It can be hard to get out and try new things during the cold winter months. Especially if you’re on a budget. However, there are plenty of fun things that you can do indoors and outdoors across the country that are completely free during winter!

Whether you like to be active or cuddled up during the winter we have free activities for you. Check out this list and let us know which ones you try!

1. Have a movie marathon night
2. Have a snowball fight
3. Drink mulled wine or spiced cider
4. Go ice skating
5. Knit a scarf or blanket
6. Join a book club
7. Watch a local sports team
8. Do a jigsaw puzzle
9. Make a batch of chili
10. Have a bonfire
11. Make a snowman, snow angel or igloo
12. Make paper snowflakes
13. Go sledding
14. Drink eggnog
15. Volunteer at a soup kitchen
16. Go on a neighborhood light tour
17. Eat an icicle
18. Reread your favorite book
19. Go on a winter hike
20. Take up photography
21. Go Christmas caroling
22. Collect pine cones and make a craft
23. Invite friends over for hot cocoa
24. Go snowshoeing
25. Go ice fishing