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    Top 25 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Calgary

    • March 23, 2025
    • By Cody Battershill

    things to do on a rainy day in Calgary, Alberta

    Best Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day in Calgary, Alberta

    Calgary is a growing city with many things to do indoors on a rainy day. With spring here, we’re already getting a few wetter days than usual. At least the snow is gone – for now. But the good news is that if Mother Nature does decide to continue drizzling down upon us, there are plenty of things to do in Calgary on a rainy day regardless of how soaked we get.

    So, here are some of the best indoor activities for the whole family for when those wet and gloomy days come.

    TELUS Spark Science Centre

     

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    If you’re looking for things to do on a rainy day in Calgary with the kids, TELUS Spark Science Centre stands out. This four-story wonderland of interactive exhibits allows visitors to conduct hands-on experiments and engage with their surroundings to the fullest. The center's creative labs offer opportunities to tinker with real tools and technology, while the HD Digital Dome Theatre presents stunning science documentaries and space shows throughout the day. The facility's Being Human experience and various rotating exhibits ensure there's always something new to discover, making it easy to spend hours exploring while staying dry indoors.

    • 220 Saint George’s Drive NE, 403-817-6800, TELUS Spark

    SkyCastle

    Sky Castle is Calgary's go-to indoor children’s playground with locations in both New Horizon Mall and MacLeod Trail. Enjoy soft play areas equipped with multiple slides, a snow castles, role-playing kitchens, obstacle courses, car tracks, and other intuitive playgrounds set up specifically for kids. There are also areas geared toward younger toddlers with smaller slides and ball pits, making a visit to Sky Castle on a rainy day a fun one for the children. Enjoy food, drink, and snacks catered for all ages when you’re there.

    LaunchPad Golf

     

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    LaunchPad is a state-of-the-art golf driving range facility equipped with tracking technology, making it an ideal indoor escape from rainy weather. Each bay features heated pads and comfortable couches, as well as eating and drinking areas supportive of large groups. Friends can engage in friendly long-drive competitions or more serious tournament events. With multiple locations across Calgary including the rural Harmony community just west of Calgary, the facility offers entertainment packages that can include perks like VIP passes, drink tickets, and game cards, making it a full entertainment experience regardless of the weather outside.

    The Big Box

    The Big Box is a great place for families to visit when it’s raining outside. The entertainment facility is conveniently located across from Deerfoot City Mall by Deerfoot Trail & 64th Ave NE intersection, making it relatively easy to locate and access. Find several different attractions inside that are for all ages, but mostly for younger children from 2-10 years old, including laser tag, mini-golf, dodgeball, virtual reality games, arcade games, climbing wall, nerf wars, bouncy park, children's playgrounds and more!

    • North & South locations, 403-244-2691, TheBigBox

    Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

    Flying is an indoor trampoline park with two locations, one north and one south, with various attractions and activities suitable for all ages.  he park features an enormous recreational area with different trampoline jumping zones, foam pits, obstacle courses,  dodgeball arenas and many other exciting features that make it an absolute blast for kids and adults alike. If you are looking for a fun and family-friendly activity on a rainy day in Calgary, Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is worth checking out.

    Speeders Indoor Go-Karting

    Speeders may very well be the most intense indoor race track in the city – and is perhaps the best thing to do in Calgary on a rainy day if you want some fast-paced excitement. Featuring 100% electric go-karts, this adrenaline-pumping indoor activity will have you going seemingly a million miles an hour against your friends in competitive indoor racing. Enjoy food and drink while waiting in between races, and also easily access the nearby CrossIron Mills, or at the Chinook location, enjoy a trip into Calgary’s largest urban mall before and afterwards.

    Volleydome GYM

     

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    The Volleydome features 15 indoor volleyball courts and 2 basketball courts, making it a perfect thing to do on a rainy day in Calgary. Book a court by the hour for casual play or practice. Beyond just rentals, visitors can participate in various programs including youth camps, adult skills clinics, and recreational leagues that run throughout the year. The facility is open from 9AM to 11PM seven days a week, with court rentals starting at $60/hour for volleyball courts and $80/hour for basketball courts, providing ample opportunity to stay active regardless of the weather outside.

