The Northern Tier Trail in East Lansing offers 4.5 miles of pathways winding through the woods.

For a full map of the trail, see cityofeastlansing.com.

2. Head to Munn Ice Arena for some open skating, a game of broomball, an open hockey game or freestyle skate.

Open skating costs $4 for MSU students, staff and faculty with an ID, or $5 for the public. Skates are available to rent for $2. Open hockey costs $5 per player and goalies are free. Freestyle admission is $5.

For a full schedule of times, visit munnicearena.com/schedules.

3. Channel your inner 7-year-old and go sledding.

Popular locations include the Hawk Island County Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road, in Lansing, and Harris Nature Center.

4. Go on a quest for the perfect cup of hot cocoa.

Check along Grand River Avenue, or make your own using real chocolate.

5. Build a snow fort or sculpture.

For students living in houses, get the neighbors in on it and see how much snow can be compacted into one yard.

6. Organize a snow ball fight.

7. Get a head start on next year’s holiday gift giving by trying knitting or crocheting.

8. Attend a hockey game.

Students can purchase MSU hockey tickets or check out the schedule online at msuspartans.com. They also can be purchased at the Spartan Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison Field House. Or check out East Lansing High School’s varsity hockey team.

9. Host a game marathon with your roommates or friends.

Favorites include Apples to Apples, Mad Gab, Balderdash, spoons, euchre or “Have You Ever.”

10. Throw a beach party.

Crank up the thermostat and bust out your swimsuit. It’s cold outside, but it doesn’t have to be in your apartment/house/dorm room.