Fun Winter Activities Checklist

The weather outside may be frightful, but we’ve come up with plenty of things to do this winter that'll be a blast!

By Lisa Milbrand October 04, 2012

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Whether you're looking for winter snow activities, or just need some activities to do indoors during the winter, we've got you covered.

Things to Do in the Snow

Have an epic snowball fight
Build a snowman
Go sledding
Catch snowflakes on your tongue
Make a snow angel
Hit the slopes
Go snowshoeing
Watch the snow falling

Things to Eat and Drink in Winter

Things to Do Outside in Winter

Go ice skating
Kick back in an outdoor hot tub
Go stargazing
Take a wintry hike
Wear mittens
Breathe in the smell of pine
Try friluftsliving

Things to Do in the Winter Inside

Fun Winter Activities For Kids

Make paper snowflake cut-outs
Build snow forts
Build pillow forts
Make a birdfeeder out of pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed—and place it near your window for a show
Collect pinecones
Create handmade valentines
Learn to knit a scarf
Enjoy a living room picnic
Start some seedlings

Celebrating the Holidays

Decorate your home with festive lights
Put up a wreath
Decorate a gingerbread house
Take a drive (or a walk) to admire your neighbors' holiday lights
Turn on the all-holiday-all-the-time radio station
Buy something from a holiday craft fair
Listen to carolers
Throw a Super Bowl party