April 2025: Rainy Day Guide

Hearing the word rain in the forecast might not be the weather report you were hoping for, but April showers bring New Jersey Monthly editors a lot of ideas for fun things to do on a rainy day! Inside this issue, we spotlight more than 50 indoor places to visit, across North, Central and South Jersey.

There are a handful of brand-new places on our list, including the highly anticipated Edelman Fossil Park & Museum at Rowan University, as well as Blue Run, an indoor skiing and snowboarding facility in Livingston. For New Jerseyans who want to relax, we have a number of luxe spa daycations, indoor pools that offer day passes, and beauty treatments. Shoppers will find new places to hunt for treasures, and restaurant and wine lovers will discover exciting new spots. Creative folks should check out our ideas for places to throw pottery, make jewelry and even blow glass.

Looking for some adventure? Try indoor rock climbing, or head to our state’s first Nerf blaster battle arena. Exercise enthusiasts can play indoor pickleball or join a mall-walking program. We have plenty of options for families, too.

Stay dry out there!