9 Fun Snow Games For The Whole Family

In the snow, you can do much more than just play sports and walk. Snow games for the whole family are a great pastime when the ground is white. Today we are sharing 9 fun snow games that both kids and adults can participate in.

Snow games are often a favorite pastime of the family, but many activities provide fun for the whole family. Most importantly, both children and parents wear warm and moisture-proof clothing and shoes.

9 fun snow games for the whole family

In the northern parts of Finland, there is a lot of snow every winter, but in the south there is often only occasional short periods of snow. So when the country is white with snow, it is worth taking the opportunity to go out and go out with the whole family. In this way, wonderful winter memories are created for children – and parents can at the same time reminisce about their own childhood moments spent in the snow.

1. Building a snowman

We start with this best known and most traditional snow game, i.e. building a snowman. Everyone knows what a snowman is made of, but do you still remember how to skillfully assemble such a character? Try and find out your own snowman building skills while your kids enjoy this fun winter activity.

In building a snowman, only the imagination is the limit. A snowman can be big or small, round or skinny – or even animal-shaped. The finished snowman can be decorated with a traditional carrot pin and buttons such as buttons, twigs and cones.

2. Snow War

Snow war is certainly the funniest snow game for many children – and adults alike. No special instructions are needed to shape the balls – participants just need to be as fast as possible and try to hit the opponent with their ball. Of course, the goal is also to dodge snowballs thrown by others.

However, make sure that children understand that snowballs should not be thrown into anyone’s face, and that the subject should always be far enough away from the thrower so that the ball does not cause nasty injuries.

3. Beach games in the snow

Have you noticed that really anything that is built of sand on the beach can also be built of snow? So take a couple of buckets and shovels with you and build different characters and structures with your child.

4. Treasure hunting in the snow

No child would get excited about treasure hunting, and such an adventure can be organized as well in winter as in summer. Hidden treasures in the snow can be used either various objects or, for example, pre-made colored ice cubes. Depending on the number of participants, treasures can be searched alone or in teams.

5. Sledding

No family trip to the winter terrain is perfect unless the kids are allowed to slope down the hill and experience the adrenaline rush it produces! You can already find a sled at home, and if you don’t own one, the financial investment isn’t great, as these plastic tools are sold in stores for a few euros.

Young children also enjoy being pulled on a sled.

6. Colorful snow

Prepare paints by mixing water and food coloring in a bottle. This allows children and adults to draw colorful works of art in the snow.

7. Construction of a snow castle

Every adult today has built snow castles and huts as a child. Only the imagination is the limit in what kind of structure arises. You can spend time inside a sturdy hut, but keep in mind that because of the risk of breakage, children should not be left to play alone in the snow hut.

8. Traces in the snow

This is a really exciting and fun game that is easy to try on forest trails, for example. The play tries to identify which creature’s traces are visible in the snow – perhaps humans, dogs or hares.

9. Mouse, cat and snow thrower

This game is suitable for a larger group – in fact, the more participants, the better! Start by selecting three players – mouse, cat and snow thrower. The other participants stand in a circle hand in hand.

The mouse settles inside the circle and the cat outside. A snow thrower stands a few meters away. The cat tries to get inside the ring to grab the mouse, while the people standing in the ring try to block the cat. A snow thrower throws snowballs at those in the circle to disturb and help the cat.