Family-Friendly Winter Activities

winter activities

If you live somewhere that gets colder in the winter months – hello fellow Canadians – it can be difficult to find fun winter activities to do with the whole family as the temperature drops. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of a few of our favourite cold-weather activities that everyone can enjoy. 

Make a Snowman!

Making a snowman is an awesome way to partake in some outdoor physical activity. Roll up large snowballs with your family and decorate your snowman with your old winter gear. Your children will have so much fun building a snowman and you can turn this activity into a family tradition. You can even switch out your snowman’s accessories until he melts! If you make a snowman and post it on Instagram, tag our account @playroamgame. We would love to see your awesome creations!

Bake Cookies!

Do you have an upcoming holiday party? Baking a sweet treat with your kids is an awesome way to help your little ones practice their cooking skills. Bonus points if you can bring some of your freshly baked goodies to your holiday party! You can also enjoy your baked goods by the fire as a family and watch a Christmas movie. For some simple – and delicious – recipes, click here to read about our favourite Nutritious and Family-Friendly Snacks

Have a Christmas Movie Night!

If you’re looking to spend a relaxing evening with your family, host your first family movie night! Have your family vote on their favourite Christmas movie and enjoy the film with some popcorn or snacks. If you don’t have a favourite film, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is a family-friendly Christmas movie that everyone will enjoy. 

Make Homemade Hot Chocolate

Have you ever made your own hot chocolate?! It’s not as difficult as it sounds, we promise. Monique Volz from Ambitious Kitchen shares how to make healthy hot chocolate in only ten minutes! Homemade hot chocolate is a delicious treat to share with your loved ones and your children will have so much fun helping you make it. You could even make your delicious hot chocolate before your movie night. Have fun with your hot chocolate recipe and try adding in a specialty topping like candy canes or some whip cream!

We hope that these winter activities will help you switch up your winter routine! There is nothing better than creating fun memories and traditions with your family over the holidays. If you live in a warmer climate and it’s not snowy in your hometown, you might want to check out our Fun Family Fall Activities. Happy December everyone!

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