A grey sky, wind and rain do not exactly invite outdoor play, but bad weather does not have to mean boredom for the youngest ones. Below are specific places in Łódź and the surrounding area where children can spend a rainy afternoon actively, without having to sit in front of a screen.

An active afternoon indoors

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EntertainmentAIR JUMP Trampoline Park and Play Centre Ksawerów – Łódźa recreation hall just outside Łódź with trampoline zones, a play area and NEO/VALO interactive climbing walls📍 Ksawerów, Łódzka 32See the attraction →

A trip to the swimming pool is a tried and tested way to get some healthy physical activity when going outside is not an option. Children also love jumping on trampolines: the AIR JUMP Trampoline Park and Play Area in nearby Ksawerów (ul. Łódzka 32) has a trampoline zone, an obstacle course and a play area, and is open every day. Climbing fans can head to a climbing wall: the largest one in Łódź is Fabryka Wspinania, while Manufaktura Wspinania at Manufaktura stands out with a family-friendly offer for children, teenagers and adults. Whichever place you choose, it is worth packing a change of clothes to avoid a cold after a sweaty session.

A visit to the planetarium

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CinemasPlanetarium EC1a planetarium in EC1 with night-sky shows and space presentations for schools and families📍 Targowa 1/3See the attraction →

Planetarium EC1 at ul. Targowa 1/3 has an 18-metre dome and a spherical 8K-resolution screen, with a programme of shows tailored to different ages, including screenings for children from the age of 5. It makes a good idea for a rainy afternoon combined with a visit to the rest of EC1, which is also home to the Centre of Science and Technology.

A family board game session

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Theatres & OperaŁódzki Dom Kulturya cultural institution since 1953, its historic Traugutta street home under renovation since 2017, running elsewhere meanwhile📍 Traugutta 18See the attraction →

Who doesn't like a good board game? Older children can join board game meet-ups organised by the Łódź Culture House (Łódzki Dom Kultury) at ul. Traugutta 18. Once a year, usually in summer, EC1 hosts the "Łódź You Play?" board game festival, organised among others by the Planszówkowi Astronauci café and the Centre of Comics and Interactive Narrative EC1: the festival usually takes place in summer, so it is worth checking the exact date in EC1's events calendar.

Creative workshops

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The Łódź Culture House regularly runs activities for children: art workshops, music sessions and sensory classes for the youngest. It is worth checking the current schedule on the institution's website before visiting, as the programme changes from month to month.

The classic choice: the cinema or the theatre

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Every parent knows how enthusiastically children greet any trip to the cinema or the theatre. Łódź's cultural institutions always have plenty on offer for the youngest audience, which is why on cloudy afternoons their halls fill up with viewers looking for something new.

Ways to beat boredom at home

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It is not always possible to leave the house in unpleasant weather. Rain can, however, become an inspiration for creativity at home: glass painting, making desserts together with your child, building a "den" out of blankets and cushions, or giving the toys a big bath are all tried and tested ways to pass the time until the sun comes out again.