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Rainy-day activities for kids in Reno

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

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

    Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

    4.3 (32,015)2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595, USA

    A well-rated resort hotel in Reno.

  2. 02

    Meadowood Mall

    4.3 (7,004)5000 Meadowood Mall Cir, Reno, NV 89502, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Reno.

  3. 03

    The Outlets at Legends

    4.5 (8,670)1310 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV 89434, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Reno.

  4. 04

    Cinemark Century Park Lane 16 and XD

    4.3 (2,476)2040 Century Way, Reno, NV 89502, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Reno.

  5. 05

    National Automobile Museum

    4.8 (2,478)1 Museum Dr, Reno, NV 89501, USA

    A well-rated museum in Reno.

  6. 06

    The Discovery

    4.7 (2,421)490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501, USA

    A well-rated museum in Reno.

  7. 07

    Coconut Bowl at Wild Island

    4.5 (2,672)1855 E Lincoln Wy, Sparks, NV 89434, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Reno.

  8. 08

    Galaxy Theatres Legends IMAX, Sparks

    4.5 (3,455)1170 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV 89434, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Reno.

  9. 09

    Nevada Museum of Art

    4.6 (1,551)160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Reno.

  10. 10

    Galaxy Theatres Victorian, Sparks

    4.5 (1,634)1250 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Reno.

  11. 11

    Need 2 Speed

    4.2 (1,011)2863 Northtowne Ln Ste 400, Reno, NV 89512, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Reno.

  12. 12

    National Bowling Stadium

    4.4 (785)300 University Wy, Reno, NV 89501, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Reno.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Reno chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Reno, 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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