Winter Activities Guide for Kids

Find the best winter activities for kids with our guide to seasonal fun. Find the best ski vacations for families, indoor activities, crafts for kids, winter baking projects, outdoor fun in the snow, and more games for kids during cooler temps.

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Indoor Winter Activities, Crafts, and Games
Photo by Liz Baill
[GUIDE] Games & Activities
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting. Photo by Sara Marentette
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids
Online Fun for Kids
Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!
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50 Genius Things to Do with Cardboard Boxes, Plus More Cardboard Crafts and Activities for Kids
Outdoor Winter Activities & Travel
This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).
Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding
How to Make Frozen Bubbles with Kids in This Freezing Weather
Get out and build an igloo!
35 Best Winter Activities for Kids (and Their Grown-ups)
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 26 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
A little glitter creates a magical snow globe.
Kids' Craft: How to Make a Snow Globe

Latest Winter Activities News

Everyone loves a snow day! Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resort
Snow Play Near Los Angeles: 16 Places LA Families Can Pretend It's Winter
People in other places survive winter; Angelenos visit it.
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Try sock skating at Kidspace Winter Frolic. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Museum
16 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Los Angeles for Kids
Santa's bag is overflowing with festive fun.
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Los Angeles Ballet's gorgeous Nutcracker production soars. Photo by Reed Hutchinson
The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids in Los Angeles
Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas without The Nutcracker.
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Who doesn't love Elmo? Well, celebrate him this month, it's his birthday! Photo by Kristen Schrass
Elmo's Birthday, Pancake Day, and More Holidays & Activities for February 2025
Did you know there's a whole day dedicated to pancakes (and also poop!)?
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Some of the tube lanes at Mt. Baldy are as long as 150 feet! Photo courtesy of Mt. Baldy Snow Play Park
Best Snow Tubing near Los Angeles for Families
Sledding and snow tubing in LA? Absolutely!
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Ice skate and ride the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center. Photo by Allen Ling
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Los Angeles for Kids and Families
From the beaches to the heart of the city, glide into the holidays.
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