While the weather outside might be frightful, there certainly are still lots of fun things you can do this snowy season! From indoor activities to outdoor games, don’t let the frosty air put a damper on your enjoyment. Here are some ways to have a blast this winter that you must add to your to-do list.
The Great Outdoors
Remember when you were a child and the idea of a snow day filled you with so much joy? Bundle up, head outside and revisit that feeling again by taking part in these fun outdoor winter activities:
- Build a snowman
- Go snow tubing
- Slide down a hill on a sled
- Have a snowball fight
- Take a ski trip
- Hit the slopes on a snowmobile
- Build a snow fort
- Make a snow angel
- Head out for a snowy walk in the park
- Take photos of winter scenery
- Ride the halfpipe with your snowboard
- Go ice fishing
- Practice your figure eight on ice skates
Stay Warm Inside
Feel like just staying indoors? That’s ok! Cuddle up and relax at home or bring the party to you! These seasonal activities will take the guilt out of spending a whole day inside:
- Perfect a recipe
- Have an at-home spa day
- Build a gingerbread house
- Stay toasty by the fire
- Curl up with a good book
- Make paper snowflake cut-outs
- Complete a puzzle
- Have a marathon movie day
- Throw a pajama party
- Sip hot cocoa
- Get crafty
- Bake holiday desserts
- Make a home cooked meal
- Watch the snow fall from your windowsill
- Call old friends to catch up
- Organize a date night at home
- Play board games
- Take a relaxing bubble bath
- Exercise along to workout video
- Have an impromptu dance party
- Host a snow day party
Venture Out
If you’re daring enough to brave the cold and venture out, take this time to explore your surroundings with these exciting ideas:
- See a play
- Take a trip to the movie theatre
- Go to a local market
- Visit a spa
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen
- Go to a concert
- Visit a museum
- Drive around to see Christmas lights
- Plan a weekend getaway
- Meet friends at a coffee shop
- Go out to dinner
- Take a trip to the bookstore
- Pop over to a friend’s house
There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself in the cold and snowy weather. If you’re planning on throwing a snow day party with your friends, don’t forget to pick up a delicious fruit bouquet. The assortment of fresh fruit combined with dipped chocolate is a surefire way to warm up your spirits on even the frostiest day.
AUTHOR
Amy graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Journalism/ Public Relations, and put her studies to good use, frequently contributing articles to various websites and publications. She is a native New Yorker but has once called Paris and Brussels home. When not writing, you can find her painting, traveling and going on hikes with her dog.