Winter Activities Kids and Parents Love

The winter months call for a new perspective on keeping active and engaged in a variety of hobbies and activities. We've come up with a wide array of winter activities kids can learn and have fun with which also include lots of family interaction. Everyone in your family may not jump for joy over the cold and snow (They may be the ones to especially love the indoor ideas in the content below.), but there is much to be thankful for when the sub-zero temperatures hit!

For those that love the snow and don't seem to even notice the cold, the article "10 Winter Activities: Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family" is a must-read. You'll find the common winter fun like sledding and snow angels (video instruction included in case you're new to snow imprints), but you'll also learn about ice bubbles, games in the snow, and other unique ideas to make your own.

The article on a few of the big winter festivals across Canada is good for learning even if you don't plan to get out to one of the many cold weather events. Their linked websites are full of information and amazing pictures of winter activities kids can even do at home! And you'll want to see the snowman craft to go with the learning theme in that article too - art with tissue paper that can appeal to any age.

Now for those that gravitate to the cozy warmth of the indoors, there's lots to share for some extra movement and memories for your family. Be inspired with the article "Ideas for Indoor Things to Do at Home in the Winter" that will get you thinking on the many ways kids can stay active and occupied with family time that includes everyone. The kitchen is a great place to spend a bit more time when you want that warm and cozy feeling, so you'll find some family food time in "Fun Cooking Activities for Kids."

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10 Winter Activities: Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family

Winter is here and you just realized you’re going to be stuck inside for a long time. But, wait! You don’t have to be stuck inside all winter long. There are simple winter activities outdoors that you and the family can enjoy. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Maybe you’ll find a new favourite winter activity this year!

Ideas for Indoor Things to Do at Home in the Winter

While outside and fresh air are always best for us, some days are too wet, too stormy, or too cold for our little ones to be outside. Thankfully that doesn’t mean they have to be couch potatoes and forsake all movement and exercise. There are lots of different things to do in the winter that get your kids burning energy on indoor days! We have a wide range of ideas: some requiring parent involvement, some using a screen, and others just for kids to go about solo. There are many indoor activities within the community but these are all ideas you can do at home.

List of Canada winter festivals & a snowman craft

Canada Winter Festivals with Snowman Craft for Kindergarten

Cities across Canada celebrate winter with many festivals and carnivals that are encouraging people all over to get outside and participate. Here are just a few of those celebrations that could be on your list to discover this year. Talk about these festivals with your young ones as you do the snowman craft for kindergarten ages and maybe even plan a trip to one this year.

Fun Cooking Activities for Kids

Children of all ages benefit from knowing their way around the kitchen. While the clean-up and mundane tasks aren’t top of the fun list, we have compiled some favourite fun cooking activities for kids. These are especially popular in the cold winter months when fresh warm food and drink is a cozy special treat. Here are the top three recipes from our Family Food Time section that are simple to do and make delicious family food.

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