Not sure what to do this winter? This free printable winter bucket list contains over 100 fun ideas for the whole family! Print out this list of indoor and outdoor activities and check off each one as you complete it, or use the blank version to create your own winter bucket list.
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Ice and cold weather don’t mean there aren’t lots of fun things you can do with your kids. The next time you find yourself missing summer, pull out this printable bucket list and choose between 100+ activities that will make the winter months pass in the blink of an eye!
Check off every item provided on the list, or use the blank version to create your own unique activity list for your family. I’ve even provided a black-and-white version to help you save money on printer ink.
P.S. Looking for more winter printables? Check out these Free Winter Coloring Sheets or these Winter Tracing Worksheets!
Why You’ll Love This Printable
- 100+ activities: This list is the perfect way to break your winter activity rut, and features a mix of over 100 activities that are perfect for a variety of age groups. I made sure to pick activities that won’t require you to drive too far or spend too much money.
- Pre-filled and blank versions: Out of inspiration and looking for activity ideas? Download the pre-filled activity list. Prefer to make your own? Download the blank version instead, and use it to create a personalized winter bucket list for your family!
- Indoor and outdoor ideas: This bucket list features a combination of activities that can be done indoors and outdoors, which means that you’ll always have something to regardless of weather conditions.
- Print in color or black-and-white: No color printer? Not to worry! You can print out the black-and-white version instead—or go totally paperless by importing the PDF into Goodnotes on your iPad, and checking off the items with your Pencil.
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Printing Instructions
This bucket list is designed to be printed on US Letter-sized (8.5 x 11 inches) paper. To print it on A4 paper, you’ll need to adjust the “Scale to Fit” setting to ensure that none of the printable area is being cut off.
Please note that because most home printers aren’t capable of full-page printing, some of the design on the outer edges will be cut off and replaced by a white border. To prevent the designs from being cut off, you can decrease the print scale. Alternatively, use the black-and-white version of the bucket list, which doesn’t have a border.
How to Make This Printable Reusable
Want to reuse this bucket list year after year? After you print it out, laminate it using a thermal laminator or self-laminating sheet, or place it inside a plastic page protector or dry erase pocket.
This will allow you to check off each item using a dry erase marker and wipe it clean when you’re done. Then, simply store the list somewhere safe until you’re ready to use it again next winter!
100+ Winter Activity Ideas for Kids
No matter the weather conditions, there are plenty of ways for families to have fun all winter long! Check these activities off your bucket list as you complete them, or use them as a source of inspiration to create your own list:
- Wear pyjamas all day
- Make paper snowflakes
- Knit a hat or scarf
- Go for a scenic drive
- Start a gratitude journal
- Sing karaoke
- Take a snowshoe hike
- Have a family game night
- Have an indoor picnic
- Eat fondue (cheese and chocolate are both great!)
- Reorganize your books or toys
- Pick out a new mug from your favorite store
- Make real snow cones
- Do some creative writing (in whatever format you choose, such as poems or short stories—this Story Dice Printable is a great way to get some inspiration!)
- Light a winter bonfire
- Paint on ice (choose between ice cubes or a solid ice block)
- Craft a winter wreath
- Drink hot apple cider
- Mail a letter to a friend
- Play charades
- Do a science experiment
- Make a snow volcano
- Do a puzzle
- Watch a hockey game
- Have a spa day at home
- Play hide-and-seek
- Make homemade chili
- Have a tea party
- Bring the snow indoors and play with it in a bin (my kids love doing this!)
- Go ice skating
- Snuggle up by the fire
- Wear a cozy sweater
- Make a winter playlist
- Help out a neighbor
- Learn about winter animals by reading a book, watching a documentary or doing some online research
- Make ice ornaments
- Do a family photoshoot (consider wearing matching pyjamas or cozy winter sweaters!)
- Make fake snow
- Camp out in the living room
- Read a winter story
- Drop off homemade treats to brighten someone’s day
- Build a snowman
- Light scented candles
- Spend the afternoon reading (you can make this a family activity if you have younger kids)
- Wear fuzzy socks
- Build an igloo or snow fort
- Make peppermint bark
- Start a new family tradition that you family can continue doing year after year
- Bake and decorate cookies
- Shovel snow
- Go for a winter nature walk
- Build a gingerbread house
- Make hot chocolate bombs
- Make pipe cleaner snowflakes
- Make a winter craft (this Melted Puffy Paint Snowman is perfect for both younger and older kids!)
- Have a holiday movie marathon
- Make a snowflake garland
- Do a random act of kindness… or several
- Enjoy a candlelit evening
- Make a winter sensory bin
- Build a blanket or pillow fort
- Visit an indoor water park
- Eat pancakes for breakfast
- Listen to a new podcast or audiobook
- Grow some crystals in the shape of a snowflake (or another shape of your choice)
- Go skiing or snowboarding
- Catch a snowflake on your tongue
- Have a screen-free weekend
- Make a photo album
- Have a snowball fight
- Go bowling
- Make a winter bird feeder
- Visit a museum
- Blow frozen bubbles
- Have hot soup
- Visit a winter festival
- Bake a pie
- Make a snow angel
- Learn a new skill
- Eat a cinnamon roll (bonus points for making your own!)
- Decorate your windows (these Color-Changing Snowflake Window Clings are a great way to do that)
- Make some potpourri
- Make winter slime
- Go ice fishing
- Take a bubble bath
- Make a sock puppet
- Paint the snow
- Take photos in the snow
- Make a collage
- Collect pinecones
- Play in the snow
- Go tubing or sledding
- Drink hot cocoa
- Have a dance party
- Volunteer
- Donate food or toys
- Bake some bread
- Make a DIY snow globe
- Try a new recipe
- Make snow ice cream
- Go to the library
- Give out candy canes
Love these ideas? Plan some activities for every season with this Spring Bucket List Printable, this Summer Bucket List Printable and this Fall Bucket List Printable!
If you have tried this Printable Winter Bucket List or any other project on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below. I’d also love it if you shared any additional activities that you added to your own bucket list. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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