The Great Big Winter Bucket List: 75 Things To Do This Winter

How many days until Summer??? I know, I know, many of you aren’t counting….but you know I AM. It certainly doesn’t feel as though Old Man Winter has any plans to release his grasp on anything except California and Florida.

So, let’s consider focusing on what we can enjoy in this cool weather season.

Making time to get outside and enjoy time with loved ones is the key to a perfect winter season. And I’m determined to look on the bright side. (the days ARE getting a little bit longer, now aren’t they?) Use these ideas or make some new ones of your own to plan the perfect cold weather traditions for you and your loved ones this winter.

The Great Big Winter Bucket List: 75 Things To Do This Winter

1. Collect pine cones with your family
2. Countdown to baseball Spring Training
3. Bake fresh pumpkin bread
4. Start to plan your Spring Wardrobe
5. Bake a homemade pie from scratch
6. Rake up and jump in a pile of leaves
7. Stroll through a farmer’s market on a ‘warmer’ day
8. Make a list of all the things you’re thankful for
9. Start a gratitude jar for this new year
10. Watch your favorite 80’s movie with your family
11. Celebrate the Chinese New Year – Year of the Pig
12. Have a yes day and do anything your kids want to do
13. Make DIY snow globes with Mason jars
14. Have a lip snyc contest in your family room
15. Host a canned foods drive
16. Have a grilled cheese and tomato soup lunch
17. Light winter themed candles around your house
18. Support small businesses with your shopping
19. Go skiing or snowboarding with friends
20. Build a snowman in the front yard
21. Gather around a fire and roast marshmallows
22. Decorate your house inside and out – to celebrate winter and then impending spring
23. Buy new cold weather outerwear like scarves, hats, gloves and coats
24. Donate your old winter outerwear to a homeless shelter
25. Read a book from start to finish
26. Make a snow angel in fresh powder
27. Catch a snowflake on your tongue
28. Make fancy hot cocoa with amazing toppings
29. Have a snowball fight with your friends
30. Lay around the house in your PJs all day
31. Make a ‘Spring is Coming’ wreath for your front door
32. Bake homemade cinnamon rolls
33. Spend all day cuddling with your family
34. Make a fort completely out of ice and snow
35. Go sledding down a giant hill
36. Go ice skating with friends
37. Ride a snowmobile
38. Celebrate your home city and find something historical you’ve never visited
39. Visit a local bookstore and pick a book to read together
40. Spend the day baking to surprise your neighbors
41. Donate old toys to a worthy nonprofit
42. Visit your local museum
43. Staycation at a local hotel with an indoor pool overnight and swim
44. Do the Whole 30
45. Write an elaborate toast to pair with champagne for a random day of the week
46. Wear something that sparkles
47. Buy a new planner
48. Volunteer with your favorite charity
49. Relax in a hot tub
50. Create an indoor workout routine
51. Learn to knit and make scarves for your family.
52. Make homemade Valentine’s cards
53. Make pink glittery slime for Valentine’s Day
54. Host an outrageous President’s day party
55. Host a trivia night with a theme
56. Send a card via snail mail to someone you love
57. Make a huge pot of chili and homemade cornbread
58. Enjoy a long hot bubble bath with fancy bath products
59. Complete an entire jigsaw puzzle
60. Shovel a neighbor’s driveway randomly
61. Take your family to an escape room for the day
62. Build a blanket fort in your living room (or…why not make the entire day a YES DAY for your kids?) 
63. Do a winter themed photoshoot
64. Take a horse drawn carriage ride
65. Have an icicle sword fight
66. Make an elaborate winter brunch
67. Snuggle up by a fireplace
68. Play a board game like Monopoly or Scrabble
69. Plan a sunshine getaway to a warm weather destination
70. Drink green beer on St Patrick’s Day
71. Eat corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick’s Day
72. Bundle up for winter stargazing in the backyard
73. Get a manicure and pedicure with friends
74. Do a random act of kindness for a stranger
75. Spend a whole weekend social media free

The moments that create the most beautiful memories (especially ones that include snuggling with my small people) are my favorite. What would you add to the list? I am confident you have some suggestions I haven’t included.