Need to get out of the house and looking ways to get the energy out on a rainy day?? GLAMoms has rounded up a list of ideas for just that! Some are FREE and others have a fee, but are a blast!
FREE places to visit for a Rainy Day:
CADL
Get lost in your local library or maybe there is a special event happening, check out the EVENT calendar before you head out! Other local libraries can be found HERE.
Meridian Mall
Lots of room to walk around and don’t miss the toddler area near the Macy’s wing.
Visit Preuss Pet Store in Lansing , Mid-Michigan’s Pet Destination! Say hello to the birds, reptiles, fish and MORE!
State Capitol Building
Take a tour of our beautiful state capitol building in Downtown Lansing! Self Guided tours are open 8am to 5pm. Guided tours of the public areas and the House and Senate galleries are available every half hour during the school year and on the hour during the summer months. Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 4pm. We recommend calling to verify tour times, 517-373-2353.
GO GREEN! Head to MSU campus and visit MSU Museum or MSU Broad Art Museum. Both are free admission.
Other fun options to get out of the house for a Rainy Day around Greater Lansing:
Where you can literally bounce off the walls 🙂 located inside the Meridian Mall, check their Facebook page for any online deals! Other places to JUMP around in Greater Lansing can be found HERE!
Have you signed up for the Kids Bowl Free Program? This is a GREAT option for free and low cost bowling! Ask for bumpers if you have younger kids and have a blast!! Check out our list of bowling alleys in Greater Lansing!
Ignite your inner child! High speed go karting, ax throwing, pocket soccer, arcades and MORE! The destination for fun and adventure right in the Meridian Mall!
Lansing’s favorite science center! There is something for everyone. Don’t miss the water table and toddler area too! Looking for more STEM or STEAM activities in the area? Check out this LIST for more local science fun!
Coffee and cats, yes please!! Before you head out, schedule a visit online for the cat room and you can play, snuggle and visit the cats! The cats are up for adoption if you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your house 🙂
Strap on your skates and try out roller skating at EDRU.Try out their ice cream treats and maybe even an arcade game too!
MORE Rainy Day Things to Do!
and MORE!
Want to stay at home on a rainy day?? Here are a few, fun and easy thing to do at home!
☔️ Dance party-hey Alexa, play fun dance music and show them your best dance moves
☔️Build a fort, grab a flashlight and your favorite books
☔️Pop popcorn and pick out a movie your kids have never seen before
☔️Break out a board game you haven’t played in awhile
☔️Bake! cookies, cakes, pies OH MY
☔️Set out a jigsaw puzzle, everyone can help as they pass by
☔️Give each other a makeover- think mani/pedi and fun hairstyles!
☔️FaceTime grandparents or other friends that are also at home in the rain
☔️Have a craft bin- now is the perfect time to see what crafts you might have
Have another rainy day activity you think we should add? Send us your ideas, [email protected]
