Imagine this – The weather is cold and dreary. The kids at home are getting restless. No one wants to go outside, but staying inside doesn’t seem terribly exciting either!

As winter blankets the world, parents everywhere find themselves facing a familiar challenge: how to keep their little ones entertained when the great outdoors is a chilly no-go zone. But fear not, intrepid parents! When the temperatures drop and the urge to hibernate indoors takes over, it's time to get creative.

What are the 4 Indoor Winter Activities for Kids Made Better With Headlamps?

The 4 indoor winter activities for kids made better with headlamps are:

Let's dive right into the four indoor activities that are perfect to keep your kids entertained. Heighten the adventure and excitement by using some of Fenix’s best winter headlamps to illuminate your escapades.

The Best Winter Headlamp for a Scavenger Hunt

Fenix HL32R-T Rechargeable Headlamp

Every kid loves a scavenger hunt! For this activity, the prize doesn’t matter as much as the hunt. You can wrap up small items you already own for the kids to find, or even make the final prize an experience or activity, like hot chocolate in front of the fire or a movie night with popcorn.

First, you have to come up with clues that are a bit of a challenge but that are possible for kids to solve. Each clue will lead them to a new location until finally they discover the prize.

One way to make a scavenger hunt extra special for kids is to provide them each with a headlamp. This will really make them feel like explorers!

The Fenix HL32R-T Rechargeable Headlamp has multiple brightness levels, including a low setting that works while indoors. The headlamp is lightweight, which means it will be comfortable for smaller heads. Don’t worry about the kids dropping the headlamp in their excitement. One of Fenix’s best winter headlamps, the HL32R-T is impact-resistant up to 2 meters. This headlamp can also be used by the kids for sleepovers or camping trips, and it includes a battery level indicator so they always know exactly how much charge is left.

The Best Winter Headlamp for Storytime

One way to encourage kids to read is to turn off all the lights and have a reading session with headlamps. The children can read their own books, or read stories to each other. It’s often difficult to compete with screens and get kids to read, but this is a way to make the activity a bit more exciting.

The Fenix HL16 AAA Headlamp is an affordable, high-quality headlamp that’s a great choice for kids because it’s small and lightweight, with a detachable headband that can be easily cleaned. The red light mode will protect your kids’ eyes in low light conditions, making it easy for them to read with the lights out. The lighting angle can be adjusted 60 degrees up and down, so they can angle the light down while reading, or move it back when using it to walk outside in the dark.

Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp

The Best Winter Headlamp for Indoor Camping

If it’s too cold to camp outside, set up an indoor campsite! Get your smallest tent, or create a makeshift one out of blankets and chairs, and make a comfortable bed with sleeping mats and pillows. Make the experience as much like camping as possible by turning out the lights and using only headlamps for illumination. You can tell stories, play games, or have a pretend camping adventure inside the "tent" with the headlamps providing the only light.

The Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp is a headlamp and a flashlight all in one. Kids will love how the light can be removed from the headband and used as a right-angle flashlight, with a body clip for hands-free use. The headlamp includes four modes of white light, as well as a red light mode for up-close tasks like reading or board games. It’s compact and rechargeable, with a maximum runtime of 42 hours at its lowest setting.

The Best Winter Headlamp for Shadow Puppets

One of the best uses of lights indoors is shadow puppets! For this activity, all you have to do is set up a white sheet or use a blank wall as a makeshift screen. Using headlamps to create shadow puppets makes it easier for the kids because they don’t have to keep holding a flashlight. Kids can take turns making different shapes with their hands and bodies.

Fenix HM60R Rechargeable Headlamp

The Fenix HM60R Rechargeable Headlamp is a powerful headlamp that will create dramatic shadow puppets. Kids can experiment with the spotlight, floodlight, and red light and see the different kinds of shapes they can make with each one. The large, all-in-one switch makes this headlamp easy to operate, and the locking feature prevents it from being accidentally activated when not in use.

 

Create Winter Indoor Fun for Kids With Headlamps

If your kids are getting tired of their toys, or you want them to take a break from their screens, plan some indoor winter fun with headlamps. With our best winter headlamps, you can purchase a light that the kids will be able to use as they get older. A good quality headlamp is an excellent gift for kids of all ages, and can provide hours of fun—both outside and inside!