Rainy Day Fun in Westchester
The rain has literally been endless in Westchester. It sees that every weekend the forecast is wet and soggy, making it challenging to do much with the kids. However, there are tons of options to make the most of the weather with these indoor facilities. So, grab your umbrella get ready to have the best weekend – no matter what the weather may be.
Looking for more indoor attractions? Check out these Indoor Play Spaces in Westchester
ClimbZone Palisades
Your kids will love testing their strength as they climb 68 hand-painted and 34 hand-crafted themed walls. This includes the climbing of Mount Rushmore, Statue of Liberty, battling knights, sharks, bees and falling fruit and much more as your kids have fun while developing new climbing skills. ClimbZone Palisades, 3594 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994, 845-605-9555.
Hudson River Museum
Located in Yonkers, the Hudson River Museum offers an incredible selection of rotating exhibits, planetarium shows, tours of Glenview, and their gorgeous outdoor courtyard. Plus, fun and interactive events for kids and concerts in the summer. Adults, $8, youth (3–18) $4 and kids under 3 are free. 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Maritime Aquarium
Take a trip to Norwalk to enjoy access to this engaging aquarium. Enjoy permanent and changing exhibits, special events and seasonal programming. See an IMAX movie or take a cruise on the Aquarium’s research vessel Oceanic. 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT
Hommocks Park Ice Rink
This rink has been offering ice skating fun for kids of all ages since 1975. They have a skating school, public skating times, and a hockey program. See their website for schedule and admission rates. Check out their special events throughout the season such as Character Skate on November 6th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Hommocks Park Ice Rink, 140 Hommocks Road, Larchmont, NY. 914-834-1069. hommocksicerink.org
Bowlero
Families can enjoy access to 56 lanes (equipped with ramps and bumpers), an arcade with state-of-the-art games and classes, a sports bar, and delicious bites to keep your energy up as you bowl. They offer a Sunday Funday special where you and your family can enjoy bowling and shoe rentals for $7.69 and arcade deals before 8:00pm. Bowlero, 47 Tarrytown Rd.White Plains, NY 10607.
Jefferson Valley Lanes
Enjoy open bowling in 24 lanes, birthday parties, and leagues at Jefferson Valley Lanes. Special include Moonlight Bowling for two hours on Friday Nights (8:00pm – 10:00pm or 10:00pm – 12:00am ) and Saturday Nights (10:00pm-12:00am), after-school bowling, Saturday Juniors, Friday Bumpers, and more. Jefferson Valley Lanes, 3699 Hill Blvd, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535.
The Cliffs at Valhalla
The Cliffs at Valhalla offers many ways for you and your kids to start their climbing adventure. You can opt for a day pass, membership, or lessons where your kids’ can learn skills, drills, and new climbing techniques. The location boosts many ways for kids to move and practice skills, such as a 200+ boulder problems and routes, and three auto-belay stations. They also have a fitness center, yoga classes, and a full locker room with showers. Families can learn how to climb together via a two-hour family rock climbing lesson where you will also learn safety skills and basic techniques. They also have an unlimited climbing package where you can get a one-month membership, along with climbing shoes, harness, and chalk where you can climb anytime you’d like. The Cliffs at Valhalla, 1 Commerce Street, Valhalla, NY 10595.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Lego fans will love spending a day of brick-building adventure at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester. Dubbed as the “ultimate indoor playground,” your kids will instantly be “wow-ed” by Miniland and its 1.5 million bricks, the Merlin’s Apprentice ride, Lego Friends, Duplo Village, and more. $26.99 for kids and adults. 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY 10710.
Sky Zone
This indoor trampoline park is a great way for the kids to bounce around and enjoy some exercise. You’ll find ultimate dodgeball, open jumping arenas, a slam dunk zone, and a foam area filled with thousands of foam cubes. Plus, kids will love the drop slide, a sky slam, and more. 333 N Bedford Rd Mt Kisco, NY 10549.
Westchester Table Tennis Center
Opened in 2009, the Westchester Table Tennis Center caters to both beginners and experts. Enjoy lessons, leagues, games and events for both kids and adults. Plus, enjoy access to 30 tennis tables. 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY.
Paint Your Own Pottery
Visit one of the local paint-your-own-pottery stores in Westchester to spend the afternoon crafting and painting. This includes A Maze in Pottery (76 North State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY); The Pottery Factory (179 E Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549); Plaster Palace Pottery
(2005 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY); MADE: My Art + Design Experiment (118 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY), to name a few options.
See a Movie
There’s nothing better than checking out a movie on a rainy day. Some favorite local theaters include the Jacob Burns Film Center (364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570); the Bedford Playhouse (633 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY 10506); LOOK Cinemas (1 Hamilton Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522); The Picture House ( 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803); Showcase Cinema de Lux City Center 15 (237 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 and Ridge Hill: 29 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY 10710), to name a few options.
Westchester Library System
Incredibly, Westchester is home to 38 library branches — all of which have amazing free programs for families. Discover storytimes, craft programs, movie days, live performances, and special events. On a rainy day, check out what’s happening in your town’s library or take a drive to visit a new one, too!
Westchester Children’s Museum
For parents of younger kids, Westchester Children’s Museum is the ultimate indoor escape for play and discovery. With Rye Beach on one side and Rye Playland on the other, you can make your visit a full day experience. At the museum, families can enjoy interactive exhibits such as the immersive toddler beach, a construction zone to build and create, a cozy book nook, and maker space, to name a few options. The museum also offers regular programming, such as STEAM programs, Science Saturdays, print making, and much more. $9 per person and free for kids 1 and under. Playland Bathhouse, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580.
