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Winter Activity Ideas

Written by Plugged In Parents Staff

Winter doesn't have to be boring. It can be just as fun-filled as any other season. Check out these great family activities that are sure to get your brain or body working!

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Snowshoeing

Cross Country Skiing

Sledding or Tobogganing

Sleigh Ride - horse drawn or daddy-drawn!

Down Hill Skiing

Snowboarding

Build a snowman.

Take the dog for a romp in the snow.

Make snow angels.

Have a snow ball fight.

Ice Skating

Ice Fishing

Build a snow castle, fort, or maze.

Snowmobiling

Winter Bird Watching

If you live in a city, go window shopping downtown at night or take a horse drawn carriage ride.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Make a bird feeder.

Make a wildlife feeder for deer, squirrels, etc.

Go to a museum.

Go to a play or musical.

Put on a play or puppet show.

Have a dance party.

Bake and decorate cookies.

Make snow ice cream.

Finish a puzzle.

Play a board game.

Try new recipes.

Have a movie night marathon!

Make a fire and hot cocoa.

Read a book! (Try Robinson Crusoe, Al Capone Does My Shirts, or the entire Narnia or Harry Potter series.)

Learn to knit or crochet.

Make a scrapbook.

Build a model airplane or ship.

Go see a movie at the theater - regular or 3D.

Play Nintendo Wii.

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