Want to take the kids ice skating? These family-friendly outdoor ice skating rinks in Chicago are perfect for beginners
Sock skating on a wooden floor might be fun (have you ever tried it?), but there’s nothing like feeling the cool breeze on your face as you glide across a real ice rink. It’s time to lace up your skates for an essential winter activity. Keep reading to find great places to ice skate in Chicago. Many are free, some are new—and most offer loads of other activities in the same location. So after attempting a few figure eights (or, you know, just making it from one side of the rink to the other), you can cozy up with Santa or warm your bellies with a cup of hot cocoa.
1. Parkway Bank Park
In the wintertime, Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont offers skating in the park, where The Chicago Wolves ice rink takes center stage with the perfect ticket price: free! You're allowed to bring your own skates, but if you need to rent a pair, they're available on site for $8. Easy parking and plenty of dining options round out the seasonal fun. After untying your skates, head over to the Sugar Factory and warm up with over-the-top hot cocoas.
Between Nov. 18 and Jan. 1, make it a full day of wintry fun by visiting the Sparkle Light Festival at Impact Field. You'll be treated to tubing, a holiday market, festive food and beverages, Santa's workshop, a train ride, and holiday crafts, all amongst an immersive display of more than one million holiday lights.
Spectacular city skyline views will be your backdrop when you take a spin at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Reservations are required for 90-minute skate sessions. Once again this year, the rink will offer free ice skating lessons on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. (Skate rentals are extra.)
The Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon is one of the best spots in the city to skate a figure eight. Meanwhile, the railing that lines the loop is the perfect pick-me-up for wobbly skaters, young and old alike. Tickets are released on a rolling basis at 12 p.m. on select dates. Check their website for the release date schedule.
Pro Tip: A skate assist sled is available for use by skaters with physical disabilities and their companion skater.
New this year, the ice rink at Gallagher Way will be moved into Wrigley Field as part of their Winterland attractions. It's open for skating and bumper car riding. Admission into Winterland is $5. Skating is additional. Visit prior to Dec. 31 and shop Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, Chicago's take on a traditional German Christmas market. Shop, eat, enjoy free entertainment, shop some more, and even say "guten tag" to Santa Claus. Admission to Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville continues to be free.
To learn more about Christkindlmarket's two locations, read our review here.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic is Chicagoland's largest and longest-running lights festival featuring over a million twinkling LED lights, and it's best enjoyed on ice. Take the family to circle the skating rink on the East Mall.
Although not outdoors, Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake ice rink provides all the holiday feels that make it worth mentioning. This indoor, temperature-controlled experience features a sprawling light garden of large-scale sculptures comprising more than 600,000 twinkling lights, a massive Alpine ice rink, authentic beer garden, kiddie train rides, Santa's Merry Main Street and gift market, and other family friendly and date-night activities.
Dates: Nov. 25-Jan. 7
500 E. Grand Ave. Streeterville Online: navypier.org
Double the fun! Watts Center boasts not one but two outdoor ice rinks. Tucked away in north suburban Glencoe, this gem offers figure skating lessons, ice hockey and recreational skating. When the conditions allow, you can also play on the sled hill. Check their calendar for themed skate sessions, like Glow Skate, Skate & Create, Holiday Skate, and more.
Feel the history in the air at Midway Plaisance ice skating rink, the original site of the world-famous Chicago's 1893 World's Fair. Skating is free and skates are available to rent. You can request sled-assisted skating, which allows people of all abilities to skate together, by calling 312-442-2194. Skate trainers are also available at the rink, first-come, first-served, for children new to skating.
While you're in Hyde Park, visit the Museum of Science & Industry's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light and be enchanted by the trees and displays decorated to represent the rich multicultural heritage of Chicago.
Located above Michigan Avenue, the Peninsula Sky Rink is the only hotel skating rink in the city, now in its 10th year. Surrounded by skyscrapers and the glow of twinkling lights, the synthetic rink is tucked into a winter wonderland with festive music and dazzling snowflake lighting. Warm your bellies on a selection of hotel beverages and snacks at the Chalet.
Skates are available to rent with proceeds donated to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Hephzibah Children's Association.
