Let It Snow!

Your Snow Day Survival Guide

Snow day! Kids—and many adults— love hearing these two words. There is nothing like celebrating that feeling that never changes—that feeling of excitement, joy, and adventure. There is a magic in the air when it snows and there is so much fun to be had—whether you are outdoors or indoors. But there is planning to do to make sure that your snow day is all it can be. Here is a little checklist and idea guide to help you survive the snow days of 2026. And…don’t forget the bread and milk. 

Snow Day Check List 

Sleds: One thing to do right away is to check that you have good sleds ready to go. If not, go ahead and purchase one or two now.

Warm Coat: No explanation needed!  

Snow Hat & Scarf: You lose the most heat through your head, so get one or two options to keep the noggin warm. Also, keep the neck and the face warm with a cozy scarf.  

Waterproof Snow Pants, Bibs & Gloves: You want to keep the hands, legs, and bum dry for when you are sledding and sitting in the snow. 

Warm Boots & Warm Socks: Make sure you have warm socks and waterproof boots to wear so you can make the most of your trekking around—and make sure you have the right sizes.  

Snow Day Superstitions 

Wacky PJs: Wear your pajamas inside out and backwards to "confuse" the weather or trick it into making snow. 

Flush Ice: Flush ice cubes down the toilet, often one for each inch of snow desired.

Snow Dance: Perform a special "snow dance," sometimes in your inside-out pajamas. 

Outdoor Snow Day Activities 

Build a Snow Fort: Use buckets or plastic bins to pack “snow bricks.” 

Snowman With a Twist: Try themed snowmen: superhero snowman, pirate snowman, or even a snow animal. 

DIY Snow Paint: Fill spray bottles with water + food coloring to “paint” the snow. 

Go Sledding: Remember my advice on having your sleds ready.  

Winter Hike or Photo Walk: Look for animal tracks and take pictures of frozen scenery. Also, try to plan a nighttime snow walk (my personal favorite)—seeing the snow in the moonlight is truly magical. 

Cozy Indoor Snow Day Activities 

Hot Chocolate Bar: Hot cocoa, marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon, sprinkles and candy canes. 

Blanket Fort Movie Theater: Use fairy lights and a laptop for max coziness. 

Bake Something Warm: Cookies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, or homemade pretzels.

Board Game Marathon: Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Uno, Candy Land, and more.

Craft Session: Try paper snowflakes, painting, knitting, or DIY friendship bracelets. 

Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Make a snow theme (or any theme) scavenger hunt with a prize at the end.