Rainy day activities in Raleigh

We’ve all been there. The weather is bad, you’re bored, and you have no clue what to do. We’re here to help with 20+ indoor, rainy day activities to make the most of a gloomy day in Raleigh.

For the competitors

• Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St. | Grab a drink + play classic and modern games like pinball and air hockey.
• The Crazy Axe, 3141 Capital Blvd. | Learn how to throw an ax + compete in challenges.
• ParTee Shack, 5300 Fayetteville Rd. | Choose from three mini-golf courses or take a swing at virtual golf and multi-sport simulators.
• Pin Point, 2201 S. Wilmington St., Ste. 145 | Bring your pickleball paddles + golf clubs inside for some athletic fun, regardless of the weather.
• Topgolf, 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham | Swing your best shot in a covered bay with food, inventive games, and even heat lamps if it’s chilly.

For the animal lovers

• Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Ave. | Drink coffee + cuddle with adoptable cats.
• West Street Dog, 400 W. North St. | Hang out with pups at this indoor, off-leash dog park + bar.
  

  

For the movie buffs

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2116-D New Bern Ave. | Enjoy a new film in a retro atmosphere. Pro tip: After the movie, stop by Little Blue Bakehouse next door for sweet treats like macarons and ice cream.
• Marbles IMAX, 201 E. Hargett St. | Watch a flick on Raleigh’s only certified IMAX screen.
• Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main St., Cary | This luxurious movie theater offers box VIP seats with a dine-in menu.

For the athletes

• Cirque de Vol, 300 W. Hargett St., Ste. 40 | While you’re at this unique studio, give Capoeira and aerial arts a try.
• Current Wellness, 219 S. East St. | Join a fitness, yoga, or dance class in this inclusive space.
• Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, multiple locations. | Challenge your core with a hot vinyassa flow + reward yourself with a smoothie.
• Mega, 2330 Bale St. | Jump, dance + sculpt your body during a 45-minute cardio trampoline class.
• Triangle Rock Club, multiple locations |Test your strength and endurance by bouldering, auto-belayed climbing, top-rope climbing, and lead climbing.

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For the art lovers

• Artspace, 201 E. Davie St. | Check out local art at the largest public studio environment for visual artists in North Carolina.
• CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St. | Explore contemporary art in the Warehouse District.
• NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Beyond its permanent + rotating exhibitions, this art museum has a robust events calendar. Plus, the indoor space is extra stunning while it rains.

For the plant parents

• Copperline Plant Co., 23 W. Hargett St.| Get creative with plant-related crafts like making your own macrame plant hangers + block printing.
• Logan’s Garden Shop, 1208 Farmers Market Dr. | This local staple has everything to make your garden perfect once the weather clears up.
• Urban Pothos, 714 W. Peace St. | Green your thumb during a plant care workshop — your new plants will love the rain, too.
  

  

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For the crafters

• Craft Habit, 3224 Lake Woodard Dr. | Talk about a crafter’s dream. In addition to a shop full of crafting supplies, take a class on crocheting, jewelry making, and everything in between.
• Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St. | Choose from a variety of classes from mixology to wreath making.
• Wine & Design, 510 W. Martin St. | BYOB for a guided painting class. Did you know this is the company’s headquarters?

Photo provided by Joy Worthy Co.

For a shopping spree

• Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave. | This fully enclosed mall is the largest in the Triangle and home to top retailers like Brahmin, Coach, and Michael Kors.
• Father and Son, 302 S. West St. | You’re sure to find some unique, one-of-a-kind treasures at this vintage shop. The home goods section is our favorite.
• State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St. | Feel free to brave the main covered section of the market, but on a rainy day, you’ll find us indoors with the artisan goods, trinkets, and treats.