The most wonderful time of the year is here; the kids are counting down to the big day, and you’re busy preparing for the best Christmas ever. But there’s one problem… the kids are super excited, and you’re struggling to keep them occupied. Don’t panic! We’re here to help. Our Wicked Uncle elves have lots of fun and festive Christmas activities for kids to share with you.
Our Christmas activity ideas are sure to banish boredom and keep kids entertained throughout the holidays while adding an extra sprinkle of magic to your family’s festive season.
5 Fun Christmas Activities for Kids
- Christmas Scavenger Hunt
- Make a Gingerbread House
- Write Letters to Santa
- Bake Christmas Cookies
- Make Your Own Christmas Cards
1. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
A Christmas-themed scavenger hunt is guaranteed to help kids burn off some of that excited energy over the holidays. You can choose whether to plan this Christmas activity for kids either inside or outdoors depending on the weather. All you need to do is write a list of objects that you want the kids to find and send them to look for them. Alternatively, you could add to the festive theme and ask them to find items beginning with the letters c-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s to spell out Christmas.
2. Make a Gingerbread House
Kids can put their baking and crafting skills to the test with a gingerbread house making activity this Christmas. Whether you make your gingerbread yourself or buy a kit from the store, kids will love using frosting to construct their gingerbread house and then decorating it with delicious candy. This sweet activity makes the perfect centerpiece for your festive decorations – if you can stop the kids from eating it!
3. Write Letters to Santa
Writing a letter to Santa is an annual tradition that kids always enjoy. Writing their special letter to Santa brings some added magic to the festive season, as they get to pen a note in their best handwriting to send to the big man himself. To make their letter even more special, why not encourage kids to decorate it with some festive drawings before you pop it in the mail?
4. Bake Christmas Cookies
It may be cold outside, but you can stay cozy indoors and keep the kids occupied with some Christmas baking. Baking cookies is more than just a fun Christmas activity for kids; it’s a family tradition that you can enjoy year after year. Let the kids choose some festive cookie cutters, prepare some red, white, and green frosting, and let the kids get creative in the kitchen as they make their very own Christmas cookies. Don’t forget to save one for Santa on Christmas Eve!
5. Make Your Own Christmas Cards
Family and friends will love receiving homemade cards from the kids this Christmas. Let the kids unleash their creativity with some festive designs and sparkle as they craft beautiful cards to send out to loved ones. This Christmas activity will keep them occupied for hours and provides a beautiful keepsake for relatives to treasure.
Looking for more festive fun to keep the kids entertained? Check out our Christmas-themed gifts at Wicked Uncle!
