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As a parent, you know how difficult it can be to keep kids entertained at home, especially when the weather prevents outdoor playtime. Listening to the pitter patter of rain outside while your kids bounce off the walls with pent-up energy inside is enough to drive any parent crazy! 

Luckily, with a little creativity and planning, you can transform those rainy days stuck inside into fun-filled memories. We will provide 10 unique ideas to beat boredom and keep your kids smiling even when the clouds refuse to part outside. From arts and crafts to active games and movie marathons, you’re sure to find plenty of rainy day entertainment right at home.

Set Up An Indoor Obstacle Course 

Tap into your kids’ natural energy by building an indoor obstacle course! Use furniture, pillows, blankets and toys to create tunnels to crawl through, “rivers” to cross over, targets to throw balls at, and other active stations. Time them racing through the course or make it a friendly competition. This is a great way to burn off energy while having fun.

Host A Dance Party 

Let your kids pick their favorite tunes and have an impromptu family dance party! Getting silly, letting loose, and being goofy together to music is a wonderful boredom buster. For added fun, use props like scarves, funky sunglasses, costumes pieces and musical instruments. 

Play Hide-And-Seek

This classic game never seems to grow old, even with kids who have outgrown playing it outside. Help them burn off steam by building blanket forts, turning off lights, and challenging them to creative hiding places indoors while you try to track them down. Giggles and screams inevitably ensue!

Have A Craft Marathon 

Unleash your kids’ creativity with an arts and crafts marathon using supplies you likely already have at home like paper, crayons/markers, stickers, safety scissors, glue sticks, etc. Let them make cards or pictures for loved ones, puppets or masks for imaginary play, paper airplanes to see whose flies the farthest, and more.

Stage An Indoor Treasure Hunt 

Boost critical thinking skills with a themed indoor scavenger hunt by hiding small items related to their current interests around the house. Challenge older kids by giving rhyming clues to solve leading them toward each item. The thrill of discovery builds excitement and provides mental stimulation.

Cook or Bake Together   

Involving kids in meal preparation teaches valuable life skills, bonds family, and — most importantly — occupies their time! Assign age-appropriate tasks like stirring, pouring, mixing ingredients, etc. While scrumptious goodies bake in the oven, challenge them to tidy or organize rooms in the house before enjoying the treats they helped create.

Read or Audiobook Marathon  

Snuggle up under cozy blankets together and journey into fantastical worlds through the magic of books! Take turns reading aloud, do funny character voices, ask questions and chat about plots. Alternatively, sign up for a free trial of an audiobook service so stories come to life even when your voice needs a break. A quick trip to your local library can also yield an armful of new reads. 

Family Movie Marathon  

Pop some popcorn and dim the lights for a family movie marathon! Build a pillow fort or break out the beanbags to get extra comfy. Let each family member take turns selecting age-appropriate films the whole group will enjoy. Laugh, cry and make lasting memories experiencing stories as a family.

Play Educational Games  

Continue skill-building in a fun way by pulling out educational board games, brain teaser books, flashcards, trivia card sets and interactive learning apps. From math and reading to science, geography and history, choose subjects they enjoy and make it friendly competition. They’ll be having so much fun they won’t even realize it’s educational! 

Rent a Bounce House!

If the weather finally shifts in your favor, set kids free to roam the great outdoors again! An excellent way to celebrate sunshine’s return is by renting an exhilarating bounce house from Afford A Bounce, available for delivery throughout Fort Worth and Dallas County. With colorful themed inflatables, obstacle courses, water slides, sports arenas and more, we have endless bouncing entertainment options perfect for all ages. Our convenient hassle-free rentals help create a memorable backyard bash without breaking the bank. Contact us today to book your special delivery!