Top six things kids can do on wet weather days

Bay City Cinema

Stuck on things to do with the kids on a wet weekend?
Heavy rain has been forecast for the Bay this weekend, so check out our list of top six places and activities to do with little ones on a cold and wet day.

Hot Pools
- A quick dip or swim in a hot pool makes any wet day seem warmer; check out, Mount Maunganui Salt Water Hot Pools, Fernland Spa Mineral Hot Pools, Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park, Welcome Bay Hot Pools.

The Mount Maunganui Hot Pools. Photo/file

Library
- Libraries today are more than just a book-on-shelf atmosphere. Visit Tauranga City Library. Most libraries now have tablets or iPads for children to interact with educational and stimulating apps or programs - plus a hall of classic kiwi-kids books!

Home baking
- If you don't mind your kitchen getting a little grubby, try getting your little imaginations into the kitchen to make homemade pizzas, fruit salad, muffins or cupcakes. Plus you'll benefit from the yummy result!

Arts and crafts
- Try making playdough or organising scrapbooks with photos or memorabilia. Sea shell or macaroni frames are also a busy and fun activity to keep kids occupied.

Tauranga SPCA

Tauranga Bay City Cinemas/Event Cinemas Mount Maunganui
- No matter what age, movies are always a go-to in wet weather days. Tomorrowland, Pitch Perfect 2 and Jurassic World are currently screening at Bay City Cinemas.

Visit the SPCA shelter
- Pop down to Tauranga SPCA and visit the cats and dogs currently in their custody.