Turning Outdoor Activities Into Indoor Activities for Rainy Days

When the rain starts falling, it can feel like the perfect excuse to stay indoors, and with a little creativity, you can turn outdoor activities into indoor activities for rainy days! Instead of letting the weather keep your kids cooped up, why not bring the fun inside? With a few simple adjustments, you can transform games, crafts, and even learning experiences into rainy day adventures. Whether it’s an art project, a scavenger hunt, or a dance party, there are endless ways to keep your little ones entertained without ever stepping outside.

We had a lot of fun thinking about how to transform some typically outdoor activities into indoor activities. We had fun testing each of them out! They're all tried-and-tested and can be done with materials you have around the house or can pick up at a dollar store. 

Read on for lots of ideas for indoor fun for kids! 

1. Silly Soccer Indoors

What you’ll need:

• Lightweight ball (a foam ball works great)
• Running shoes

Transform your living room into a soccer field with a fun twist! Have your kids play on their hands and knees, and put their shoes on their hands as "kicking" tools. Use the couch or mark a space with tape for goals, and get ready for some laughter as the ball zooms around—without worrying about damaging anything! It's a great way to burn off some energy and have fun indoors.

2. DIY Indoor Mini Golf 

What you’ll need:

• A small ball (a golf ball or any ball you have)
• A cup (use it on its side as the hole)
• A golf club (you can find a plastic one at a dollar store), or get creative with a baseball bat, a stick, or even your foot!
• Household items to create fun obstacles (think rope, a broomstick, books, or even an open book turned upside down to make a ramp).

To make your own mini golf course, gather your supplies and let your kids help design the obstacles! You can play with one child putting the ball while the other moves the cup to help guide it into the "hole." Let the fun begin as you get creative with your own indoor mini golf course!

3. Bubble Fun

What you’ll need:

• Bubbles
• Bathtub
• Swimsuits

Why limit bubble-blowing fun to the outdoors when you can have just as much fun inside? Fill the tub with bubbles and let the kids get into their swimsuits. This is an activity that’s easy for kids to do on their own if they’re old enough to bathe alone, giving you a moment to relax nearby. When they’re done, the mess simply goes down the drain—no cleanup required!

4. Indoor Kite Flying (with a Crafty Twist)

What you’ll need:

• 5 plastic bendable straws
• Tissue paper
• Stapler
• String
• Fan
• Ribbon or other decoration for the kite tail

Start by connecting the straws to form a traditional kite shape, then staple the final straw across the center. Place the frame on tissue paper and cut around it, leaving a small border to fold over the straws. Attach a string to the middle and add a tail for balance. Once it’s ready, use a fan to keep your kite afloat and have fun seeing how long it stays up in the air!

5. Fun Sidewalk Chalk Art

What you’ll need:

• Sidewalk chalk
• Dark-colored construction paper

Rainy days don’t have to stop the sidewalk chalk fun! Just lay out some dark construction paper, and let your kids enjoy drawing with sidewalk chalk indoors. It’s an easy setup, and you can either join in on the fun or take the opportunity to work on something else while they create!

Indoor Fun for Kids

Bringing outdoor activities inside is a great way to turn a rainy day into an exciting adventure! These creative activities are sure to keep your kids entertained, and you might even find yourself laughing along with them. Enjoy these fun indoor ideas the next time the weather keeps you inside!

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