A quick reminder before the fun stuff: the first rain of the season brings up months of oil on our roads, so they get extra slick. Give yourself a few extra minutes for school drop-off, slow down on the hills, and watch for flooding at the usual low spots.
Now, let’s talk about keeping the kiddos busy when the backyard turns into a swamp.
☔ Rainy-Day Fun Around Town
MB2 Entertainment: This entertainment park has 7 acres of indoor and outdoor space, with bowling, virtual reality, arcade games, laser tag, and more. Rain or shine, the indoor attractions are a lifesaver for burning off energy. visitsantaclarita
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center: Nothing says “winter” in SoCal like ice skating! The Cube offers public skating across three ice rink surfaces, plus themed events, and it’s located at 27745 North Smyth Drive in Valencia. visitsantaclarita
Top Out Climbing Gym: This indoor rock climbing gym welcomes climbers of all levels, so it’s perfect for kids who have been climbing the couch all morning. visitsantaclarita
Laemmle Theaters: Catch a matinee in the Arts & Entertainment District in Old Town Newhall. Popcorn plus rain is basically a holiday.
Westfield Valencia Town Center: Walk laps, hit the play area, and grab a treat, all without opening an umbrella.
Your local SCV library: Our libraries are free, warm, and full of story times and cozy reading corners. Check the City of Santa Clarita library calendar for this week’s events.
Pro tip: Hours and pricing change, so call ahead or check websites before you head out.
🏠 Cozy Ideas for Staying In
Build a blanket fort and turn on the flashlights for an indoor campout. Bake something together and let the kids do the measuring (and the licking of the spoon). Create a masking tape hopscotch board or an obstacle course in the hallway. Set up a paper airplane contest to see whose plane flies farthest. Pick a favorite book and act it out as a family play. Start a rain-watching science experiment: put a cup outside and measure how much falls by bedtime.
Enjoy the great indoors!
