The holiday season is in full swing, and it’s time to create unforgettable memories with your little ones. Engaging in festive Christmas activities for kids is a fantastic way to keep them entertained and spread the holiday cheer. You might even discover that the adults become equally captivated by these fun-filled family Christmas games.
With the kids happily immersed in these delightful pursuits, you’ll have ample opportunity to tackle your Christmas to-do list, from baking delicious treats to wrapping presents.
Best of all, these child-friendly Christmas crafts are incredibly simple to assemble, making them perfect for family fun. Incorporate them into your holiday crafting sessions and you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy a classic Christmas movie.
40 Christmas Activities & Games For Kids
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Christmas Movie Bingo
Pop some popcorn, bake up some brownies, and make some hot chocolate for a Christmas movie night! Print off some copies of Christmas Movie Bingo game to get the whole family involved in the fun.
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Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe
Set up a super-easy tic-tac-toe board just about anywhere with washi tape. Use mason jar lids, buttons, or any small object to mark the squares.
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Guess Who Christmas Game
Have an adult write Christmas characters (think snowman, Rudolph, Santa, elf) on sticky notes. Each player chooses a sticky note without looking it and places it on their forehead. Then, the other players take turns trying to get them to guess who their character is.
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Lump of Coal Saran Wrap Game
Kids will love unwrapping each layer of this giant ball to see what’s held inside. The addition of “coal cards” with silly instructions are also sure to get them giggling.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Littles will love searching the house for clues and treats with this printable, holiday-themed scavenger hunt.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
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Minute to Win It Cup Stacking
It may seem impossible to succeed in this cup stacking game, but it actually is doable! It’s all about speed, because you only have a minute.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Crazy Little Projects
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Snowman Bingo
Your kids will love using the mini marshmallows for markers in this snowman-themed bingo game.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
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Christmas Movie Trivia
Your kids can play this game together as they test each other to see who has the best holiday movie trivia knowledge. Feel free to add any questions based on your family’s favorite Christmas movies.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
Happiness Is Homemade
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Christmas Mad Libs
Mad Libs always promise endless laughter, and this Christmas version is no different. Your kids will love thinking of their own funny words and reading their stories out loud.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
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Christmas Character Guess Who?
Each person gets a minute to ask rapid-fire “yes” or “no” questions to figure out which classic Christmas icon they are.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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Reindeer Antler Ring Toss
This game is both super fun and super simple. See who can hook the most inflatable rings on the antlers in a minute. Ready, set, go!
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Growing a Jeweled Rose
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Snowman Slam Game
This classic carnival game is just as simple to make as it is fun to play! Your little ones will enjoy taking aim at this stack of cups that brings snowmen indoors.
Get the tutorial at Growing a Jeweled Rose.
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Christmas Scent Game
Nothing says Christmas more than the smell of pine and peppermint, so we think little ones will adore this game that brings the iconic scents together.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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Hit the Grinch Game
Don’t let the Grinch bring down your holiday spirit! In this game, you and your youngest guests take aim at the famous character who stole Christmas using Nerf guns and green balloons.
Get the tutorial at A Girl & A Glue Gun.
Stir the Wonder
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Christmas Tree Bowling Game
Looking for a fun way to recycle your soda bottles? You’ve found it in this holiday-themed bowling game. Just decorate them with a star and foam shapes to create mini Christmas trees.
Get the tutorial at Stir the Wonder.
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Gingerbread Man Piñata
Fill this cute gingerbread man piñata with your family’s favorite Christmas candy for a sweet treat after dinner.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Festive Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Not only will this game entertain your kids during any family gathering, but it’ll also keep them occupied on the ride home. That’s because this tic-tac-toe game is completely portable—a Christmas miracle!
Get the tutorial at I Save A to Z.
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Christmas Trivia for Kids
This free printable features an array of easy and challenging questions, so everyone in the family can get in on the merrymaking.
Get the tutorial at Lil’ Luna.
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The Christmas Present Game
In this Christmas guessing game, players hunt for the best gifts stowed among the boxes (Note: some are filled with terrible gag gifts!) and everyone gets a chance to steal the best ones. Though it may seem like a secret Santa gift exchange, it’s a bit different and sure to thrill your friends and family.
Get the tutorial at Let’s Get Together.
