Kitchen utensils make great armor for an indoor role-playing game. Photo by Anna Fader

Physical Snow Day Activities

1. Get Moving with Indoor Exercise Games

Games like Follow the Leader and Freeze Dance are so much fun, kids won't even realize they're getting exercise! Check out our list of 30 exercise games and indoor activities to get kids moving.

2. Create an Indoor Obstacle Course

Use buckets, blankets, balls, and more to help your kids channel their inner ninja warrior. Learn how to build an indoor obstacle course for kids in seven easy steps.

3. Play Balloon Tennis

Create paddles out of paper plates and popsicle sticks and try to keep a balloon in the air. It's harder than it seems!

4. Set Up an Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Our scavenger hunt ideas for kids will get their little brains working and their bodies moving as they travel through the house to find clues.

5. Play Indoor Bowling

If you don't have a toy bowling set, learn how to make a bowling set using plastic bottles or other containers.

6. Try Some Push-up Challenges

Build muscle strength as a family by tackling these 10 push-up challenges for kids.

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Simple science experiments can break up a long day! Photo by Sara M.

STEM Snow Day Activities

7. Do Some Science Experiments

Create a tornado in a bottle, make a volcano, build a miniature windmill, or try another project on our list of 67 easy science experiments for kids to do at home.

8. Learn to Code

Here are the best free coding for kids websites and apps to learn programming skills.

9. Play with Magnetic Tiles

If you have magnetic tiles, pull them out and have your kiddos try some of these 50 Magna-Tiles games and building ideas. Not only are they fun, but they teach kids valuable STEM skills!

10. Experiment with Light

Grab a flashlight and try some of these 10 simple and fun light experiments with your toddlers or preschoolers.

11. Make a Lava Lamp

Part craft, part science project, making a lava lamp results in a fun decoration for your kiddo's room. Learn how to make a lava lamp.

12. Make Invisible Ink

Write secret messages with this homemade invisible ink.

13. Have Fun with LEGO Bricks

Here are 101 fun things to do with LEGO bricks beyond a basic building session.

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Why buy Play-Doh when you and your kids can whip up a batch at home? Photo courtesy of Family Education

Crafty Snow Day Activities

14. Make your Own Playdough

Psssssst.... we have the best easy playdough recipe!

15. Create and Launch Marshmallow Catapults

Set up some targets and see how many you can hit!

16. Craft a Toy Parachute

A plastic bag, a paper cup, and some yarn make a fine parachute. Learn how to make a toy parachute.

17. Have an Indoor Snowball Fight

Make homemade snowballs out of paper and plastic wrap, then see who can win the snowball fight. Here's how to make indoor snowballs. 

18. Do Rainbow Crafts

Our list of 21 rainbow crafts for kids has fun options for toddlers all the way through big kids.

19. Transform Toilet Paper Rolls

Turn toilet paper rolls into mummies, tigers, trees, and more with these 20 fun and easy toilet paper roll crafts.

20. Do Some Coloring

No coloring books? No problem! Here are some free coloring pages for kids to download.

21. Make an Ice Lantern

A glowing orb of ice? Yes, please!

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Larn to make new kinds of slime, like unicorn slime! Photo courtesy of Michael's

22. Get Messy with DIY Slime

For better or worse, kids love slime. Here are five simple but cool slime recipes to make with kids.

23. Paint with Bubbles

This fun project is a little bit art, a little bit science, and a whole lot of fun.

24. Craft Unique Friendship Bracelets

Our recycled t-shirt friendship bracelets and cute, fun, and Earth-friendly.

25. Make a Duct Tape Wallet

All you need are scissors, a ruler, and colorful duct tape to create a fun homemade wallet.

26. Get Creative with Cardboard Boxes

There's a reason kids sometimes love the box more than the gift inside of it! Here are 50 cardboard crafts and activities for kids.

