Seasonal bucket lists are so fun to complete! They help us savor each season and experience fun activities throughout the year. Today, we are going to talk about all things winter! Winter is such a fun and relaxing time. Although we might be trapped indoors for the majority of this season, there are certainly a ton of fun activities and experiences we can do along the way. Ready to learn more and build your winter bucket list today? Let’s dive in.
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Why should you make a Winter Bucket List?
There are many reasons to make a fun winter bucket list. First, a winter bucket list will push you to explore your local area and see things you never though you could! This will also help you savor the season and not miss out on all of the current activities and events. Finally, a winter bucket list will push you out of your comfort zone and help you grow as an individual and truly live your life to its fullest!
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Perfect Life Bucket List (+50 Ideas to Get You Started)
The Ultimate Winter Bucket List
Let’s dive into the ultimate winter bucket list so you can start building your very own, shall we?
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Go Sledding
Grab a sled (this one is a great deal!) and hit the nearby hills for a fun day of sledding!
Make a Snowman
Is it even winter if you don’t make a snowman? I think not! Which is why this obviously needs to be on your winter bucket list!
Make a Snow Angel
Plop down in the cold white stuff and make a beautiful snow angel. Bonus points if you don’t leave a hand print behind!
Have a Snowball Fight with Friends
Snowball fights are not just for kids. You can liven up any day with a friendly snowball fight!
Go Ice Skating
Ice skating is another HUGE must during the wintertime! Ice skating is so fun to do, especially in a big group of friends or family.
Build an Igloo
Making a snow fort can be so much fun! However, the type of fort you make depends on the type of snow you have (quinzhee, igloo, etc.). Be sure to educate yourself before you make one (especially if you plan on backpacking and sleeping in it!) HERE is a great resource from REI to get you started in snow camping.
Go Stargazing Under a Cozy Blanket
Grab yourself a nice, warm, waterproof blanket and spend a nice evening under the winter sky. You can even check out the American Meteor Society website to see when the next meteor shower will be!
Have a Winter Bonfire
Winter bonfires can be so cozy and fun! Be sure to do it on a calm, non-windy evening to bundle up!
Track the Weather for Snow
Tracking the weather for snow is one of my favorite things to do in the winter time! It always gives me something fun to look forward to!
PS: As a civil engineering and geology student, I am always having to track the weather throughout the year and have found that the National Weather Service site is, by far, the best and most accurate (in most areas in the States at least…). They even have an app that allows you to set specific weather alerts, warnings, etc. for certain locations.
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Shovel Snow for Someone in Need
If you live in a snowy climate you know that with the snow comes a constant battle to shovel it. Make someone’s day a little brighter by shoveling their snow as well!
Go to a Hockey Game
Hockey is such a fun sport to watch in person! Plus, tickets are usually pretty reasonably priced!
Attend an Ice Sculpture Competition
It is truly incredible to see what some artists can do with ice! Check out your nearest ice sculpture competition to see for yourself.
Go Skiing in the Mountains
Skiing is another one of those amazing winter experiences everyone has to do at least once! Why not now? When you go, be sure to wear some extremely warm gloves! There is nothing worse than having cold hands on the slopes! These mittens paired with some hand warmers make the perfect pair!
Go Bowling
Bowling is a great indoor activity and is so much fun! You can even go the extra mile and even bring your own bowling shoes (like this awesome pair! How cool are they?!).
Celebrate New Year’s Day
New Year’s celebrations can be such a fun time of year! A great time for new beginnings, celebrations, and more.
Watch Competitive Ice Skating
One of my favorite sports to watch is competitive ice skating, especially during the Winter Olympics! Check to see if there are any competitions nearby or on TV. You could even go and see a play on ice!
Attend or Host a Football Party
The biggest football game of the year happens in the wintertime. Why not take advantage of this fun time and host or attend a football party! Be sure to make some awesome food (here is a great appetizer cookbook)!
Decorate Your Home for the Wintertime
Change up your home décor, even just slightly, for a new, fresh season. My favorite way to decorate for winter is to use white candles, cute throw pillows, and a fun welcome mat.
Hang a Winter Wreath
Speaking of decorations, grab some pinecones and build your own DIY winter wreath to hang up. If you’re not the DIY-type, you can check out some beautiful winter wreaths to purchase too.
Go on a Winter Cabin Getaway
Winter is the perfect time to go on a short little getaway, especially after the busy holiday months! Check out your nearest winter cabin and book yourself a great little weekend away.
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Change your Desktop and Phone Backgrounds for Winter
Changing out your backgrounds throughout the year is a great way to celebrate the seasons.
Read a Book by the Fireplace
A nice warm blanket, a hot beverage, a big comfy chair, and a cozy fireplace makes the perfect setting to spend a relaxing day with a good book. This blanket is my favorite blanket right now, it is SO cozy!! Also, be sure to check out my top reading lists here to get some major book inspiration!
Related: 21 Life-Changing Books to Read This Year!
Go Snow Shoeing
Snowshoeing is such a fun activity and is essential to anyone’s winter bucket list! It is an easy activity and can be done in nearly any snowy location on a nice, clear day.
PS: Don’t forget to bring the 10 essentials!!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great winter holiday, and so much fun to celebrate. If you’re not in a relationship, you can celebrate Galentine’s Day instead!
Here are some great posts that might help you out this Valentine’s Day:
Watch a Fun Winter Film
Immerse yourself in the winter season by watching a fun winter film! Some of my favorites include:
- Frozen
- Snow Day
- Snow Dogs
- Cool Runnings
- The Shinning
- Ice Age
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- Groundhog’s Day
- Valentine’s Day
Go Snow Tubing
Next, snow tubing is such a fun activity to add to your winter bucket list! Most ski resorts or mountain towns have a snow tubing slope and usually tickets are pretty inexpensive. You could also grab yourself a tube at home and go to a nearby snowy hillside too!
