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October 30, 2017January 26, 2022

40+ Cheap Winter Activities

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Winter Fun

As the temperatures dip we tend to migrate indoors. Do you think the fun decreases?  No way.  I can think of so many fun cheap winter activities to do with the family.

Cheap Winter Activities

Sledding, skating, cookie exchanges or building a snow fort. Or what about a cup of hot cocoa and a good book.

 

Winter Bucket Lists

Are you a get outside and go skiing or build a snowman type?  Or are you a stay inside where it is warm and cuddle up with a good book or bake some yummy cookies type?

41 Cheap Winter Activities:

  1. Build a snowman
  2. Checkout the local library
  3. Visit the local museum
  4. Invite your friends over
  5. Call a distant family member and have a chat
  6. Go for a hike
  7. Make a popcorn garland
  8. Have a fondue party
  9. Make homemade Christmas cards
  10. Make snow angels
  11. Have a snowball fight
  12. Volunteer
  13. Pick out your Christmas tree
  14. Wrap presents
  15. Watch your favorite holiday movie
  16. Go sledding
  17. Decorate for the holidays
  18. Bake yummy pastries
  19. Go for a walk in the snow
  20. Go skating
  21. Listen to Christmas music
  22. Go snowshoeing
  23. Have a family games night
  24. Make a donation to the Food Bank
  25. Campout in the living room
  26. Cup and conversation
  27. Go for a nature walk
  28. Pajama day
  29. Write a letter to Santa
  30. Popcorn and a movie
  31. Wander a gift fair
  32. Have a cookie exchange
  33. Go caroling
  34. Build a snow fort
  35. Do a light display tour
  36. Read a good book
  37. Take a nap
  38. Host a potluck dinner
  39. Have a craft night
  40. Tour a nativity scene
  41. Visit Santa Claus

Cheap Activities

You can have an amazing time no matter the weather or the time of year.  And you don’t have to break the bank to do it.

What activities does your town offer during the winter?  Is there a local winter festival?  What do you like to do?

Pick and choose from the list above or add in a few ideas of your own.

No Spend Activities

If you are running on a super tight budget or you simply want to save money checkout this great bucket list of free activities or this list of great activities for a no spend girls weekend. 

Related Money Saving Posts: 

  • 75 Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend
  • 50 No Spend Fun Activities – Girls Weekend
  • 12 Ways To Save Money This Winter

Updated July 9, 2021

 

40+ Cheap Winter Activities

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Hello, my name is Cynthia. I am a wife and mother to two. A frugal mom blogger. A lover of all things frugal living & DIY. A strong coffee and dark chocolate lover. An out-of-the-box thinker. Welcome to Saving & Simplicity!

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