5 Ways to Celebrate the Olympics with Your Kids - Cypress Moms Network

US Team USA Olympic Fun

The Winter Olympics 2026 are coming soon, and it’s time to cheer on Team USA with fun, family-friendly activities everyone will love. From hosting an Olympics watch party to tracking medals, playing backyard games, and learning about real Team USA athletes, these ideas make it easy to bring the excitement home.

Whether you’re watching skiing, figure skating, bobsled, or hockey, this list of Olympic-themed activities for kids and families will help you turn the Games into meaningful memories. Grab your red, white, and blue snacks, print your free medal tracker, and let the Team USA spirit shine all week long. 🇺🇸❄️

Host a Team USA Watch Party

Red, white & blue snacks, mini flags, and a schedule of must-see events (skiing, bob sled, ice skating, etc.,).

Pick Your Family’s “Team USA” Athletes

Each family member chooses an athlete to follow all week and tracks medals & highlights (if you need a tracker, see #4)

Red, White & Blue Snack Board

Strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, yogurt dips, star-shaped crackers and a couple more ideas below!

Olympic-Themed Family Game Night

Create backyard versions of events: get creative and play in the snow! Bring out the cowbell and make some noise cheering on your hometown heroes. 

Learn About Team USA Athletes featured with Cypress Moms Network and the Local Moms Network in the past

⭐️ Meet a Mom: 7-time Olympic Medal Winner, Gymnast Shannon Miller
🥎 Meet a Mom: Olympic Softball Star Cat Osterman
⚽️ Meet a Mom: Soccer Superstar Alex Morgan
⚾️ Oakland A’s Manager and Team USA Women’s Baseball Coach Veronica Alvarez 
🛷 Meet a Dad: Olympic Dad: Luger Chris Mazdzer!

Wear Your Team USA Gear Day

Stars & stripes outfits, face paint, jerseys, temporary tattoos. And cheer on Team USA!

Summer Olympics + GLAM Kids + Cheering = this fun memory!

Create an Opening Ceremony Parade

Kids make country signs, march around the house, wave flags.

Write Letters or Notes to Athletes

Talk about encouragement, sportsmanship, and goals. Click HERE for more information on how to contact Olympic athletes!

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