This holiday season, give them snowflakes to chase, stars to discover, and adventures to share with you. The outdoors is full of gifts. And it doesn’t need to cost a thing.
We’ve put together easy, fun outdoor adventures you can wrap up and give. Just pick one or more your kid will love, download the free certificate, and fill it in. Then, when they’re ready to cash it in, bundle up and head out together.
A little adventure. A lot to look forward to.
A little cocoa, some fresh air, and a cozy picnic with you. This adventure will have you both sipping on something tasty while enjoying the serene, winter feeling of the outdoors. Customize this certificate for a gift that’s sweeter outside.
Warm winter clothes, hot cocoa, mugs, and a blanket or something dry to sit on. Marshmallows highly encouraged.
All ages.
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Give their curiosity somewhere to go. Turn an ordinary winter walk into a search for extraordinary little things with this free, customizable adventure certificate.
Warm winter clothes and a scavenger hunt list.
Ages 3–10.
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Give them a front-row seat to falling snow. This free, customizable certificate promises a trip to the swings when the flakes start flying.
Warm winter clothes, an accessible swing set, and falling snow.
Any child who enjoys swinging, with grown-up help as needed.
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Give them a reason to cheer when the sun goes down. This free, customizable certificate turns an early winter sunset into a game of flashlight freeze tag. Batteries not included. Giggles almost guaranteed.
Warm winter clothes, flashlights, a few players, and a clear outdoor space.
Ages 5+
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Give them a night with all the stars—and all the good stuff between two graham crackers. Customize this free certificate for an evening of looking up and licking sticky fingers.
Warm winter clothes, blankets, a clear sky, and s’mores ingredients. A grown-up can prepare the s’mores indoors or help roast them outside.
All ages.
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Give them something that really goes downhill—in the best possible way. This free, customizable certificate promises snowy slopes, rosy cheeks, and plenty of “one more time!”
A sled, warm winter clothes, waterproof gloves, boots, and helmets.
Young children riding with a grown-up and older children ready to sled independently.
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Give their bike a reason to come out before spring. Customize this free certificate for a winter ride full of fresh air, little discoveries, and time together.
Bikes, helmets, gloves, warm layers, and a dry, ice-free route.
Kids who can comfortably ride the chosen route.
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You know what makes their eyes light up. Give them an outdoor adventure built around it with this free, customizable certificate. You bring the idea. They bring the excitement.
A little imagination.
Your choice.
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Their favorite café is about to open outdoors. Pack some cocoa, bundle everyone up, and find a spot to sip together. Your backyard, a nearby park, or a favorite trail all make excellent picnic destinations.
Bring a snack, watch the clouds, and see who can grow the best hot chocolate mustache. No elaborate plans required.Download the certificate, fill it in, and wrap up the promise of a cozy adventure together.
Want to start the fun in the kitchen? Try these easy recipes:
A feather. A pine cone. A bird with somewhere to be. There’s plenty to discover outside—even when the trees are bare.
Make a short list of things your child can spot on a walk. Include easy finds and a few surprises: something red, something crunchy, something shaped like a heart. For younger explorers, use pictures or call out one thing at a time.
Download the certificate, fill it in, and give them a little mystery to unwrap. When they’re ready to redeem it, bundle up and let the hunt begin.
Find inspiration for your list here:
Their favorite playground has a whole new look. Head to the swings during a gentle snowfall and let them glide through the flakes.
Look up. Stick out your tongues. See whose mittens catch the most snowflakes. Even a short visit can turn a snowy day into something special.
Download the certificate and make it good for the next suitable snowy day. Then keep an eye on the forecast—and get ready to give them a push.
The days may be shorter, but there’s still time to play. Gather the family or a few friends and choose a familiar outdoor space with clear boundaries and no ice or obstacles.
One player is “it.” When their flashlight beam lands on another player below the shoulders, that player freezes. A gentle tap from an unfrozen teammate sets them free. Take turns being “it” and see who has the sneakiest moves.
Download the certificate, fill it in, and give them an evening of frozen poses.
Winter’s early sunsets make it easier to fit a little stargazing in before bedtime. Pick a clear evening, bundle up, and find a spot away from bright lights. Your backyard might be all the adventure you need.
Bring out the s’mores, let your eyes adjust, and see what you can spot together. Find a constellation, look for the moon, or invent your own pictures in the stars.
Download the certificate and give them a delicious reason to look up.
Want help finding your way around the night sky? Try the Sky Guide app.
Some gifts need batteries. This one needs a snowy hill.
Choose a gentle slope with a clear runout, away from roads, trees, and obstacles. Then let your child set the pace, whether that means a little glide together or another trip up the hill.
Pack a warm drink and leave time for snow angels along the way. Half the adventure is what happens between rides.
Download the certificate, fill it in, and save the fun for a good snow day.
Looking for a new ride? Find the best sledding hills near you.
A familiar ride can feel brand new in winter. Bare branches reveal hidden nests. Frost sparkles on the grass. And a favorite park looks a little different from two wheels.
Choose a dry day and a route that fits your child’s riding ability. Keep it short and easy, or go a little farther if everyone’s up for it. Build in stops to explore and let their discoveries help set the pace.
Download the certificate, fill it in, and give them a ride worth bundling up for.
A muddy puddle expedition. A backyard obstacle course. A walk to find the biggest tree in the neighborhood. The best adventure might be one only you would think to give them.
Choose something your child will love, give it a name, and fill in the certificate. Keep it simple: it doesn’t have to be a big outing to become a big deal.
Need a starting point? Think about what they already love—animals, collecting things, climbing, exploring—and take it outside.
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