Winter Fun: Indoor Games & Activities

[Editor’s note: Click HERE for fun family winter movie list for families and click HERE for our ultimate winter craft project list!]

Get crafty with masking tape
Use a roll of masking tape for hours of family games, like indoor hopscotch, bull's eye bowling, tic tac toe, a balance beam, a long jump, and a game of "guard the eggs." Via whattoexpect.com
Make a science project
Treat your kids to a homemade science project: a baking soda and vinegar volcano. Via about.com
Get creative with blocks
Repurpose your wooden blocks, Legos, and ABC blocks using these creative ideas from handsonaswegrow.com.
Bake snowball cookies
Use this recipe from Brown Eyed Baker to bake snowball shortbread cookies at home...
Make homemade hot cocoa
... and pair with a cup of homemade hot cocoa. Recipe via marthastewart.com
Read a book together
Read a book together, and get inspired by this list of 2014's most notable children’s books from the New York Times, covering everything from picture books to young adult novels.
Make a blanket fort
Make and decorate a blanket fort for creative play. Via wikihow.com; photo via realsimple.com
Play charades
Bring the whole family together for a game of charades. Via fun.familyeducation.com; photo via wikihow.com

This Is Cooperstown

Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame &amp; Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills. </div> </div> </blockquote>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;