When it comes to the best things to do this winter in NYC one thing is certain: Being cooped up in a tiny apartment with your kids hanging off the furniture (and you) is no way to spend the season. We know it can be hard to put on all that winter gear, head out into the cold, and hit up one of the dozens of daily kid-friendly events happening in NYC, but we're here to help. To inspire winter fun, we've compiled this list of 49 awesome things to do in NYC this winter. Our picks include spots where kids can run, jump, bounce, learn, create, and get cultured.

Still not willing to open that door? Try one of these indoor craft projects at home as a family to keep those little hands busy or tackle one of our indoor snow day boredom busters.

Of course, you can find more fun, seasonal ideas in our Guide to Indoor Family Fun or enjoy the great outdoors with the picks in our Winter Fun Guide.

Snow tubing near San Francisco and the Bay Area really does exist. Sure, to get to the snow, it's going to require a trek to Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, or Yosemite, but there might be more places than you think of where you can have a memorable snow day in Northern California. 

From gentle hills to disco tubing, big air jumps, and snow tubing in a national park, magical snowy adventures await kids of all ages throughout Northern California. Snow tubing near San Francisco will provide unforgettable family experiences and the promise of a true winter wonderland. Keep reading below for the best places to go snow tubing near San Francisco and the Bay Area.  

When going snow tubing near San Francisco, you'll likely pass through California's capital city, so don't miss out on these things to do with kids in Sacramento. Beyond snow tubing, check out things to do with kids in Lake Tahoe, and get inspired for more family adventures with our Weekend Getaway and Day Trips from San Francisco Guide. 

Snow play near Los Angeles, you ask? There's no snow in Los Angeles, and nobody walks in LA. Two truisms that actually aren't true! Most of us live in LA because we love the mild weather. It's fun to Facetime relatives freezing in Michigan from the pool in March.

When the rest of the country is covered in fresh white powder, we wish for a day of snow play near Los Angeles. If you or your little snow angels are longing for a day of sledding, snow tubing, and more, all it takes is a drive to higher elevations. The whole family can experience the thrill of winter sports, explore alpine landscapes, and take in the magic of winter for the day. 

So, where can you find places for snow play near Los Angeles? There are plenty of places where families can ski, sled, or go snow tubing and still be home for bedtime. Visit our Winter Activities Guide for Los Angeles Families for the scoop on everywhere you can play in LA this winter. 

We scoured the city to bring you a list of the best sledding hills in and around Chicago. From daring drops to gentle glides, here are our all-ages picks. 

Explore these fun, free indoor places to play around Boston. 

Want to have fun in Chicago with the kids without busting your wallet? Here are 100 great, family-friendly things to do that are FREE.

Explore our favorite free things to do indoors for kids in Connecticut!

Just this week and the next, we in Atlanta have gotten tornado, ice, snow, and flood warnings! Having reliable free things to do indoors in your back pocket is crucial. Free indoor activities in Atlanta help parents keep the party going no matter what's happening outdoors, without a huge hit to the wallet. Here are some of our favorite free things to do when its rainy, icy, snowy, or some type of combination that haunts Atlanta. (Just make sure you can safely drive there!) 

For more free fun in Atlanta, check out our Free Things To Do with Kids Guide and sign up for our newsletters to get info delivered straight to your inbox.