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Rainy Day Things to Do with Kids in Ohio

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byCindy

As much as I love Ohio, I have to admit, we have our fair share of rainy days! Kids at home and the skies have opened? Don’t despair, we have you under cover! Here is a round-up of some of the best rainy day things to do with kids in Ohio.

vertical image for Pinterest with four photos of places to go on rainy days: Scene75, Castle Noel, Alien Vacation Mini Golf, Dayton Airforce Museum

Jump to the good parts!

Indoor Playgrounds | Museums | Indoor Water Parks | More Indoor Fun 

Map of Rainy Day Things to Do

Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!

While Ohio has some amazing outdoor activities, the indoor ones are often overlooked…until the weather turns! Be prepared this year with our list of activities. My personal favorites are ones where the kids can get some energy out!

Indoor Playgrounds

Indoor playgrounds are designed to keep children amused in any weather conditions, too hot, too cold, or too wet, these are the places to take the kids for extreme fun!

  • Urban Air Dublin
  • Scene75 Columbus

Urban Air

Urban Air is an indoor trampoline park with so much fun for the kids and relaxation areas for the parents. There are nine Urban Air locations in Ohio with a variety of attractions, such as ziplining, rope climbing, and, of course, trampolines.

Open the drop-down list for all locations, addresses, and websites:

Central Ohio

Dublin

Reynoldsburg

Northwest Ohio

Toledo

Northeast Ohio

Akron

North Canton

Westlake

University Heights

  • Address: 2203 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, Ohio 44118
  • Phone: 800-960-4778 | Website 

Southwest Ohio

Fairfield Township

Cincinnati

Scene75

Scene75 is an indoor entertainment center with four locations in Ohio. Attractions vary by location, but there is a games arcade, go karts, mini golf, and food options at all locations.

Open the drop-down box for a list of locations, addresses, and websites.

Columbus

Dayton

Cincinnati

Cleveland

Acres of Fun

Acres of Fun is an indoor playground for the whole family to enjoy. Attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, spider jump, roller skating, batting cages, laser tag, mini golf, and much more. There is a restaurant with drinks, ice cream, nachos, hamburgers, pizza, etc.

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is open year-round with fun and games for all ages, including XD 4D theater, laser maze, escape room, VR gaming, bounce houses, and an open play area.

The haunted house is not recommended for children under 10 as it is truly scary!

Jump & Jack’s

Jump & Jack’s main focus is on children aged 12 and under. There are toddler play areas for the younger ones, and inflatables for bouncing, climbing, sliding, and jumping. Jack’s Playground is a huge area featuring tunnels, fast slides, climbing structures, and more.

Dig ‘N Play

The Play Structure has a 4-lane racing slide, a zip line, and a see-through twisty slide. The Sand Table encourages kids to think, interact, and explore. A large selection of inflatables. Drinks, including coffee and wine, are available on-site.

Museums

A selection of museums with interactive exhibits and learning activities can be found in Ohio. Make learning fun with a visit to any of these locations!

  • Dayton Airforce Museum
  • Castle Noel

Dayton Airforce Museum

The National Museum of the US Air Force is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With interactive flight simulators and a lot of space-related exhibits, the kids will love to spend a morning or afternoon here!

Castle Noel

Castle Noel is a year-round indoor Christmas museum in Medina. Experience the Blizzard Vortex, Santa’s Chimney Squeeze, and ride a slide. It snows inside, and you can see the 25-foot animated Christmas tree.

Legoland Discovery Center

Legoland Discovery Center is in Columbus and is a full day of fun for all Lego-loving kids! With more than 12 attractions, Lego-building fun, and Lego characters to meet.

COSI – Center of Science and Industry

The Center of Science and Industry in Columbus has interactive exhibits with themes such as Energy Explorers, Gadgets, Life, and Ocean. There are event exhibits that are shown for a short time too. This is an educational and fun experience that can take up a full day.

Candyland Children’s Museum

Candyland Children’s Museum is aimed at younger kids. It has three floors of exhibits and activities such as a water table, a race track, a wind tube, and a ball track. There is an area specifically for babies, and so much more.

Indoor Water Parks

Indoor water parks are great fun year-round. We have picked out the two largest to feature here.

  • Kalahari Resort
  • Great Wolf Lodge

Kalahari Resort

Kalahari Resort is the largest indoor water park in the country and is based in Sandusky. Facilities include a spa for adults only, a lazy river, a toddler play area, a surf simulator, and a swim-up bar. There is also an arcade, an escape room, and a 7-D theater.

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge have two locations in Ohio. Each location has different attractions, but both are an ideal day out for the whole family. Each has dining options.

More Indoor Fun

The two locations in this section simply do not fall into the above categories!

  • Alien Vacation Mini Golf
  • Pins Dublin

Alien Vacation Mini Golf

Alien Vacation Mini Golf is a blacklight 3D mini golf and sci-fi movie museum in Medina. Grab a ball and club and play 18 holes of freaky blacklight mini golf in 3D! Wear the 3D glasses to make it extra memorable as you explore an alien landscape. There are 12 different themes you will encounter, from a fair to the jungle, and so much more.

Pins Dublin

Pins Mechanical Dublin is in the Bridge Park area and has duckpin bowling, arcades, Foosball, pinball machines, a huge Jenga, and more. Children are welcome here until 8 pm, when it becomes strictly adults only!

Let’s Go to Indoor Fun Locations!

Have you taken your children to any of these locations? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

We have a more comprehensive list of Indoor Playgrounds in Ohio, and Indoor Water Parks in Ohio. Our article about Ice Skating in Ohio has a list of indoor skating rinks, and Train Rides are a great way to spend rainy days! During the festive season, Drive Through Christmas Lights are evening family fun times.

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Cindy Gordon, the owner of VisitOhioToday.com, is a passionate Ohioan with a deep love for her state's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Her mission is to showcase Ohio's hidden gems and major tourist attractions through her website, offering visitors a comprehensive guide to all the wonders the Buckeye State has to offer. With a wealth of experience as a seasoned small business owner in the media industry, Cindy also manages four other websites in the food space, demonstrating her commitment to sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with a wider audience. Through her dedication, Cindy has become a trusted source for anyone looking to explore Ohio's diverse and vibrant offerings.

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