The holiday season is here, and with it comes chilly weather and plenty of time indoors. But don’t let cabin fever set in! There are countless ways to keep kids entertained, excited, and full of Christmas spirit. Here’s a roundup of 10 indoor Christmas activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Get ready for laughter, creativity, and holiday magic!
1. Christmas Cookie Decorating Party
Gather some sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and edible glitter. Let the kids decorate cookies to their heart’s content! Provide fun holiday shapes like stars, stockings, and Christmas trees.
Tip: Host a friendly competition for the “Most Creative Cookie” and award small prizes.
2. DIY Christmas Cards
Set up a crafting station with colored paper, markers, glitter, and stickers. Kids can make personalized Christmas cards for family and friends. It’s a heartfelt activity that also keeps little hands busy.
Interactive Idea: Teach kids how to write a festive message inside each card and add a little drawing or doodle.
3. Holiday Movie Marathon
Create a cozy movie corner with blankets, pillows, and a list of classic Christmas movies like Home Alone and The Polar Express. Add some popcorn and hot cocoa for the ultimate movie experience.
Pro Tip: Pause the movie at key moments for trivia or to let kids guess what happens next.
4. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Hide small Christmas-themed items around the house—like ornaments, candy canes, or mini stockings—and give kids clues to find them.
Variation: For older kids, make it a timed challenge or include riddles as clues.
5. Make Your Own Ornaments
Provide clear plastic baubles, paints, glitter, and fake snow. Let the kids design their own ornaments to hang on the tree.
Memory Maker: Add the year to each ornament so it becomes a keepsake for years to come.
6. Christmas Karaoke
Bring the holiday cheer with a karaoke session! Sing along to classics like “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” You can find karaoke versions of songs on YouTube or streaming platforms.
Bonus Fun: Record the performances to watch and laugh together later.
7. Build a Christmas Fort
Use blankets, pillows, and fairy lights to create a magical Christmas fort. Kids can read holiday books or play pretend games inside their cozy creation.
Creative Add-On: Turn it into Santa’s workshop and let kids “build toys” using blocks or craft supplies.
8. Holiday Science Experiments
Try festive experiments like making fake snow, creating crystal ornaments, or building a gingerbread house with marshmallow “glue.”
Educational Twist: Explain the science behind each activity to make it both fun and informative.
9. Christmas Puzzle Time
Pick up a holiday-themed puzzle and challenge the family to complete it together. For younger kids, choose simpler puzzles with big, colorful pieces.
Family Bonding: Set up a “puzzle station” and work on it over a few days.
10. Christmas Bingo
Create bingo cards with festive images like Santa, snowflakes, and reindeer. Use small candies or buttons as markers and call out the items. The first one to get a full row wins!
Customization: Add personal family traditions or inside jokes to the bingo cards for extra fun.
Wrap-Up
These indoor Christmas activities are perfect for bringing the whole family together and keeping kids entertained during the holiday season. Whether they’re crafting, singing, or solving puzzles, these ideas will fill your home with joy and laughter.
So, which activity are you trying first? Share your favorites with us, or better yet, let us know how you added your own festive twist to these ideas. Merry Christmas and happy crafting!