Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids

Discover all the best things to do with Washington DC kids this winter, with Mommy Poppins' guide to winter fun for DC families - from ice skating to indoor play spots and great museums for families in the Washington DC area.

Get rid of the winter blues with our guide to Winter Fun in DC for families.

Skate in the shadow of the National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes/CC BY 2.0
Spotlight on DC Winter Fun
The rink at Gaylord National Resort is the perfect place to go ice skating in December. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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Planet Word offers lots of free interactive fun. Photo courtesy of Planet Word
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Even young kids can get in on the fun at Heritage Hills Resort! Photo courtesy of Avalanche Express Snow Tubing at Heritage Hills Resort
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Admission to Planet Word is free and offers plenty of hands-on exhibits kids will love. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Snowshoe Mountain Resort boasts a whopping 56 ski trails. Photo courtesy of snowshoemountain.com
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photo courtesy of Climb Zone
Guide to Indoor Fun for Kids in DC

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What masterpieces will your kiddo create at the National Building Museum’s PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit? Photo by Anne McDonough, courtesy of the museum
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Toddlers have their own soft space to play at the National Children's Museum. Photo by Jason Dixson Photography courtesy of the museum.
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The remodeled National Air and Space Museum is a sight to behold. Photo courtesy of the museum
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The massive water park at Great Wolf Lodge in Maryland features a whopping 22 water slides. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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Even young kids can get in on the fun at Heritage Hills Resort! Photo courtesy of Avalanche Express Snow Tubing at Heritage Hills Resort
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These 12 snow tubing parks offer winter fun for the whole family.
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The rink at Gaylord National Resort is the perfect place to go ice skating in December. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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Bring the kids to one of these DC outdoor ice skating rinks for winter fun.
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Snow tubing is the perfect winter activity! Photo courtesy of Whitetail Mountain Ski Resort
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What kid doesn't love a game of pretend?
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Keep kids happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.
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Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
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Hit the slopes at one of our favorite kid-friendly ski resorts.
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Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
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