🎄 Fun Activities to Enjoy With Your Kids During the Holidays 🎁

The holidays are a magical time of year, especially when you’re spending them with your kids. Whether you're looking to build lasting memories, keep them entertained during winter break, or just sprinkle a little more joy into your family traditions, there are plenty of festive and fun activities to enjoy together. Here’s a list of holiday activities that kids (and adults!) will absolutely love:

1. Create a DIY Holiday Craft Corner

Set up a little holiday-themed craft station at home with glue, glitter, paper, buttons,

pom-poms, and ribbon. Try making:

• Handprint wreaths

• Popsicle stick ornaments

• Snowflake garlands

• Festive greeting cards for family and friends

🎨 Tip: Use old wrapping paper or leftover fabric scraps for eco-friendly fun!

2. Holiday Movie Marathon Night

Pile up the blankets and snacks for a cozy movie night. Rotate who picks the movie and include classics like:

• The Polar Express

• Home Alone

• Elf

• The Grinch (any version)

🍿 Don’t forget the hot cocoa bar with marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint sticks!

3. Bake and Decorate Holiday Treats

Turn your kitchen into a sweet-smelling bakery. Let the kids:

• Decorate sugar cookies

• Mix and shape gingerbread men

• Make holiday popcorn balls

• Create DIY cookie jars as gifts

👩‍🍳 Pro parent tip: Let them pick the cookie cutter shapes for an extra sense of creativity.

4. Go on a Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt

Print or create a simple scavenger hunt list for items like:

• Reindeer decoration

• Snowman inflatable

• House with blinking lights

• Blue and white light display

🕯️ You can do this by car or take a bundled-up evening walk through the neighborhood.

5. Read Holiday Books Together

Spend quiet mornings or bedtime with holiday stories. Some favorites include:

• The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

• Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh

• The Mitten by Jan Brett

📚 Create a countdown where you unwrap and read a new book each day leading up to a holiday.

6. Make a Kindness Countdown Calendar

Instead of just chocolate, create a calendar that focuses on small acts of kindness like:

• Leave a thank-you note for the mail carrier

• Donate toys to a local shelter

• Help bake cookies for a neighbor

❤️ This helps kids connect with the deeper meaning of the season—kindness and gratitude.

7. Indoor Camp-In

With it getting darker and colder, bring the fun indoors! Set up a tent or build a blanket fort and:

• Use flashlights for shadow puppet shows

• Tell silly stories

• Eat s’mores in the oven or microwave

🔥 Add fairy lights for an extra touch of sparkle.

8. Throw a Mini Family Holiday Party

Pick a theme (pajama party, ugly sweater, winter wonderland) and decorate together. Plan simple games like:

• Pin the nose on the snowman

• Holiday charades

• Ornament relay races

🎉 Let the kids design the menu and the invitations—even if it’s just for your household!

9. Build a Snow Village (Real or Crafty!)

If you’re in a snowy area, build a snowman family or snow fort. If not, make a snow village out of:

• Cotton balls

• Paper cutouts

• Mini trees and figurines

⛄ Play festive music while you build for extra fun.

10. Family Gratitude Jar

Each family member writes or draws something they’re thankful for every day of the holiday break. Read them together on New Year’s Eve.

📝 It’s a beautiful tradition to reflect on the joy you shared.

The holidays aren’t about perfection—they’re about connection. Whether you have a full day or just an hour between errands, these simple, joyful activities can bring you closer as a family. Put away the screens, grab some hot cocoa, and make memories that’ll last long past the season.

Happy Holidays! 🎅✨