Rainy Days Activities for Kids

GFP · 06-27-2013, 09:04 PM

I'm looking at the weather report for the next 10 days and it looks like A LOT of rain is expected.
Does anyone out there have good suggestions as to where in the Lakes Region to take children who feel cooped up?

Wolfeborough Diner · 06-27-2013, 09:18 PM

What ages?

GFP · 06-27-2013, 09:28 PM

Ages 3 thru 9.

patman · 06-27-2013, 10:00 PM

Funspot...

JasonG · 06-28-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by patman

Funspot...

I + one that. Kellerhaus for ice cream will kill some time too.
Not that is kills time for the kids, but the Tilton Factory Outlets would be a half day. Why not check out Lincoln/Clarks Trading Post or North Conway, if the weather is better up there?

beagle · 06-28-2013, 05:44 AM

The Wright Museum has WWII exhibits,http://www.wrightmuseum.org/, the Boat Museum on 109 across from the Nick http://www.nhbm.org/, the Libby Museum has nature exhibits and runs children's programs http://www.wolfeboronh.us/Pages/Wolf...H_Museum/index, the Kilickety Klack Railroad has model railroad setup. Have fun!

winniplayhouse · 06-28-2013, 06:15 AM

Check out

Jolly Jumpers, Laconia - http://www.angelfire.com/crazy3/jollyjumpers/index.html

Skate Escape, Laconia - http://www.laconiaskateescape.net/

Art Escape, Laconia - http://www.artescapenh.com/

A little bit more of a hike (maybe an hour from Meredith?) -

Krazy Kids in Pembroke - http://www.gokrazykids.com/gokrazykids/HOME.html

winnipiseogee · 06-28-2013, 06:25 AM

So long as its not lightening we take the kiddos to Squam lake science center. There are enough buildings along the trail that you can hide if the rain gets heavy. Plus its AWESOME there!

Kamper · 06-28-2013, 06:44 AM

Here's your chance...

"Clean your room or the TV is off and we stay here all day!"

"Don't you have a 'summer reading list?'"

"Call Gramma. She misses you."

"Stand here under the awning while I park the car. Then we'll all go into the Mall together." (Snicker, snicker. Yeah - right!)

Dave M · 06-28-2013, 07:32 AM

If you have a half decent day you may want to try going to Heritage Farm Pancake House in Sanbornton,, NH(near Tilton) If your into pancakes, a place to go. Been there a number of times. They also have petting farm, wagon rides,etc. Just Google and find all the info.

Dave M

winniplayhouse · 06-28-2013, 11:49 AM

Just realized I put the link to Jolly Jumpers which is a jumpy house rental place when I meant to put Jump N Joy which is an indoor kids jumpy house extravaganza. Here is the correct link

http://www.jumpnjoynh.com/

Pineedles · 06-28-2013, 12:01 PM

We used to play cards when it wasn't nice outside. A good game of Tripoli for the older kids, or Parcheesi for the younger set. Jig-saw puzzles for all ages

Wolfeborough Diner · 06-28-2013, 12:06 PM

I second Squam Lake Science Center. It is my kid's favorite!!! and...if you stop in at the Sandwich Library on the way by they often have free passes for the kiddos.! There is always Chunkie's (now Smitty's) in Tilton. My kids love that place for movies/lunch. They have really great priced matinees and the new Monsters 2 movie comes out Wed!

Mirror Lake's BB · 06-28-2013, 12:17 PM

Try the Old Country Store in Moultonboro. They have something for everyone:

http://www.nhcountrystore.com/

Shore Driver · 06-28-2013, 02:46 PM

You can kill 2 hours at the Meredith Children's Museum. It's up behind the Mobil and Fire Station.

Chaselady · 06-28-2013, 03:32 PM

Polar caves in Plymouth....a great experience if it's not raining real hard. It will help them burn off some energy. Also, Storyland, for a full day of entertainment.

GFP · 06-28-2013, 09:06 PM

Thank you, everyone. These are great ideas!

patman · 06-29-2013, 12:32 AM

Check the local libraries too...many have summer story/movie/craft programs.

MikeF-NH · 06-29-2013, 07:02 AM

Also Chista McAuliffe Space Museum in Concord.

