Active Indoor Fun

Even if it’s freezing outside, kids can still get moving indoors!

1. Indoor Snowball Toss – Use soft balls, rolled-up socks, or plush toys for a safe “snowball fight” in the living room.

2. Pushup Challenge – Kids can see how many pushups, frog jumps, or jumping jacks they can do in a row.

3. Hallway Sock Skating – Slide down the hallway in socks and see who can glide the farthest.

4. Balloon Volleyball – Tape a “net” across the room and use a balloon instead of a ball.

5. Paper Airplane Contest – Make planes and see whose design flies the farthest.

6. Treasure Hunt or Scavenger Hunt – Hide items in rooms and give clues, or create a scavenger hunt list to find items around the house.

7. Indoor Bowling – Use plastic cups as pins and a soft ball for a mini bowling game.

8. Yoga for Kids – Put on a kid-friendly yoga video for some mindful movement.

Creative Crafts & DIY

Unleash your child’s artistic side to keep them entertained for hours indoors with crafts. See more creative kids craft ideas here!

9. Decorate with Paper Snowflakes – Cut, fold, and create beautiful snowflake patterns.

10. Make Your Own Snow Globe – Use mason jars, water, glitter, and small figurines.

11. DIY Friendship Bracelets – Colorful threads can turn into meaningful gifts.

12. Paint Pet Rocks – Give rocks personality with paint, markers, or googly eyes.

13. Make Custom Bible Verse Bookmarks – Your own custom bookmarks make reading extra exciting! This idea doesn’t need a tutorial, but we made one here if you need somewhere to start.

14. Create Paper Chains – Simple and fun for decorating the house.

15. Cotton Ball Snow Art – Glue cotton balls on paper to create fluffy winter scenes.

16. Snowy Scene Drawing – “Draw what it would look like if it snowed inside?”

17. Skittle Painting – Use Skittles and water to create bright, watercolor-inspired artwork. Here is a Skittle Painting Tutorial!

18. Make Your Own Puppets – Old socks or paper bags become characters for an indoor puppet show.

19. Air-dry Clay Snowman Building – No snow? No problem—build snowmen out of clay.

20. Winter Window Art – Use washable markers or window crayons to create temporary masterpieces on your windows.

21. Post Office Game – Kids write letters to family members or pen “snow day mail” to friends.

Snow Day Science & Learning Activities

Keep curious minds busy with experiments and brain-teasers.

22. Do Some Wacky Science Experiments – From Ooblek to Density Jars, we’ve got you covered with 9 Wild & Wacky Science Experiments for Kids.

23. Make Invisible Ink – Write secret messages with lemon juice and a cotton swab. Then (adults) place your paper on a heat source (lightbulb, hairdryer, or iron) to reveal your secret messages.

24. Homemade Lava Lamp – Here’s our DIY Lava Lamp tutorial from the WinShape Camps Vault!

25. Guess the Sound – Make noises with household items, and have kids guess what they are.

26. Start a Puzzle – A calm, thoughtful way to spend time together.

27. Write Snow Day Stories – All it takes is a pen, paper, and your imagination. Everyone can write their own “Snow Day Story” and gather together later for family story time.

28. Build Your Own Rockets – And launch them on a not-so-snowy day. Here is the DIY Rocket-Building Guide we use at camp!

Games & Snow Day Imaginative Play

29. Simon Says – Classic fun with lots of movement.

30. Hide-and-seek – Indoors can be just as thrilling as outdoors.

31. Group Story Chain – Everyone adds one word at a time to create a wacky story.

32. Snow Day Charades – Act out winter-themed or silly prompts.

33. Make a Cardboard Box TV – Kids “broadcast” their own shows.

34. Family Talent Show – Sing, dance, prepare a funny act, or show off a crazy skill.

35. Family Fashion Show – Everyone puts on their wackiest ensemble and walks the living room runway. For added laughs, kids get to dress up their parents.

Cozy & Calm Snow Day Ideas

Sometimes, snow days are perfect for slowing down and enjoying the quiet.

36. Read a Book – Curl up with a favorite story.

37. Audiobook + Coloring Combo – Listen to an audiobook while coloring or doodling.

38. Indoor Picnic or Tea Party – Set up a blanket and enjoy a snack together.

39. Indoor Campout – Build a tent or fort and pretend you’re camping.

40. Kids Spa Day – Bubble baths, DIY facials, and nail time.

41. Family Memory Swap – Take turns telling favorite family memories.

42. Laugh Challenge – Try to keep a straight face while making each other laugh.

Baking & Kitchen Fun

Turn the kitchen into a snow day wonderland!

43. Bake and Decorate Cookies – Let kids create edible art with sprinkles, frosting, and fun shapes.

44. Make Bird Feeders – Use peanut butter, seeds, and string to craft a winter treat for feathered friends.

45. Snowman Marshmallow Pops – Stack marshmallows on a stick, decorate with chocolate chips or fruit for eyes and buttons.

46. Hot Chocolate Bar – Make mugs of cocoa and let kids add toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, or candy.

47. Make Snow Trail Mix  – A delicious combination of rice chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter (optional), and powdered sugar– commonly known as “Puppy Chow.”

48. Cupcake Decorating – Bake simple cupcakes and let kids get creative with frosting and toppings.

49. Ice Cream Cone Winter Wonderland – Turn sugar cones upside down, frost them, and decorate with sprinkles to make edible “trees.”

50. Mini Cinnamon Roll Snowmen – Use mini cinnamon rolls stacked and decorated with icing to make little snowmen. You can create eyes out of small chocolate chips.

Snow days may come unexpectedly, but fun doesn’t have to. Bookmark this list, pick a few favorites, and enjoy turning an ordinary winter day into something unforgettable.

From living-room games to kitchen creations, these activities are all about helping kids play hard, laugh big, and make memories together—no snow boots required. For additional indoor activities for kids, check out 10 Creative Rainy Day Activities for Kids.