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Your FREE Family Winter Bucket List: Make the Most of the Season

A FREE printable to hang on your fridge!

December 2, 2024

Winter is here, and so is the chance to slow down, cozy up, and make lasting memories with your family! To help you soak up every magical moment this season has to offer, we’ve created a FREE Winter Bucket List printable. It’s packed with ideas for fun, family-friendly winter activities that will have you exploring, and enjoying the best parts of the season together.

Hang this on the fridge for those days you need some inspiration on what to do with your family this season — from at-home cozy fun to getting out and about to explore your town, there's something for every occasion, and kids will get a kick out of marking off the items your family has completed.

Plus, there’s space for you and your kids to add your own favorite traditions — because every family’s winter magic is unique!

Don’t wait — click here to grab your printable now and get ready to check off all the fun on your winter bucket list!




Here’s a sneak peek at the 10 activities on our free winter bucket list printable: 

❄️ Build a Magical Blanket Fort

Transform your living room into a wonderland of pillows, blankets, and twinkling lights. Bonus: It’s the perfect place to enjoy a winter movie or storytime!

⛸️ Glide Around an Ice Rink

Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a wobbly beginner, hitting the ice is a classic winter adventure. No rink nearby? Try roller skating or scootering instead!

✨ Explore Dazzling Holiday Lights

Take a drive or a walk to admire festive lights in your neighborhood. Bring along hot cocoa for extra holiday cheer!

☕ Whip Up Yummy Hot Chocolate

Make this classic winter treat together. Experiment with toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon!

🎲 Conquer Family Game Night

Dust off your favorite board games or try something new. Winner gets bragging rights — and maybe the last cookie!

📽️ Lounge in PJs for Movie Day

Spend the day snuggled up in pajamas, watching your family’s favorite winter flicks. Popcorn is a must!

🍲 Cook a Cozy Soup Together

Warm up your home (and your bellies!) by cooking a hearty soup or stew as a family. Let everyone pick an ingredient to include!

🥾 Discover Winter Wonders on a Hike in the Woods

Bundle up and explore the great outdoors. Look for birds, animal tracks, or the beauty of bare trees and frosty landscapes.

📚 Snuggle Up with Winter Books

Pick out a few seasonal stories and read together by the fire — or your magical blanket fort!

🍪 Decorate Cookies with Flair

Break out the frosting and sprinkles for a cookie-decorating session. Don’t forget to snap some photos of your edible masterpieces!

✨ Create an Inspiring Family Vision Board for the New Year

Gather magazines, markers, and scissors to craft a vision board filled with your hopes and dreams for the year ahead.

The best part? There are blank spots on the list for you to add your own special family winter or holiday traditions. Maybe it’s volunteering together, attending a local holiday event, or having a DIY craft day ... or all three! Whatever makes your family smile belongs on this bucket list.

Get Your FREE Winter Bucket List Printable

Ready to start checking off these fun activities? Click here to download your FREE Winter Bucket List printable now and hang it on your fridge or family command center for inspo all season long.

Let this list inspire you to slow down, connect, and make this winter the most memorable one yet. Grab your favorite cozy sweater, gather your crew, and let the winter fun begin!


This article was crafted with the help of ChatGPT, an AI tool that loves brainstorming family fun ideas almost as much as we do! 😊