    • #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, 587-619-0590, Volleydome

    ClearOne Badminton Centre

    Badminton is a fun sport that can help you maintain fitness and physical shape. It is also a great way to socialize as you try to beat your friends into submission on the court! Located in the northwest just off Deerfoot Trail and Country Hills Boulevard, ClearOne Badminton Centre is the perfect place to have fun with your family and friends on a rainy day in Calgary. Membership and drop-in fees are both affordable. Stay as long as you want, or even sign up for lessons and various tournaments throughout the year!

    Canada Sports Hall of Fame 

    Located at WinSport’s COP in the Trinity Hills Village area of Calgary, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is home to around 100,000 sports artifacts, showcasing the stories of over 660 athletes who have been inducted since its establishment. For sports enthusiasts in Calgary, this may just be the ultimate thing to do in Calgary on a rainy day if you have not been recently or before at all.

    Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club 

    Gloomy weather might have you down, but there is a perfect solution for that rainy day feeling that many of us get. It’s called stand-up comedy and entertainment at Yuk Yuk's! The club has a variety of ticket options and walk-ins are accepted as shows aren’t always sold out. During the show, you’re offered a full a-la-carte food and drink menu, provided by servers. We highly recommend checking the event schedule well in advance as some comedians may be funnier and more well-known than others.

    • Elbow River Casino – 218 18th Avenue SE, 403-258-2028, YukYuks

    The Rec Room

    Featuring dozens of state-of-the-art arcade games, ping pong, axe throwing, virtual reality, pool tables, bowling and more, it is easy to see why The Rec Room is a great place to go on a rainy day in Calgary for some fun. Located at Deerfoot Mall, the massive indoor facility features a full-service restaurant and sports bar, great for catching the game while the kids play. There’s also a quicker cafe-style concession that serves up craft beer, house-made desserts and several delicious poutines.

    • 901 64 Avenue NE, 587-535-6077, RecRoom

    Calgary Shooting Centre

    For some, there are few things in this world more exhilarating than shooting a gun. And not just any gun, but a variety of different types all at once. This is exactly what is offered to you at the Calgary Shooting Centre. This gun range/shop has a great setup where you pay a flat rate to shoot and then basically pay for your ammo to fire. You can switch guns as many times as you like to shoot on the range, which is a great way to get a different feel for various weapons while enhancing your overall adrenaline-inducing experience. Enjoy this indoor activity on a rainy day in Calgary to wash all your weather woes away with some action packed fun!

    Calgary Climbing Centre

    Calgary Climbing Centre's multiple indoor locations offer an adventurous escape from wet weather, with towering walls and challenging bouldering obstacle courses suitable for all skill levels. The facilities provide all necessary rental equipment and safety instruction, making it easy for newcomers to try the sport in a safe and controlled environment. The centres also feature training areas, yoga rooms, and fitness equipment, allowing visitors to make a full day of their indoor adventure while waiting out a rainy day in Calgary.

    Southern Jubilee Auditorium 

    The Southern Jubilee Auditorium is host to live bands, opera, comedy, musicals and other live events throughout the year, the perfect place to visit and enjoy one of these shows on a gloomy day with family and friends. Every week this performing arts centre hosts a variety of events, making it a top contender for things to do in Calgary on a rainy day. Located at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) campus, tickets are mandatory for all shows, however, the auditoriums' large capacity usually means that there are extras available.

    Calgary Central Library

    The Calgary Central Library's stunning architectural design, with its curved wooden interior and abundant natural light, creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere – ideal for gloomy, wet weather. The 240,000-square-foot space offers countless cozy nooks for reading, working, or simply watching the rain fall through the building's expansive windows. Beyond just books, visitors can explore innovative spaces including recording studios, a performance hall, and interactive children's areas that make for hours of indoor entertainment. The library's on-site café, Lukes Drug Mart, serves excellent coffee and treats, allowing visitors to make a full day of their visit while staying warm and dry.

    Devonian Gardens

    Downtown Calgary is full of things to do on a rainy day, including a visit to the Devonian Gardens in The Core Shopping Centre. Located on the top floor, Devonian Gardens features more than 20,000 plants, 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, a 900 square foot living wall, koi fish ponds and many benches and seating areas and a kids' playground filled with climbing structures. The CORE also has a huge food court right beside the gardens, making this lush indoor oasis the perfect place to stop in at and eat on a rainy day in Calgary.

