Rainy days might put a pause on your outdoor plans, but they open the door to a whole new kind of fun — the cozy, creative, and culture-filled kind. Whether you’re flying solo, spending time with family, or looking for a chill date idea, there’s always something to do inside and around your Highmark Residential community. Here are some of our favorite rainy day go-to’s:

1. Explore a Local Museum Rainy weather makes for the perfect museum day. If you're near Dallas, TX (where our corporate office is located), check out the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences. More into art? The Dallas Museum of Art is just a short drive away and always offers free general admission. In other regions, Highmark communities are near incredible spots like: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in Indiana – the largest of its kind!

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond – open 365 days a year.

1. Catch a Movie at a Local Theater Nothing beats the classic popcorn-and-a-movie combo. Find a cozy AMC, Regal, or Alamo Drafthouse near your Highmark home and dive into the latest releases. AMC Theatres Regal Cinemas Alamo Drafthouse

2. Break Out the Board Games Rainy days are ideal for analog fun. Invite your neighbors or roommates over for a round of Catan, Monopoly, or something new like Wingspan. Many Highmark clubhouses even have community game nights—check with your leasing office to join in!

3. Lean Into At-Home Hobbies Embrace the slower pace with indoor hobbies like baking, journaling, painting, or learning a new skill on YouTube or Skillshare. Rain outside, growth inside.

4. Create Your Own Mini Spa Day Draw a bath, light a candle, put on a chill playlist, and give yourself that much-deserved reset. Rainy days are nature’s way of saying “slow down.”

No matter where you are, Highmark Residential is here to make every day feel like home — rain or shine.