Looking for fun winter activities to enjoy with your kids? From creative snow day crafts to outdoor adventures, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of snow activities to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re erupting snow volcanoes or making snow ice cream, there’s something for everyone!
Fun Snow Day Ideas
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Build a Snowman
A classic activity that never gets old! Grab a carrot for a nose, twigs for arms, and a scarf for a cozy touch. You can even add a flag to personalize your snowman.
Snowball Fight
Challenge friends or family to a thrilling snowball fight! It’s a great way to stay active on a snowy day and create lasting memories.
Snow Forts and Igloos
Unleash your inner architect by constructing snow forts or even an igloo. These are perfect for pretend play or just relaxing with a blanket inside.
Painting the Snow
Use squirt bottles filled with water and food coloring to paint beautiful designs in the snow. It’s a creative way to brighten up your backyard or driveway!
Winter Treats and Edible Fun
Snow Ice Cream
Gather some fresh snow and mix it with condensed milk for an easy and delicious sweet treat. Add toppings like marshmallows or berries for extra fun!
Hot Chocolate with a Twist
Warm up after outdoor play with a steaming bowl of hot chocolate. For a cozy winter vibe, remember the marshmallows and maybe even a drizzle of syrup.
💡Add our hot chocolate states of matter activity!
Snow Candy
Inspired by pioneer days, drizzle hot maple syrup over snow to create snow candy. Kids will love this recipe, and it makes for a unique winter treat!
Science and Learning in the Snow
Snow Volcano
Transform your backyard into a science lab with a snow volcano experiment. Combine baking soda and vinegar for a fizzy eruption that’s both fun and educational.
Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt
Explore your surroundings and search for animal tracks in the snow. Look for deer, squirrels, or even your pets’ footprints. It’s a fun scavenger hunt that doubles as a science lesson.
Snowflakes and Bubbles
Study the unique beauty of snowflakes or blow bubbles on a freezing day and watch them crystallize. Kids will be amazed at these natural wonders.
Rainbow Ice Experiment
Add some colorful fun to science time by creating rainbow ice. Use food coloring and ice cubes to explore how colors blend while observing the effects of melting and freezing.
Melting Snowman Experiment
Fill a jar with snow to create your own melting snowman. Bring it inside and observe the snow as it melts. Kids will learn how much snow equals water and discover the science behind this fascinating states of matter activity.
More Fun Winter Activities
Snow Maze
Use shovels to carve out a maze in the snow for a fun outdoor puzzle. Add a touch of adventure by hiding treasure at the end.
Snowball Math
Incorporate learning by using snowballs for a fun math activity. Try counting, grouping, or even practicing addition with this hands-on approach.
Glow Stick Snow Fun
Add glow sticks to your snow activities for an exciting twist. Place them in snow forts or use them to light up your sledding adventures at dusk.
Snow Water Cycle: The Earth’s water cycle doesn’t take a break in winter—it simply looks a little different! From snowfall and melting snow to groundwater flow and surface runoff, learn about every part of the water cycle.
DIY Ice Lanterns
Light up your backyard or driveway with magical DIY ice lanterns. These glowing creations are perfect for nighttime snow play and add a cozy, festive feel to your outdoor fun.
Cozy Indoor Activities for Snowy Days
Not feeling like braving the cold? Enjoy these indoor activities instead:
- Snowy Day Crafts: Use glue and twigs to make snow-inspired art.
- Good Book and Blanket: Curl up with a good book and a cozy blanket while sipping hot chocolate.
- Bird Feeder DIY: Create a bird feeder with pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds to attract winter birds.
- Snow Shovel STEM Challenge: Construct a snow shovel and test it out on “fake snow”.
- Puffy Snow Paint Winter Scene: Mix up some puffy snow paint and create a stunning winter tree scene. This fun craft combines art and creativity for a beautiful display of snowy magic.
Printable Winter STEM Pack
Even if you don’t live in a snowy winter climate, there are many ways to explore the season!
WHAT’S INSIDE? You’ll find 250+ Pages of Winter theme projects for science, STEM, and art!
- 25+ winter science activities and STEM projects for kids that are easy to set up and fit into the time you have available, even if it’s limited! NEW: Activity observation sheets.
