Winter Break is here, and it’s time for family fun, cozy moments, and making memories that’ll last a lifetime! From magical holiday events and fun indoor activities to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Whidbey Island this season. 🌟 Grab your hot cocoa ☕, bundle up in your favorite scarves 🧣, and let’s dive into all the festive happenings and at-home fun this Winter Break! 🎅🎉🎁
Winter Holiday Events and Outings
Thursday, December 26th
- Cozy in Coupeville at the Coupeville Library - Families/Adults, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Relax and unwind with cozy activities for all ages.
Friday, December 27th
- Cozy in Coupeville at the Coupeville Library - Families/Adults, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Open Skate at The Roller Barn, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 28th
- NASWI Family Holiday Movie Series at Skywarrior Theater "Nightmare Before Christmas"
- Kids' Day at The Island County Historical Museum - Coupeville
A day of hands-on fun for the little ones. - Open Skate at The Roller Barn, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the new year with a kid-friendly event before bedtime!
- New Year's Eve Fireworks - Oak Harbor at 9 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks show. - New Years Eve Bowling for Families at Oak Bowl (Reservations)
Wednesday, January 1st
- First Day Hike at Meerkerk Gardens - Greenbank
- Whidbey Island Polar Bear Dive - Freeland
Take a chilly plunge into the New Year! - "First Day" Free Parks Day at WA State Parks and Whidbey Park Events
Enjoy a free day of fun at local state parks and Whidbey Island events.
Friday, January 3
- Family Game Making with Green Art Labs at Oak Harbor Library, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Open Skate at The Roller Barn, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 4th
- Parents Night Out at The Backyard - Langley (RESERVATIONS REQ'd)
Drop the kids off for a fun night out (reservations required). - Free Home Depot Kid's Workshop for Ages 5-12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hands-on fun building projects for kids. - Open Skate at The Roller Barn - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Other fun places to visit:
Imagination Cove Children's Museum in Oak Harbor
The Roller Barn - Skating Fridays Dec 27 and January 3 and Saturdays Dec 28, and January 4, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Backyard Open Play in Langley
Varner Candle Co in Oak Harbor
John Vanderzicht Pool - Closed Dec. 24 - Jan 4th for maintenance.
Children's Museum of Skagit County - Camps, museum fun and events in Burlington
At-Home Activities:
- DIY Holiday Crafting Session
- Create homemade ornaments, wreaths, or snowflakes with supplies you have at home. Use items like glitter, construction paper, ribbon, and old buttons for a personal touch.
- Bake Holiday Treats Together
- Get the kids involved in baking cookies, gingerbread houses, or festive cakes. They can decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles for added fun.
- Indoor Snowball Fight
- If there’s no snow outside, create "snowballs" from white socks or cotton balls. Have an indoor snowball fight in the living room to burn off some energy!
- Holiday Movie Marathon
- Pick out family-friendly holiday movies like Home Alone, Elf, or Frozen. Make hot cocoa, snuggle up in blankets, and enjoy the festive films together.
- Winter-Themed Scavenger Hunt
- Hide small winter-themed items around the house (like mittens, snowflakes, or candy canes). Give your kids clues and let them go on a scavenger hunt.
- DIY Winter Spa Day
- Create a home spa experience with DIY face masks, manicures, or foot baths. Kids will love the opportunity to pamper themselves with fun treatments.
- Family Game Night
- Play classic board games or card games like Monopoly, Uno, or The Game of Life. Make it extra cozy with blankets and hot drinks.
- Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin
- Create a sensory bin filled with fake snow (or flour), pinecones, small figurines, and holiday decorations. It’s a hands-on way to spark their imagination and creativity.
- Create a Time Capsule
- Get the kids involved in filling a time capsule with mementos from the year, such as drawings, letters to the future, or photos. Plan to open it together on a future New Year's Eve.
- Build an Indoor Fort
- Use pillows, blankets, and chairs to create an indoor fort. Once it’s built, you can hang out inside, read books, or play games.
- Make a Winter-Themed Playlist and Dance Party
- Compile a list of festive songs and have an impromptu dance party in your living room. Get the kids involved in choreographing dances to their favorite tunes.
