15 Winter Family Activities to Own the Cold

Winter will oftentimes keep you cooped up, and sometimes leave you and your family feeling blue. Eliminate the gloom in your home by having fun both inside and outside this winter with these 15 winter family activities.

1. Build a snowman

Do you want to build a snowman? Sure you do! Don’t stay inside when you could build an awesome snowman like Olaf.

2. Have a snowball fight

Round up a few friends or see if your neighbors want to partake in a snowball fight. Make sure you know how to make perfect snowballs so you can outperform your enemies.

3. Build a fort

You are never too old to enjoy a good fort. Put your fort building skills to good use this winter and have a mini camp out with food and games with your loved ones.

4. Bake cookies

Baking warms your home and brings in the best aromas. Try whipping up a batch of sugar cookies so your loved ones can sit and decorate them together.

5. Play games

Gather up your loved ones for a good, competitive game of Monopoly. Or if you don’t want to play for hours, try an easier game like Go Fish or Trouble.

6. Make a gingerbread house

You can either make the gingerbread from scratch or buy one, or even, two of those kits from your local grocery store. Collaboration is key to this fun winter activity.

7. Build a bonfire

Set up a fire pit in your backyard and have a mini bonfire. Be sure to bring s’mores and fun stories. The sound of the fire and the uniqueness of the activity will be well worth it.

8. Add a little color to the snow

Fill spray bottles with food coloring and water, head outside, and paint away. This is a fun, mess-free winter activity to get you and your loved ones out of the house.

9. Go to a light presentation

If you love seeing Christmas strung up around your neighborhood then you’ll love going to a light display. See if your community has any drive through light displays. If not, just drive by your neighbors houses to see how they have decorated their home this season.

10. Sled down the biggest hill  

Explore your neighborhood and find the biggest hill you can. Upon discovery, grab your sleds and take a trip or two down it.

11. Make crafts

Spend some time making a few crafts to give to people this holiday season. You can even have your kids make their own wrapping paper by using craft paper and markers.  If you buy craft supplies in bulk you can split the cost and the supplies with your friends and family.

12. Try a new winter activity

If you’re tired of doing typical winter events such as sledding or building a snowman, try doing a different activity like skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating.

13. Make a stop-motion video

If your kids love Play-Doh then try making a stop-motion video with their creations. Use a digital camera and a simple video making software program to bring their creations to life.

14. Have a movie marathon

Put on your favorite tv show or movie series and binge watch with your loved ones. It can be relaxing to do nothing and catch up on, or re-watch your favorite movies and shows.

15. Make snow

If you live in an area where snow doesn’t fall make your own snow. Play with it outdoors and enjoy the one time snow will be in your area.

No reason for the winter blues

With all of the options available during the winter season, don’t find yourself cooped up doing nothing. Do some of these winter family activities so you can all have a good time and avoid the winter blues.

What are you doing to own the cold this winter?