New York City Winter Fun and Activity Guide
If you're tired of the cold New York City days, the gray skies, the slushy streets and, perhaps, wondering if you have seasonal affective disorder, maybe you just need a new perspective. There are lots of amazing things to do in NYC during the winter—even if you have to skip over some yellow snow to get there. From outdoor winter sports like ice-skating, snow tubing and skiing, to amazing cultural offerings like concerts and film festivals, the fun never sets in New York City, even when the days are short. Our Winter Fun Guide features the best seasonal activities in the city, plus great day and weekend trips.
If you're looking for more ways to get out of the cold, check out our Museum Guide and our Indoor Activity Guide, which is packed with play spaces, indoor gyms and other inside fun.
Winter Sports in and Around NYC
Winter Day Trips and Getaways
Winter Activities, Culture and Entertainment
More Recent Posts on Winter Fun
-
Having afternoon tea (popularly called high tea in New York) can be a fun outing with kids whether you are celebrating a special occasion or looking for a memorable part of your visit to New York. This is especially a great winter outing in New York that puts you in the mood of old victorian New...
-
As much as we love NYC there are some things you just can’t do here. One those things is maple sugaring, the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup. Maple trees only grow in the Northeast region of North America, so it's the one place that produces real...
-
While we realize many parents may need to work over February recess (that's why we rounded up 32 cool midwinter break camps for kids), we hope you'll be able to enjoy some fun family time while school's off. If you're looking to get out of the city for a day or two, we've got...
-
We've already shared our picks for the best concerts and stage shows for families this winter. Now we turn our attention to the best kid-friendly exhibits coming your way. While three of the installations are at familiar tot spots—the American Museum of Natural History, the Children...
-
New York City public schools are closed Presidents Day week for midwinter break, and a lot of kids (like ours) are already counting down the days. You could take a mini-vacation, or do a day trip to a nearby ski resort, snow tubing spot or indoor water park. There's just one problem: While...
-
Sliding down my parents' front lawn is one of my fondest childhood memories. Since we had the steepest hill on the block, all of the neighborhood kids would come over with their sleds. The skies were blue, the snow was plentiful and we were so active we never felt cold. The worst parts of the...
-
In summer, Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are super-popular destinations, with glorious flora and fauna, and lots of free or inexpensive programming for families. But they don't go into hibernation during the winter. The cool months are actually a great time to visit: You'...
-
We love taking the kids to indoor concerts when it's cold outside. It's a great way for them to shimmy and shake away the winter blues. Unlike sing-alongs or jazz concerts, pop and rock bands really let little music lovers blow off steam. Lots of our favorite kids' groups are playing...