When it comes to fun, imaginative, and energetic indoor play, no one does it better than Gathre. A long-time brand crush of ours, their swoon-worthy lineup of beautiful playthings are the perfect playground for little ones (especially when the ones outside are freezing cold and soaking wet).
Below, the Gathre team shares their go-to favorites for keeping little ones happy, moving, and engaged when the weather takes a turn.
Who says adventure has to wait for sunny skies? At Gathre, we believe the magic of the outdoors can live right inside your home—it just takes a little creativity (and a few of our favorite pieces). The key is to fill your space with things that invite open-ended play: blocks for building and climbing, play kitchens that spark imagination, and tents that double as cozy reading nooks or imaginative hideaways. Rain or shine, there’s always room to dream, move, and play.
Here are six activities to encourage hours of indoor fun for your little ones.
1. Create An Indoor Park
Little bodies often come with big energy, and sometimes that means finding a way to bring the park inside. Set up the Trampoline, Balance Beam, and Tumbling Mat for a rainy-day circuit that burns plenty of energy and brings tons of fun. Jump, balance, roll, repeat!
2. Build And Rebuild
Our soft blocks are the foundation for so many kinds of play—stacking, climbing, toppling, and rebuilding again and again. From towers that touch the sky to thrilling obstacle courses, the possibilities for movement and creativity are endless.
3. Make a Fort
There’s nothing better than a good old-fashioned fort. With a few blankets and Playset pieces, little hands can build something big—maybe a castle, maybe a rocket, maybe the coziest reading nook in the house. However it takes shape, it’s pure childhood magic.
4. Channel Their Inner Artist
This one’s for the future artists, teachers, and spelling bee champs. Bring out the Arched Chalkboard and let their creativity flourish. Part whiteboard, part chalkboard, and fully magnetic—it’s the ideal canvas for scribbles, stories, and big ideas.
5. Give Them A Hideaway
There’s something magical about a space that’s all their own. With the Play Tent, even the smallest corner turns into something extraordinary. One day it’s a bear cave, the next it’s a coffee shop, and another it’s a secret lair. Inside, everything is possible.
6. Cook Up Some Fun
Calling all budding sous chefs and future bake-off winners! The Play Kitchen is a simple recipe for creativity and connection, inviting hands-on learning through the art of pretend play. Let little hands simmer, season, and serve to their heart’s content—no recipe or cleanup required.
Gathre is offering the Solly community an exclusive discount — 15% off their entire line of beautiful play things through November 22, 2025. Use the code SOLLY15.
