50 Fun Snow Day Activities for Kids

Discover 50 fun snow day activities for kids, including indoor and outdoor ideas for endless winter fun!

Snow days are magical! When schools close and the world is blanketed in white, it’s a perfect opportunity to create lasting memories. Whether you’re cozy indoors or embracing the snowy outdoors, here are 50 activities to keep your kids entertained and smiling all day long.

Outdoor Snow Day Activities

1. Build a Snowman: A classic activity that never gets old. Add hats, scarves, and carrots for personality!
2. Create a Snow Fort: Use shovels and buckets to construct a fortress.
3. Go Sledding: Find a hill and race down with sleds or improvised gear like trays or cardboard.
4. Snow Angels: Lay back and move your arms and legs to create angel shapes.
5. Have a Snowball Fight: Safe, friendly snowball battles are always a hit.
6. Snow Painting: Fill spray bottles with colored water and paint the snow.
7. Build a Snow Maze: Carve pathways and challenge friends to navigate.
8. Ice Lanterns: Freeze water in a container with leaves and berries, then light them up.
9. Create a Snow Obstacle Course: Jump over mounds, crawl under branches, and zigzag through cones.
10. Go Ice Skating: If safe, find a frozen pond or head to a rink.
11. Track Animal Prints: Look for paw prints and guess which animals left them.
12. Play Snow Soccer: Kick a ball through the snow for an added challenge.
13. Make a Snow Volcano: Use baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring for an erupting experiment. Follow these steps to make your own snow volcano!
14. Snow Bowling: Use snowballs and plastic bottles as pins.
15. Winter Scavenger Hunt: Look for pinecones, icicles, and unique snowflakes.
16. Build an Igloo: Stack snow bricks to create a cozy hideout.
17. Snow Sculptures: Go beyond snowmen and make animals, castles, or cars.
18. Frozen Bubbles: Blow bubbles and watch them freeze in the chilly air.
19. Go Hiking: Bundle up and explore winter trails.
20. Winter Picnic: Pack warm snacks and enjoy them outdoors.

Indoor Snow Day Activities

1. Bake Cookies: Let your children help with mixing, decorating, and, of course, taste-testing. For cookies and other recipes, check out our Holiday Recipes for Kids blog post.
2. Hot Cocoa Bar: Set up toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
3. Craft Snowflakes: Fold paper and cut out intricate designs.
4. Build a Blanket Fort: Create a cozy retreat with blankets and pillows.
5. Watch Winter Movies: Think Frozen or Happy Feet for a snow-themed marathon.
6. Make Snow Ice Cream: Mix clean snow with condensed milk and vanilla extract.
7. Indoor Snowball Fight: Use soft, fluffy balls or crumpled paper.
8. Puzzle Time: Work on a big jigsaw puzzle as a family.
9. Board Games: Pull out favourites or try new ones.
10. Read Books: Choose winter-themed stories or have a family read-aloud session.
11. DIY Snow Globes: Use jars, glitter, and tiny figurines to craft personalized snow globes.
12. Science Experiments: Try making slime or growing salt crystals.
13. Origami Fun: Fold paper into snowflakes, penguins, or other wintry designs.
14. Karaoke Party: Sing along to favorite tunes.
15. Dance Party: Burn off energy with an indoor dance-off.
16. Write Stories: Encourage your kids to write about an imaginary snow adventure.
17. Art Projects: Paint, draw, or sculpt with clay.
18. Treasure Hunt: Hide clues around the house for a fun indoor adventure.
19. Card Games: Teach your kids the classics like Go Fish or Crazy Eights.
20. Yoga for Kids: Stretch and relax with guided yoga videos or learn more about easy poses and their benefits in our blog post, Yoga Poses for Kids.

Activities for Both Indoors and Outdoors

1. Photography Fun: Take photos of the snow or create a photo journal indoors.
2. Snowflake Study: Catch snowflakes on black paper and observe them up close.
3. Bird Watching: Set up a feeder or build a DIY bird house and watch winter birds from inside.
4. Write Letters to Friends: Stay cozy while crafting notes or holiday cards.
5. Snow-Themed Crafts: Make cotton-ball snowmen or decorate pinecones.
6. Storytelling Circle: Share snow day tales by a fireplace or candlelight.
7. Learn Winter Facts: Explore books or videos about snow and cold-weather animals.
8. DIY Winter Fashion Show: Create outfits from scarves, hats, and gloves.
9. Cooking Together: Make hearty soups, stews, or other winter recipes.
10. Music Time: Play instruments or create a snow day playlist together.

Snow days don’t come around often, so make the most of them! These activities are sure to keep your kids busy, engaged, and excited. Bundle up, let creativity flow, and enjoy every magical moment.