half-term holiday or on a rainy weekend.

At this time of year, you could even watch Bake-Off while you eat your tasty creations!

3. Go for a rainy walk

Although it’s important to protect yourself from the cold weather, sometimes a rainy walk can be lots of fun for you and the kids!

Little ones can get dressed up in their waterproof coats and jump in the puddles while you go for a quick walk in the rain.

After, you and the kids can get warm and cosy back home- and you could even make hot chocolate or toasty Halloween treats while you warm yourself back up.

4. Arrange a play date

If the kids are going a bit stir crazy indoors, why not invite their friends over for the day?

If you have a family friend, you could invite them and their kids over for a coffee morning. This gives you chance to enjoy a bit of catch-up time with your friend, and the kids get to have some fun with their friends too.

You could also take your kids to a friend’s house if they need a break from the same four walls.

5. Arts and crafts

A rainy day is the perfect time to try out a few arts and crafts with your kids!

You could teach the kids a new skill or just enjoy a bit of creative time with the family. There are lots of fun art and craft ideas, including colouring fun, making your own jewellery or creating origami shapes.

You can make anything and everything! Find out more here.

What activities do you like to do on a rainy day? Do you have any suggestions? Let me know!

Take care everyone