There’s nothing like spending a lovely weekend at the cottage…until you check the weather and see that it’s raining the whole time. Any cottage dweller knows that rain can really put a damper on a summer weekend; no swimming, no boat rides and no hours spent relaxing by the lake with a good book. Instead, you’re stuck inside and it’s easy to go stir-crazy without your favourite TV stations and internet to keep you occupied. Here are five family-friendly ideas to pass the time on a rainy cottage weekend.
Summer scrapbook
Get the creative juices flowing by creating a summer scrapbook! This requires some preparation ahead of time to collect all of the supplies, but it makes a great weekend project. Print out some favourite photos of the summer, and grab some fun and bright scrapbooking supplies and you’re all set! Give your kids creative freedom to make their own page in the scrapbook and put a few together as a family. This will be a great memory for the whole family!
Movie marathon
There’s no better way to kill a few hours than by watching a good movie. Why not curl up on the couch with some popcorn and your favourite series of movies. Some great movie marathon suggestions include the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and no movie marathon would be complete without fan favourites, Star Wars and Harry Potter.
Baking
There’s nothing better on a rainy day than spending an afternoon baking a batch of cookies. If you’re looking for a recipe, why not give Stewie’s ginger cookies a try or for a gluten-free option, these Gluten-Free crispy and chewy chocolate chip cookies are delicious!
Board games
Board games are a classic rainy day activity and they’re great for family bonding. Dust off the old Monopoly, or bring out the game of Boggle for some healthy competition and intellectual family fun! Some other family favourites include Qwirkle, Bananagrams and Candy Land.
Conversation starters
Conversation starters are a great way to get the conversation going and learn things you never knew about your family and friends! These simple prompts are engaging and fun! There are tons of options for conversation starters online to get you started.
What are your favourite rainy day activities? Share your top picks in the comments!