    MNP Community & Sport Centre

    The MNP Community & Sport Centre (formerly Repsol Sport Centre) is perhaps the most all-inclusive indoor recreational centre in Calgary. Drop-in fees are reasonable and for what it has to offer – swimming pools, fitness facilities, sports gymnasiums, hot tubs, saunas, diving pools, daily classes, and more – a membership is more than worth it. Located in the Mission area, MNP is perhaps one of the best indoor rec. facilities to visit on a rainy day in Calgary and is a great destination for visiting the City Centre afterwards.

    Visit Chinatown 

    Chinatown is a cultural hotspot packed with things to do indoors on a rainy day in Calgary. From browsing a unique collection of Chinese shops at Dragon City Mall to learning about China at the cultural centre to enjoying delicious hot pot or grabbing your favourite bubble tea, Chinatown is a fun cultural experience for locals and tourists alike. Just remember that to get from block to block, may have to cross the street outside to make sure to bring an umbrella just in case.

    Glenbow Museum 

    Canadian history is richer than many people may think. If you are interested in what life was like on the prairies for our European ancestors and for the Aboriginal peoples who were here for countless years before, the Glenbow Museum’s rich historical archives will make your jaw drop. Located in downtown Calgary’s business core, the story of these historical groups is incredibly fascinating and can be discovered at the museum’s vast collections, separated into four categories: archive, art, library and museum. Spending an afternoon here on a rainy day in Calgary is fun and engaging if you are interested in this sort of thing! Learn more at Calgary Activities - Glenbow Museum today.

    Military Museums 

    Explore detailed exhibits showing historical wartime battles and other crucial moments in Canada's history, join guided tours and learn straight from military officials, view a comprehensive collection of picture and art galleries, and more at Calgary's Military Museums. Perhaps most important of all, discover what sacrifices Canada's War Veterans have made for our country, which contributed to our country becoming a sovereign nation. Oh, and if you are hungry, grab some food and drink from the snack bar and check out the cool gift shop on your way out.

    Olympic Oval 

    Enjoy all that the Olympic Oval has to offer on a rainy day in Calgary. Things to do include public ice skating, working out at fitness facilities, running along its indoor track, playing basketball, or enjoying any one of its many annual events which include car shows and major sporting events. See the website for a full schedule of the best activities and events for a rainy day at Calgary’s Olympic Oval.

    Nickle Galleries 

    Another awesome place to visit on a rainy day Calgary is the Nickle Galleries, formerly known as the Nickle Arts Museum. Located at the University of Calgary, the indoor facility is dedicated to the exhibition and study of artifacts, historically important events, and anything else deemed worthy. The museum often has monthly featured showings, so make sure to check its schedule before visiting!

    • 250 University Drive, University of Calgary, 403-220-7234, NickelGalleries

    Escape Rooms

    Escape rooms are a new craze when it comes to indoor activities on a rainy day in Calgary. They are usually quite fun and challenging and are perfect for family and friends to enjoy. With several escape rooms around town, how should you know which one is best? We highly recommend the below escape rooms to try. Each facility offers different types of rooms, making each business unique from the other. Popular Escape Rooms:

    • Escape60
    • Trapped Escape Room
    • Game Over Escape Rooms
    • Arcadia Adventures Escape Room
    • The Locked Room

    Best Shopping Malls 

    Visiting one of Calgary's best shopping malls to do some shopping and loitering is always a good thing to do on a rainy day in Calgary. Whether it be Market Mall, South Centre Mall, Sunridge Mall, Horizon Mall, Cross Iron Mills or The CORE Shopping Centre, they all are great picks for when rainy weather is here. Some malls, like Horizon Mall, have indoor activities like Sky Castle, an indoor playground perfect for children of all ages to enjoy on a rainy day.

    Best Movie Theatres 

    Watching a good Hollywood flick is the best way to spend a rainy day. We prefer VIP cinemas across the city like at the University District, Seton and in Coventry because of their recliner-style lazy-boy seats. Chinook Cineplex is also a great choice because of the nearby amenities which make for a great night out with loved ones. See our list of Best Calgary Movie Theatres to indulge in on a rainy day in Calgary!

    Calgary Doesn’t Have Many Rainy Days, But…

    Do not let a rainy day get you down! With these 25 fun and exciting things to do in Calgary on a rainy day, you will surely be having a blast the next time Mother Nature decides to show us a little rainy love!

    Until next time, be sure to check out more of the best Calgary activities and events, and join us at Calgaryism on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more of everything to do with our great city today!

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