30 Perfect Rainy Day Activities for Adults (+Fun Twists)

Guess what? I used to hate rainy days. There I was, sitting in the dark during yet another power cut, watching my phone battery drain away while the rain showed no signs of stopping.

But the funny thing is that those same powerless rainy days taught me to get creative. Really creative. And now? I easily get along with them.

You’re probably under a blanket right now, listening to the rain hit your window. Maybe you’re scrolling through your phone, looking for something (anything) to make the time pass faster. I get it.

In this blog, I’ll show you some fun ideas to make your rainy day special at home. Plus, I’ll add some unique twists to each idea to make them even more exciting.

There you go…

30 Things to Do on a Rain Day for Adults Who Are Done with Netflix

1. Make Paper Boats Like When You Were Kids

I still remember that satisfying feeling of floating paper boats in a puddle. 🥺 You too? Why not do that again? Pick some old newspapers or plain paper, and just channel that childhood excitement.

Fun Twist: Add tiny LED lights to your boats and float them in your bathroom sink/bathtub with the lights on.

2. Build a Card Tower

That crazy tension of placing that next card? Phewww… Your hands might shake a bit, and your breathing might slow down, but that’s what makes it thrilling. Start with simple triangles and work your way up.

Fun Twist: Take a photo after each level and create a time-lapse of your tower rising (and possibly falling!)

3. Do a Puzzle

Dump those puzzle pieces on your table instead. The soft patter of rain outside makes the perfect backdrop for finding that one piece you’ve been searching for during the last 20 minutes.

Fun Twist: Create your own mini-rewards for hitting piece milestones. For example, every 50 pieces wins you a single chocolate piece.

4. Have an Indoor Picnic

Who said picnics need sunshine? Spread that blanket on your living room floor near the window, grab your snacks, and create your own perfect weather. The best part? No ants or surprise winds to deal with!

Fun Twist: Create an indoor “sun” with yellow fairy lights strung above your picnic area.

5. Bake Cookies

The scent of freshly baked cookies mixing with petrichor? Marvellous! Plus, warm cookies and rainy weather? Name a better duo – I’ll wait.

Fun Twist: Blindfold taste test different cookie flavors with family or roommates.

6. Indoor Bowling

Line up those empty water bottles, grab a soft ball, and suddenly your hallway is a bowling alley. The best part is that you don’t need those weird rental shoes, and you can bowl in your pajamas.

Fun Twist: Fill the bottles with different amounts of colored water for a rainbow effect when they tumble.

7. Paint or Draw

No artistic skills? Perfect! That’s exactly what makes it fun. Pick up those forgotten art supplies and start making marks on paper. (It’s fine even if it looks like your cat could do better. 😂)

Fun Twist: Try drawing with your non-dominant hand and display your “masterpiece” as it belongs in a gallery.

8. Do Mindful Coloring

Trust me. Mindful coloring is oddly satisfying when you do it while your mind wanders. It’s just like meditation, but with pretty colors and zero pressure to empty your thoughts. Just you, some coloring pages, and the gentle sound of rain.

Fun Twist: Color everything in unexpected shades (purple trees, green sky) and create a story about your weird and wonderful world.

9. Have a Fashion Show

Time to raid your closet! Mix and match those outfits you’d never dare wear outside. That sequined top with plaid pajamas? Why not! The rain makes the perfect runway soundtrack.

Fun Twist: Create silly categories like “Office Wear in Apocalypse” or “Formal Pajamas” and homemade award trophies.

10. Do Penny Stacking Challenges

Got some spare change lying around? Start stacking those coins and have some fun. Warning: might cause extreme concentration face.

Fun Twist: Time yourself and film your attempts in reverse. Watching coins automatically stack themselves is oddly satisfying.

11. Have a Karaoke Session

Missing those loud weekend nights? Turn your hairbrush into a microphone and pull up those lyrics videos. The rain’s providing backup percussion, and your neighbors already know your go-to songs anyway.

Fun Twist: Create dramatic music video moments using your phone’s front camera and household items as props.

12. Indoor Volleyball With Balloons

Grab a balloon, set up a “net” (a string tied between two chairs works perfectly), and see how your living room transforms into a court. The slow-motion float of the balloon makes everyone look like a pro.

Fun Twist: Add a “slow-motion replay” rule where players have to recreate their best moves in slow motion.

13. Have a Dance Party

Turn up the music, push the furniture aside (or don’t), and just move. Nobody’s watching, the neighbors can’t see you, and the rain is your backup dancer. Yes, you can do that weird move you’d never try at a real party.

Fun Twist: Dance in slow motion for one full song. It’s hilarious and surprisingly good exercise!

14. Create a Music Playlist for Different Moods

Every raindrop has its own rhythm, so why not your day? Make a playlist that matches the weather outside your window. Start with those soft morning drizzle songs and work your way up to dramatic thunderstorm beats.

Fun Twist: Name each playlist using only weather emojis and see if others can guess the mood.

15. Create Finger Paint Art

Who said finger painting was just for kids? Get your hands messy and feel those paint squishes between your fingers. It’s weirdly therapeutic, and you can obviously display it on your fridge.

Fun Twist: Create art using only your palms and knuckles. No fingers allowed!

16. Play Movie Charades

Got a movie buff in the house? Time to put that knowledge to use! Write down movie titles, toss them in a bowl, and watch as everyone struggles to act out “Inception” without speaking.