Dates: Nov. 25-Feb. 28
108 E. Superior St. Near North Side Online: peninsula.com
For up-to-date information on ice rinks operated by the Chicago Park District, check out their dedicated Skate in the Parkspage.
When you’re a parent, Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning. And while we still appreciate flowers and chocolates (who doesn’t?), it’s way more fun to celebrate the day as a family. That’s why we’ve rounded up ten kid-friendly Valentine’s Day events and activities around Boston that include everything from cooking classes to scavenger hunts to family hikes and movies. Here’s how to make the most of family time on Valentine’s weekend.
1. Join others at Appleton Farms for an easy, family-friendly hike along the trails and paths around the idyllic landscape. Dress for the weather and bring your own water, then consider registering in advance as space is limited for this event. Feb. 12. Event details.
2. Make and decorate Valentine’s chime ornaments and cards for someone special at this workshop held at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Hot cocoa and cider with mulled spices will be served to accompany this festive, outdoor, all-levels workshop. Registration is required. Feb. 12. Event details.
3. Love is in the air so bundle up, grab your littlest loves and head to Columbus Park where your spirit will be warmed walking under the Tunnel of Love. There will be fun surprises in the park during February so it will be a bit different each time you visit. Daily in February. Event details.
5. Sign up to make Valentine’s Sprinkle Donuts with your little baker in this hands-on class. You'll learn how to make an oh-so-delicious donut complete with beautiful glaze and festive sprinkles that will make your Valentine smile every time. Ages 2-8. Feb. 12. Event details.
6. You are invited to enjoy the 20th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival–a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping. All sculptures will be installed by midday on Saturday, Feb. 12, and illuminated on Saturday night. Feb. 11-13. Event details.
7. Sign up for a Minni Family Workshop where little artists and their caregivers will be whisked away by playful project and sensory stations inspired by Valentine’s Day. Be guided through a series of sweet activities, including collaborative heart prints, collaged cards and a special book reading. 18 mos.-5 years. Feb. 13. Event details.
8. If you haven't checked out the Winter Games at the Boston Children's Museum yet, Valentine's weekend is a great time to go. Kids can show off their skills in the sock skating rink, race your friends and family in the Biathlon Obstacle course, play curling, design your own flag and see Boston’s biggest snowman.
9. Bring the kids to the movies to watch everyone's favorite tale of true love unfold on the big screen. The Coolidge Corner Theatre will be playing The Princess Bride on Valentine's Day to get everyone in the spirit. Feb. 14. Event details.
10. Excited to give it a curl? Bring the fam to the Seaport where curling Lanes are open daily for walk-ups only and recommended play time is in 30-minute increments. Lanes may have up to 12 people (6 on each side). Daily. Event details.
Mother Nature blessed NYC with some snow? Be prepared to hit the slopes with the kids and check out our list of the best sledding hills in New York City. We found slopes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and hills for little kids and bigger daredevils. (P.S. you might as well read up on where to grab one of NYC’s top hot chocolates for an apres-sledding treat!)
Pilgrim Hill The unanimous city favorite seems to be Pilgrim Hill at 72nd Street and Fifth on the East Side in Central Park. It offers a perfect incline, very few rocks or sudden drops and a smooth, level glide that evens out at the bottom. Unfortunately, being deemed the best sledding spot in the city also means it gets very, very crowded.
Cedar Hill For a more mellow round of sledding with smaller kids, head to Cedar Hill on the East Side, between 76th and 79th Streets.
The Great Hill Another popular hill for sledding in Central Park, the Great Hill is further north, inside the park on the west side. Enter the park at between 103rd and Central Park West.
Carl Schurz Park Don't want to wait your turn? Head a few blocks north and east to Carl Schurz Park on 89th Street and East End, on the lawn north of Gracie Mansion. Bonus: there are two separate dog runs here as well.
Riverside Park Over on the Upper West Side, some swear by Riverside Drive from roughly 90th Street to 103rd, with a particularly good hill near Hippo Playground on 91st Street. But, the Urban Rangers have been known to host snowball fights, snowman-building contests and pass out hot chocolate at the hill on 103rd Street, so take your pick. The area’s biggest drawback is that being practically atop the Hudson River leads to some frigid winds sweeping in across the water. Bundle up!
