Indoor Winter Activities to Inspire Holiday Fun

Last updated on December 3rd, 2025

Being home for the holidays provides a wonderful opportunity to gather with loved ones and enjoy all the moments that make this time of year so special. Get inspired this season with our list of indoor winter activities, which includes holiday-inspired fun and exciting ideas for spreading cheer throughout your home.

 

Holiday Baking in the Kitchen

Holiday baking is a time-honored tradition for nearly every celebration, making it one of the all-time favorite indoor winter activities. Invite everyone to participate in this holiday mainstay that instantly transforms your kitchen into a bakery with decadent scents wafting from the oven. 

 

Movie Night in the Great Room or Media Room

Whether you opt for a heartwarming holiday classic or stream a fun new release, adding a movie night to your list of holiday activities can be a festive, relaxing event the whole family will love. 

 

Put on a Show in the Flex Room, Loft, or Basement 

Your home provides the perfect backdrop for kids’ holiday activities. If your little ones have a penchant for performing or an aptitude for art, create a space to showcase their creativity to friends or family at holiday gatherings. A basement, loft, or flex room provides the perfect nook for kids to stage a play, host karaoke, or display their talents. 

Another way to showcase their artistic abilities is to transform your home’s hallways into an art gallery. Mount their winter-themed crafts with removable putty so you can easily take them down or swap out their beautiful masterpieces throughout the seasons.

 

Warm Up Outdoor Living Spaces 

Gathering in a beautifully appointed outdoor living area can feel just as cozy as being indoors, setting the perfect winter mood for any activity you choose. 

Even in colder climates, the outdoors can be inviting if you plan ahead. Put together a holiday hot cocoa bar. Start with an insulated pitcher of cocoa and add all the fixings, such as mini marshmallows, sprinkles, peppermint sticks, and whipped cream. Nestle in around the fire pit with homemade s’mores and a cozy throw around your shoulders. 

 

Discover more spaces in your home that can inspire holiday fun in the Dream Spaces category on our blog.