Winter Activities Guide for Kids

Find the best winter activities for kids with our guide to seasonal fun. Find the best ski vacations for families, indoor activities, crafts for kids, winter baking projects, outdoor fun in the snow, and more games for kids during cooler temps.

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Indoor Winter Activities, Crafts, and Games
Photo by Liz Baill
[GUIDE] Games & Activities
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting. Photo by Sara Marentette
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids
Online Fun for Kids
Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!
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50 Genius Things to Do with Cardboard Boxes, Plus More Cardboard Crafts and Activities for Kids
Outdoor Winter Activities & Travel
This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).
Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding
How to Make Frozen Bubbles with Kids in This Freezing Weather
Get out and build an igloo!
35 Best Winter Activities for Kids (and Their Grown-ups)
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 26 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
A little glitter creates a magical snow globe.
Kids' Craft: How to Make a Snow Globe

Latest Winter Activities News

Enjoy a kid-friendly tube fest at Sunburst Ski Hill. Photo courtesy of Sunburst Ski Hill
Best Snow Tubing Near Chicago for Families in 2025
Hit these slopes near Chicago for family-friendly snow tubing this winter season.
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Snow tubing is a favorite winter activity in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Canva
Chicago's Winter Bucketlist: 33 Things to Do this Winter in Chicago with Kids
Don't let the cold stop you: We've got indoor, outdoor, and at-home picks for winter fun.
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Photo courtesy of Alpine Valley Ski Resort, Facebook
The Best Places to Snowboard or Ski Near Chicago with Kids
Discover the best spots where Chicago families can ski and shred.
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Challenge the hill at Caldwell Woods. Photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Best Sledding Hills In Chicago and the Suburbs
When the snow falls, it's time to hit the hills.
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Who doesn't love Elmo? Well, celebrate him this month, it's his birthday! Photo by Kristen Schrass
Elmo's Birthday, Pancake Day, and More Holidays & Activities for February 2025
Did you know there's a whole day dedicated to pancakes (and also poop!)?
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Ice Skating photo by Maureen Wilkey
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Chicago for Kids and Families
Here are all the best places to skate outdoors this winter.
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