The WinterKids App is Your Family’s ticket to Outdoor Winter Fun!
Free Jr. tickets at winter sports locations across Maine!*
Make the most of your family's winter without breaking the bank.
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Free Jr tickets (17 & under) at XC ski/snowshoe, ice skating, and downhill skiing locations across Maine.
Connect, save, and share smiles!
Enjoy exclusive Family Days for additional discounts & meet other WinterKids Families.
*The majority of Free kids’ tickets in the app require the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket.
A paid WinterKids App membership grants access to all of the deals listed in the Maine program.
- Annual membership costs $40 and covers a family of five (5).
- A parent or guardian must sign up as the primary member and can add up to 4 family members to the account. These should be your children, spouse and/or others who you want to redeem the offers for.
- More than five people in your family? Additional family members can be added to your membership for $10 per person. Contact Josh Harrington, jharrington@winterkids.org, to include additional family members.
- Once you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with links to download the WinterKids App to your smartphone.
Other helpful info:
- The majority of deals are for kids aged 17 and under.
- Majority of deals require a paying adult to accompany the free junior.
- Each eligible child can redeem each offer at least once.
- Many deals include additional discounts for accompanying family members.
- The majority of deals are for winter sports venues across Maine.
- Deals are meant to be redeemed in the WinterKids App when visiting the recreational area.
- Please read all of the information listed in each offer within the WinterKids App before redeeming.
- A separate membership is required to access the Ski NH passport for 4th and 5th graders. Please click here for more information.
- A separate membership is required to access the MSIA Cold Is Cool passport for 4th and 5th graders in Michigan. Please click here for more information
Are you looking for deals in NH or MI?
The WinterKids App proudly powers the MSIA Cold is Cool Passport in Michigan and the Ski NH Passport in New Hampshire.
Each program is managed regionally and requires a separate membership.
find app deals near you
Use our interactive partner map to find deals near you. Click on a partner to see what deals we have confirmed with them.
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We’ll send you fresh ideas monthly to help get your family outside and active throughout the winter.
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how to unlock deals in the app
A paid WinterKids App membership will grant access to our winter offers for the whole family through the App.
- Annual membership costs $40 and covers a family of 5.
- More than 5 people in your family? Additional children can be added at $10 per child (contact Josh Harrington to request additions).
how to redeem deals in the app
This is the redemption process that should be followed when you are at the point of sale. Be sure you show and redeem offers with staff present. For a video tutorial, scroll to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find this and other helpful tutorials.
helpful how-to videos
frequently asked questions
General Questions
How do I get the App?
The app’s free version will allow you to browse the discount offers available and search for free winter fun across Maine. Once you’re ready to take advantage of the offers, the app will automatically walk you through purchasing your membership.
What does an annual family membership cover?
Our partners will have one or more standard offers valid for the whole season. They can also post new offers to your family during and off-season! You can also attend our popular Family Days, date-specific events at participating locations where your whole family can get a great deal!
Check out our events calendar or open the WinterKids App for all current info on offers and Family Days.
How do I see what deals are available in the app this season?
To see all of our most up-to-date offers in the app, you can download it for free from the Apple or Android store. You can also preview deals here on our website.
A family membership is required to unlock and use the deals (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP).
My family has more than five people. How do I include all of them in my family membership?
What types of discounts and scholarships available?
- Sign up for our email list to get an early renewal offer of 50% off at the start of the season!
- Save 50% by visiting us at a local ski swap or community event. You can find a calendar of events we’ll be attending here: https://winterkids.org/blog/maine-ski-swaps/
- We offer a 25% discount to our corporate sponsors. Be sure to inquire with your employer to find out if they are a WinterKids sponsor and can share this benefit, or reach out to jharrington@winterkids.org.
- Scholarships are available if your family is in need of a free membership – contact Josh Harrington at jharrington@winterkids.org.
Mobile App Use Questions
How do I reset my password?
Please follow this link to reset your password: https://app.winterkids.org/membership/password/new
Enter the email address associated with your account and you’ll receive an email with a link to create a new password. Please create a password that is unique and that you can remember.
How do I add or remove people from my family's membership?
- Use your email and password to sign in.
- Once you do, you will see a ‘my account’ link at the top right corner. Click this to view your family account info.
- You can edit, remove, and add new family members to your account here. If you are adding anyone over 18, they must also enter an email address.
- The next time you open the WinterKids App, you should see the updated family members listed.
How do I redeem a deal in the app?
still have questions?
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