75 Winter Bucket List Ideas to Help You Enjoy the Season More

Winter bucket list ideas! Here are some fun things to do in the winter for kids, adults, and couples!

Winter can be long and dreary, especially when you feel stuck in the house with nothing to look forward to. In order to combat that boredom, I wanted to share some fun ideas to add to your winter bucket list!

Whether you love it or hate it, there are so many fun winter activities to do. Especially if you’re not a fan of cold weather, it’s important to make time to try new things.

Winter can be a lot more pleasant if you learn to enjoy the slower pace and comforts of home. It can be a great time to reflect and plan for the future.

But if you find yourself stuck in hibernation mode, consider creating a winter bucket list using these ideas!

These fun winter activities can be done with friends over winter break, for couples on a date, or with kids on a snow day.

I even created a Winter Bucket List printable for you to jot down your favorites.

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75 Winter Bucket List Ideas: Fun Things to Do in the Winter

Stay Cozy Inside:

1. Make hot cocoa from scratch

2. Sit by the fireplace (without the tv on)

3. Have a pajama day

4. Bake cookies

5. Read winter books

6. Host or attend a Superbowl party

7. Have a living room dance party

8. Build a fort out of blanket and pillows

9. Turn up the heat and pretend it’s summer (maybe watch some summer movies)

10. Have dinner by candlelight

11. Watch a movie marathon

12. Have a game night

13. Make a reading list and work through it (check out my ‘Books to Read’ Pinterest board for inspiration)

14. Make mulled cider or hot apple cider in the crock pot

15. Have a self-care day

16. Make dinner in the crock pot

17. Take a nap

18. Take a bath by candlelight

19. Enjoy some fabulous citrus fruits

20. Just sit and watch the snow fall

21. Host an Oscar viewing party

22. Keep your white Christmas lights up all winter

23. Decorate your home with snowmen

24. Have an indoor snowball fight

Venture Outdoors:

25. Go sledding

26. Have a snowball fight

27. Build a snowman (try using this kit)

28. Go for a winter hike in the woods

29. Try snowshoeing or cross country skiing

30. Make a snow angel

31. Take ski or snowboarding lesson

32. Go for a nighttime winter walk

33. Catch snowflakes on your tongue

34. Feed the birds

35. Fire up your outdoor grill and enjoy a quick taste of summer

36. Shovel your neighbor’s driveway (just to be nice)

37. Ride a fat tire bike in the snow

38. Go for a winter walk on the beach

39. Ride a snowmobile

40. Go ice fishing

41. Put a sweater on your dog and go for a walk

42. Draw pictures in the snow with this kit

43. Go in an outdoor hot tub

Get creative:

44. Have a winter outdoor photography shoot

45. Make paper snowflakes

46. Make snow ice cream

47. Take an online class and learn a new craft (try a 7 day Unlimited FREE Trial of Craftsy)

48. Knit a scarf using this easy system

49. Make paper Valentines

50. Start a journal

51. Make DIY snowglobes

52. Do a winter jigsaw puzzle

53. Make play snow if you don’t have the real stuff

54. Build a Lego masterpiece

Go on an adventure:

55. Participate in a Polar Plunge

56. Do something special for Valentine’s or ‘galentine’s’ day

57. Try roller skating at an indoor skating rink

58. Visit an ice sculpture contest

59. Go swimming at an indoor pool

60. Go bowling

61. Visit a museum

62. Try a different mall that you’ve never been to

63. Go thrift shopping or antiquing

64. Go on a winter getaway

65. Volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen

66. Go to a hockey game

Get organized:

67. Declutter a room in your house

68. Take a social media detox

69. Organize your recipes

70. Work on a New Year’s resolution

71. Sort and organize your photos

72. Plan your summer vacation

73. Rearrange your furniture

74. Clean out and organize your closet

75. Pack a donation box and take to Goodwill

Ready to try some of these fun things to do in the winter?

I really hope these winter bucket list ideas gave you some inspiration for having more fun during the cold weather season. When you’re feeling cooped up, try one of these winter activities, and watch your mood improve.

Having a running list of fun things to do in the winter will help the dreary days go faster, so be sure to grab your winter bucket list printable and fill it out.

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