Rainy days in the summer are no fun, but it doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in the house. Here are some fun things to get you and your kids out of the house on a rainy day.
Museums
Take advantage of the wide variety of museums Dallas has to offer. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza will show you the history of John F. Kennedy and his assassination. Rainbow Vomit is an immersive art museum with more than 20 photo spots located throughout the exhibit. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science has something for all ages, featuring a children’s interactive museum for ages 5 and under as well as exhibits that cater to more advanced science enthusiasts. Museums are a great way to get out of the house on a rainy day.
Trampoline Parks
Trampoline parks are a great way for your children to get active on a rainy day. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park and Altitude Trampoline Park are two get options for a fun day of jumping. Urban Air is located just off of Southlake Boulevard. Not only do they have trampolines but also they have go-karts, bumper cars, climbing walls, rope course, dodge ball and more. Altitude in Grapevine has performance trampolines, rockwalls, foam pits, trampoline basketball and more. If your kids can’t sit still, help them blow off some steam.
Escape Rooms
Red Door Escape Room in Southlake has six different escape rooms available. This 60-minute challenge allows for you and your family to think outside of the box and do whatever it takes to get out. Book your appointments online to secure a spot.
Art and Crafts
Arts and crafts are fun but often can cause a mess around the house. Painting with a Twist, Pickled Picasso, Color Me Mine and Loaded Brushes are a few places with family-friendly art classes for the whole family. These art classes have a range of different paintings, family discounts and mom and me classes. Look on their websites to find the class that interests your kids the most.
Movies
Movie theaters are ready to provide hours of entertainment. Movie theaters and the movie industry were affected like most during the pandemic, but they are back open. It is time to go get some popcorn and watch a new movie. “Raya and the Last Dragon” is out now. It is a family-friendly Disney movie about the life of Raya, a warrior, and her Dragon named Sisu. Harkins Theatres in Town Square is no longer open, so head on over to Moviehouse & Eatery Keller, Cinemark Roanoke and XD or AMC Dine-In Grapevine Mills 30.
Aquarium
On a rainy day, a trip to the zoo is not an option, but you can take your kids to the aquarium. Admissions for children are $10.95 at SeaQuest Fort Worth. SeaQuest allows your family to touch and feed animals from across the planet. The Dallas World Aquarium costs $18.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and is free for 2 and under. The aquarium had a large variety of sharks, rays, fish and more.