If the weather outside has foiled your plans, never fear. We have tons of great ideas for rainy day activities. From arts and crafts to games to recipes kids can make themselves, we have plenty to keep them busy.
Stuff stray socks with cotton batting to turn them into a family of playful puppets.
Teach your child how to fold a sheet of origami paper into a frog.
Try something new on your next game night. These family-tested picks are the best of the year!
Don't let rainy days spoil all the fun. If you can't go outside, use these creative ideas to bring the fun indoors instead.
Kids can craft this dragon puppet from recycled carboard paper towel and toilet paper tubes.
Make a constellation of paper stars with which to decorate your house, as featured in the June/July 2012 issue of FamilyFun magazine.
Instead of going stir-crazy at home when the weather's not cooperating, try out some of these rainy-day games and activities.
Inspired by the families in our article "Why We Turned Off the TV"? Check out these fun things for your family to do when you say bye-bye to the boob tube.
Cooped up because of the weather? Bring the fun inside. These five ideas will brighten even the drabbest day.
Let your child decorate your garden, potted plants, or windowsill with easy-to-make rock mushrooms that won't wilt in the summer sun.
Decorate a brown paper bag with gift wrap scraps to make this adorable bird puppet.
Want to get your kids interested in science? Experiment! These easy, educational projects are fun for the whole family.
Your kids will love tearing daily links from this adorable paper-chain caterpillar to count down the days until an exciting trip or event!
Attach fruits and veggies together with toothpicks to make these edible food puppets.
This toy zips across the floor under rubber band power -- and its wheels are made from pint container lids, giving you a great excuse to buy ice cream! Idea from FamilyFun magazine.