How To: Indoor Winter Carnival Games

1. Snowball Toss:

Materials Needed:

- Soft, fabric snowballs

- Buckets or baskets

How to Play:

1. Set up the buckets or baskets at various distances from a designated throwing line.

2. Divide the players into teams.

3. Give each team a set number of snowballs.

4. On your mark, get set, throw! Players take turns tossing snowballs at the buckets.

5. Award points for each successful toss based on the distance from the throwing line.

6. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

2. Indoor Sled Race:

Materials Needed:

- Cardboard boxes

- Plastic bags

- Tape

- Markers or paint

How to Play:

1. Cut the cardboard boxes into sled shapes.

2. Cover the cardboard sleds with plastic bags to make them slippery.

3. Decorate the sleds with markers or paint to create a wintery theme.

4. Set up a race course with obstacles like cones or chairs.

5. Have players sit on their sleds and race down the course.

6. The first player to cross the finish line without knocking down any obstacles wins the race.

3. Winter-Themed Scavenger Hunt:

Materials Needed:

- Winter-themed items (e.g., snowflakes, mittens, ornaments, etc.)

- Clues or riddles

How to Play:

1. Hide winter-themed items around the house or indoor space.

2. Create clues or riddles that lead to the location of each item.

3. Divide the players into teams and give each team a list of clues.

4. Set a time limit for the scavenger hunt.

5. The first team to find all the hidden items wins the game.

4. Indoor Penguin Walk Relay:

Materials Needed:

- Two balloons (for each player)

- Hula hoops or markers

How to Play:

1. Divide the players into teams.

2. Each player holds a balloon between their legs like a penguin.

3. Set up a relay course with hula hoops or markers as obstacles.

4. Players must waddle like penguins, holding the balloon between their legs, and move through the obstacles without dropping the balloon.

5. The first team to complete the relay race without dropping any balloons wins.

5. Build-a-Snowman Challenge:

Materials Needed:

- White balloons

- Black markers

- Glue or stickers

- Cotton balls or batting

- Optional: scarves, hats, or other accessories

How to Play:

1. Give each player a set number of white balloons, markers, glue or stickers, and cotton balls.

2. Challenge the players to build snowmen using the materials provided.

3. Encourage creativity and allow the players to add personal touches to their snowmen.

4. Once the snowmen are complete, have a fun "snowman parade" and vote for the most creative snowman.

These indoor winter carnival games promise hours of fun and excitement, bringing the joy and spirit of winter indoors for all to enjoy.