50 Things To Do During Winter Break

As someone who did not grow up in New York, it still feels odd to me that Winter Break happens in February instead of having a second week of Christmas Break, but I may be getting used to it. Having another chance to slow down this winter is a welcome treat. For some parents, it may cause stress to coordinate time out of school while working. To those moms, we hope your week goes smoothly. If you are looking for activities and things to do during Winter Break, hopefully this list is helpful, whether you are looking to get out and about or stay in at home. Have a safe and restful Winter Break!

1. Visit Jurassic Quest
2. Set up a puzzle on a table to do as a family
3. See the new musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire at Rochester Auditorium Theatre
4. Go sledding
5. Check out a new coffee shop
6. Read through a book together
7. See where Kids Eat Free this week
8. Build a snowman as a family
9. Create your own hot chocolate bar
10. Go on family winter hike
11. Make your own pizza as a family
12. Make a homemade soup
13. Check out books together at your local library
14. Visit a new indoor playspace
15. Go out to eat at a sit-down restaurant as a family
16. Help your kids build a blanket fort
17. Visit with your neighbors
18. Camp out in the living room
19. Find rocks to paint
20. Visit the Seneca Park Zoo
21. Cut snowflakes together to decorate your windows
22. Print out some coloring sheets and grab the markers
23. Have an indoor picnic
24. Make an obstacle course
25. Visit an ice skating rink for open skate
26. Call and talk to distant family members
27. Play music and have a dance party
28. Refresh your kids’ bedrooms with a good cleaning with their help
29. Have a family game night
30. Go to one of our Top 10 Playgrounds if it is warm enough
31. Have a family movie night with theater-style snacks
32. Visit the Rochester Museum & Science Center
33. Go through old family photos together
34. Catch a laser show at Strasenburgh Planetarium
35. Make cookies together
36. Check out the George Eastman Museum
37. Listen to an audiobook together
38. Visit a local library for Library Storytime
39. Go out to the movies
40. Go swimming
41. Hit the lanes and go bowling
42. Visit The Strong Museum
43. Play Hide and Seek
44. Have your kids help plan, shop and cook for meal
45. Arrange a playdate with a friend
46. Visit your local rec center
47. Snow tubing at Greystone
48. Make a Scavenger Hunt to send your kids on
49. Go out for dessert together after dinner at home
50. Take the kids out to breakfast before going to work