Things to Do in New Orleans When it Rains

If you live in New Orleans with kids then you know that it rains here a lot. While there are dozens of things to do with kids in New Orleans, sometimes you specifically need an indoor idea because of the weather (or heat). Whether you are looking to cool off with a splash pad in New Orleans or simply looking for the best things to do with New Orleans kids, New Orleans Mom has you covered.

Things to Do in New Orleans When it Rains

We are often asked for a list of things you can do in New Orleans that are kid-friendly … and specifically for a list of what to do when it rains in New Orleans. Some of these are obvious choices BUT after asking our team of 40 +moms, this list is comprised of ideas to kill the rainy day blues in your household. Whether you are one to stay home on rainy days OR don your favorite raincoat and boots, we have ideas for you!

Indoor Playgrounds and Trampoline Parks in New Orleans ::

• Kid’s Castle at Lakeside Shopping Center
• NOLA Kidsground
• Defy {we LOVE the Under 6 hour in particular}
• Adventure Quest Laser Tag
• The Parenting Center {note that this requires a membership, which we highly recommend :: locations Uptown and in Metairie}
• Sky Zone
• Luv 2 Play
• Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
• Surge Adventure Park
• Airline Skate Center
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Candyland Inflatables
• The Kids Arena
• Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
• GymRompers
• Dave & Buster’s
• Adventure Quest Laser Tag
• Airborne X Adventure Park

Kid Art Activities in New Orleans ::

• The Makery 504
• Posh Paint Pub
• Art Time

Kid-Friendly Museums / Exhibits in New Orleans ::

• Van Gogh Exhibit (temporary in 2022)
• The National WWII Museum
• Louisiana Children’s Museum
• Vue Orleans (360 degree observatory)
• JAMNOLA

Other Ideas When It’s Raining in New Orleans ::

• Visit a pet store {to look at the fish, etc}
• Head to the movies
• Barnes and Noble {either to catch storytime OR just browse the books}
• Public Library (if the stars align you may even catch a storytime/activity!)
• Clue Carre’
• Grab lunch and a movie at Movie Tavern on the Northshore
• Tubby & Coo’s Bookstore

When You’re Stuck At Home In New Orleans in the Rain ::

• Pom Pom Monsters
• Easy and Fun Science Experiment For Preschoolers
• Create an Indoor Obstacle Course
• Build a fort in the living room
• Kool-Aid Playdough
• Make some kid friendly snacks
• Have Netflix? Check out a family friendly movie that you haven’t seen before
• Have Amazon Prime? Stream a new movie for the kids {via rental OR purchase, if desired}
• Have an indoor picnic
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• Share a classic movie with your children
• Make your own king cake – who says it has to be Carnival season?!
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• Look at family photo albums together; kids LOVE pictures and hearing stories
• Stock up on “rainy day surprises” from Target or the Dollar Store – keep small “treasures” hidden and pull them out for their “newness factor”
• What better time to clean closets? Get kids involved {either to try on their clothes or help decide what to keep / donate} and perhaps make money while you’re at it!
• Be Creative! Check out our Pinterest board for ideas

Is there anything that you would add? Please share!