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Rainy-day activities for kids in Wilmington

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

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

    Christiana Mall

    4.5 (18,026)132 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Wilmington.

  2. 02

    Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

    4.7 (784)5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  3. 03

    Concord Mall

    4.1 (5,601)4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Wilmington.

  4. 04

    Regal Brandywine Town Center

    4.4 (3,243)3300 Brandywine Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Wilmington.

  5. 05

    Main Event Newark

    4.0 (5,466)2900 Fashion Center Blvd, Newark, DE 19702, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Wilmington.

  6. 06

    Nemours Estate

    4.8 (1,144)1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  7. 07

    Cinemark Christiana and XD

    4.5 (2,949)1200 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Wilmington.

  8. 08

    Delaware Children's Museum

    4.6 (1,895)550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  9. 09

    Penn Cinema Riverfront 14 + IMAX

    4.3 (3,126)401 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Wilmington.

  10. 10

    Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

    4.6 (1,140)4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  11. 11

    Delaware Art Museum

    4.7 (318)2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Wilmington.

  12. 12

    Mt. Cuba Center

    4.8 (524)3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Wilmington.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Wilmington chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Wilmington, 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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