Fun Twist: Act out movies in different genres than their original. Like, try “The Lion King” as a horror film.

17. Create Your Own Herbal Tea Combinations

Raid your kitchen for herbs, spices, and dried fruits. That mint from your windowsill? Toss it in. Cinnamon stick looking lonely? Add it too. Each cup is an experiment, and there’s no wrong answer (well, maybe skip the garlic 😅).

Fun Twist: Do a blind taste test and rate each creation.

18. Create a Recipe for the Perfect Rainy Day

Grab a piece of paper and write down your perfect rainy-day recipe. “2 cups of cozy blankets, a pinch of thunder, 3 tablespoons of hot chocolate…” Make it silly, make it yours.

Fun Twist: Write it in the style of your favorite TV chef. Gordon Ramsay would have strong opinions about blanket fluffiness. 😂

19. Start a “Five Senses” Journal About the Rainy Day

Close your eyes. What do you hear? What do you smell? That petrichor scent, the tap-tap-tap of rain, the soft cushion under you? Write it all down. You’ll feel extremely relaxed.

Fun Twist: Write each sense entry as if you’re an alien experiencing rain for the first time.

20. Create a Map of Your Life Journey

Take a blank paper and start drawing your life’s path, but make it fun! Add little doodles for major events, inside jokes for memories, and don’t forget to mark “You are here” with a rainy day icon. Stick figures would work really well!

Fun Twist: Draw it as a video game level map, complete with power-ups and boss battles.

21. Make Aromatherapy Dough for Stress Relief

Remember how calming Play-Doh was as a kid? This is the grown-up version. Mix flour, salt, and your favorite essential oils to create your own stress-squishing putty. Feel your worries flying away while the rain provides nature’s ASMR in the background.

Fun Twist: Create different scents for different emotions. For instance, lavender for calm, citrus for energy, and mint for focus.

22. Just Play in the Rain, Maybe?

When was the last time you actually played in the rain? Not running from it, not hiding from it, but enjoying it? Grab an umbrella if you must, but go feel those drops. Sometimes the best rainy day activity is embracing the rain itself.

Fun Twist: Take dramatic slow-motion videos of you jumping in puddles.

23. Do Seated Meditation With Rain Sounds

The rain is already creating perfect meditation sounds. Why not use them? Find a comfy spot, close your eyes, and let the natural rainfall be your guide. No app needed when nature’s providing the soundtrack.

Fun Twist: Create a rain-themed mantra that matches the rhythm of the rainfall outside.

24. Create a “Places I’ll Go” Inspiration Wall

Turn that empty wall into a dream board! Cut out pictures from old magazines, draw stick-figure versions of landmarks, or write down place names in funky letters. Your rainy day can be full of future sunny adventures.

Fun Twist: Connect all the places with string to create your dream travel route.

25. Do a Gentle Stretching Session by the Window

Roll out that yoga mat (or towel) and let the rain be your instructor. No complex poses are needed, just stretch whatever feels tight. The rain provides perfect background music for your impromptu wellness session.

Fun Twist: Name each stretch after what you see outside. For example, “The Swaying Tree” or “The Racing Raindrop.”

26. Make Instant Hot Chocolate With Fun Toppings

Forget basic hot chocolate! Pull out those marshmallows, grab the whipped cream, and raid your pantry for toppings. Layer it up like you’re competing in a hot chocolate championship.

Fun Twist: Create a hot chocolate tasting set with different flavors Mint, caramel, dark, and spicy).

27. Sort Photos on Your Phone and Make Albums

We all have thousands of photos hiding in our phones. Why not revisit those memories? Create albums with funny names, delete those 47 identical selfies, and finally organize your digital life while the rain patters outside.

Fun Twist: Create themed albums with ridiculous categories like “Times I Thought I Looked Cool” or “Food That Made Me Happy.”

28. Make Flavored Water With Fruits

Turn your regular water into a fancy spa-worthy drink. Slice up some fruits, add fresh herbs, and pretend you’re at a luxury resort. Cucumber and mint? Classic. Strawberry and basil? Getting fancy! Orange and rosemary? Now we’re talking!

Fun Twist: Create a “flavor hour” where you change your water flavor every hour based on your mood.

29. Sit Under a Roof and Just Enjoy the Rain

Find that perfect spot. Doesn’t matter if it’s a balcony, a porch, or even next to an open window. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and just watch nature’s show. No Netflix subscription required for this entertainment.

Fun Twist: Create a cozy ‘rain-watching nook’ with pillows, fairy lights, and your favorite snacks.

30. Do Balancing Games With Books

Stack them, walk with them on your head, or create a book obstacle course. Those unread books on your shelf are about to become your entertainment! Just maybe don’t try this with your first editions.

Fun Twist: Create a game with different challenges, like who can walk the furthest with a book on their head while reciting their favorite story?

End of the Line

Funny how rain can turn from a mood-killer to a perfect excuse for trying something new, right?

From the moment you woke up to those gray skies, maybe you were wondering what to do. Well, now you’ve got 30 answers and countless ways to make them your own.

Now go on, pick an activity, add your own twist, and make this rainy day your kind of perfect. After all, some of the best memories are made when plans get rained out.

Now, excuse me while I go make some paper boats. For scientific purposes, of course! 😁