Cabin fever escapes

own book club. The host makes a special dinner for everyone, and the kids talk about their book while we talk about ours. It’s the best!

Game day! Pick out a new board game and play it with the kids. Have an indoor snowball fight with paper or cotton balls. Hold a Minute to Win It competition. Just Games in Penfield has many board games available to rent. Try: Dominion, Pandemic Legacy, Scotland Yard, or Telestrations. Get crafty! Give yourself permission to learn a new hobby. Drag all the paint, brushes, and canvases out and let the kids create. Do it with them. Collect rocks, paint them, and leave them around the neighborhood. Perler beads are fun and can take all afternoon! Write a letter on pretty stationery and send it to someone via snail mail.

Take it one day at a time. And remember, spring is right around the corner. I promise.

These local picks are sure to help remedy any restlessness

BY DANIEL CURRY

One of the best parts of the winter is saying “let it snow”

and hunkering down within the coziness of your home. However, after a while, it’s easy to go a little stir-crazy. We put together a list of some local escapes that will help you get out of the house and enjoy what Rochester has to offer during the winter.

OFC Creations

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Focusing on giving kids of all ages the opportunity to perform, OFC Creations has an entire lineup of shows for kids to participate and perform in.

Seneca Park Zoo

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The Seneca Park Zoo offers multiple programs for kids throughout the winter, including their Discover Zoo Class where kids can learn about animals through the wonders of the Zoo!

Dick’s House of Sport

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Located in Victor, Dick’s House of Sport hosts events such as open ice skating and rock climbing all winter long.

Rochester Museum and Science Center

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The RMSC currently has several of exciting exhibits open throughout the winter that spark curiosity in science, culture, and history.

Strong National Museum of Play

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In addition to all of its exhibits, the Strong also has an all-new high ropes course—Skyline Climb. Both kids and adults can traverse beams and balance obstacles, maneuver ropes and wobbly bridges, and leap off a zipline platform.