10 Ideas for Family Rainy Day Fun
It’s Spring in Alabama which means warmer weather, pollen, rain and more rain. So when you see that gloomy forecast be sure to have a plan.
We’ve got 10 tips on how to keep your family active, upbeat, and maybe even outdoors when the clouds roll in:
What Can You Do On a Rainy Day?
- Play in puddles. If it’s raining without any threat of lightning, put on your rain gear and make the most of it!
- Watch a waterfall. Again, if the weather isn’t severe, go on a trek for a waterfall. Maybe it’s one that has been there for ages, or maybe you can find several waterfalls along a trail that only appear when we get enough rain. Regardless, they are all beautiful!
- Make some mud art. Get dirty and take advantage of the natural pigments and varied textures to craft some sculptures, draw some pictures or create plaster casts. If you need some inspiration, www.artfulkids.com has some great mud art ideas.
- Rescue worms. When it rains, earthworms typically migrate out of the ground. They can safely move across the ground, driveway, or sidewalk when it’s wet. But when the sun comes out, worms can dry out before they make it back underground. At the end of a rainy day, you and your kids can go on a rescue mission and carefully scoop up worms with a bare hand or a gloved hand and return them to the grass or soil.
- Go for a walk in the rain. Most of the time, we run through the rain, trying to get from Point A to Point B without getting soaked.
Try walking in the rain, without worrying about whether you get soaked. Wear your rain gear and just listen to the rain, notice how it puddles, how green the trees and grass look thanks to the showers. Be mindful of the moment. Soak it up ( pun intended.)
- Read on a covered porch or patio. Take advantage of nature’s soundtrack and indulge in some reading time.
- Stay indoors and plan your next sunny-day adventure. Take advantage of the time to plan a hike for the next sunny day.
- Play games. If you are stuck inside because of the weather, dig out some board games, set them up on a table near a window, and enjoy the rainy day, sheltered and having fun.
- Go for a drive. Rain can create some beautiful, surreal scenes. Find an outlook where you can spot mist-shrouded hills and showers in the distance.
- Plan a rain garden. Research and plan out your own rain garden. First, pinpoint a natural slope in your yard, and then decide which native shrubs, perennials, and flowers you can plant there. Rain gardens help temporarily hold and soak in rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, patios, or lawns, and can help protect water quality.
Make sure you are ready for any activity in the rain and shop our top rain gear essentials. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors