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Rainy-day activities for kids in Lincoln

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Lincoln — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Lincoln. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Gateway Mall

    4.2 (5,193)6100 O St, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Lincoln.

  2. 02

    Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema

    4.5 (3,187)1101 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Lincoln.

  3. 03

    Nebraska Wesleyan University

    4.8 (98)5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA

    A well-rated university in Lincoln.

  4. 04

    Sun Valley Lanes & Games

    4.6 (1,238)321 Victory Ln, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Lincoln.

  5. 05

    SouthPointe Pavilions

    4.4 (3,547)2910 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Lincoln.

  6. 06

    Museum of American Speed

    4.9 (2,181)599 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  7. 07

    Lincoln Children's Museum

    4.7 (1,412)1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  8. 08

    International Quilt Museum

    4.7 (455)1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  9. 09

    University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

    4.7 (1,204)Morrill Hall, 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA

    A well-rated museum in Lincoln.

  10. 10

    Marcus East Park Cinema

    4.5 (1,819)220 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Lincoln.

  11. 11

    Sheldon Museum of Art

    4.6 (487)University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 451 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Lincoln.

  12. 12

    Charles H. Gere Branch Library

    4.7 (187)2400 S 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA

    A well-rated library in Lincoln.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Lincoln chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Lincoln, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

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This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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