10 Indoor Activities to Try When It’s Raining in Metro Manila

Never a shortage of things to do in Manila.
by AJ Martinez | June 30, 2026

We get it! It’s easy to get cozy and just doomscroll in our sheets in this cold, rainy season. To avoid catching the rainy day blues, however, it is important to get our bodies moving! From physically challenging to slow recreational activities, here’s a list of indoor activities to get your body out of bed and still stay dry:

 

Indoor climbing

Swap your blanket with your workout gear and head over to Circuit Makati! The Bouldering Hive offers an incredible indoor climbing experience where you can map out routes and build core strength. It has an amazing community perfect for solo adventurers, even those with no prior experience! For just a PHP700 day pass, you’ve got yourself a new activity to try and maybe, a start to a new hobby.

 

Pottery

Are you looking for your next project or perhaps your very own custom matcha whisking bowl? Wabi Sabi PH in Kapitolyo, Pasig, invites you to slow down and get creatively muddy! Wabi Sabi PH offers their popular 1-Day Wheel Throwing Crash Course at PHP3,000, which covers everything you need to create your first ceramic art.

 

Roller Skating

 

Looking for fun and that pumping music? Lace up and get the perfect mix of the 80s and KPOP vibes going at Roller Fever, located on the 3rd floor of Ayala Malls Manila Bay (or Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces!). It is an incredibly fun, laughter-filled destination best enjoyed with your best friend group or your family. You can roll into the fun with entry prices starting around PHP349 for an hour of skating.

 

Obstacle course

Time to find your balance and test your agility! Inside Okada Manila in Parañaque City, Thrillscape has over 30 live-action obstacle challenges designed to push your endurance to the limit. It is the perfect playground for competitive friend groups or families with active teens looking for both fun and exercise. Rates start at PHP599 for their Trial Package (includes admission, two games, and grip socks).

 

Bowling

Gather your friends or family and get competitive at Enter10 at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill, Taguig. This vibrant, modern entertainment hub features glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes alongside a mix of fun activities, including billiards, archery, and private KTV. They also have a variety of offers on their food menu—a perfect spot for any celebration or just a casual night out. Price starts at PHP350/game. 

 

Candle and perfume making

Looking for a cozy experience to pair with the rain? Pahinga Store in Makati has you covered with its scent-blending experiences for PHP800 per person. You get to create your own perfume or candle with an aroma that is uniquely yours. This is a perfect solo date-slash-self-care day spot!

 

Painting

Channel your inner Van Gogh while enjoying a relaxing drink of wine at Sip & Gogh! With multiple accessible locations across the metro—including Century City Mall in Makati, Eastwood, and Congressional Avenue—this paint-and-sip studio provides the canvas, brushes, and an apron so you can create art with your hands. Regular painting sessions cost around PHP1,000 to PHP1,200 and include all your art supplies and a complimentary beverage.

 

Baking

For as low as PHP800, you can make your own delicious pastries from scratch, ranging from cookies to cakes, at Bakebe SM Aura Premier. Bakebe provides an app-directed, fully equipped space where no prior baking experience is required. This sweet, interactive space is ideal for a unique solo project or a cute date night with a special plus-one.

 

Mystery room

Put your detective hats on and immerse yourself in an unforgettable roleplay experience at Mystery Manila. Located at Century City Mall in Makati, Eastwood City in Quezon City, and The Podium in Mandaluyong, Mystery Manila challenges you to solve complex mysteries, uncover hidden clues, and escape a themed room of your choice within 50 minutes. Ticket rates range from PHP500 to PHP800 per person, depending on your final group size (Tip: go with your friend group and solve mysteries with the power of friendship!).  

 

9D Theatre

Why have a movie night when you can step into the future with METTACITY’s 9D theatre experience instead? This digital amusement hub will surely make you forget time with plenty of activities to try. From virtual reality rides to physical motion simulators, it is a whole different level of sensory immersion. Total access packages to this digital playground range from PHP800 to PHP2,500, depending on the specific combination of rides and immersive attractions you choose.

There’s no need for rain checks when you’ve got these indoor activities to try! Hit up the group chat—or not—and get yourself going, rain or shine!

 

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