Fun Family Activities to Do in the Winter with Your Kids!

Winter is the perfect time for families to slow down, enjoy each other’s company, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some ideas for fun winter activities for your family!

1. Baking and Decorating Cookies Together
   Whether you’re making classic sugar cookies, gingerbread, or fun holiday shapes, decorating is half the fun. Grab icing, sprinkles, and candy to let the kids’ creativity run wild.

2. Have a Winter Movie Marathon
   Cozy up with a blanket, some warm hot chocolate, and your family’s favorite movies! A winter movie marathon is perfect for chilly days, and it’s a great way to relax and bond. Classic winter movies like Elf or The Polar Express paired with some hot cocoa (don’t forget the marshmallows!) will make everyone feel festive and warm inside.

3. Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Find the Candy Canes!
   Turn your house into a winter wonderland with an indoor scavenger hunt! Hide candy canes, mini toys, or winter-themed objects around the house and give your kids clues to help them find them. You can even include fun challenges along the way, like “jump like a snowman” or “wiggle like a snowflake!”

4. Go Ice Skating
   Take your family to a local ice rink for some winter fun! Whether it’s your first time on the ice or you’re already an expert skater, ice skating is an enjoyable and active winter activity.

5. Visit a Museum or Indoor Playground
   If you’re looking to get out of the house and stay warm, why not visit one of Atlanta’s many museums or indoor play spaces? Take your kids to The Children’s Museum of Atlanta or Fernbank Museum, where they can explore interactive exhibits, or head to an indoor playground to let them burn off energy while staying warm.

6. Indoor Camping – It’s Fort Time!!
   Set up an indoor campsite in your living room! Build a fort out of blankets and pillows, and use string lights to add a cozy touch. Spend the evening inside your fort telling stories, playing games, and having a picnic.

7. Create Winter-Themed Crafts
   Bring the creativity out of your kids with winter-themed crafts! Make paper snowflakes, create DIY snowman ornaments, or even try your hand at painting with cotton balls.

8. Winter Nature Walk
   Bundle up the family and take a walk through one of Atlanta’s parks, like Piedmont Park or Grant Park. It’s a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while observing how nature changes with the seasons.

9. Holiday Decorating Party
   Get your kids involved in decking the halls! Whether it's hanging up wreaths, stringing up lights, or putting up festive decorations, decorating together creates a sense of excitement and tradition.