27. Create Paper Crafts

A little glue, some colorful paint, and a few googly eyes can transform plain paper into almost anything. If you need inspiration, 30 easy paper crafts for kids.

28. Make a Snow Globe

Bring the winter wonderland indoors by making your own snow globe.

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Keep your snow day baking project simple with a "cake in a mug." Photo via Pinterest

Cooking Snow Day Activities

29. Make a Mug Cake

Try one of these eight easy mug cake recipes to make with kids for a unique snow-day treat.

30. Give Hot Chocolate a Fresh Twist

Make hot chocolate on a stick, or up your kitchen game with DIY hot chocolate bombs.

31. Make a Batch of Rock Candy

Kids will learn some science and get a tasty treat. Here's our tutorial on how to make rock candy with kids.

32. Whip Up Some Snow Ice Cream

Put out a bowl to catch some fresh snow. Then bring it inside and make some maple sugar snow ice cream.

33. Mix Up a Mocktail

Mocktails make great party drinks... but snow days also seem like a great reason to celebrate! Here are five fun mocktail recipes for kids.

34. Make Your Own Granola Bars

Check out our recipe for homemade granola bars.

35. Bake a Healthy Treat

Baking is one of the coziest snow day activities, but it doesn't have to be unhealthy! These banana chocolate chip oatmeal bites are as yummy as they are nutritious!

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Concentrate on a board game like chess. Photo by Sara Marentette

Snow Day Activities: Games and Puzzles

36. Play Board Games

Our list of the 100 best board games for kids and family game night has options for preschoolers through teens (and adults, too!).

37. Do Word Puzzles

These printable word puzzles for kids are all free!

38. Play Cards

A deck of cards can create tons of fun. Here are 25 card games every kid should know.

39. Try Some Free Online Games

It's OK if some snow day activities involve screens. These 20 free online games are mostly educational, and kids can play them with friends who are also snowed in!

40. Play Sensory Games

Even babies need some fun snow day activities! These easy DIY sensory activities will keep infants' boredom at bay.

41. Tackle Some Math Games

School may be closed, but you can still sneak in a math lesson or two. Try one of the best math games for kids.

42. Play Bubble Wrap Games

A snow day is the perfect time to make use of any bubble wrap you have lying around the house. Here are 10 hilarious bubble wrap games for kids.

Other Things To Do on a Snow Day Indoors

43. Go Camping in the Living Room

For one of the most memorable snow day activities, have a living room camp out.

44. Read a Good Book

Get started on our list of 100 kids' books every child should read before they grow up, from picture books to YA novels.

45. Have a Trivia Contest

See how many of these 100 trivia questions for kids your children can answer.

46. Host a Family Stand-up Session

Our list of 75 jokes for kids will keep the whole family giggling!

47. Download a Kid-Friendly Podcast

Unlock a world of mysteries, folktales, and even relaxation with our list of the best podcasts for kids.

48. Learn Some Fun Facts

Here are 125 fun facts for kids that will blow their minds—and maybe even yours!

49. Put on a Play

Raid the dress-up bin to help everyone get into character.

50. Build a Fort

Spend the rest of the day cozying up in it. Here are six easy indoor fort ideas to make with kids.

51. Try Some Tongue Twisters

"She sells seashells by the seashore." Say it ten times fast! Then try these other totally terrific tongue twisters.

52. Have an Indoor Picnic, or Throw a Fancy Tea Party

Your kiddo's favorite dolls and stuffies are invited.

53. Explore Some Educational Websites

These 29 educational websites will keep preschoolers, kids, and teens, engaged and learning even when school is closed.

54. Ask "Would You Rather" Questions

Would you rather slide down a rainbow or jump on a cloud? Ask your kids this and more from our list of 100 "would you rather" questions, then answer them yourself!

55. Give in to the Snow-Day Movie... for Everyone's Sake

See our picks for the 75 best movies for kids for a relaxing way to end a snow day!

A version of this article was first published in 2015 but it has since been updated.