The Christmas season is such a fun and exciting time of the year. However, the Christmas season in Ohio is a different story, especially in Tuscarawas County. During the winter season, it’s difficult to find activities to do. Do you like to go out and do stuff? Or maybe you want a cozy night at home. Here are some winter activities you can do inside or outside during this season in Ohio.
Outdoor activities
One of the first activities that comes to mind is ice skating. Not only can you invite a group of friends to go with you, but you can also create fun memories of laughter. One of the most popular places to go ice skating is the Hall of Fame City Ice Rink. It’s an outdoor skating rink, and it’s also not too far from a variety of food places. After skating, you could easily go to get something to eat before you head home.
Skating is not for everyone, so maybe you want to do something a little bit more calming. The WonderLights Christmas show is famous for its drive-through lights. The WonderLights show is located in Hartford, Ohio. You have to reserve tickets in advance, and if you include travel and the cost of tickets, it can be a little bit more on the expensive side.
One of the biggest activities to do in the Winter is playing outside in the snow. Obviously, to do that it has to snow, but you can do so many other things such as sledding when it does snow. Most people go to Deis Hill to go sledding, but maybe you or your family travel to do something bigger like skiing or snowboarding. Not only can you sled, but also just play in the snow itself. Whether it’s a snowball fight or making a snowman, the best memories as a kid is when you use your creativity to enjoy little things.
Indoor activities
For those who might want a night in instead, there are of course many options too. For starters, a movie night. Not only is it free, but also you can pick any movie. There are a variety of movies and shows on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, and many more. Maybe you want something to get you into the holiday spirit or maybe you want a movie you can laugh at. It’s your choice.
If you’re like me, Sometimes you just can’t sit long enough to watch a full movie, so you can always bake Christmas cookies instead. There are so many different cookies you can bake whether it’s from scratch, or already having the cookie dough. If you make cookie cut-outs you can decorate them after they’re done cooling. If you have extras, you can give them out to other family members or friends.
Another indoor activity is making a gingerbread house. Gingerbread houses are a fun way to display creativity and also get into the holiday spirit. You can invite friends over and turn it into a gingerbread contest. Most stores have gingerbread house kits already pre-made, so you don’t even have to make it yourself if you don’t want to. There is always the option to decorate Gingerbread Men.
Although the winter season may seem like it is difficult to find activities to do, you just have to get creative with your thinking. Any activity can involve multiple people too, so you can invite friends or family and spend time together. Try new things because you might be surprised and actually like it.
