Winter Activities Guide for Chicago Kids

Here's our ultimate guide to the best things to do with kids in Chicago this winter, from ice skating to cozy indoor play spots and more family fun.

Chicago winters may be beyond cold, but there are a ton of fun things to do with kids in and around the city over the winter months. Read on for Mommy Poppins' guide to all the best winter activities, indoor fun and other things to do with the family during the coldest part of the year. 

We give you the low-down on where to find the best kids' ice-skating in Chicago, and the top things to do with Chicago kids in winter. Plus, find more than 50 FREE winter activities for kids in Chicago

If you're looking for things to do with kids indoors this winter in Chicago, we have you covered, too. Start with our Chicago winter fun list, for dozens of great indoor activity ideas, and take a look at the best places to hold a winter birthday party in Chicago. Our team of local moms shows you our favorite indoor play spaces in Chicago, and give you the scoop on how to take your kids to Chicago's best museums, zoos and parks for free. 

 

 

The Chicago Wolves Ice Skating Rink at the Brookfield Zoo is made of a synthetic material called Glice that requires no water and does not need to be kept below 32 degrees. Photo Courtesy of the Chicago Zoological Society