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May 22, 2025
New England weather is known for being unpredictable and fickle. One day, the sun shines, and the skies are brilliant blue. The next day, there is a veritable monsoon of rain and winds. Mark Twain was right about the weather in our region: “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.“
Thankfully, New Englanders are clever and have plans for those gray rainy days, including activities and events for children who need to release some energy. The South Shore, particularly Plymouth, has many places to visit, things to see and activities to keep even the most active children entertained. Here are some fun rainy day suggestions for kids and their parents.
For more than 60 years, this family-friendly entertainment oasis has been in the business of fun. What began as an eight-lane bowling alley in the 1950s has expanded into an entertaining destination for families and friends. Ryan’s is the go-to place for indoor fun, offering traditional and cutting-edge gaming options. With 10 locations across the South Shore, you will find one near you.
You can choose from bowling, arcade games, axe throwing, virtual reality gaming, a golf simulator, laser tag, and an airpark filled with jumbo-sized inflatables for endless jumping. There are even delicious options for refueling after a full day of play.
Don’t let the rainy weather get you down. Find your way to 101 Kingston Collection Way in Kingston to let out some energy and have some fun. At Pinz, you can choose from bowling, arcade games, axe throwing, or gel blaster games. When you’ve tuckered yourself and the kids out, there is a full-service restaurant to fuel up or enjoy lane-side service while you bowl.
Exciting news! Kids Bowl Free is back at PINZ this summer! Kids 15 years old and under can enjoy two free games of bowling every weekday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Need to get your jump on? Nova Trampoline Park in Plymouth is the place to go! Jump to your heart’s content on the main trampoline or try the super trampoline area.
Once you have mastered the jumping, check out the zip line, ropes course, foam pit, rock wall, ninja course or Mega Lego. If you love sports, you’ll love the dodgeball, basketball and soccer courts where you can play with friends. With 50,000 Square feet of activity space, there is something for everyone!
You will have plenty to do from the Ninja Warrior Course to the Ultimate Dodgeball arena, even if the weather outside is uncooperative. Sky Zone in Kingston, MA, will have your children jumping, zipping, swinging and throwing all day.
Sky Zone’s trampoline park adventure includes activities for all ages and skill levels, including the foam pit, Warped Wall, zip line, Skyslam basketball, Skyjousting, and freestyle jumping. Buy tickets today and get started flipping through the rainy days.
Whether you enjoy candlepin or ten-pin bowling, Ally Kat Lane Bowling in Kingston, MA will have you striking up the fun!
Alley Kat Lane offers a family-friendly environment for all to enjoy. Try your hand at bowling, or spice it up and visit on a Saturday night when they host Rock N’ Bowl. From 6-10 p.m., every Saturday, bring your family or friends to bowl while rocking out to your favorite songs!
If your child loves boats of all varieties, visiting Battleship Cove in Fall River should be on your list. There, you can explore military vessels such as the Battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59), Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (DD-850), Submarine USS Lionfish (SS-298), and PT Boats 617 and 796. Learn about the role of each vessel in American history and tour where sailors worked, slept and lived while at sea.
Up for an overnight adventure? Spend the night onboard one of these ships as a part of the Nautical Nights program, where guests can camp in the barracks on the second deck in authentic sailors’ racks. This is one sleepover your children won’t soon forget!
Do you love arts and crafts? The Fuller Craft Museum, located at 455 Oak Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, is the place for you. Explore an entire museum focused on arts and crafts. It is the only craft museum in New England. It is open every day except Monday from 10 am to 5 pm.
If studying marine biology or oceanic science is in your child’s future, a visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum will be delightful and an educational experience. View whale skeletons, climb aboard the Lagoda whaling ship, and view the New Bedford harbor from the Observation Deck. Plan your adventure by diving into the programs and exhibitions available during your trip.
Take a tour of one of the many Newport Mansions along the coast in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. These Gilded Age mansions are stunning to behold and give a glimpse into the time period. As you stroll through the opulent homes, you will travel through 250 years of American history, architecture, art and landscape design.
Are your kids tired of the constant rain and gloom that can sometimes occur in New England this time of year? Explore one of these many activities and destinations to keep your kids entertained and the adults just might have fun too!