06-27-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Rainy Days Activities for Kids I'm looking at the weather report for the next 10 days and it looks like A LOT of rain is expected. Does anyone out there have good suggestions as to where in the Lakes Region to take children who feel cooped up?

06-28-2013, 05:44 AM	#6
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 175 Thanks: 183 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	wolfeboro museums The Wright Museum has WWII exhibits,http://www.wrightmuseum.org/, the Boat Museum on 109 across from the Nick http://www.nhbm.org/, the Libby Museum has nature exhibits and runs children's programs http://www.wolfeboronh.us/Pages/Wolf...H_Museum/index, the Kilickety Klack Railroad has model railroad setup. Have fun!

06-28-2013, 07:32 AM	#10
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Heritage Farm Pancake House If you have a half decent day you may want to try going to Heritage Farm Pancake House in Sanbornton,, NH(near Tilton) If your into pancakes, a place to go. Been there a number of times. They also have petting farm, wagon rides,etc. Just Google and find all the info. Dave M

06-28-2013, 12:17 PM	#14
Mirror Lake's BB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wayne, PA & Mirror Lake Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	The Old Country Store Try the Old Country Store in Moultonboro. They have something for everyone: http://www.nhcountrystore.com/

06-27-2013, 09:18 PM	#2
Wolfeborough Diner Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	What ages?

06-27-2013, 09:28 PM	#3
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ages 3 thru 9.

06-27-2013, 10:00 PM	#4
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	Funspot...

06-28-2013, 06:15 AM	#7
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	Check out Jolly Jumpers, Laconia - http://www.angelfire.com/crazy3/jollyjumpers/index.html Skate Escape, Laconia - http://www.laconiaskateescape.net/ Art Escape, Laconia - http://www.artescapenh.com/ A little bit more of a hike (maybe an hour from Meredith?) - Krazy Kids in Pembroke - http://www.gokrazykids.com/gokrazykids/HOME.html

06-28-2013, 06:25 AM	#8
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	So long as its not lightening we take the kiddos to Squam lake science center. There are enough buildings along the trail that you can hide if the rain gets heavy. Plus its AWESOME there!

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06-28-2013, 06:44 AM	#9
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	Here's your chance... "Clean your room or the TV is off and we stay here all day!" "Don't you have a 'summer reading list?'" "Call Gramma. She misses you." "Stand here under the awning while I park the car. Then we'll all go into the Mall together." (Snicker, snicker. Yeah - right!)

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06-28-2013, 11:49 AM	#11
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	Just realized I put the link to Jolly Jumpers which is a jumpy house rental place when I meant to put Jump N Joy which is an indoor kids jumpy house extravaganza. Here is the correct link http://www.jumpnjoynh.com/

06-28-2013, 12:01 PM	#12
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	We used to play cards when it wasn't nice outside. A good game of Tripoli for the older kids, or Parcheesi for the younger set. Jig-saw puzzles for all ages

06-28-2013, 12:06 PM	#13
Wolfeborough Diner Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I second Squam Lake Science Center. It is my kid's favorite!!! and...if you stop in at the Sandwich Library on the way by they often have free passes for the kiddos.! There is always Chunkie's (now Smitty's) in Tilton. My kids love that place for movies/lunch. They have really great priced matinees and the new Monsters 2 movie comes out Wed!

06-28-2013, 02:46 PM	#15
Shore Driver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland CT Posts: 194 Thanks: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	You can kill 2 hours at the Meredith Children's Museum. It's up behind the Mobil and Fire Station.

06-28-2013, 03:32 PM	#16
Chaselady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melvin Village Posts: 309 Thanks: 150 Thanked 105 Times in 73 Posts	Polar caves in Plymouth....a great experience if it's not raining real hard. It will help them burn off some energy. Also, Storyland, for a full day of entertainment.

06-28-2013, 09:06 PM	#17
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you, everyone. These are great ideas!

06-29-2013, 12:32 AM	#18
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	Check the local libraries too...many have summer story/movie/craft programs.

06-29-2013, 07:02 AM	#19
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 317 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	Also Chista McAuliffe Space Museum in Concord.