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As winter closes in, take advantage of the change in season by creating your very own winter bucket list! Here are some quick and easy cold-weather activities to keep you, your friends, and your family busy this winter.  

Host a Tailgate Party  

‘Tis the season for yummy food and FOOTBALL! Hosting a tailgate party to cheer on your favorite team is a great excuse to get together and eat some yummy food! Need a dish? Include one of these game-day recipes or incorporate some of our winter ideas below. 

Create Your Very Own Hot Cocoa Bar 

You can’t enter the wintertime without sipping on a hot chocolate! Spruce up your typical hot chocolate with flavors and of course whip cream! A hot chocolate bar is a great wintertime dessert option to enjoy cozying up with your family for movie night, or as a make-your-own at a family or friend gathering.  

Here are some hot chocolate ideas:  

• Red Velvet 

• Old Fashioned 

• Salted Caramel  

• The Adult Hot Chocolate 

Try Ice Fishing   

Bundle up and see what you can catch ice fishing! Spend a relaxing day on the ice trying out a new hobby and potentially catching your dinner.  

Craft Your Own Chili  

Chili is one of the most loved winter dishes. Perfect your chili recipe this winter! Take it a step further and host a chili cookout. Invite your friends and family to bring their chili and rate the best one or simply serve your chili and encourage guests to bring a chili topping to share.  

In case you need a recipe to follow, here are some delicious chili recipes to try! 

Schedule Time For Scrapbooking  

Scrapbooking is a perfect cold-weather activity to get caught up on or simply spend a day trying out! Yes, scrapbooking is still a thing and is a fun activity for both adults and kids. There is no better time to organize your boxes of unorganized photos than on a chilly winter’s day.  

The Ultimate Snow Day 

There is no better way to embrace a snowy winter day than spending it out in the snow! Plus this is a great activity for adults and kids. Plan a day to do some tubing and sledding. Don’t forget to make a snowman too. If you have a ski resort nearby, many offer tubing along with skiing and snowboarding – give it a try!  

At-Home Movie Night  

How fun would it be for the whole family to have an evening camping in the living room? Movie nights are a great way to enjoy a night in with your favorite snacks and a holiday movie! If this is an afternoon activity, consider creating your own indoor picnic spread to enjoy. Pack your living room with pillows, blankets, snacks, books, games, and even a projector screen to watch your movie or binge-watch a show. Take this time to disconnect and spend some quality time together.  

Take a Class  

Winter is a great time to learn a new skill or find a new hobby. Here are some ideas for classes you could try out!  

• Yoga 

• Cooking  

• Painting 

• Scrapbooking 

• Wine Tasting 

• Wine Making 

• Charcuterie Making 

• Pottery Making 

• Wreath Making  

Winter Baking Day  

One of the best parts of the holidays is the sweet treats involved! Take a frigid day to enjoy some baking. Bake and decorate your desserts to share. This is a creative idea for the kiddos or a day activity with friends. From gingerbread men to sugar cookies, you’ll be stocked with sweets.  

Winter Photoshoot 

Anytime you can get the family together is a blessing, but a photo of the memories is even better! Here are some winter photoshoot ideas to try with your family.  

Embrace the chilly weather and have just as much fun as you did this summer with these cold weather bucket list ideas!