Things to Do in New Orleans When it Rains

With the wet week we are currently having, I’ve decided to compile a list of things you can do in New Orleans that is kid-friendly (and the surrounding areas) when it rains. 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!

When You Want to Venture Out ::

• Kid’s Castle at Lakeside Shopping Center
• The Monkey Room
• NOLA Kidsground
• Defy {we LOVE the Under 6 hour in particular}
• Posh Paint Pub
• Adventure Quest Laser Tag
• Chick-Fil-A Indoor Playground
• The Parenting Center {note that this requires a membership, which we highly recommend :: locations Uptown and in Metairie}
• Sky Zone
• Luv 2 Play
• Louisiana Children’s Museum
• Audubon Butterfly Garden
• Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
• Riverwalk Play Area
• Surge Adventure Park
• Elevation Station on the Northshore
• Visit a pet store {to look at the fish, etc}
• Airline Skate Center
• Public Library (if the stars align you may even catch a storytime/activity!)
• Chuck E. Cheese
• The Kids Arena
• Barnes and Noble {either to catch storytime OR just browse the books}
• Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
• The National WWII Museum
• GymRompers
• Art Time
• Dave & Buster’s
• Adventure Quest Laser Tag
• Head to the movies
• The Makery 504
• Pottery Barn Kids storytime :: Tuesdays at 11:00am {at Lakeside Mall}
• 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?!
• 5 Activities When You’re Stuck Inside
• 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!