I don't know about you, but pre-kids, I didn't mind occasionally hunkering down and hibernating during the winter. But now that I have kids, I've learned that it's best to keep them busy even if it's frigid outside! So here's a list of things to do together to make this winter fun and exciting, and help keep the cabin fever at bay!
Outdoor Activities:
1) Go ice skating.
2) Go tobogganing.
3) Go tubing.
4) Go cross country/downhill skiing.
5) Learn how to snowboard.
6) Learn how to curl.
7) Go snow shoeing.
8) Go ice fishing.
9) Go snowmobiling/skidooing.
10) Play outdoor hockey.
11) Feed chipmunks, squirrels and birds.
12) Plan a night to see the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis.
13) Build a snowman.
14) Build a snow fort.
15) Build a bonfire in a safe and appropriate outdoor space.
16) Roast hotdogs & marshmallows on the bonfire.
17) Build your own outdoor skating rink.
18) Make snow angels.
19) Take a hike! Literally! LOL
20) Decorate the snow/snowman with food coloring.
21) Check out local conservation areas/provincial parks for winter activities.
22) Try dog sledding.
23) Google winter carnivals in your area.
24) Check out local maple syrup festivals in late winter.
25) See if there's a winter farmer's market in your area.
Indoor Activities:
26) Have your kids research their ancestry.
27) Make homemade hot chocolate.
28) Check online for winter themed crafts.
29) Play a board game.
30) Put a puzzle together.
31) Play dress up and act out a play or favorite story.
32) Print off some online coloring pages of your child's favorite character.
33) Bake a special treat like cookies or banana bread.
34) Go online and research age appropriate magic tricks to try out.
35) Have a family dance party and/or dance competition.
36) Get tickets to an indoor sports event.
23) Google winter carnivals in your area.
24) Check out local maple syrup festivals in late winter.
25) See if there's a winter farmer's market in your area.
Indoor Activities:
26) Have your kids research their ancestry.
27) Make homemade hot chocolate.
28) Check online for winter themed crafts.
29) Play a board game.
30) Put a puzzle together.
31) Play dress up and act out a play or favorite story.
32) Print off some online coloring pages of your child's favorite character.
33) Bake a special treat like cookies or banana bread.
34) Go online and research age appropriate magic tricks to try out.
35) Have a family dance party and/or dance competition.
36) Get tickets to an indoor sports event.
37) Get tickets to ride on your local Santa Train.
38) Make sock puppets then put on a puppet show.
39) Take an old box and shape and decorate it into a puppet theatre.
40) Check out local Chinese New Year festivities.
41) Visit local museums, especially those with children's activities.
42) Explore your local indoor playgrounds.
43) Teach your kids a new craft like knitting, painting, etc.
44) Take in a movie at the theatre, or plan a movie day at home.
40) Check out local Chinese New Year festivities.
41) Visit local museums, especially those with children's activities.
42) Explore your local indoor playgrounds.
43) Teach your kids a new craft like knitting, painting, etc.
44) Take in a movie at the theatre, or plan a movie day at home.
45) Cut out old fashion paper snowflakes and paper dolls.
Enjoy your winter! :)
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