Rainy Day Adventures in Vacaville, California

Embrace the rain and check out our top ways to while away a rainy day!

Rain on window

The rain is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit around and do nothing. There’s no shortage of fun activities to do on a rainy day here in Vacaville.

1. Fro-Yo

Try one of the fro-yo flavors of the week at Jungle Yogurt or take your kid to In-N-Out burger on a rainy day for a FREE cup of hot cocoa!

2. Virtual Reality

Put your imagination to the test at Outer Limits Virtual Reality, the first and only virtual reality center in Vacaville!

3. Hone your Gaming Skills

Practice your gaming skills at Forgotten Path Games.

4. Head to the Library

Check out the local library’s activities calendar for tons of family-friendly activities.

5. Stars Recreation Center

Have some fun at Stars Recreation Center - You’ll find fun entertainment for everyone, including bowling, laser tag, a restaurant & bar, billiards, darts, arcade, shuffleboard, & more!

6. See a Movie

Catch the latest blockbuster at Brenden Theater.

Pro-tip: send the kids to their own movie or leave them behind and enjoy a glass of wine from their new bar menu!

7. Hidden Treasures

Discover hidden treasures at The Rock Shop, the largest rock & mineral store in the west!

8. Get Inspired

Take a walk through the Vacaville Art Gallery and get inspired by local artists.

9. Skating

Take the kids to open skating at Vacaville Ice Sports.

10. Get Crafty

Paint a mug or plate at Bella Terra in downtown Vacaville.

11. Rockin' Jump

Let the kids burn off some energy and bounce off the walls at Rockin' Jump!

12. Imagine That

Explore, play, and learn at Vacaville's Imagine That!

Grown-up tip: Found yourself with a kid-free rainy day? Spend the day visiting a few wineries in Suisun Valley, sip a lavender latte from Journey Coffee, or book a spa special at 36 Oaks!

13. Center for Freedom & Flight

Go to the Center for Freedom and Flight and check out the historic planes while learning about awesome aviation history.

14. Grab a Book

Trade in your old books and find a new story to immerse yourself in at Bounty Books, Vacaville’s used bookstore.

Follow us on Instagram @visitvacaville and tag us in your rainy day adventure photos with #ilovevacaville!

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