In like a lion, out like a lamb? Buffalo's winter can be unpredictable, but there is always time to enjoy some of the best cold-weather activities around! Check these nine places in Buffalo off your winter checklist because there are always fun things to do in Buffalo in winter no matter what the weather does.

1. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza

Free outdoor ice skating? Yes, please! The Rotary Rink is located at Fountain Plaza in the heart of downtown. Whether you grab some cocoa to watch the skaters or hit the ice yourself, this is a great way to spend a winter afternoon!

Another fun event at Fountain Plaza's Rotary Rink is the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony - check it out in this video from WGRZ-TV:

2. Canalside / HARBORCENTER

Canalside's 33,000-square-foot ice rink is pretty impressive. And there is plenty of fun to be had at HARBORCENTER, too. Check out the indoor and outdoor rinks and lace up your skates for open ice time.

3. Niagara Falls, USA

Niagara Falls is always impressive, but it's especially beautiful in the snow. Bundle up and take the trip to experience this natural wonder firsthand before the ice thaws!

4. Chestnut Ridge, Orchard Park

Speaking of snow... The next time flurries fall, get to Orchard Park ASAP to experience the toboggan chutes and sledding hills. Even if there's only a light dusting of the white stuff, there's still plenty of fun to be had at Chestnut Ridge.

5. Eternal Flame Falls, Orchard Park

If you're at Chestnut Ridge and feeling adventurous, hit the trail down to the Eternal Flame Falls. While the flame won't keep you warm on your hike, it's a sight to see in the winter!

Explore the fascinating Eternal Flame Falls in winter in this video from Outside Chronicles:

6. Holiday Valley, Ellicottville

Ski bunnies, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers alike all appreciate Holiday Valley in Ellicottville for hitting the slopes.

7. Kelkenberg Farm, Clarence Center

If you're looking for a great family activity, bundle up the kids and drive out to Kelkenberg Farm in Clarence for sleigh rides and good old-fashioned fun on the farm!

8. East Aurora Healthy Zone Rink

East Aurora is one of the best small towns to visit in the winter, and the recent addition of the Healthy Zone Rink only adds to the appeal! Wander around town to visit the shops and take a few laps around the covered outdoor skating arena before you head back home.

9. Knox Farm, East Aurora

Speaking of East Aurora... Knox Farm is a crowd favorite in Western New York any time of the year, but it's especially lovely in the winter months. Snowshoe or take a stroll through the paths at Knox Farm and enjoy the winter wonderland that surrounds you!

Check out Knox Farm State Park in this video from The BeachStar Experience:

Where is your favorite place to enjoy the winter weather? ("Inside" doesn't count!) Share your favorite things to do in Buffalo in winter in the comments.

Then, check out these winter weather getaways in New York that will warm you up when cabin fever gets the best of you.