Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Bar Harbor
44 indoor and rainy day activities for kids in Bar Harbor. Museums, entertainment centers, and indoor play spaces with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Little Village Gifts, Western Maine Play Museum, ArtWaves. 2 are indoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Little Village Gifts
5 starsKids love picking out their own souvenir, and Little Village Gifts has a welcoming selection that makes every child feel like they can find something
Western Maine Play Museum
5 starsA full play museum with imaginative, interactive exhibits designed for young children — the kind of place that turns a vacation day into pure joy
ArtWaves
5 starsHands-on art-making inspired by the Maine coast — kids go home with original artwork and a creative memory from their Bar Harbor trip.
Acadia Woods Cottages
5 starsHaving a private cottage in the woods near Acadia gives kids a true home base for adventure — they can run outside, explore the property, and feel the
The Sweet Bite
5 starsThe Sweet Bite is all about delicious treats — exactly what kids crave after a morning of hiking and exploring in Acadia
Little Village Gifts
Ages: All ages
Western Maine Play Museum
Ages: 0–10
ArtWaves
Ages: 3–16
Acadia Woods Cottages
Ages: all ages
The Sweet Bite
Ages: All ages
Debbahs
Ages: 6 and up
A LITTLE MAD shop
Ages: All ages
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
Ages: 5–18
My Darling Maine Island Boutique
Ages: All ages
Orono Arcade LLC
Ages: 5-17
Wendell Gilley Museum
Ages: 6–16
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
Ages: 5–16
Spruce & Gussy
Ages: All ages
Schoodic Arts for All
Ages: 3 and up
Harbor Table
Ages: All ages
Harbor House
Ages: 6 and up
1932 Criterion Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor
Ages: All ages
Barn Arts
Ages: 3 and up
Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours
Ages: All ages
George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
Ages: 3–18
McGrath's Variety Store
Ages: All ages
Bull Moose
Ages: 6 and up
Reel Pizza Cinerama
Ages: 3 and up
Acadia Repertory Theatre
Ages: 5 and up
Cadillac Mountain Sports
Ages: 5-17
In the Woods
Ages: All ages
Kids' Corner
Ages: 2–10
Maine Discovery Museum
Ages: 0–10
Peekytoe Provisions
Ages: All ages
Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Ages: 0–14
Cadillac's The North Face
Ages: 6 and up
Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center
Ages: 3-17
Oceanarium and Education Center
Ages: 3–12
Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast
Ages: All ages
Ellsworth YMCA, Wiggins Center; a branch of the Downeast Family YMCA
Ages: All ages
Children's Discovery Museum
Ages: 2–10
Christmas Vacation Shop
Ages: All ages
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Ages: All ages
The Mount Desert Island YMCA
Ages: All ages
Sailor & Hook
Ages: All ages
Acadia Wildlife Center
Ages: All ages
Stewman’s Lobster Pound - Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor
Ages: 3–18
Island of Imagination Early Learning Center
Ages: 0–6
Common Questions
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Bar Harbor?
- Bar Harbor has 44 rainy-day-friendly activities for families. Best options: Little Village Gifts, Western Maine Play Museum, ArtWaves, Acadia Woods Cottages, The Sweet Bite. All are indoor or covered.
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