25 Fun & Memorable Christmas Activities for Kids

Arts and Crafts Christmas Activities for Kids

Making your kids feel included in the holiday preparations (such as making the decorations or baking sweets and treats) is a sure-fire way to make this coming holiday memorable. So why not inspire your children’s creative streak with these fun arts and crafts-themed Christmas activities at home?

1. Make Christmas Ornaments

While you’re preparing everything behind the scenes, let your kids spend quality time with their grandparents, aunts or uncles making DIY Christmas ornaments to really personalized the holiday decor at home. 

You can use available materials at home or just buy one of these DIY Christmas ornaments kits.

2. Wreath Making

Your Christmas decorations aren’t complete if you don’t have a customized wreath hanging on your front door. A holiday task to cross off your list and a bonding opportunity with your kids would be to make the wreath together. 

You can get a wreath-making kit on Amazon.

3. Decorate a Ginger Breadman

Decorating gingerbread man cookies is one of the most enjoyable (and delicious) Christmas activities for the kids which you can do together while you prepare the feast for the entire family. 

Teach them ow to make edible art with this Gingerbread man cookie kit.

4. Decorate Christmas Stockings

These no-sew burlap Christmas stockings are perfect and safe for kids who want to customize their own stockings to match their personalities before hanging them over the fireplace.  

If you also need some tips on which stocking stuffers to get for your kids, take a look at our suggestions here.

5. Assemble a Christmas Village

Assemble your own little Christmas village with the help of your kids. You can use traditional ceramic pieces or make them on your own using cardboard or colored paper. You can even build this LEGO Christmas village and make it centerpiece of the holiday celebration this year.

Fun Christmas Activities at Home

It’s not Christmas without some good-old competition among family members. Let the kids join in the fun with these Christmas party games which are perfect for celebrating the holidays indoors. 

6. Christmas Bingo

If you want to play a holiday game that’s both fun and educational for the kids, you can’t go wrong with Christmas Bingo. Playing this game is a great opportunity for children to learn how to follow rules and to even beef up their vocabulary.

7. Christmas Freeze Dance

The simplest ideas are almost always the best ones. Pick an open area inside your home and get a dance party going. Every time the music stops playing, everybody must stop dancing and hold their positions. Whoever flinches first is eliminated from the game.

8. Poke-A-Tree Game

Add an extra twist to the gift-giving this coming Christmas by playing the poke-a-tree game. If they’re lucky enough, they have a chance to get more prizes each time they poke through the Christmas tree you crafted from tissue paper.

9. Christmas Charades Trivia

One of the more popular Christmas activities for families is holding a holiday game night. Children and adults alike will have a blast playing trivia games, charades and other challenges that are sure to keep everyone entertained. 

You don’t need to come up with the games yourselves. Shop for a Christmas Party Game Deck on Amazon.

10. Christmas Mad Libs

A game of Mad Libs always results in hilarity no matter the occasion. Let the kids join in the fun of writing their own silly and funny stories about Christmas.

11. Reindeer Antler Ring Toss

The rules of this game are simple. One person wears the antler headband while the rest of the family try to hook as many rings as they can into the antlers. Whoever manages to shoot the most number of rings in a minute is the winner.

Keep the game fun and safe for the kids by getting the inflatable set of this ring toss game here.

12. Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Hosting a Christmas scavenger hunt easily qualifies in the list of fun family Christmas traditions. Many of us have fond memories of spending Christmas mornings breaking off into groups and searching all over the house for the clues that will lead the winners to the ultimate prize for the holiday season. 

A scavenger hunt takes a lot of preparation ahead of time.  Here’s a guide to help you get started.

13. Pin the Nose on Rudolph Game

A Christmas take on the “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game, this party game classic is guaranteed to be a huge hit among the youngsters. 

Get your supplies for the Pin the Nose on Rudolph game here.

Toddler-Friendly Christmas Activities

Your toddler may be too young to remember, but the Christmas photos and videos you’ll be taking and recording will be the testament of your child’s earliest winter holiday experience. Here are a few ideas if you’re looking for toddler-friendly Christmas activities at home.

14. Jingle Bell Toss

The Jingle Bell Toss is a super easy game that toddlers, older kids and adults will enjoy playing. Each player gets a turn to toss a handful of jingle bells into the red cups which are placed just a few feet away.

15. Christmas Tree Ball Sort

The Christmas Tree Ball Sort is both a fun and stimulating game suitable for toddlers. Aside from entertaining them and getting them involved in the holiday festivities, it also hones their motor skills and tests their ability to recognize color.

Here’s an easy DIY guide to set this game up at home.

16. Snowman Bowling

You’re never too young to learn how to bowl. Get your little ones into the spirit of the holiday celebration by playing a few rounds of snowman bowling with the rest of the family. 

You can make your own pins from recycled water bottles or you can buy a snowman-themed bowling set here.

17. Christmas Sensory Bin

Keep your kids engaged and their senses stimulated for continuous learning this holiday season by making them their own Christmas sensory bins to play with.

18. Build a Felt Christmas Tree

Give your older kids and their younger siblings a special project they can work on together like building a felt Christmas tree together. It’s an opportunity for bonding and keeps their creative juices flowing even during the holidays. 

19. Christmas Songs with Toddlers

Singing traditional carols while huddled around right next to the Christmas tree or by the fireplace is one of those family Christmas traditions that can quickly get everyone in the holiday spirit. It’s also the perfect opportunity for you to introduce your toddlers to music and singing… and karaoke.

Meaningful Christmas Activities For Families at Home

There are other ways to have a meaningful Christmas with the family aside from playing party games or eating good food. Here are other holiday traditions you can start with your kids.

20. Advent Calendar

If Christmas day is still a little days away, you can kick off the celebration with an advent calendar. For each day that passes, your kids can open a surprise gift and they also get a fun activity to complete that will help build anticipation for the coming holiday. 

For kiddos who love to play with slime, get this slime advent calendar on Amazon.

21. Decorate the Christmas Tree

Decorating the Christmas tree with your kids is a staple family Christmas tradition that you just can’t miss out on. Allow your children to pick out which ornaments to use and let them be the one to put the topper that ties it all together.

22. Send a Letter to Santa

Get them to reveal their wish lists for Christmas by encouraging them to write letters to Santa Claus. Give them crayons and other art supplies so they could show Santa their artistic streak as they try to really convince him how good they have been the whole year.

23. Read a Christmas Book Together

If you want to spend a quieter and more intimate holiday with the family, why not crack open a really good Christmas book and read it aloud to your kids? Classic tales like “The Night Before Christmas” and “The Nutcracker” make great nighttime stories before putting your children to bed.

24. Have a Family Sleepover

Lay out sleeping bags under the tree and keep it within a safe distance of the warmth of the fireplace. Dress up the entire family in matching Christmas pajamas and fuzzy socks before going to sleep and then wake up to a beautiful Christmas morning next to your precious little ones. 

25. Take a Family Photo for Your Christmas Cards

Last on this list of our recommended Christmas activities for kids is to stage the perfect family holiday photo that would make a heartwarming Christmas card. You can also take it to the next level by setting up a mini photo booth at home, stacked with an assortment of holiday-themed accessories and looks that your kids get to choose from.

Conclusion

More than the presents, elaborate decorations, and the festive dinner table, Christmas is all about reconnecting with loved ones and making happy memories with your kids. So it’s just as important to get everyone in the holiday spirit by coming up with creative ways to get each family member to actively participate in the celebration, and to observe holiday traditions that will endure for years to come.

Do any of the activities on our list make you feel nostalgic? Share your favorite Christmas tradition with us in the comments below!

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