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96th Street/The Children’s Gate Enter Central Park at 96th Street for another great Upper West Side spot that offers hills of various inclines, plus benches where you catch your breath. The biggest challenge here is to avoid those benches mid-flight — the ability to bail at the last possible moment is imperative.
Inwood Hill Park Inwood Hill Park is a choice spot for sledding in NYC, especially kids with a need for speed. It's also less-crowded than spots in Central Park, and offers a nice view as well. Enter at Dykman Street or Payson Avenue.
Inwood's Fort Tryon Park is another northern Manhattan spot for good sledding. Head to Billings Lawn, entering the park from its southern end on Margaret Corbin Circle where Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue meet.
More Upper West Side Sledding Options Two other choices on the UWS are Morningside Park, from 110th to 123rd Street and Morningside Avenue, and St. Nicholas Park on 135th Street, the latter known for its gentle hills and being ideal for beginners.
Prospect Park Head for the hills near Prospect Park's Long Meadow near the entrance at Prospect Park West and 9th Street. Other favorites include the Long Meadow near Grand Army Plaza and behind the Picnic House at 3rd Street and Prospect Park West. However, if you have younger kids, you can find plenty of bunny hills throughout the park that are good for beginner sledders.
Fort Greene Park You'll find four sled-worthy hills of varying height and intensity in Fort Greene Park between Myrtle and Dekalb Avenues.
Hillside Park If you live in DUMBO or Brooklyn Heights, your closest spot is the tiny park that's technically in Columbia Heights. As its name suggests, Hillside Park is home to a respectable slope, and provides ample space to glide to a stop. (You'll likely see dogs romping in the snow as well, as the park is a very popular place to bring four-legged friends year-round.)
Sunset Park Home to the highest point in Brooklyn, Sunset Park naturally provides some good sledding. The sweet spot is the interior of the park between 42nd and 43rd Streets.
Owl's Head Park Further south in Bay Ridge, Owl's Head Park has nice rolling hills, with a good spot at Colonial Road and 68th Street. But dress warmly, as it is right on the water. Another southern Brooklyn sledding option is McKinley Park; head to Fort Hamilton Parkway and 75th Street for a good sledding spot.
Astoria Park Take your sleds to Astoria Park at 19th Street between Shore Boulevard off Ditmars Boulevard for a fun sledding spot in Queens.
Juniper Valley Park For another popular place to sled in Queens, head to Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village. Slopes can be found at Juniper Boulevard North & South near the Tennis Building at 75th Street.
Mary Whalen Playground If you're thinking of going to Forest Park Golf Course's Suicide Hill, think again. It's dangerous and sledding there is prohibited by the Parks Department. (But yes, you will see families going there.) Instead, Mary Whalen Playground will offer a less nerve-racking — yet still fun — experience at Park Lane South and 79th Street.
Crotona Park The slope behind ballfield #3 at Fulton Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in Crotona Park boasts an official, NYC Snow Day designation, which means you'll find organized recreational activities, snowman-building contests, snowball fights, complimentary hot chocolate, and even sleds you can borrow here. Call 311 to find out when the program is in effect.
St. Mary’s Park The largest park in the South Bronx not only features hills much less crowded than the ones above, but also a recreation center. In non-covid times, this is a good place to warm up before a second run.
Clove Lakes Park A local gem, this protected Forever Wild site isn’t exclusively about ecology. It is also a Snow Day site where the park employees put out bales of hay to soften people's landings.
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto This South Shore hotspot for sledding in Pleasant Plains was founded as an orphanage by a priest. The orphanage is long gone, but parents may find comfort in the idea that some angels might still be hanging around looking out for daredevil kids.
For a complete list of city parks that allow sledding, visit: nycgovparks.org.
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Have snow fear on your next snow day with these epic sleds and snowboggans. From classic to creative, you’ll be the most prepared parent on the block. Keep reading to get more info on our favorite snow gear for kids—we’ve got something for everyone from toddlers to teens.
This mini luge sled for ages 5 and older is easy to steer, compact and comes in a rainbow of bright colors (helpful for keeping track of your downhill racers on snow days). With a low center of gravity and a belly-side tread, it'll only take a minute to master this one, and the anti-slip vinyl seat will help you stay on!
