PHOENIX – Rain is a rare sight in Arizona and with the lack of Monsoon season this summer, it is even more exciting when the weather takes a turn from the heat.
The question is, what do we do now that it is raining outside? Here are a few ideas.
Outdoor activities:
Splash in rain puddles- Pull on your rain boots and find the biggest puddle around.
Race leaves or boats- The fastest one wins! Anyone else getting IT flashbacks?
Have a water fight- Well, you can’t get any more wet, right? Now’s the time to bust out the water guns and have a battle.
Make rain art- Use cardstock and a lot of colors and watch your picture transform when you put it out in the rain.
Slip and slide- Just lay out a tarp and away you go!
Bodyboard down grassy hills- Find a boogie board and a grassy hill. Just make sure it is wet enough to slide down.
Indoor activities:
Build a fort- It does not matter how old you are, fort building is cool.
Bring out the board games- Find an old board game or even make up your own! There are no rules here.
Binge your favorite show- There’s nothing better than wrapping yourself in a warm blanket on a rainy day and getting caught up on your favorite Netflix series.
Sit inside and drink tea- Chamomile? Green tea? Take your pick.
Make S’mores- Even if you don’t have a fireplace, you can still have marshmallow treats! Find a microwave or oven-safe recipe.
Places to visit:
Museums- Arizona Science Center, Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Symphony- You will have to reserve a ticket for this one.
OdySea Aquarium- Located at 9500 E. Vía de Ventura A-100 in Scottsdale.
Escape the Room- Located at 7017 E. Main Street in Scottsdale. Check them out at escapetheroom.com.
