The weather outside is becoming a little bit frightful but we’ve got you covered with ways to keep yourselves busy all winter long, both indoors and outdoors (on those warmer days)! There are no shortage of activities to keep you warm and cozy, bring you outdoor fun, and more! Whether it’s a winter hike, resources for keeping the blues away and indoor play, books for the season, recipes, or more, we have got you covered with our Ultimate Guide to Winter In + Around Lansing.
We are so thankful to our partners at Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, CATA, Experience Grand Rapids, and Stemville. for helping us bring this guide to you!
Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, part of the Soaring Eagle family of properties, is owned and operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. With 40,000 square feet of indoor waterpark fun, operating 365 days per year, families will always find a warm and happy good time. As a Certified Autism Center, Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel is committed to providing a safe and enriching experience to all guests.
For a limited time check out the promotion Splash Saver for $60 you can get 4 waterpark passes and a larger cheese or pepperoni pizza.
2025 kicks off with World of Winter (Jan. 10 – March 2), America’s largest winter festival, featuring kid-friendly art installations, entertainment, games and more. Make the trip even more merry for your kids with an overnight stay at a hotel with an indoor pool – there are 60 to choose from in Grand Rapids, nine of them downtown, including the Amway Grand Plaza and Embassy Suites by Hilton. Check out our Family Fun page for even more activities and events.
Discover Lansing’s winter wonders with CATA! Let a CATA bus take you on an affordable adventure to some of the city’s most magical winter destinations this season. Take Route 1 downtown to Reutter Park and enjoy the 3,300-square-foot synthetic ice rink, where you can skate under festive holiday lights and stay warm with on-site heaters. For sledding and tubing fun, bundle up and catch Route 12 to Waverly Hill for a memorable snowy adventure. Want to experience wildlife in a winter setting? Ride Route 8 to the Potter Park Zoo, open year-round. All routes start and end at the Downtown Lansing CATA Transportation Center, making exploring the city’s winter magic convenient. With one-way fares just $1.25 for adults and 60 cents for students, and free rides for children under 42” tall when accompanied by an adult, CATA makes winter outings affordable for everyone. Plan your trip by calling 517-394-1000 or visiting www.cata.org, and follow CATA on Instagram and Facebook for updates and inspiration for your winter adventures!
Stemville is a hands-on play space where children are inspired to imagine, explore, design, and create within the worlds of STEM. With two main locations across Michigan and a pop-up location in Downtown Detroit open through December 28th, Stemville offers interactive activities, field trips, birthday parties, and memberships that spark curiosity and build foundational STEM skills through engaging play. Our mission is to make STEM learning accessible and enjoyable for families, empowering future innovators to discover their potential. You can check out the website for more information on Open Play and Memberships at Stemville.
For Winter Activities In + Around Lansing read on below for more information.
Winter Activities In + Around Lansing
Five Things You Need for Winter
Give your Time, Talent, and Treasure this Holiday Season
There is no shortage of winter activities in the Lansing area so we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites, including sledding and indoor fun options too. Click the link above for more information or head here for reasons to Head to the Zoo this Winter.
For outdoor activities in the Lansing Area head below for more information.
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors! Head to these posts for inspiration on how to get outdoors this winter!
Sledding Hills In + Around Lansing
Use Your Five Senses to Enjoy the Winter Season
Read on below for ways to take care of yourself this winter.
Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
Ways to Beat the Winter (Pandemic) Blues
Ways to Manage Seasonal Depression
Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Winter Season
Missing Someone Through the Holidays
6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
Tips for Supporting Someone Struggling with Infertility During the Holidays
Outdoor activities not your thing? Don’t worry! Check out these cold day indoor activities instead!
YouTube Workouts for the Family
Turn Bath Time Into Sensory Play
Lansing Mom’s Guide to Staycation in the Lansing Area
Favorite Games To Play at Family Game Night
Looking for ways to kick up the cozy comfort food for the holiday season? Look no further!
A Holiday Roast and Meal Everyone will Remember with Michigan Beef
Appetizers Everyone will Love Brought to you by Michigan Beef
Where to find Hot Cocoa Bombs In + Around Lansing
Ready to cozy up at home with some good books? We’ve got you covered!
Books to Celebrate Holidays Around the World
This time of year there is truly no shortage of holidays! From Diwali to Christmas, to Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, we’ve got all our resources right here!
- Celebrate The Holiday Season in Grand Rapids
- A Holiday Bucket List
- Teaching Your Kids About Holiday’s Around the World
- Lansing Mom Approved 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
- Lansing Mom Approved 2024 Foodie Gift Guide
- Starting New Holiday Traditions with Your Family
- 5 Non-Traditional Gifts for this Holiday Season
- 5 Fun Ways to Learn About Diwali with Your Kids
- Toys for Raising Culturally and Racially Aware Children
- Top 3 Tips to Help Kids Learn About and Celebrate Hanukkah
- Perfect Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas
- Stocking Stuffers for Everyone in the Family
- 3 Ways to Make Holidays Easier for Kids (And Mom!)
- The Four-Gift Rule for Kids: Making Giving Simple
- How To Create Meaningful Holiday Traditions
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Looking for more resources?
Check out our Lansing Mom Approved Holiday Gift Guide here.