Winter is a great time of year to plan outdoor activities around Boston with your family. Get your hat, gloves and warmest winter boots ready and find a new sledding hill, book a day on the ice or makes some s’mores by the fire. These are a slew of our favorite things to do in Boston in the winter. All you have to do is check off the activities one by one!
Editor’s note: As things continue to evolve due to the omicron variant, please remember to double check information for the most up-to-date changes before packing the kids in the car for an adventure.
Boston has tons of sledding hills to choose from. Whether you're after trills on long hills or easy slopes that are perfect for toddlers, you don't have to look to far to find them. So, grab your favorite sled and get ready for a day in the snow!
Chestnut Hill Farm is a great destination for the winter months as there's so much to do there. You can go on a Reindeer Quest or enjoy fire pits on Saturday afternoons. It's a bring your own camp chair situation, but they'll provide everything you need to roast s'mores and find adventures between bites.
Take a Night Hike
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World's End is where you'll find the start of this guided night hike that happens when the moon in out. Hikes are scheduled in January, February and March of this year.
Go Ice Skating
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Get ready to practice your triple axel...or maybe just skate a few wobbly laps with your tot (we won't tell). However you skate, enjoy this activity with the kids at one of our favorite ice skating rinks. It doesn't get any better (or quintessentially Boston) than skating at the Frog Pond. Enjoy it while you can! The Kelly Outdoor ice rink in Jamaica Plain is another of our favorites, and you've got through March to enjoy it. Make your way to Winter Skate at Patriot Place for a great big ice rink and amenities too.
Make a New Farmyard Friend
Appleton Farms is where kids can make a barnyard animal friend this winter. They'll soon be calling Angora rabbits, Nubain goats and the resident flock of heritage chickens their buds.
The sculptures at deCordova Sculpture Park are just as stunning when they're surrounded by snow or cold hard ground as they are in the heat of summer. Learn about each one during a docent-led tour this winter.
COVID turned 2020 into the year of constant cabin fever. But you don’t have to continue the trend into 2021, especially during the winter season. Portland families have access to an abundance of winter adventures that get them out of the house and keep them active all through the colder months. Get your calendars out and get ready to schedule out the family fun with some of our favorite winter activities. Read on to find out more.
Get out the winter wiggles with a day on Mt Hood! Sledding and tubing are great options for including even the youngest in some winter wonderland adventures without the price or complications of getting skiis or snowboards. Grab your inner tube, sled, or snow disc and head to the slopes! Some of our favorite spots include Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Snow Bunny and Summit Ski Area, and White River Snow Park. Check out more spots here. Put on your warmest clothes, fill up your gas tank and get ready to slide.
Some families love the thrill of bombing down fresh powder together on a bluebird day. Others like to take things a little bit slower, pausing to inspect the tiny frozen details of a wintry landscape, or to fall backwards to create the perfect (or not-so-perfect) snow angel. Snowshoeing is a multi-sensory, meandering way to explore Portland's neighboring Mt. Hood this winter! Some of the best places for you and your family to go include Mirror Lake, Trillium Lake and Frog Lake. To find out more about these and other locations that are perfect for your family snow shoe adventure, check out this article.
One of the best ways to kick COVID Cabin fever, is by hitting the road for your winter fun. Portland's proximity to Oregon winter adventures makes it the perfect launching pad for epic winter road trips. Pack your family's bags and load them in the SUV and head to Depot Bay for whale watching, or Sisters, Oregon for a horse ride. For more awesome winter getaways, check out our favorite spots here. We've rounded up the best destinations for your crew's Oregon family vacation.
It's a snowy season and there is big powder on the mountain. It’s time to head to Portland ski resorts! Finding incredible places to go skiing near Portland, Oregon is easy to do as our city has some of the best ski areas within a short drive. Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl and Teacup Lake are just a few. Grab the kids, grab your Sno-Park pass, and enjoy epic adventure PNW-style. Find out where you can purchase tickets, rent gear, and more here.
