This post is about the best winter bucket list full of fun activities for couples, teens, best friends, and families!
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I don’t know about you but I think making bucket lists for different seasons is always so much fun and makes me appreciate and look forward to the season even more!
This post is all about winter and fun activities that you can do safely with your best friends, family, college roommates or anyone that you love and are spending time with.
Winter is definitely different this year but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun! Even if we have to stay inside, there are still a ton of fun activities that we can do to pass the time and make memories this winter!
Check out the free resource library for the Winter Bucket List below plus a blank version that you can fill in with all the fun activities you want to complete this winter. 😉
The Best Winter Bucket List: 28 Fun Activities
1. Bake Holiday Cookies:
Baking Christmas cookies is definitely a tradition that I look forward to every Christmas. It’s always fun to bake and decorate cookies with the people you love especially during the holidays!
2. Decorate For The Holidays:
I really don’t think there is a better time to decorate than during the holidays! It’s crazy how happy my tree makes me every time I pass it in the living room. The best part is that there are a ton of ways to decorate in a cute and affordable way.
3. Build A Snowman:
If you have snow it’s really only right that you at least try to build a snowman haha. Seriously though building a snowman can be a lot of fun and will definitely make you even more excited about the winter.
4. Go Ice Skating:
Ice skating is always fun but there is something particularly special about it during the winter. My friends and I went to an outside skating rink last winter and it was decorated so nicely for the holiday. If you have any skating rinks open around you, it would be a perfect activity for your winter bucket list.
5. Make Decorative Hot Chocolate:
Have you ever seen a prettier hot chocolate charcuterie board? I mean that has to be one of the best things I’ve seen in a while haha. Although this is beautiful all you really need is some whip cream, chocolate chips and candy canes to make the perfect hot chocolate.
6. Get Cozy and Read a Winter Book:
One of my goals for the winter break is to read more. I feel like I get so caught up with other aspects of my life that I don’t read as often as I would like to. Recently I read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and let me tell you, it’s amazing!
It’s not a winter book but if you’re looking for a book to read this winter that will motivate you, this is your book! If you’ve also been wanting to read more, cozying up with a good book is a great winter bucket list idea.
7. Donate to a Local Toy Drive:
Christmas toys are needed more than ever before. All gifts and donations are greatly appreciated and will definitely help to make the holiday season a little brighter. If you’re looking for a place to donate this winter, check out this link.
8. Go See Christmas Lights:
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday is to drive around town and look at Christmas lights on houses. There is just something so pretty about lights and always makes me smile. And this activity is free which always makes it better haha.
9. Dress Up In Ugly Christmas Sweater:
Every ugly Christmas sweater I’ve ever owned has actually been really cute! If you have a old one, throw it on just for fun. Maybe take cute Christmas Insta pics or watch a holiday movie by the fire. Anything to put you in the holiday spirit!
If you’re looking for a cute/ugly Christmas sweater, check this one out.
10. Relax By The Fire:
Relaxing by the fire is one of the coziest ways to spend the winter. Grab some hot chocolate, your favorite blanket and you’ll never want to leave.
11. Go Sledding:
I haven’t gone sledding in a while and I honestly miss it. The next time it snows where ever you live, I definitely recommend going sledding.
12. Have a Snowball Fight:
It’s always fun to have a good snowball fight now and then. All you need is your best friend or sibling and some snow for a really good one!
13. Go Skiing:
Skiing is my all-time favorite sport and it just happens to be the perfect activity for winter. If you don’t know how to ski, I definitely recommend learning because it’s so much fun!
14. Start a New Journal:
If you learn how to actually stick with it journaling can be a really great way to spend your time and has many incredible benefits.
If you’re looking for a cute journal to use, this one is super trendy.
15. Take Winter Photos:
There are a ton of cute pictures that you can take in the winter! I put one super cute example from Pinterest above.
16. Make a Playlist of Your Favorite Holiday/Winter Songs:
Making new playlists is always fun so why not make a playlist full of your favorite holiday/winter songs? It will be a blast listening to them around the house or in your car and will definitely make you happy.
17. Buy New Cozy Slippers:
Who doesn’t love new slippers, especially in the winter! Slippers basically make you feel like you’re walking on a cloud all day and keep you warm which is essential for the winter. I recently bought some really cute slippers for my roommate from Francescas. They also have really cute ones here.
18. Take a Relaxing Bubble Bath:
Baths can be so relaxing especially when it’s super cold outside. Grab your favorite book, winter playlist, or podcast, and relax in a hot bubble bath. You can make it even better with a bath bomb or new bubble bath soap.
19. Create New Year’s Resolutions:
New Year’s Resolutions are super fun to make because it’s basically like starting fresh every year with a new set of goals. Make sure to set a couple of small and practical goals so that you don’t get overwhelmed and let your goals go too quickly.
20. Do a Random Act of Kindness:
Random acts of kindness are more important in our world today than ever before. Even a simple smile or wave can positively impact someone’s day for the better!
21. Make Paper Snowflakes:
It can be really fun to make paper snowflakes! My favorite snowflakes to make are 3D snowflakes like the picture above.
22. Decorate Your Home for the Wintertime:
It can also be nice to change up your decor to make it match the winter season. White candles, a cute welcome mat, some lights and throw pillows will definitely help to put you and your house in the winter spirit.
23. Throw a Super Fun Indoor Game Night:
I sure love a good game night! All you need are your friends, family, some fun games, and maybe some delicious appetizers for the perfect winter game night! I linked some of my favorite games to play below:
- Scattergories
- Catchphrase
- 5 Second Rule
24. Make a Holiday Dessert:
There are a ton of delicious dessert recipes that you can find on Pinterest or online. If you like baking, Winter is one of the best times to bake inside all day.
25. Start a Scrapbook:
I’ve always wanted to get more into scrapbooking but I never really have. If you’re looking for a new hobby or a fun way to spend the winter, scrapbooking is a great activity. Plus it will be a fun time looking at all of your photos and going down memory lane.
26. Binge Watch a TV Series:
When it’s cold outside, binge-watching a TV series is the best! Although it may not be the most productive option, it sure can be fun. Right now I’ve been rewatching The Office on Netflix because they are taking it away soon. I also recommend Dawson’s Creek and Boy Meets World if you haven’t watched those yet!
27. Get Some Cute Winter Pajamas and Take Pictures:
Who doesn’t like an excuse to get new pajamas!? There are so many cute holiday and winter pajamas that look so cozy and would be so cute in family or friend photos.
28. DIY a Pine Cone Wreath For Your Front Door:
Isn’t the wreath above so cute!? It would make the perfect winter decoration for your home. Pinterest is full of cute winter decorations like this as well. The best part about this wreath is that it’s easy and inexpensive to recreate.
I hope that you liked this post about the best winter bucket list full of fun activities for couples, teens, best friends, and families!
Click here to download your own winter bucket list and if you make one, comment below or tag me @positivityispretty on Instagram. I would love to see how your Winter Bucket list comes out!
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