Best Winter Kid Activities for Family Fun

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• Go Sledding!
• Let’s Get the Winter Scavenger Hunt Started!
• Enjoy a Snowball Fight
• Create Snow Chef-d'oeuvres
• Set off Together on a Winter Hike
• Make Feeders for Birds
• Build a Living Room Fort
• Get Together for a Game Night
• Feel the Ambiance of the Winter Festivals
• Set the Backyard Obstacle Course
• Cook, Bake, Eat!

When the clock strikes winter, it’s time to grab your boots and go out to enjoy the best winter activities out there and make some Instagrammable shots. And the best thing is that whether there's snow outside or not, there are many exciting things to do with pumpkins when it gets cold. At Child-Universe, we have tried and tested all the activities below, and you know what? They rock! You’re going to 100% take kiddies off-screen and out of the coziest blanket.

Go Sledding!

OK, sledding is one of the top 5 family-friendly activities that you can’t miss. To make this conventional pastime more fun, create real sled races. Divide the whole gang of children into two or more teams and see who is the first to do the hill. Add obstacles! You can set up snow tunnels or mini jumps to add an adventurous twist (but remember – safety first!).   

Let’s Get the Winter Scavenger Hunt Started!

Who said that the good old scavenger hunt can’t be tailored to the ho-ho-ho season? You can pick any items little explorers will search for, from pinecones and different types of birds to icicles and animal tracks. Not only will you encourage your kiddo to explore Mother Nature, but you’ll also teach them about their surroundings, safety rules, etc.

Enjoy a Snowball Fight

What can you do in the winter with the white fluff in the yard? Snowball fighting, of course! Make the most of the weather by bundling up and getting ready for a serious battle. Set the rules, warm up, and go ahead, soldiers! You are sure to giggle at the end.

Create Snow Chef-d'oeuvres

If you wonder what to do with kids in winter to let their creativity juices flow, grab food coloring or any other paints (non-hazardous for kids!) and enjoy this wonderful alternative to the good old sidewalk chalk children do in the summer time. Now, you all will have an opportunity to create your own masterpieces in the snow and see who can get the best-snow-painting award.

Set off Together on a Winter Hike

One of the best winter kid activities is hiking adventures. Bundle up, check the weather and road conditions, and prepare some yummy snacks and hot drinks. If you can reach the local forest, you are lucky! However, a successful winter hike can be done in a local park. Beautiful landscapes with beautiful frost-covered trees are very welcoming and informative for little hikers. Together, you will explore the animal tracks, move a lot, and have some much-desired rest from gadgets.

Make Feeders for Birds

Everyone needs some love, including our little feathered buddies. If the weather outside is frightful, and you’re looking for what to do in winter while staying in – DIY feeders for birds are the answer. You’ll set them out together and fill them up with berries, seeds, and other delicacies for Tweety.

Build a Living Room Fort

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At our СhildUniverse Blog, we talk a lot about tips that maximize the style and function of your space to make it feel like home. Now, when the question is about what are fun winter activities for kids indoors, let little ones take over the living room and do a quick makeover. See how eagerly they will build a real fortress in your room using elements like pillows, blankets, plaids, plush toys, and many other ‘building bricks.’ No other sound can be better than hearing those giggles when they counsel together as they plan their citadel. And the mess that you will have to clean later is totally worth it!

Get Together for a Game Night

Well, what can you do in winter, especially if you like to spend fun time with your family regularly? Choose whatever it is to your taste – puzzles, card games, board games, or anything else from this category that, you know, your family enjoys. We recommend picking winter-themed puzzles and games. Thus, you’ll have a chance to connect with loved ones and make the snowy season extra special.

Feel the Ambiance of the Winter Festivals

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Why are local winter festivals perfect for holidays? Because not only do y’all move more, stay off-screen, and enjoy some fresh air, but you also get to admire seasonal masterpieces handcrafted by locals. Various holiday sculptures, lights, and treats in tandem with songs, dances, and loud laughter will remain in your memories for many years ahead. Don’t forget to check the calendar to see what activities are available not far from you.  

Set the Backyard Obstacle Course

Again, those who would like to get up and have a sofa-less day should consider putting together a handmade obstacle course for kids. You can easily do that in your backyard with the help of items such as ropes, hula hoops, tables, chairs, baskets, and so on. Now, make sure to come up with a list of tasks that your little soldiers will have to perform. Make sure the process includes different movements like balancing, jumping, running, sliding, etc.  

Cook, Bake, Eat!

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Food brings us together. However, if you would really like to get the whole clan involved in some process, baking or cooking together can do the job. Make cookies, pizzas, cupcakes (don’t forget to decorate them!), or any other yummies that both kids and adults enjoy. If you believe munchkins are too small to help you in the real kitchen, wooden toys for toddlers in Montessori style can help you engage little chefs in the home bakery. Armed with wooden cutting boards, knives, dishes, and kitchen sets, children will have a strong feeling of being part of the team. Plus, all these conversations that always happen in the kitchen can also serve as an opportunity to talk to kids about nutrition and the health benefits of the foods.

What are some fun winter activities? It’s literally any pastime that you enjoy as a family. If you make sure to mix active outdoor fun and stay-in leisure, you all are sure to get the most out of these chilly days. Finally, when the long day of fun is over, don't forget to stop for hot cocoa and glühwein to warm up afterward.