5 family-friendly ways to beat the blues this winter 

All the holiday decorations are put away. Kids are back at school, and everything feels a little less rushed. Sure, this is nice. But you can feel the winter doldrums sneaking up on you. If the winter season has you feeling down, lift your spirits with one of these family-friendly mood boosters. 

Take a tropical trip 

When winter weather keeps you indoors, immerse yourself in the warm climate and mysterious storyline of Hidden Island Season 2. Listen as the Robinson family tries to survive life on a tropical island. 

Artwork for the audio series “Hidden Island” with silhouettes of five people standing together with a sunset over water and palm trees
Chick-fil-A Play Cows standing in front of an oversized bowl of hay and salad with salad items in the air around them and the words “Hay Salad Mayhem” above them

Play silly games to beat winter blues 

The Cows need your help making plates of salad for their dinner party. Gather the family together and play Hay Salad Mayhem on the Chick-fil-A Play™ App. Help the Cows eat their greens while turning a winter day into a fun family memory. 

Put on your detective hat 

Who doesn’t love a good mystery to solve? Whether you’re in the car, out for a family stroll or making dinner together, tune into Do-Good Detectives on the Chick-fil-A Play™ App. Listen along to this audio series, where brother and sister detective duo solve mysteries in their small, coastal New England town. 

Artwork from Do-Good Detectives, featuring a girl standing on a dock next to a boy on a bicycle
An adult and child standing in front of a kitchen counter, sharing bites of the Chicken Souper Duper Pot Pie

Warm up from the inside out 

Make warm memories and even warmer meals together this winter. Try the Chicken Souper Duper Pot Pie recipe on the Chick-fil-A Play™ App or the Chicken Tortilla Cornbread Pot Pie recipe and the Chick-fil-A Chicken Pot Pie recipe. Find simple recipes your family can make together. 

Light up early sunsets 

Add some light to your home during winter days with the glowing Skyline Luminary craft. Sketch your own skyline on a piece of poster board, cut it out and wrap it around a faux candle. Display the city lights to give your room a cozy, bright vibe.

Skyline Luminary craft on a green background

Brighten family spirits this winter

A bright smile, a good laugh, a hot meal – sometimes the simplest things are exactly what we need to warm us up. The Chick-fil-A Play™ App is your home for free shows, games and activities to bring the whole family together.