Submitted by Anna Fader on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:10am Indoor Play, Skiing, Ice Skating, Winter Sports, Drop-in Fun Spots, TripsThere are lots of amazing things to do in NYC during the winter—even if you have to skip over some murky slush puddles. From outdoor winter sports like ice skating, snow tubing and skiing, to amazing cultural offerings like family theater shows, museum exhibits 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. Photo courtesy Josh Cherian Category: Winter ActivitiesArea/Neighborhood: New York City More Recent Posts on Winter Fun Winter Activities, Culture, EntertainmentMarch GoList: Best Things to Do with NYC Kids This MonthNearly 50 Free Family Events This March in NYCNYC Winter Fun List: 50 Things to Do Indoors with Kids 45 Top Winter Events for Preschoolers in New York City8 Indoor Water Parks Perfect for a Warm Getaway Near NYCWinter Fun for NYC Toddlers That Beats Another Barnes & Noble Visit22 Fantastic Winter Theater Shows for NYC KidsManhattan's Best Drop-in Play Spaces and Kids' GymsWinter Day Trips: 10 Family Fun Spots Near NYCKids' Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones in NYCGet Out and Drop In! Best Queens Play Spaces and Gyms for Kids22 Brooklyn Drop-In Play Spaces and Kiddie Gyms Play Cafes: Shops in Brooklyn and Queens with Kid Play SpacesChinese Lunar New Year Parades and Celebrations for NYC Kids Indoor ActivitiesIndoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones NYC22 Fantastic Winter Theater Shows for NYC KidsWinter Fun for NYC Toddlers That Beats Another Barnes & Noble VisitMuseums, Galleries & Exhibits for NYC Kids20 Indoor Places Where NYC Kids Play for FreeWinter Gardens: Get Out of the Cold at NYC's Indoor Plazas Winter Sports9 Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks to Visit with Kids in NYCBest Sledding Hills Across NYCBest Snow Tubing Spots Near New York CityIndoor Ice Skating Rinks in New York City for Every SeasonIndoor Swimming Pools in NYC That Offer Day Passes Favorite Ski Spots Near NYC for Families and Kids Winter GetawaysWinter Day Trips: 10 Family Fun Spots Near NYC8 Indoor Water Parks Perfect for a Warm Getaway Near NYCCrystal Springs Resort: Two NJ Hotels Host Mountains of Family FunNo-Car Skiing Day Trips: Ski Bus Deals and Packages from NYCA Hudson Valley Family Getaway: Rocking Horse Ranch9 Best Florida Beach Vacation Destinations for Families Comfort EatsPlay Cafes: Shops in Brooklyn and Queens with Kid Play SpacesBest Hot Chocolate Spots Around ManhattanBest High Tea Spots in NYC to Enjoy a Cup with KidsThe 10 Best Pancake Spots for NYC Kids NYC Kid-Friendly Restaurant GuideThe 15 Most Insane, Must-Try NYC Desserts