• Rainy days can limit outdoor activities, but there are indoor activities for days with rain.summer rain image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
  
  While rainy days can become depressing when the sky is overcast and rain is falling, don't let the weather prevent you from having fun. In Portland there are indoor activities designed for rainy day fun without the worries that come with wet and chilly weather. A rainy day in Portland can be as much fun as a bright and sunny day.
  
  

Portland Center for Performing Arts

• The Portland Center for Performing Arts has lectures and shows available throughout the year, and it changes the shows and lectures often. It is indoors and provides a wide range of entertainment options. For example, you can see ballets from the Oregon Ballet Theatre like Sleeping Beauty or music from the Oregon Symphony. Prices for shows will differ based on the time of day and the specific show playing.
  
  Portland Center for Performing Arts
  
  1111 SW Broadway
  
  Portland, OR 97205
  
  503-274-6555
  
  pcpa.com
  
  

Portland Children's Museum

• The Portland Children's Museum is an indoor option for children. Children are able to take part in many activities in the museum, from putting on costumes to singing and dancing. There are puppet shows or story times, and there are fun activities that are constantly changing, such as art and clay. Beyond fun activities, children can take part in more educational activities, including art classes. Exhibits include an animal hospital where children can help animals, a tinkering area where children can creatively build with Tinker Toys, a theater exhibit and water exhibits.
  
  Portland Children's Museum
  
  4015 SW Canyon Road
  
  Portland, OR 97221
  
  503-223-6500
  
  portlandchildrensmuseum.org
  
  

Playground Gym

• The Playground Gym is a family gym that has play areas available for children. There are classes available that range from children's martial arts and circus arts classes to adult beginner swing classes. The gym has adult night out activities, provides space for birthdays and has camps available for children. The Playground Gym is an indoor option for a variety of activities, including normal gym activities like weight lifting or cardio workouts on a treadmill.
  
  The Playground Gym
  
  505 NE Grand Ave.
  
  Portland, OR 97232
  
  503-235-7529
  
  theplaygroundgym.com