Kid’s Winter Activities for Families that Live Where it Snows

There are many fun and engaging activities that you can do with children during the
winter season. Here are some ideas:

Go ice skating: Take your children to a local ice-skating rink and spend the day gliding on the ice. It’s a great way to stay active and have fun.
Build a snowman: If you live in an area where it snows, building a snowman can be a fun and creative activity for children. You can also have a snowball fight or make snow angels.
Bake winter treats: Spend a day in the kitchen with your children and bake some delicious winter treats such as gingerbread cookies or hot cocoa.
Decorate the house: Get your children involved in decorating the house for the winter season. You can hang up lights, make snowflake decorations, or put up a winter-themed wreath.
Have a movie day: Spend a cozy day inside with your children and have a movie day. You can watch classic winter movies like “Home Alone,” “Frozen,” or “The Polar Express.”
Go on a winter nature walk: Bundle up and take a nature walk with your children. You can look for animal tracks in the snow, collect pinecones, or just enjoy the winter scenery.
Make winter crafts: Get creative with your children and make winter-themed crafts such as paper snowflakes, snow globes, or pinecone bird feeders.
Read winter-themed books: Curl up with your children and read some winter- themed books. Some popular titles include “The Snowy Day,” “The Mitten,” and “The Snow Queen.”

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, there are endless
possibilities for winter activities to enjoy with your children.

About the Author: Yvonne Wonder

Yvonne Wonder is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national babysitting referral service supporting traveling families across 21 U.S. cities. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience—and 17 years dedicated to childcare in the travel sector—Yvonne brings a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and heart to everything she writes. She is the author of Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas, The Top 5 Tricks to Traveling With Kids That Will Change Your Life, and 26 Comfort Foods & Their History for Kids in the Kitchen. As a mom, she writes with warmth, real-world insight, and a deep belief that family moments matter most—whether at home or on the road. Through her leadership at Destination Sitters, Yvonne works with 6K+ hotels, wedding planners, and event professionals nationwide, all with one mission in mind: giving parents peace of mind while their children are cared for safely, joyfully, and professionally during travel.