Rainy Day Rescue: Activities to Save the Day
When the rain starts pouring in Omaha, don't let it dampen your plans for a fun-filled day. There are plenty of indoor activities to enjoy, from museums showcasing local history and art to bowling alleys where you can knock down pins with friends. For those looking for a bit of excitement, trampoline parks offer a fun way to bounce around and show off your best flips and tricks. And don't forget about arcades where you can test your skills on classic games or challenge yourself in an escape room. If you're in the mood for some relaxation, catching a movie is the perfect way to unwind on a rainy day. So next time the weather doesn't cooperate, embrace it as an opportunity to explore these entertaining indoor venues in Omaha.MUSEUMS: Rainy days are for getting cultured at museums & wild at the zoo!
Kiewit Luminarium - Downtown
Joslyn Art Museum - Downtown
Durham Museum - Downtown
Omaha Children’s Museum - Downtown
Lauritzen Gardens - South of Downtown (3rd & Bancroft)
Henry Doorly Zoo - South of Downtown (10th & Werner)
LIVE THEATRE: Rain or shine, the show must go on!
The Rose Theater - Downtown
Omaha Community Playhouse - Omaha
MOVIE THEATER: Rainy days call for popcorn and a movie!
Henry Doorly Zoo - IMAX - Downtown
Marcus Theaters - Summer Kids Dream
AMC Theaters - Summer Movie Camp
INDOOR BOWLING: Spare the rain & go throw some strikes!
Kids Bowl Free Program - Various Locations
Spare Time Entertainment - West Omaha
Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl - Blackstone
Western Bowl - Millard
Maplewood Lanes - Omaha
Papio Bowl - Papillion
ROLLER & ICE SKATING: When life gives you rainy days, lace up your skates!
Ralston Arena Ice Skating - Ralston
Moylan Ice Plex - Omaha (125 & Maple)
Grover Ice Rink - Near Aksarben
Motto Ice Arena - Omaha (42 & Q)
Skate City - Bellevue
INDOOR MINI GOLF: Putting our way through the rainy day blues!
Fat Putter - Downtown
Medieval Putt - Elkhorn
Prehistoric Putt - Millard
ESCAPE ROOMS: Getting trapped has never been so much fun!
Get Out - Downtown
The Escape Omaha - Aksarben
House of Conundrum - Downtown
Entrap Escape Room - Ralston
Locked Room - Omaha (120 & Dodge)
PAINTING & CRAFTS: Pouring rain outside, pouring creativity inside at the craft spots!
The Makery Omaha - Omaha (120 & Center)
It’s Your Pottery - Papillion
Creative Culture - Downtown (Check out their over-the-top milkshake too!)
TRAMPOLINE & CLIMBLING PARKS: Bouncing away the rainy day blues on a trampoline!
Altitude Trampoline Park - Omaha
SkyZone Trampoline Park - Millard
Jumpin' Jax - Papillion
Urban Air - West Omaha
Approach Climbing Gym - Ralston
ARCADES: Raindrops may be falling, but high scores are rising at the arcades!
Amazing Pizza Machine - Millard
Dave & Buster’s - Omaha
Papio Fun Park - Papillion
Beercade - Benson (Minors allowed with adults until 7pm)
AXE THROWING: Rainy days just got a whole lot more exciting...and slightly dangerous!
Craft Axe Throwing - Downtown
Flying Timber - Downtown
Axe Games - Millard
Hopefully, these ideas above will spark some creativity to help you beat those rainy day blues. That's just a glimpse of the countless activities Omaha has to offer on a gloomy day. And as an added bonus, here are a couple more suggestions:
Spielbound - Midtown - board games
Omaha Public Library - Various Locations - reading events
Salvation Army Kroc Center - South Omaha - indoor water park & open gym
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