Looking for things to do in this cold winter month? Here are 28 ideas!
February Activities for Kids & Families
- Ice Castles in Lake Geneva are open. You’ll need to buy your tickets ahead of time and adhere to COVID precautions including wearing a mask and social distancing measures.
- Get super cozy with these ideas for creating a hygge winter with kids.
- Order your Girl Scout Cookies!
- Check out the play area at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve that’s great for year-round exploration.
- Explore art and nature in New London!
- Check out the winter wonderland created by the frozen waterfall at Fonferek Glen in Green Bay.
- Plan a fun indoor, pandemic safe birthday party for your February babies!
- Plan a fun Family Valentine’s Celebration!
- Have an expecting mom in your life? Check out our guest writer, Amber’s perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pregnant Moms.
- Speaking of expecting new family members, on Feburary 13th, the Welcome Baby Community will hold a Virtual Connecting Event. Participants receive access to resources for new parents and a FREE Building for Kids membership for new babies’ first 18 months! All first time parents with babies on the way or under 18 months are invited.
- Do you have a teenager at home thinking about their future? Check out this month’s Career Success Services for Teens virtual presentation from TEDX Oshkosh 2018 speaker Adam BellCorelli hosted by Appleton Public Library.
- Enjoy the fresh snow and go sledding! Check out our roundup of hills in Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Little Chute, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Combined Locks, Sherwood, Oshkosh, and Green Bay here.
- Are you looking for something more adventurous than sledding? Try tubing! Check out the Northeast Wisconsin Tubing Guide.
- Go Ice Skating! – Find tips and where to go.
- Titletown District has so many fun winter activities! Try an ice bike or tube down Ariens Hill!
- Head for the hills for family skiing! Great tips and advice to have a successful and fun trip can be found here.
- Take a little break and spend a weekend in one of these cozy cabins for rent in Wisconsin.
- Take a virtual field trip with more than 45 great ideas including tours of the White House, African safaris, and many wilderness adventures.
- Fresh snow is perfect for snowshoeing. Bring a sled and a blanket for little ones and enjoy the trails with the whole family. Visit the Go Valley Kids Snowshoeing Guide for tips and trails.
- Geocaching is not just for summer! It is also a fun winter activity. Learn how to get started with Geocaching 101.
- Check out Dr. Eric’s Skate Club in Oshkosh! Kids at all levels can learn new ice skating and hockey skills for free!
- Do you have a little one getting ready for Kindergarten? Check out this peek into Classical School in Appleton!
- Make a reservation at the Building for Kids for an hour of Exclusive Exploring! You’ll get to choose a group of exhibits for your family to play solo. Free for members!
- Check out how winter has transformed Door County.
- Sled, ice skate, and explore the playground at Pierce Park in Appleton!
- Outdoor dining has gone weather-proof! Try dinner or lunch in one of these 10 cozy domes.
- Make snow inside or try one of these other snow activities.
- Visit our website frequently for new articles and things to do with your family this winter!
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