General Information & Bathroom Lowdown : With over 15 groomed trails ranging from beginner to advanced, you will be sure to find a trail that meets your cross-country ski and/or snowshoe ability at Five Fields Farm. Five Fields Farm also maintains groomed trails on the Bald Pate Mountain Preserve with snowshoe accessibility to the summitContinue reading “Explore Five Fields Farm: A Family Winter Adventure”
Category Archives: Winter Activities
Easy DIY Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play
Colored rice is one of my favorite things to make for sensory play. It is very easy to make and there are a bunch of activities that you can do with it! When making colored rice, I like to make a BUNCH of it. Usually 8 cups of colored rice will last a whole year!!Continue reading “Easy DIY Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play”
Create a Fun Winter Playscape with Homemade Play Dough
While my February Break Guide encourages families to adventure out of the house, I also recognize that it’s not always possible for us to leave the house with our kids. I’ve been there with an illness arriving into our house just in time for vacation! And while I’m a teacher so my time off matchesContinue reading “Create a Fun Winter Playscape with Homemade Play Dough”
Budget-Friendly February Break Activities for Families
Posted: February 2026 This post may include affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. At the beginning of each year, I really like to see how budget-friendly I can make February break for us. And this year…you can do allContinue reading “Budget-Friendly February Break Activities for Families”
Family Fun at Thompson’s Point Ice Rink
General Information & Bathroom Lowdown: With a great view of the Fore River, amenities of a ski lodge, and directly off of 295, Thompson’s Point Ice Rink is a fantastic spot to take your family to for ice skating. With 2-hour skating sessions going from 9am-9pm, on most days, you will be sure to findContinue reading “Family Fun at Thompson’s Point Ice Rink”
Explore Snowshoeing at Pineland Farms
General Information & Bathroom Lowdown: With over 20 kilometers of picturesque snowshoe trails, views of Mount Washington on a clear day, and a Market stocked with yummy snacks and lunch options, Pineland Farms is a great spot to head to for any snowshoe adventure. Tickets for the trails can be purchased at the Market (15Continue reading “Explore Snowshoeing at Pineland Farms”
A Beginner’s Guide to Easy Snowshoeing
With minimal gear needs and no requirement to learn a new skill, snowshoeing is a very easy and affordable way to enjoy winter in Maine. If you are looking to get out there this winter on snowshoes, here are 5 TIPS to help you get into the sport: Tip #1: Snowshoes are very affordable. BasicContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Easy Snowshoeing”