Cover Crocheting are among the rainy day activities you can do this season (Photo: Alex Green/Pexels)
Crocheting are among the rainy day activities you can do this season (Photo: Alex Green/Pexels)
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Everyone is cosied up for the rainy weather. Here are activities you can do to get rid of the blue
Rainy days in the city might dampen your shoes, but they don’t have to dampen your mood. When the weather keeps you from doing your usual outdoor plans, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down and switch things up. From creative hobbies like zine-making and journaling, there’s so much you can still enjoy while the rain pours outside.
In this article, Tatler lists fun-filled and mood-boosting activities to keep the rainy-day blues at bay. Read on to learn where to get materials for crocheting, journaling and more
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Indoor cycling
Above Looking for things to do around the metro this rainy season? Try indoor cycling (Photo: Pexels / Victor Freitas)
Looking for things to do around the metro this rainy season? Try indoor cycling (Photo: Pexels / Victor Freitas)
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Indoor cycling has become a popular fitness trend for good reason. It offers a high-intensity cardiovascular workout that can be tailored to all fitness levels, making it accessible whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete. The stationary bike allows you to pedal through various resistance levels, simulating hills and sprints, which helps build endurance, strength and calorie burn.
In the metro, several cycling studios such as Saddle Row, Ride Revolution, Perigon and more offer safe spaces and mentorship.
Crocheting
Above A fun and engaging activity for the rainy season: crocheting (Photo: Pexels / Castorly Stock)
A fun and engaging activity for the rainy season: crocheting (Photo: Pexels / Castorly Stock)
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Beyond its artistic appeal, crocheting offers several mental health benefits. The repetitive motions involved can be meditative, helping to reduce stress and anxiety while boosting focus and mindfulness. Shops that sell materials include Shine Pick N Shop Manila, The Craft Central in Greenbelt 5 and more.
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Catch up on your “To-Read” list
Above Tatler March 2025 cover Senator Risa Hontiveros holding a book (Photo: Tatler Philippines archives / Mark Nicdao)
Tatler March 2025 cover Senator Risa Hontiveros holding a book (Photo: Tatler Philippines archives / Mark Nicdao)
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Catching up on your “To-Read” list is one of the most rewarding ways to spend a rainy day. Whether you have a stack of novels, non-fiction books or magazines waiting on your nightstand, diving into a good read offers a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Related: Reading list for bibliophiles: 10 page-turning books about books
Attend the Fête de la Musique 2025 indoor stages
Above The dates and events to watch out for (Photo: Fête de la Musique)
The dates and events to watch out for (Photo: Fête de la Musique)
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This year, the Fête de la Musique Philippines, presented by the Alliance Française de Manille, boasts its “biggest” celebration yet. The theme Un Monde highlights the festival’s commitment to fostering international camaraderie and understanding through music.
Indoor stages include Long Bar in Raffles Makati (June 20), Makati pocket stages (June 27) and Edsa Shangri-la (June 13).
Read more: What to expect at Fête de la Musique 2025
Join a make-your-zine workshop
Joining a make-your-zine workshop is a fantastic way to channel your creativity and express your unique voice, especially on a cosy rainy day. Zines—self-published, small-circulation booklets or magazines—have a rich history rooted in DIY culture and artistic freedom.
Attend the Virgin Labfest 2025
Above Virgin Labfest 2025 official poster (Photo: Cultural Center of the Philippines)
Virgin Labfest 2025 official poster (Photo: Cultural Center of the Philippines)
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The Virgin Labfest (VLF) returns for its 20th year, featuring 12 new scripts ripe for discovery. Under the theme Hinog (ripe), this festival of untried, untested and unstaged one-act plays showcases fresh stories that celebrate diversity and challenge perspectives.
Beyond highlighting both emerging and veteran playwrights, VLFXX: Hinog continues its long-standing tradition of nurturing theatrical wisdom through its educational programs. These include Staged Readings, Theatre Talks, the Playwrights’ Fair, the Dramaturgy Fellowship Exhibit and the Writing Fellowship Program and Showcase.
From June 11 to June 29, VLFXX: Hinog performances are scheduled for 2 pm matinees and 8 pm gala shows, with educational activities taking place at 5 pm.
Journaling
Above Let journaling be part of your rainy season activities (Photo: Pexels / Alina Vilchenko)
Let journaling be part of your rainy season activities (Photo: Pexels / Alina Vilchenko)
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Journaling is a simple yet powerful practice that can transform your rainy day into a time of self-reflection and creativity. Putting pen to paper allows you to process your thoughts, set goals or simply document your daily experiences.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