Winters in Portland can get pretty darn cold and wet. While your family may not be down for camping during the Pacific Northwest's chilliest season, chances are they'd love to go glamping! Take your crew's winter adventures to the next level and head to one of these fantastic luxury cabins where you can spend your days playing outdoors and the evenings warming up in style. Some of our favorite spot include Sun River Resort Vacation Rentals and Dancing Bear Lodge at Mt. Rainier. Get ready for the great outdoors combined with hot tubs, fully stocked kitchen's and more!
When the snow starts falling, adults see shovels and plows, but kids see snowballs and sledding. Take a timeout this winter and join the kids in one of these snow activities. Whether you let your inner child out to play or just watch the kids do their thing, these are the seven best snow activities to do this winter (and the best locations to do them!)
Sledding
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Who doesn’t love gliding over the snow on a sled or saucer? Lying flat on their stomachs, using rope to steer and hands to stop, every kid gets a thrill from sledding. And DC has no shortage of hills to rush down. One of the city's best hills is off-the-beaten path Battery Kemble Park. This hidden gem is in a residential area which keeps it tucked away from tourists and often sparsely populated – perfect for this year!
Where: Battery Kemble Park 3035 Chain Bridge Rd NW Washington, DC 20016 202-895-6070 Online: nps.gov
Snowtubing
If regular sledding feels a bit tame to you and your bunch, snowtubing might be just what you want. The higher speed combined with the lack of control offers an adventure that will get the adrenaline pumping. You can ride alone or in tandem, this activity is usually best for kids 5 & up. You don’t have to go far to have fun, either; Liberty Mountain Resort is a perfect day trip from DC. Due to social distancing, be sure you make reservations and are prepared for a cashless pay experience.
Where: Liberty Mountain Resort 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA 717-642-8211 Online: libertymountainresort.com
Snowfort Building
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Building a snowfort is a fun way to spend a snowy day and, bonus!, you can use it as protection during an epic snow ball battles. Pick up this $10 brick maker (it also works at the beach!) to help littles build a solid foundation. Want to get super fancy? See if you can add ramparts, turrets, and cubbyholes for extra fun. The best place to build with snow? Your own backyard! Let the kids do their thing while you keep hot cocoa warm on the stove and watch the merry snow-making adventures from your own patio (or through the windows!).
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of hiking if you enjoy snowshoeing. Snowshoeing gives hiking a whole different feel as you enjoy the shushed quiet of winter… well, as shushed as things get with kids. Snowshoeing is a great whole-family winter activity because if you can walk, you can snowshoe! The best place for snowshoeing is Canaan Valley with 35 kilometers of marked and ungroomed natural snow trails. And if you finish all those trails, you can head to the nearby White Grass Ski Touring Center for another 60 kilometers.
Where: Canaan Valley 230 Main Lodge Rd. Davis, West Virginia 26260 304-866-4121 Online: canaanresort.com
Get creative by building a snowman or snowwoman. Let everyone build their own and decorate them complete with carrot noses, coal eyes, and scarves or bowties around their wintry necks. Use what you have around the house, or get a snowman kit here. Have a fam-friendly contest to decide who built the best snowperson (with prizes for everyone, of course!). Or make it a neighborhood-wide competition and let everyone on your block in on the fun. Want to up the stakes? Award the winner this snowman trophy ($24.99)!
Skiing makes a great family activity and comes with built-in social distancing and masks! Whether you’re first-timers or experts, skiing offers a trail for everyone, ensuring that no one feels left out of the fun. And there’s no shortage of ski resorts nearby. Head to Winterplace Ski Resort for some of the best trails near DC. As an added bonus, if your littles get bored with skiing, they can also go snowtubing – including Kiddie Park for the younger kids!
Where: Winterplace Ski Resort 100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd. Ghent, WV 25843 1-800-607-SNOW Online: winterplace.com
Create a Snowy Sensory Box
Sensory boxes are a great way to let your kids explore things with their hands, and a snowy sensory box lets you bring the outdoors inside. For a kiddo who isn’t a big fan of being cold or for entertaining older kids while littler ones nap, a sensory box lets them have the fun of snow days while staying toasty inside. Add a variety of little toys (think polar bears and penguins), decorative crystals, and other things that can change or contrast with the texture and temperature of the snow. It can get a little messy, so be sure to have some bath mats or towels on hand.