Create a Winter Playlist
Change up your music and create a fun, new winter playlist for the new season. This could simply include refreshing your current preferred playlists, or you could explore a fun new genre! Personally, I enjoy listening to some mellow, relaxing tunes during the wintertime with Prime Music (my go-to music app).
Read a Book Based in the Wintertime
Winter is the perfect time to get ahead in your reading list! There are some great books that are set in the wintertime!
Check out my current book lists here!
Host a Fun Indoor Game Night
Grab some friends and spend an evening together with a fun board game. There are some really cool new games out there that are absolutely a BLAST! Some of my current favorite board games include:
- Betrayal at House on the Hill (It’s like Clue with house building and a traitor amongst you)
- What Do You Meme? (Apples to Apples + Memes)
- Azul (Competitive mega Sudoku with colorful patterns)
- Codenames (The Name Game meets Tic-Tac-Toe)
- Terraforming Mars (If Settlers of Catan was in Space and a bit more cooperative)
Make and Hang Paper Snowflakes
Paper snowflakes can be such an easy and fun craft on a blistery, stormy day. Take it to the next level and make some 3D snowflakes like these!
Build a Fort
Gather all of your blankets and pillows around your home and spend the afternoon building a fun fort to watch a movie or read a good book in.
Related: 35 Winter Movies to Enjoy this Winter
Collect Pinecones and Craft with Them
Winter is a great time to collect pinecones and building a fun craft with them. Some pinecone craft ideas you might enjoy include a wreath, holiday ornaments to use next year, natural bird feeders, and fun fire starters.
Host a Winter Pizza Party
Did you know that February 9th is National Pizza Day each year? Well, all the more reason to have a fun pizza party in the wintertime!
Finish a Large Jigsaw Puzzle
Another great indoor, winter activity is to build a fun, large, and challenging jigsaw puzzle! If you’re in the market, check out this stunning puzzle! Isn’t it just perfect for the wintertime?
Purchase New Warm Pajamas
Fun new flannel pajamas are perfect for a fresh new winter season. These are my current favorites!
Take a Relaxing Bubble Bath
Unwind in a hot bubble bath with your favorite book, podcast, or your new winter playlist! You can even spice it up and make it a bit more fun with a bath bomb or new bubble bath soap (this one is very wintery).
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is right on the cusp of winter and spring and is such a fun holiday to celebrate. Many cities host fun, Irish-themed events, such as parades and festivals. Be sure to check out your nearest celebration and spend some time eating good food and listening to fun music.
Drink Hot Chocolate
Next, hot chocolate is a classic wintertime drink! You have to have at least one mug full, right?
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Cook Hot Soup from Scratch
A great new recipe to try out is a fun hot soup from scratch. I love making soup in my instant pot (I swear by this thing). It is super easy to make and creates enough food for days of belly-filling goodness.
Bake a Loaf of Bread
Another great recipe to try out is making your very own loaf of bread from scratch!
Bake an Orange and Cranberry Recipe
Speaking of recipes, be sure to bake yourself an orange and cranberry treat while they are still in season. Check out this awesome wintertime cookbook for some inspiration!
Make a Wintery Trail Mix Treat
The last recipe you should make every winter is a fun winter trail mix. Need some ideas? Try adding some winter treats, such as cranberries, popcorn, yogurt covered pretzels, and white chocolate chips.
Create New Year’s Resolutions
Creating a fresh new set of goals each year is incredibly important for continuous growth throughout your life. Check out my ultimate guide to short term goal setting to get started!
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Creating New Year’s Resolutions
Create a New Year’s Reading List
Another fun list to make every year is a fresh new reading list! Check out my latest reading lists to get started.
Related: 21 Life Changing Books for 20-Somethings
Join a New Book Club for the Year
A great way to stick to your new reading list is by joining a new book club!
Join and Use a New Gym
Many people have “get healthy” or something similar on their New Year’s Resolutions, why not get ahead of the pack and start using a cool new gym?
Do a Random Act of Kindness
Kindness is truly what makes this world a great place to live in. Contribute to this by completing one (or many) acts of random kindness.
Start a New Journal for the Year
Journaling has so many incredible benefits! Start a fresh new journal this year to see where it can take you.
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Combining Your Scrapbook with Your Journal
Write and Send Holiday Thank You Notes
Don’t forget to spend some time reflecting on how amazing the last holiday season was by writing some nice thank you letters to loved ones, even if it is just to say “thank you for a wonderful meal.”
Shop After-Holiday Sales
Finally, shopping after-holiday sales are one of my favorite winter past times! You can find some awesome Holiday decorations for super cheap to use next year!
To get started, check out some awesome Amazon sales here!
Further Reading
Looking for some other fun bucket list ideas? Check out these great related posts:
- The Ultimate Winter Movie Bucket List
- How to Create a Motivational Bucket List
- 105 Fun Things to Do When You’re Bored at Home
- 50 Spring Activities to Keep You Busy All Season Long!
- The Best Summer Bucket List – 50 Fun Activities
- The Ultimate List of Date Ideas (279 Ideas!)
- 50 Magical Holiday Activities to Ensure You Cherish The Season
Well, there you have it! My ultimate winter bucket list. I truly hope you’ve found some amazing and fun activities to add to your winter bucket list and that you enjoy the fun, cold season as much as I do. Have fun!
Don’t forget to begin writing your New Year’s Resolutions this winter season! Check out my Ultimate Guide to get started!
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