Last Updated on January 3, 2025 by Kimberly Stroh
We don’t get too many snow days in Atlanta. It’s so exciting when it does snow though, because the kids stay home and everything is canceled. Since the day is our oyster – these are my favorite snow day activities for kids!
Some of them are fun ways to play outside in the snow and others are creative ways to play inside without getting cabin fever.
If you’re expecting snow this winter, bookmark this page. It’s a nice reference so you’ll always have the supplies ready for these activities. From outdoor snow crafts to cozy hot chocolate recipes, you’ll love these snow day activities. Sometimes you can’t drive when it’s snowing out – so it’s best to be prepared beforehand.
Snow Day Activities For Kids
Everyone loves a snow day, but there are so many different ways to have fun when it snows! From making bird feeders to coloring in the snow, and snow ice cream, you're going to feel inspired from this list.
Make homemade paint for snow so your kids can use your whole yard as a canvass. Winter art never looked so cool before!
Take the traditional baking soda volcano to the next level with this snow version!
Painting becomes even more fun with these snow painting water guns! Color the world around you while having fun.
These ice bowls are very easy to make and they look fantastic! Use any color of your choice and small fir branches to decorate them on the inside.
The snow maze is the winter version of a corn maze! This is perfect if you've got snow up to your knees.
Every kid loves to make a snow fort and this tutorial will show you how to make a massive one.
Play Tic Tac Toe as a family in the snow! The snow is the perfect canvas for fun games.
Use glow sticks to play in the snow! It becomes even more magical at night and fun for the kids.
If you're feeling cold, come inside and make this fun Olaf slime! He's inpired by Disney's Frozen movie.
If you are itching for a fun activity to do with your kids on cold days, check out this frozen bubbles tutorial.
Another indoor activity, this Popsicle Stick Mug is sure to warm their little hands.
If you’ve never whipped up a batch of this fun snow day treat, it couldn’t be easier. All you need are 4 simple ingredients, a bowl and spoon, and a few scoops of fresh snow.
Take indoor play outside with this cute an creative snow kitchen!
The beautiful DIY is perfect on a snow day and creates gorgeous outdoor color!
If snowmen are too big for you, try creating Winter Potato Heads instead!
Print this free Snow Day Bingo PDF and play with the kids!
Did you know there's a secret to building an igloo? Check out this tutorial!
All you need is maple syrup and snow! This taffy recipe is so much fun on snow days.
Snow Days aren't complete without hot cocoa! I love these snowman hot cocoa spoons!
Feed the birds on your snow day with this adorable Snowman Bird Feeder!
Warm up with this Mint Hot Chocolate made in the slow cooker, made with Andes chocolate candies.
This is another icy way to feed the birds! It looks so pretty hanging off the trees!
This cute snowman craft is another warmer way to enjoy the snow day.
This colorful rainbow sensory bin is made with ice balls! Kids will love playing with the colorful balls.
Bring your water colors and cookie cutters outside on a snow day!