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Minute to Win It Candy Candy Hook ‘Em Game
Everyone from youngsters to grandparents will have a blast playing this Christmas game. Whoever hooks the most candy canes, wins the prize (or bragging rights).
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
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Christmas Charades
Everyone have a blast playing this Christmas version of the classic game. Thanks to this blogger’s free printable, you won’t have to spend any time brainstorming ideas.
Get the tutorial at A Girl and a Glue Gun.
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Poke-A-Tree Game
This simple game tucks the presents away inside a Christmas tree, not below it! Have kids take turns punching through the tissue paper to receive a prize.
Get the tutorial at Fun365.
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Snowman Drawing Game
Challenge youngsters to draw a snowman on top of their heads at your Christmas dinner or party. Warning: It’s even harder than it looks!
Get the tutorial at Housing A Forest.
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Christmas Bingo
Print out these free Christmas Bingo cards and use Christmas candies as markers for a fun holiday spin on Bingo.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
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DIY Christmas Board Game
Feeling ambitious? Create your own holiday board game following blogger Motte’s instructions. It might just become a new Christmas tradition!
Get the tutorial at Motte.
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Silver Bells Memory Game
Put a Christmas spin on the classic memory game by using Hershey’s Kisses or another festive candy.
Get the tutorial at I Can Teach My Child.
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Snowman Tissue Box Bowling
No snow? No problem! Use old tissue boxes to build these snowmen, then have the kiddos knock ’em down.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
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Ornament Bean Bag Toss Game
Grab some poster board and draw your best Christmas tree, dividing it into different “point” segments—kids will be entertained for hours trying to get their bean bags into the top of the tree.
Get the tutorial at Positively Splendid.
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Christmas Tree Ball Sort Game
Your toddlers will adore this Christmas sorting game made out of cardboard, poster board, a yardstick, zip ties, construction paper, ball pit balls, and a basket.
Get the tutorial at I Can Teach My Child.
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DIY Snow Paint
Vibrant colors come to life with just food dye, water, and spray bottles. Watch your kids melt the hours away while making Christmas masterpieces in the snow.
Get the tutorial at Massive Sway.
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Santa Hats Cup Stacking Game
Stack yourself silly with this Christmas game for all ages that uses white pom-poms and mini red plastic cups.
Get the tutorial at Lalymom.
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Santa Photo Booth Accessories
Set up a photo booth area and stock it with fun and festive disguises that can be used for photos. And here’s a time-saving idea: Use this opportunity to take your family photo for your Christmas card.
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostess.
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Don’t Ring the Bells Obstacle Course
Bring the challenge and the cheer to your Christmas party this December with this obstacle course.
Get the tutorial at Childhood 101.
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Dear Santa Printables
Place these fill-in-the-blank Christmas letters, at each plate, along with some crayons. Kids will go to work trying to convince Santa how good they’ve been this year!
Get the printables at Crafty Carnival.
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Snowman Bowling
To assemble the snowmen pins, you’ll need toilet paper rolls, white construction paper, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, markers, scissors, and hot glue.
Get the tutorial at From ABCs to ACTs.
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Jingle Bell Toss
For less than $5, turn an adult game into kid-friendly Christmas fun. It’ll make your little ones jingle with excitement all the way into the night.
Get the tutorial at Playground Parkbench.
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Tic-Tac-Toe Cookies
Finally, kids can play with their food at the table! Make this tasty Christmas game—including the cute H and O pieces—yourself using our simple sugar cookie recipe.
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Candy Cane Hunt
This is the Christmas version of an Easter egg hunt: Hide wrapped candy canes throughout the house and then let the little ones loose!
Get the tutorial at Messy Motherhood.
Courtesy of Living on the Crafty Side of Life
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Pin the Nose on Rudolph Game
The birthday party classic gets a Christmas makeover with Rudolph taking the donkey’s place.
Get the tutorial at Living on the Crafty Side of Life.
Courtesy of Life. Design. And the Pursuit of Craftiness
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Reindeer Games
Use foam and scrapbook paper to create the giant Christmas game board—the instructions for each “reindeer game” can be found on the back. Get the tutorial at Life. Design. And the Pursuit of Craftiness.
The holiday season is a time for creating lasting memories with your children through engaging Christmas activities.
These fun-filled family games and crafts will keep the kids entertained while you tackle your Christmas to-do list, leaving plenty of time to relax and enjoy the festive season.
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