Things to do on a rainy day at home for adults

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Feeling stuck inside on a rainy day because you just can’t find anything to do? Don’t worry! I have got you covered with this list of 100 things to do on a rainy day.

Never feel trapped inside again and save these 100 fun activities for a rainy day (literally 😉 ).

Things to do on a rainy day at home for adults

When it’s rainy outside, your options are endless for things you can do. This list combines relaxing, productive, social, out-of-the-house, and random fun rainy day activities!

45 Relaxing Things to Do on a Rainy Day

1. Read a book

2. Binge watch a TV show

3. Meditate

4. Take a self-care shower

5. Have a movie marathon

6. Pop some homemade popcorn (getting an air-popper is the best thing I ever did!)

7. Journal

8. Take a nap

9. Make some at-home coffee

10. Online shop

11. Do some yoga

12. Bake

13. Stretch

14. Look at real estate (anyone else find this oddly relaxing?)

15. Start a blog – learn how I started my money-making blog here

16. Do a Puzzle

17. Take a bubble bath

18. Do some skincare

19. Self-tan

20. Moisturize your skin

21. Do your nails

22. Cut your own hair (be careful… LOL!)

23. Play an old video game (I love to bust out my old DS!)

24. Dream about your future

25. Cuddle with your pet

26. Draw

27. Read some blogs

28. Go on Pinterest (that always kills lots of time for me!)

29. Learn to knit

30. Listen to music… maybe have a dance party too!

31. Take photos

32. Play scrabble or a word game on your phone

33. Catch up on YouTube videos (I love vlogs!)

34. Paint

35. Play a board game

36. Color in a coloring book

37. Make a luxurious meal for yourself

38. Listen to an AudioBook – Get 3 free books using this link

39. Give yourself a massage or foam roll

40. Listen to a Podcast

41. Discover new music

42. Try a DIY craft

43. Try a new Pinterest recipe

44. Have a dance party

45. Take selfies

30 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Day

46. Find a side hustle

47. Make a financial savings plan

48. Change your sheets

49. Do some laundry

50. Meal prep

51. Meal Plan

52. Organize your Pinterest boards

53. Clean out your fridge

54. Make a Vision Board

55. Go through old photos

56. Tackle a few quick at-home organization projects

57. Plan your week

58. Clear out your email inbox

59. Set new goals

60. Find and start a new 30-day challenge

61. Vacuum (play some good music while you do!)

62. Go through your pantry… toss expired foods

63. Make lists of anything that needs to be replenished in your pantry

64. Make a list of new ways you can save money

65. Water your indoor plants

66. Organize DVDs/CDs/Videos/etc.

67. Come up with a new morning routine

68. Backup old photos

69. Dust and clean all surfaces

70. Learn a new skill (YouTube is your friend for this one)

71. Write down favorite recipes for a physical recipe book

72. Take an online course on something interesting to you

73. Plan outfits from your closet

74. Get rid of expired medicine

75. Get rid of expired/dried-up toiletries

15 Social Things to Do on a Rainy Day

76. Meet a friend for coffee

77. Call a family member

78. Text an old friend you haven’t talked to for a minute

79. Clean out your Facebook friends list (bye, bye toxicity!)

80. Leave nice comments on 5 Instagram posts

81. Go get a coffee and pay it forward

82. Go out to lunch with a friend

83. Have someone over for a movie marathon

84. FaceTime someone

85. Have a loved one over for dinner

86. Update your social media

87. Play an iMessage game with a friend

88. Bake cookies for your neighbors

89. Go in public to give compliments

90. Have a sleepover at a friend/sibling’s house

10 Out-of-the-House Things to Do on a Rainy Day

91. Go to lunch

92. Grab a coffee

93. Go clothing shopping

94. Go for a walk

95. Go on a drive with good music

96. Volunteer

97. Dance in the rain

98. Spend the day at a friend’s house

99. Go visit a parent/grandparent

100. Support a local store or business

There you have 100 things to do on the next rainy day!

No more rainy day blues! Get up and do something fun, productive, social, or out-and-about!

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There is no shortage of fun things to do on a rainy day… pick your favorite and run with it!

What can you do on rainy days at home?

25 Rainy Day Activities You Can Enjoy At Home.
Have a family movie night. Now more than ever, it's the time for a feel-good family movie. ... .
Enjoy a movie marathon. ... .
Read on a rainy day. ... .
Play a board game. ... .
Bake and decorate cupcakes. ... .
Play video games. ... .
Solve a jigsaw puzzle. ... .
Build with LEGO..

What can I do with my boyfriend on a rainy day at home?

At home rainy day date ideas:.
Have a wine and paint night. ... .
Compete in a cook off or join forces to create a fabulous meal. ... .
Cozy up to an indoor picnic on your rainy day date. ... .
Set up a scavenger hunt as a rainy day date idea. ... .
Get crafty. ... .
Channel your competitive sides. ... .
Stay in bed all day. ... .
Have a book club for two..

What to do with your girlfriend when it's raining?

50 Rainy Day Date Ideas for Couples.
Go Bowling..
Make a home cooked meal together..
Wine & Paint..
Visit a hipster cafe..
Go Rollerblading or indoor Ice skating..
Do a Board game or puzzle..
Visit an Art Gallery or Museum..
Go to the drive in cinema or movies..

What to do when you're stuck inside on a rainy day?

50 Fun Ideas to Do While You're Stuck Inside on a Rainy Day.
Play UNO..
Drink coffee. Make it extra-special by using your French press, or make homemade peppermint mochas..
Play Spoons..
Read a book. ... .
Give each other pedicures..
Bake cookies..
Catch up on your journal..
Make an online photo album..