Brace yourselves — winter is coming.If want to make the most of the cold season ahead, plan around one of these local winter activities.

Out of the cold

Home for the Holidays | Dates, times, and prices vary | Union Station | Experience seasonal lasers, catch a $3.50 holiday movie at the biggest screen in the region, sight see at Holiday Reflections, and celebrate Noon Years Eve with the family at Science City.

Immersive Nutcracker | Now-Saturday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Lighthouse ArtSpace, 8690 N. Dixson Ave., KCMO | $30 | Tchaikovsky’s sweeping music joins 360-degree projections, complete with classics like “The March of the Toys” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."

Into the elements

Kansas City Curling Club | Dates, times, and prices vary | 2525 NW S. Outer Rd., Blue Springs, MO | Join a league, learn the basics, or participate in an open curling session at KC’s only dedicated facility.

Food + drink

Find more seasonal activities + events in our winter guide.