When the rain starts pouring and outdoor plans get washed away, it can feel tricky to keep kids entertained without turning to a TV or tablet.
But rainy days don’t have to be boring! With a little creativity, they can become opportunities for imagination, learning, and fun.
Here are 10 screen-free rainy day activities your kids will love (many of which you can find right here on the Spy It, Seek It, Spot It website)!
1. Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Hide small objects around the house and give kids a list of clues to find them. You can theme the hunt—colors, shapes, or even spy-style missions. Bonus: time them for extra excitement!
👉 Check out our printable activity section for scavenger hunts and games you can download anytime.
2. Puzzle Power Hour
Word searches, crosswords, hidden objects, and spot-the-difference puzzles are perfect rainy day brain boosters.
👉 Grab a few free puzzles from our puzzles page, or keep the fun going with one of our Spy It, Seek It, Spot It activity books, designed for ages 8–12. They’re packed with 90+ pages of puzzles, search-and-find challenges, and more.
3. Create a Blanket Fort
Grab blankets, pillows, and chairs to build the ultimate indoor hideaway. Kids can read, play, or tell stories inside their cozy creation.
Pro tip: Bring a puzzle or coloring sheet into the fort for extra fun.
4. Party Games Indoors
Who says you need a big crowd to play party games? Even on a rainy day, classics like charades, bingo, or “Minute to Win It” challenges can bring tons of laughter to your living room. All you need are a few simple supplies—and we’ve got you covered!
👉 Visit our free activities page to grab free printable party games that make it easy to set up the fun in minutes.
5. Art Time Adventure
Set up a mini art station with crayons, markers, or paint. To make it extra fun, give a theme like “draw a rainy day monster” or “design your dream umbrella.”
👉 If you’d rather skip the setup, just head over to our coloring pages and print a few designs instantly—no sign-up required!
6. Kitchen Helpers
Invite kids into the kitchen to whip up an easy recipe together—cookies, homemade pizza, or even a “mad scientist” smoothie. Cooking is a fun (and tasty) way to practice math and teamwork.
👉 We’ve got kid-friendly recipes ready to print on our recipes page, perfect for a rainy afternoon.
7. Dance Party
Clear some space, put on upbeat music, and let loose! Try freeze dance, musical chairs, or make up your own dance moves.
Pro Tip: Compete to win small prizes!
8. Storytelling Circle
Take turns telling silly stories, or start a group story where each person adds one sentence at a time. Encourage wild, imaginative twists!
👉 To snag a free story journal pages to record your stories, head over to our printable activity section!
9. Homemade Board Game
Challenge your kids to design their own board game using paper, markers, and small objects as game pieces. Then, play it together.
👉 Check out our printable activity section for free blank board game templates to create your own!
10. Puzzle & Activity Books
Rainy days are the perfect time to dive into a puzzle adventure! Our Spy It, Seek It, Spot It books are filled with word searches, hidden objects, spot-the-difference activities, coloring pages, and more. With over 90 pages in each, your kids will stay entertained for hours.
Final Thoughts
Rainy days don’t have to mean boredom or endless screen time. With a mix of creativity, puzzles, and imagination, you can turn a gloomy afternoon into a memory-making adventure.
✨ Ready to get started? Explore our puzzles, activities, recipes, and coloring pages—all free to print, no email sign-up needed. And don’t forget to check out the Spy It, Seek It, Spot It books for even more rainy day fun!
