Fun Winter Activities Checklist
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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
Bake cookies and share them with friends | |
Drink hot buttered rum | |
Make a pot of mulled wine or spiced cider | |
Make a big batch of chili | |
Bake a pie | |
Make (and enjoy) eggnog (here's an easy eggnog recipe!) | |
Make snow cream | |
Bake cinnamon rolls | |
Make a warm, cheesy casserole | |
Add some peppermint schnapps to your hot chocolate | |
Pop open a bottle of Champagne | |
Load up a cup of cocoa with whipped cream or marshmallows | |
Make baked apples | |
Restart your sourdough addiction (and try these ideas for things you can make with your sourdough starter that aren't bread) | |
Make homemade caramel popcorn | |
Simmer a pot of homemade soup | |
Indulge in a big stack of pancakes slathered with maple syrup | |
Have a little fondue | |
Have a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup |
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
Wear fuzzy slippers at home | |
Curl up under a blanket with a good book | |
Shop after-Christmas sales (online, in your PJs) | |
Take a long bubble bath | |
Complete a jigsaw puzzle | |
Cozy up in front of a roaring fire and watch the flames | |
Donate food/toys/clothing to a local charity | |
Mail a handwritten card to an old friend | |
Spend the whole day in your flannel PJs | |
Watch some hockey | |
Listen to the wind howl on a chilly night | |
Reread a favorite book from childhood | |
Burn your favorite scented candle | |
Light candles and enjoy a bubble bath | |
Work on a challenging crossword or word game | |
Take a cooking class (virtual or in person) |
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 |
