10 Winter Activities to Explore with Your Family

Winter is a season that is loved by many. It is the timeof year when families get to enjoy outdoor activities such as snow and ice-skating and indoor activities such as cooking or playing board games with family.

But because the temperature outside is a little more frightful, it can make us need to think a little more creatively about what activities the kids in our lives might enjoy.

We have you covered, here are 10 ways to keep children entertained and enriched even when the weather is notsunnyReno, we all know and love.

1. Ice Skating

Enjoy the family fun of gliding and twirling around at TheIce Rink at Grand Sierra Resort or check out Reno Ice. Both ice rinks offer public skating sessions for all ages.

2. Movies

Watching movies has always been a great activity. Checkyour local listings to find a theater convenient to your location.

3. Snow Play

The Winter is a time that many people use to takeadvantage of all the snow and ice our area has to offer. People enjoy snowball fights and rolling downhills. It is a great time for kids to have fun in the snow with their friends.

4. Scrap-Booking

Being crafty is a great way for the whole family to havefun. Scrapbooking can be done with most of the supplies lying around the house.

5. Write Letters to Our Troops

Operation Gratitude sends letters from civilians thankingtroops, veterans, and first responders for their service. Recipients say these letters, notes, and drawings are the most cherished items they receive all year. Check out OperationGratitudefor a downloadable guide on how to write a letter to a service member.

6. Nevada Museum of Art

Channel your inner Picasso and have fun exploring yourartistic side in this monthly HandsONatHome, a family fun experience with different projects and ideas inspired by the collection. Plan your visit.

7. Homemade Activities

Create homemade playdough using a handful of ingredients in your pantry. It takes about 10 minutes to make and is sure to get their creativeness flowing. Here is aneasyrecipe to follow.

8. Cooking

Cooking can be fun, especially when you can involve thekids. Pick a recipe that is fun and easy to make and pull the kids in for some help in the kitchen.

9. Discover The Discovery Museum

The museum has over 10 permanent exhibitionsand a calendar full of activities that families can explore throughout the year. Let's Discover!

10. Who’s Got Talent?

This is an activity with so many possibilities, and it'sgreat for all ages, including grown-ups. If you are working, the kids might put together a show and perform for you later. Or the whole family could show off their talents to visiting guests. Click here for ideas.