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Rainy-day activities for kids in Manchester

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Manchester — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Manchester. 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

    The Mall of New Hampshire

    4.2 (7,690)1500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Manchester.

  2. 02

    Apple Cinemas Hooksett IMAX

    4.2 (2,876)38 Cinemagic Wy, Hooksett, NH 03106, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Manchester.

  3. 03

    Chunky's Cinema Pub

    4.1 (2,575)707 Huse Rd, Manchester, NH 03103, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Manchester.

  4. 04

    Manchester Community College

    4.0 (65)1066 Front St, Manchester, NH 03102, USA

    A well-rated university in Manchester.

  5. 05

    Currier Museum of Art

    4.7 (1,411)150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Manchester.

  6. 06

    SEE Science Center

    4.5 (224)200 Bedford St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA

    A well-rated museum in Manchester.

  7. 07

    Yankee Lanes

    4.4 (1,259)216 Maple St, Manchester, NH 03103, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Manchester.

  8. 08

    Manchester City Library

    4.3 (157)405 Pine St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA

    A well-rated library in Manchester.

  9. 09

    Merrimack Ten Pin

    4.0 (784)698 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Manchester.

  10. 10

    Aviation Museum of New Hampshire

    4.7 (362)27 Navigator Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053, USA

    A well-rated museum in Manchester.

  11. 11

    Bedford Public Library

    4.6 (66)3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH 03110, USA

    A well-rated library in Manchester.

  12. 12

    Lakeside Lanes

    4.2 (311)2171 Candia Rd, Manchester, NH 03109, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Manchester.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Manchester chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Manchester, 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.

How current is this guide?

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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