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Need to get out of the house over winter break? Go on a scenic hike. Photo: Kathryn Mueller
Things to do with kids every day of winter break
Winter break is nearly upon us. This can be a potentially frustrating time of unscheduled kids, rainy weather, early darkness and everyone all cooped up inside. But it doesn’t have to be! We’ve gathered a few dozen family-focused activities that will get you out of the house and having a blast. Use the arrows above the image to see our entire list, or skip to the type of activities you’re ready to try first:
- Outdoor play ideas
- Snow day activities
- Winter hikes and nature walks
- Indoor playgrounds and places to play
- Holiday events
- Animal encounters
First up: Play outside
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published many years ago and was most recently updated in December 2024 by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with new activities for winter break.
