7 Things To Do With Your Kids This Winter In Montgomery County

SILVER SPRING, MD — We haven't had a snowstorm yet this season, but there are plenty of things to do in Montgomery County during the winter with or without snow. January is poised to be packed with fun, family-friendly activities.

From dazzling winter wonderlands to high-flying adventures, here's what to see and do with your kids this month:

iFly

Price: Starting at $49.95
What to expect: A high-flying adventure with cool photo opps

If letting your kids indoor skydive doesn't make you the coolest parent ever, I don't know what will. At iFly in Gaithersburg, you can experience the thrill of skydiving...without all the risks that come with jumping out a plane at 15,000 feet.

How? A vertical wind tunnel. Once your flight suit is on, you'll be escorted to the wind tunnel by a flight instructor (don't worry: he or she will be there to guide you through the experience). Soon enough, you'll be defying gravity. Click here to learn more.

Roundhouse Theatre

Price: Varies
What to expect: A rousing theatrical experience that won't break the bank

It's no secret: We're glued to our smartphones. And between YouTube autoplay, Snapchat streaks, and endless Facebook feeds, we forget to look up and enjoy the beauty that's around us.

So, why not start now? Round up the family, turn off your cellphones, and watch a spellbinding show at the theatre. Click here to learn more.

Escapology

Price: $35 per person
What to expect: A heart-pounding race against the clock

You're Robert Montgomerie, the sole remaining heir to a large family fortune who had just been framed for the murder of your grandfather. Before the cops come, you must find a way to prove your innocence.

Now you're a detective aboard the famous trans-European Budapest Express, where a man was murdered. It's up to you to catch the killer before the killer catches you.

In these very different, grim scenarios, your objective is the same: Solve the mystery and escape in 60 minutes or less. Think you can do it?

Located at 11572 Old Georgetown Rd., Escapology offers visitors a chance to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks in one of four themed escape rooms. Click here for more details.

Ice Skating Rink

Price: $9 for adults; $8 for children, and $8 for seniors // skate rentals are $5
What to expect: Laughs, sore bums, and hot cocoa

Strap on those skates, because the outdoor ice skating rink at Rockville Town Square is now open for the 2019-2020 winter season.

The 7,200-square-foot rink — billed as the largest in the Washington-Baltimore region — is open Mondays through Thursdays from noon to 10 p.m., Fridays from noon to 11 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Click here to learn more.

There are plenty of ice skating rinks in Montgomery County. Check out Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Rink.

Rockwood Manor

Price: Varies
What to expect: A family getaway that requires little travel

Looking for a vacation that isn't too far from home? Check out Rockwood Manor. Located at 11001 MacArthur Blvd. in Potomac, this secluded wooden retreat is less than 30 minutes from places like the National Institute of Health, Westfield Montgomery, and RIO Washingtonian Center.

The iconic manor sits on the shores of the C&O Canal and Potomac River and includes a 30-acre park and 1920s country house.

You can schedule a tour of the manor, book a room, and even schedule meetings and celebrations. Click here for more information.

Sledding

Price: Free
What to expect: Great sledding hills approved by Montgomery Parks

Got a lot of snow? You know what that means: it's sleddin' time.

Montgomery Parks has released its list of the best sledding hills for kids and adults to check out.
These locations have been chosen "because they are generally free of latent hazards," according to Casey Anderson, chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board, the governing body for the county's parks.

Approved locations for sledding in Montgomery Parks include: Avenel Local Park; Hillmead Neighborhood Park; Pilgrim Hills Local Park; Sligo Creek Golf Course; and Woodacres Local Park. Click here to learn more.