Fun Things to Do with Kids in Wichita When It Rains


It’s hard not to go stir crazy when it rains over a long holiday weekend or on a day when you really just need some sunshine. So, we’ve compiled a list of fun things to do with kids in Wichita when it rains to help fight those rainy day blues!

When You Want to Get Out of the House

When You’re Stuck Inside 

  • Create an indoor obstacle course
  • Give the kids a box and watch the imagination unfold
  • Make a pillow fort
  • Make some kid-friendly fruit snacks
  • Have a Netflix marathon, complete with popcorn and sleeping bags
  • Go on a smartphone ABC scavenger hunt (kids snap pics of something starting with each letter)
  • Turn on some tunes and have a dance party
  • Conduct an easy science experiment with your preschoolers
  • Play a board game
  • Get artsy with some edible finger paint like this
  • Play hide and seek
  • Have an indoor picnic
  • Try any of these 12 Indoor Activities
  • Have a bathtub pool party – swimsuits included
  • Make some Kool-Aid play dough
  • Collect rain water in a container and predict how long it will take to fill
  • Check out our indoor activities board on Pinterest for more ideas
Angela Green
Angela is the founder of Wichita Mom, the premier parenting website and digital guide for families as they navigate life in Wichita, KS. She is a wife, business owner, avid reader, proud gymnastics & dance mom, Peloton lover, and is always planning her next trip.