Little Rock Daily's Rainy Day Guide

Looking for things to do in Little Rock on a rainy day? Don’t let the weather dampen your plans! From sipping craft beer at local breweries and playing indoor pickleball to diving into a board game café or catching a movie at a cozy theater, there are plenty of indoor activities to enjoy. Prefer something quieter? Curl up with a book at a charming local bookstore. Check out our ultimate Rainy Day Guide for fun and relaxing things to do in Little Rock when it rains!

Stay dry & have a beer

Warm up or wind down with a pint, a pour, or a locally made brew.

Lost Forty Brewing
📍 501 Byrd St, Little Rock, AR 72202
Cozy seating, great beer, and a warm industrial vibe perfect for rainy afternoons.
@lost40beer

Flyway Brewing
📍 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Known for their Bluewing Berry Wheat, Flyway offers small-batch brews and a dog-friendly taproom.
 @flywaybrewing 

Moody Brews
📍 4421 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204
Creative, small-batch beer in a modern space with community-first energy.
@moodybrewsbeer

Southern Tail Brewing
📍 900 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72202
Dog-friendly, indoor seating, and rainy day flights to keep your spirits high.
@southerntailbrewing

Stone’s Throw Brewing
📍 402 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72202
Covered patio, fun events, and always something new on tap.
@stonesthrowbrewing

Vino’s Brewpub
📍 923 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
A Little Rock staple for pizza, pints, and a rainy-day arcade vibe.

Get Cultured

Use the rain as your excuse to explore something new.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
📍 501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72202
World-class art, a dreamy gift shop, and lunch at Park Grill.
@arkmfa

ESSE Purse Museum
📍 1510 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202
A walk through women’s history, one handbag at a time.
@essepursemuseumandstore

Historic Arkansas Museum
📍 200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR 72201
Bonus: their gallery shop is a local gem.
@historicark

Museum of Discovery
📍 500 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
Science, hands-on fun, and a giant musical Tesla coil (yes, really).
@arkmod

Move Indoors

You can still stay active—just under a roof.

Perks & Re-creation
📍 6601 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209
Indoor disc golf and arcade games with a full bar.
@perksandre.creation

Rowdy Hog Pickleball
📍11201 Bass Pro Pkwy STE N109, Little Rock, AR 72210
Reserve a court and play to your heart’s content.
Facebook - @rowdyhogpickleball

Little Rock Climbing Center
📍 12120 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210
Great for rainy-day adrenaline.
@lrclimbing

Play Inside

Escape the rain and get your game on—no umbrella required.

Professor Bowl West
📍 901 Towne Oaks Dr, Little Rock, AR 72227
Classic lanes, arcade games, and that nostalgic neon glow.
 Professor Bowl West

Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge
📍 315 E Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
Retro bowling, cozy booths, and karaoke to top it off.
@dustbowllr

Caverns & Forests Board Game Cafe
📍711a Main St, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Great for some low key rainy-day competition.
@cavernsandforests

Rainy Day Wind-Down

Let the rhythm of the rain set the mood for a slower kind of day.

Ron Robinson Theater
📍 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
Catch a classic, cult favorite, or indie flick for just a few bucks.
 @calsronrobinson

Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema
📍 2600 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202
Recliners, cocktails, and all the movie snacks your heart desires.
 Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema

Paper Hearts Bookstore
📍 101 S Spring St, Little Rock, AR 72201
Thoughtfully curated and community-centered with cozy shelves to browse.
 @paperheartsbooks

WordsWorth Books
📍 5920 R St, Little Rock, AR 72207
Cozy corners, great staff picks, and locally loved since 1984.
 @wordsworth.ar

The Book Store
📍 4806 John F Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116
A North Little Rock gem offering a vast selection of used books and personalized service.
 The Book Store

Beautywood Books
📍 421 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
A charming bookstore in Argenta focused on sustainability and community.
 @beautywoodbooks