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Winter Bucket List: 40 Winter Themed Activities

Winter can be gray and depressing. Instead of laying around wishing for warmer weather, get up and cross off your winter bucket list! Here’s a list of 40 winter-themed activities to get you off the couch and having fun this winter.

Winter can really bring some people down.

The shorter days send the sun behind the mountains quicker than we would like.

Freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and blustery winds are not exactly everyone’s idea of perfect weather.

Trees stand bare and the color has drained out of the fields.

Sounds depressing, doesn’t it?

Winter doesn’t have to be depressing and bring you down! I’ve put together a list of 40 winter themed activities to get you off the couch and having fun.

Start checking off your winter bucket list today!

{Click here for a printable version of this list.}

Winter Bucket List

  1. Build a snowman
  2. Make snow angels
  3. Make pictures in the snow with food dye
  4. Have a snowball fight
  5. Go sledding and/or skiing
  6. Take a winter nature walk
  7. Shovel a neighbor’s driveway
  8. Have a bonfire
  9. Volunteer at a food kitchen
  10. Clean out and organize your closet & donate unwanted items
  11. Donate socks and blankets to a local homeless shelter
  12. Do a random act of kindness
  13. Make your own hot cocoa
  14. Bake cookies
  15. Make apple cider
  16. Bake a loaf of bread
  17. Make homemade soup
  18. Have an indoor picnic
  19. Host a baking contest with friends
  20. Have a game night
  21. Visit a museum
  22. Go bowling
  23. Take a cooking class
  24. Take a painting class
  25. See a play
  26. Host a murder mystery dinner party
  27. Learn a new language
  28. Learn a new hobby
  29. Binge-watch your favorite TV show
  30. Read a winter novel
  31. Cut out paper snowflakes
  32. Complete a puzzle
  33. Have a paper snowball fight indoors
  34. Camp out in the living room
  35. Have a pajama day
  36. Start a gratitude journal
  37. Go through old photos
  38. Start a scrapbook
  39. Throw a Superbowl party
  40. Take dinner to a family member or friend who’s been feeling down

What’s the first fun activity you’re going to cross off your winter bucket list?

Don’t forget to grab your free printable version of this winter bucket list before you go!

Looking for more family-friendly activities? Try these:
Fabulously Frugal Fall Family Activities
20 Ways to Spend a Money-Free Weekend
20 Free Spring Bucket List Ideas

Thank you for sharing!
Michelle

Michelle is a stay-at-home homeschool mom who loves DIYs and living a frugal lifestyle.

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  • I want to learn something new this year. I’m interested in watercolor painting but have zero talent for that. Thank you for the great list!

  • Smiles. Not in a place experiencing winter but they all sound cool and fun!. Love the giving (donations and volunteering) part and game night out too. ?

  • Great list. Those snow ones though. Virginia isn't great about consistency. LOL And then the bucket list becomes running to the grocery store for milk and bread... ??????

    • Right? Where did winter go and why is it supposed to be almost 70 this weekend? Oh the wonderful milk and bread store runs at the sight of the 1st snow flake! ???

  • I love you Michelle. You really are the best ? Thank you for including me on this great list. What a wonderful surprise to this day! In all sincerity, you don't realize the positive impact you have on others. The last 6 months or so here have been brutal more often than not and your encouragement has kept me going quite a few times on tough days! Thank you for being who you are! ❤

    You've included some of my most favorite activities here on this list. Love it! Pajama days are amazing, aren't they? When hubby and I both leave the lounge wear on for the whole day - it just feels cozier and relaxing. I think we all need that refreshment from the chaos of life sometimes!

    Volunteering, taking a nature walk (the absolute best, as we both agree!), game night - these are guaranteed to bring joy to the drab. You never cease to brighten the day.

    Sending loads of love your way Michelle with hopes and prayers that you & your family are well this day. Happy New Year my friend. Praying 2020 eases the burdens of our hearts and brings answers to prayers! ? All My Best, Holly

    • Can't find a "like" button here, so I'll just say "Amen!" I'm sure you made Michelle's day.

      • Aww. Bless your heart! That was so very kind of you. I hope it does make her day. We all need someone to come along and brighten our lives and days, don't we? :) I pray you are well too. I pray the same prayer for you and yours in 2020! ❤

    • Awww Holly, I'm sorry you've had some not so great times over the past few months. Please know that I'm here for you and you can email me any time! Thank you for such kind words. You've really touched my heart and made my day!

      I agree with pajama day! Those days are the best! Just laying around and doing nothing, although that doesn't happen often around here any more.

      Wishing you a very wonderful 2020! Sending love and prayers your way! Love you back!! ❤️❤️

  • Great list to keep busy this winter, Michelle!! Hubby and I plan to learn a new language!! Kind of excited about it too!! Happy Friday!

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