The holiday break can feel long when the weather is cold and kids are home from school. Having a few ready-to-go activity kits makes it easier to keep little ones busy, active, and entertained—whether you’re heading outside to enjoy the snow or spending the day indoors. These winter activity ideas are fun, low-prep, and available with fast shipping so you can use them throughout the holiday season.
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Outdoor Winter Fun
Simple, weather-ready tools that make outdoor winter play more fun. Great for building, creating, and burning energy in the snow.
23 Piece Snow Activity Kit
Ages 3+
Perfect for winter days outside, this all-in-one snow play kit includes snowball makers in fun shapes, snow brick & shovel tools, and molds that turn snow into creative builds. Kids can build forts, snowmen, or snowball fight ammo with ease — a go-to for active outdoor fun.
Snow Block Maker
Ages 4+
A simple but effective set for building snow forts, castles, and creative snow structures, this kit works great for younger kids. Its mold shapes make compact bricks that stack easily, making outdoor snow play more engaging and hands-on.
Starter Snowshoes
Ages 3-6
These kid-sized snowshoes make it easier (and more fun!) for little ones to explore snowy yards or trails. Great for active family outings and encouraging confidence on slippery terrain.
Snowman Decorating Kit
This classic snowman decorating kit comes with everything kids need to dress up a snowman outdoors: hat, scarf, eyes, carrot nose, buttons, arms, and more. It’s a low-prep way to make backyard snow play extra creative and fun for the whole family. One size fits most snowmen!
Snow Saucer
Ages 6+
A simple, lightweight sled kids can grab and go for instant winter fun. These sturdy plastic saucers glide smoothly down snowy hills and stack easily for storage. Great for families who want an affordable, no-fuss sled for backyard play or weekend outings.
Snow & Winter Crafts
Fun, low-prep projects kids can enjoy indoors. These winter crafts spark creativity and keep little hands busy on cold days.
Snowman Making Kit
Ages 6+
A fun indoor craft that lets kids build and decorate their own trio of snowmen using sculpting clay and accessories like hats, scarves, googly eyes, noses, and buttons. Great for cold days when you want winter fun without leaving the house — and doubles as a cute seasonal decoration afterward.
Winter Snowflake Suncatchers
Ages 4+
This festive craft set gives kids everything they need to make sparkling snowflake suncatchers that brighten windows or add homemade charm to your holiday décor. With assorted coloured tissue paper and easy-to-use tools, it’s a perfect indoor activity for a winter day.
Clay Build Your Own Christmas Characters Kit
Age 5+
This cheerful holiday craft set includes three winter-themed DIY projects — build your own snowman, Santa, and gingerbread man out of clay — perfect for kids to create during the holiday break. All materials are included along with easy instructions.
Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit
Age 4+
This rock painting kit turns stones into fun glowing art! It includes a variety of smooth rocks, paints, brushes, and seasonal design ideas — perfect for kids to craft decorations, gifts, or holiday-themed keepsakes. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills, and can be done indoors on cozy winter afternoons or during family craft nights.
STEM & Activity Kits
Not all science needs to feel educational — this preschool-friendly kit makes learning about reactions and sensory experiments playful and engaging for younger kids.
Learning Resources Fizzy Volcano
Ages 4+
Spark curiosity with a science kit full of hands-on experiments, from chemistry tricks to physics-based builds. With over 100 activities included, kids can explore science at their own pace — perfect for snowy winter afternoons when you want indoor learning that feels like play.
Santa's Christmas Science Workshop
Ages 8+
Add a magical science twist to winter break with this holiday STEM kit that lets kids explore five festive experiments — from growing crystal-covered “Christmas trees” to creating bouncy “snowballs” and hydrophobic sand. It also includes a bonus booklet with 20 extra activities, so the fun lasts long after the main experiments are finished. Easy-to-follow instructions make this a great choice for curious kids ages ~8 and up who love hands-on discovery.
National Geographic Science Magic Kit
Ages 8+
A classic educational science kit that includes 100+ unique experiments mixing chemistry, physics, and “magic” science tricks — perfect for curious kids ages ~8+. These kits usually include safe lab tools, experiment cards, and all the supplies needed to explore classic science concepts at home.
Bill Nye's VR Science Kit
Ages 8+
This immersive STEM set combines classic science experiments with virtual reality learning — complete with VR goggles and guided activities that make winter break discovery fun and hands-on for curious kids.
Winter activity kits are an easy way to keep kids entertained, learning, and moving throughout the holiday break. Whether your family prefers outdoor snow fun, hands-on STEM projects, or creative indoor activities, these ideas help make the season enjoyable for everyone. If your kids have a favourite winter activity kit you recommend, share it in the comments—we’d love to hear what’s keeping them busy this holiday season.