Get the kids suited up in that new mohawk helmet and find them the perfect bike for your day on the bike trail. Akron, Ohio is home to miles of trails that are perfect for new riders, experienced bikers and our favorite, the family cargo bike riders. Ride along paths that used to be train tracks, look for hidden waterfalls and take a dip in a lake when you are done. Scroll down for all the best bike trails for kids of all ages and abilities.
Bike and Hike Trail, Summit Metro Parks
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The paved 34-mile Bike & Hike Trail travels southeast from Sagamore Hills to Munroe Falls and Stow. This was one of the first "rails to trails" conversions in the country and sections of the Bike & Hike Trail follow the course of two abandoned railroads. There are several parking lots with access points along the way.
East of Route 91 in Munroe Falls, the Bike & Hike Trail parallels a scenic section of the Cuyahoga River where great blue herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks can be seen. Don't miss a stop at Brandywine Falls. At 75 feet, the fall are one of the highest in Ohio.
The Ohio & Erie Canalway is a National Heritage Area that draws hikers, bikers, horseback riders and birders. This path is partially paved and very popular for good reason as it is a gorgeous area to explore via your bike. On weekends it can get pretty crowded so pick it for your weekday rides. Check out the Bike Aboard program where you can bike one way between the Boston Store and Station Road train stations, and ride the train the other direction with your bike onboard.
This 237-acre park has six trails that total 3.6 miles. The trails are smoothed with some rolling hills that are perfect for younger riders. There are several trails to choose from, the longest is about a mile and a half. As a post ride reward, children will enjoy the orchard-themed playground. There's also an awesome sledding hill here in winter months.
The 3.3-mile paved trail around the lake offers great opportunities for bike riding kids. Located in the southern end of Cleveland Metroparks, Hinckley Reservation is the site of the nationally-known annual Return of the Buzzards. Bonus: you can cool off in the water after your ride!
The Greenway Corridor is a 4.8-mile paved trail that's perfect for family bike rides in the beauty of nature. Bonus: The beautiful waterfall locally known as “Chair Factory Falls” is a natural feature accessible by a pedestrian trail off the Greenway Corridor in Concord Township. You'll have to park your bikes and take the very short pedestrian pathway to see the falls.
Get ready to “Let It Go” again. Disney’s Frozen 2 is set to debut nationwide Nov. 22—but the merch is coming this October. So what can your kiddo expect when it comes to Elsa, Anna and Olaf-themed holiday presents? Check out the brand-new Frozen picks that your kids are sure to clamor for!
LEGO Sets
Your kiddo can build their fave Frozen characters with these cool sets!
Olaf ($14.99)
Enchanted Treehouse ($49.99)
Elsa's Wagon Adventure ($29.99)
Anna's Ice Canoe Expedition ($19.99)
Elsa's Jewelry Box Creation ($39.99)
Arendelle Castle Village ($79.99)
Anna and Elsa Adventure Dress
In sizes 4-6x, this dress ($29.99) is perfect for your child's next pretend play session.
Play Sets
These pint-sized play sets are sure to bring hours of Frozen fun.
Ultimate Arendelle Castle ($199.99)
Sledding Adventures ($79.99)
Pop Adventures Arendelle Castle ($29.99)
Anna and Kristoff Fashion Dolls
Dress up dolls, have hours of pretend play adventures or just hang with Frozen friends.
Who says you need to buy pricey outdoor toys to have fun on a snow day? According to one group of happy winter weather adventurers on social media, pool floats as makeshift sleds are now the IT item of the season.
We’ve all heard about the wild weather that’s taken parts of the country by storm (so to speak). When Seattle had its own snowmaggedon recently, a group of creative kiddos took to their neighborhood hill with one pretty rad sled.
Instead of the traditional plastic disks or sleighs, this kids gathered together in the back of a massive pink flamingo raft. When KOMO meteorologist Scott Sistek shared a clip of these kids sledding away in their over-sized raft, it got plenty of attention online.
The video, filmed by Doug Patterson, now has more more than 4.3 million views on Facebook. And if you’re not one of the millions that’s already seen it…well, you’re in for a treat—and maybe some wintery inspiration!