Find rainy-day activities with AI

Find fun indoor activity suggestions with AI

Whether it’s a solo activity or something to enjoy with friends or family, make the most of your time indoors with personalized recommendations from AI. Simply use AI prompts to find activities to do around the house, without needing to run out for extra supplies. Try these or your own prompts to start:

• Can you create a knitting pattern for a fisherman-style sweater with three striped colors?
• I want to learn how to tailor my own clothes. Please generate step-by-step instructions that show me how to load thread into my sewing machine.
• Suggest some films based on the following: [watch history]. Prioritize foreign and classic movies.
• Generate an indoor scavenger hunt for my two children, ages 7 to 9, that awards points based on the objects they find.

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AI-enhanced rainy-day activities

Personalized suggestions turn a gloomy day into an opportunity for something enjoyable. AI enhances indoor entertainment by offering unique experiences that go beyond traditional pastimes. Try these AI-powered activities:

Music making

Take advantage of AI if you’re a musician. From writing songs to adjusting music, AI-powered tools solidify the creative process from start to finish. Learn how to play a new instrument by asking AI about chord progressions, finger placements, and music theory.

Storytelling and fanfiction

Bring storytelling to life by asking AI to compose the basis of a story and personalizing it for your loved ones. Begin by specifying a genre like fantasy or science fiction in your prompt. Then, add the names of characters, which might even be beloved pets or family members! Be as specific as possible for an original story, or create fanfiction with favorite characters, putting them into new settings and scenarios.

Virtual fitness coaching

Use AI for your next home workout. Design custom exercise routines that keep you active without stepping outside. AI provides workout recommendations that match your fitness goals and utilize the equipment you already have.

Cooking and meal planning

If you’re looking to create a rainy-day recipe, generate step-by-step cooking instructions with AI tools. AI provides meal ideas based on ingredients you already have in your pantry or refrigerator, so you won’t have to step outside to make a last-minute grocery run. Adjust your recipes with AI to accommodate any dietary restrictions or missing ingredients.

Kid-friendly activities

If you’re home with little ones, keep them entertained with AI-powered rainy-day suggestions. Find activities for the whole family, like board games, fort building, DIY projects, and more. Try a prompt like: “Generate 15 indoor activities for a fifth grader that nurture creativity and learning.” Adjust your prompt based on your child’s interests, goals, hobbies, and energy level.

AI tools ensure that rainy days no longer mean being stuck without anything to do. Explore our Everyday AI hub for more examples of how AI enhances daily life.