In the Northeast, we have short days, long nights, and cold temperatures in winter. It’s the complete opposite of summer and therefore, a lot of time for fun and cozy or chilly and adventurous family activities.
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As they say, there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing, i.e. all you need to get outside is the right outfit like snow/ice cleats. (Especially when there is a 70-80% sale at Eastern Mountain Sports – until 2/28.) If you need some inspiration, here are 5 Reasons to Go Outside this Winter from Cozy Winters.
Bottom line: Don’t let a little snow get in the way of playing outside.
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Winter Activity Ideas
- Take a Quilting Class
- Learn basketball from Stephen Curry from Masterclass
- Go ice skating at local rink or on frozen pond
- Make homemade hot cocoa
- Go to a hockey game
- Go Christmas caroling
- Go sledding
- Make a snowman
- Have a snowball fight
- Watch Hallmark movies
- Practice a month of Acts of Kindness
- Have a huge family sleepover in the living room
- Build a gingerbread house
- Join a book club
- Catch a snowflake on your tongue
- Construct a snow fort
- Have a bonfire
- Go bowling
- Do a big puzzle
- Make and then EAT cinnamon rolls
- Host an Ugly Sweater Party
- Go on a full moon hike
- Try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
- Go camping (for the more adventurous!)
- Visit the local museums you always intend to see but never get around to seeing
- Plan your summer vacation (I love to think about warm places when the weather is getting me down)
- Practice a few non-technology nights (i.e. no phones/TV/tablets) and play board games or read with the family
- Host a Super Bowl party (Try these delicious sandwiches from Dinner and a Love Story)
- Channel Marie Kondo and clean out your closet. (You can sell your treasures on Swap.com to even make some money while decluttering!)
- Go bird-watching (You’ll see many different types than you do in the summer.)
What are your favorite winter activities? Do you prefer indoor or outdoor fun when the weather turns cold? Let me know in the comments!
