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There are simple things you can on a snowy day to make memorable traditions. The wintertime can easily become a very long and boring season. Once the excitement of the holidays pass, it is often times very cold and very long days stuck inside.

To help combat some of the wintertime blues, try these fun snow day activities for your family. Many of them are no cost or low cost. You will have several of these things already in your home. These snow day activities for your family can be a cherished tradition.

Easy snow day activities to do at home

Pajama party

This is a no cost and no preparation activity. Stay in your comfortable and cozy pajamas for the day . It sounds so simple, but my kids think it is the best. “No day clothes today!” And just like that, I am a fun mom for the day.

Snow ice cream

Snow ice cream only requires 4 ingredients to make. Take the biggest bowl you can and go scoop out fresh, clean snow. You combine it with whole milk, vanilla, and sugar to make a tasty winter treat. The toppings are endless and your kids will have the most fun making this snow ice cream.

Play in the snow

Bundle up and head outside! I loved playing in the snow as a child. Catching snow flakes on your tongue, building a snowman, snow ball fights, snow angels, and sledding are all magical moments to enjoy as a family. Until a glove falls off, snow gets into a boot, or someone gets hit with a snowball. BUT, until those happen – pure magic.

If your kids are very young, they may not be interested in the snow at all. You can grab a large bowl and bring some inside to play with. Lay out a towel and grab some kitchen utensils for them to play and explore with the snow as it melts!

Read winter themed books

Cozy up on the couch and read some books together! Reading books together has numerous benefits and is such a good daily habit to do. There are even many different “snow themed” books out there. Here are a few suggestions:

Winter books for younger kids

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Snow by P.D Eastman and Roy McKie

Little Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice Schertle

Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper. We received this book in the mail for free through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

The Mitten by Jan Brett

Winter books for older kids

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Warriors in Winter (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne

Salt dough ornaments

Salt dough is made from a combination of flour, salt, and water. You form the dough and can make cut outs using cookie cutters or your own handprints! You can simply play with the dough or make ornaments to bake in the oven. These salt dough ornaments make great keepsakes or gifts to a loved one.

See the full recipe here

Snow day movies

Watching a wintered themed movie is a fun snow day activity. Here are several movie suggestions. Use your discretion with the age of your children. All of these are rated PG or G.

• The Snowy Day (Yes, the one made in 1965):  The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
• Franklin and the Green Knight: Franklin the turtle and his friend, Snail set out to help spring arrive.
• Frozen: Elsa, Anna, and Olaf…need I say more?
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• The Snowman – This is a shorter film at only 26 minutes. A young boy builds a snowman that magically comes to life on Christmas Eve.
• Elf
• The Grinch
• A Charlie Brown Christmas

Built a fort inside

Grab your pillows and blankets and build a fort in your living room. You can even call it a “snow fort.” Building a fort is a no cost and easy indoor activity. This is one of my kid’s favorite things to do. Thankfully, the older they get the less help required from an adult!