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Winter is more than the holiday season. Make the most of it with these classic and creative winter bucket list activities to try during the chilliest time of year!

Winter Bucket List

Winter Bucket List

  1. Build a Snowman
    • Or an igloo. Or a snow sofa. Whatever gets your creative juices flowing.
  2. Keep a gratitude Journal
    • Practice introspection for the new year.
  3. Make Homemade Hot Chocolate
    • Check out our favorite homemade hot chocolate recipe here.
  4. Binge-watch a TV Series
    • Need help choosing? Check out our guide here.
  5. Go Sledding
    • A great way to bring back the nostalgia of being a kid.
  6. Visit a Natural Hot Spring
    • Relax and soak in the winter scenery.
  7. See the Nutcracker Ballet
    • Enjoy a classic tale about good and evil and the magic of childhood.
  8. Read by the Fire
    • We love to cozy up and enjoy a good book, especially during winter.
  9. Do the Polar Bear Plunge
    • For those brave enough to try it.
  10. Attend a Hockey Game
    • A great fast-paced, exciting activity to get your heart racing.
  11. Ice Skate on a Lake
    • Not a possibility for everyone, but a great way to get outside and enjoy nature.
  12. Have a Bonfire
    • Bring some friends around and roast marshmallows.
  13. Bake Festive Cookies
    • Do you need an excuse to do this one?
  14. Volunteer
    • There is no better way to experience the season than by giving back.
  15. Sleep in an Ice Hotel
    • The coolest way to enjoy the cold. You might need a passport though.
  16. Send a Care Package to a Soldier
    • Not everyone can spend winter with the ones they love, so send some love their way with a care package.
  17. Have a Snowball Fight
    • Be sure to stockpile your snowballs to give yourself the best chance of winning.
  18. Write Your New Year’s Resolutions
    • Get a headstart on your goals for the new year.
  19. Make Snow Angels
    • You’re sure to feel like a kid at heart.
  20. Shovel a Neighbor’s Driveway
    • It’s those random acts of kindness that can make a person’s day.
  21. Hit the Slopes
    • From bunny slopes to black diamonds, skiing and snowboarding are guaranteed winter fun.
  22. Help with a Food Drive
    • Gather food and supplies for those in need.
  23. See the Northern Lights
    • Plane tickets anyone?
  24. Buy Matching Pajamas
    • Now you can curl up for a cozy day inside.
  25. Learn How to Make Maple Taffy
    • This is a winter treat you’ll definitely want to try.
  26. Take a Drive
    • Don’t be afraid to take the scenic route.
  27. Go See Your Town’s Holiday Lights
    • Be sure to enjoy them while they are still up for viewing.
  28. Visit a Warmer Climate
    • Winter isn’t for everybody. Is the beach calling your name?
  29. Celebrate Lunar New Year
    • Appreciate the traditional meaning of this holiday and its food, fun, and festivities.
  30. Take a Sleigh Ride
    • An iconic winter activity that will fill you with wonder.

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