5 Rainy Day Arts and Crafts Activities for the Bank Holiday Weekend

Bank Holiday weekends are made for family fun, but when the British weather has other plans, it can be tricky to keep little ones entertained indoors. If you’re looking for creative ways to spend a rainy afternoon, we’ve got you covered!

Some of our favourite ideas...

1. Create your own storybook adventure

Children love making up stories, so why not help them create their very own illustrated book? Fold a few sheets of paper together to make a mini book and let them dream up characters, adventures and magical worlds.

The Maped Creativ Magical Tablet is perfect for planning story ideas, sketching characters and doodling scenes before transferring favourite designs into their finished book. Plus, the reusable screen means they can keep creating without wasting paper.

2. Design a colourful nature mural

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t be inspired by nature. Gather inspiration from the garden or look out the window and challenge children to create a giant nature-themed mural featuring flowers, bugs, birds and rainbows.

The vibrant colours of the Maped Infinity Colouring Pencils are ideal for adding plenty of detail and bringing artwork to life. Better yet, because they’re 100% usable, children can colour for hours without worrying about sharpening interruptions.

3. Make your own custom T-shirts or Tote bags

Turn a rainy day into a design studio! Using plain white t-shirts, tote bags or pieces of fabric, children can create wearable masterpieces they’ll be proud to show off.

The Maped Creativ Airbrush Maker Kit makes it easy to add colourful effects, patterns and creative designs. From personalised names to bold shapes and summer-inspired artwork, it’s a fantastic activity for older children who love getting creative.

4. Create a family gallery exhibition

Encourage everyone in the family to produce a piece of artwork and then transform your living room into an art gallery. Drawings, paintings, collages and crafts can all be displayed around the room.

Children can use their Infinity Colouring Pencils to create detailed masterpieces, while younger artists may enjoy sketching ideas first on the Magical Tablet. Once complete, appoint a family member as the gallery guide and let everyone present their work.

5. Build a magical fantasy world

Invite children to create an entire fantasy land using paper, cardboard boxes, colouring materials and their imagination. They could design castles, dragons, enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms or even a futuristic city.

Add colour, texture and special effects using the Airbrush Maker Kit, then use the Magical Tablet to map out the world and design new characters. This activity can easily keep children entertained for an entire afternoon as their world continues to grow.

A rainy Bank Holiday doesn’t have to mean boredom. With a little imagination and a few creative tools, children can spend hours drawing, crafting and exploring their creativity from the comfort of inside!

5 Rainy Day Arts and Crafts Activities for the Bank Holiday Weekend

Some of our favourite ideas...

1. Create your own storybook adventure

2. Design a colourful nature mural

3. Make your own custom T-shirts or Tote bags

4. Create a family gallery exhibition

5. Build a magical fantasy world

Looking for more inspiration?

Read more from our blogs here:

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5 Rainy Day Arts and Crafts Activities for the Bank Holiday Weekend

Some of our favourite ideas...

1. Create your own storybook adventure

2. Design a colourful nature mural

3. Make your own custom T-shirts or Tote bags

4. Create a family gallery exhibition

5. Build a magical fantasy world

Looking for more inspiration?

Read more from our blogs here:

☔ Rainy day? No problem! Creative indoor fun for kids this summer 🌈

8 easy ways to introduce journaling to children!

Book and Craft pairings for February Half Term: Fun, Screenless Activities for Kids!

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