Ultimate Christmas Bucket List – Free Printable
See our favorite Christmas bucket list ideas that you HAVE to do this holiday season! Plus, get our free printable Christmas bucket list or use the template to make your own! The whole family will love it!
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Every season we make our own bucket list that is full of fun activities that we can do together as a family. Sometimes we try to include new traditions as well just to switch things up. Even with a busy schedule, we really try to make time for everything on our printable holiday bucket list to get the most out of the best time of year.
It’s the perfect time to combine all of the fun winter activities into one big bucket list so you can get the most out of the season! We made a summer bucket list and fall bucket list so I can’t wait for the fun things on this December bucket list.
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🎄What’s on the Christmas Bucket List
Here are our best fun ideas to add to your annual winter bucket list, but don’t forget you can grab our FREE printables at the bottom of this post!
Build a Snowman
Kids will have a great time after the first good snow building a snowman!
Bake Christmas Cookies
This is one of our favorite holiday activities and we have some of the best cookie recipes in our holiday cookie exchange party post.
Go Ice Skating
Ice skating is a fun way to enjoy the season especially if it’s too cold to be outside of if it’s rainy.
Have a Hot Cocoa Bar
Having a hot chocolate bar made it on our list of the best Christmas party ideas and we also have free hot cocoa printables for you too!
See Christmas Lights
Every year we start the Christmas season off with going to see light displays. Be sure to get our free Christmas Lights Bingo game for even more fun.
Write Letters to Santa
Grab our free printable letter to Santa template where kids can write their own and let the big guy know what they want for Christmas this year.
Watch Christmas Movies
Get in the holiday spirit by watching some of your favorite Christmas movies. We have a Christmas movie bingo game and a Hallmark Christmas Movie Bingo game that you can play while you watch. Will is be It’s a Wonderful Life, Polar Express, or my personal favorite, Home Alone? Also, sure to tune into Free Form where they have the 25 days of Christmas movie countdown, where you can catch all of the popular ones.
Make a Gingerbread House
Decorating gingerbread houses is one of our family traditions that we do every year. It’s also a great activity for kids to do at a Christmas party.
Have a Snowball Fight
For those in the areas who get alot of snow, a snowball fight in a must in the winter season. If you don’t get real snow, you can always have an indoor snowball fight.
Create Homemade Christmas Ornaments
We have over 81+ of the best DIY Christmas ornaments you create for the most magical time of year.
Visit Santa Claus
Throughout the month of December you can catch Santa at festivals, holiday markets, and the mall. Little ones will love this idea!
Go Sledding
One of the easiest ways to occupy kids when it snows is sledding! If you wanted to make a trip out of if, try going snow tubing at a nearby resort.
Read Christmas Stories
Get in the holiday spirit by reading classic Christmas stories together as a family.
Decorate the Christmas Tree
Of course you have to decorate the tree while listening to Christmas music. We actually do this in November because we love Christmas time that much!
Have a Family Game Night
We have TONS of Christmas games and activities you can download for free. Probably enough for almost every day of December! Like Name that Christmas Carol and Finish the Phrase.
Make Christmas Cards
Volunteer or Donate to a Charity
A great way to spend quality time as a family is to give back to the community. This can be participating in a toy drive, gifting to the local food bank, donating to the animal shelter.
Make Snow Angels
Head outside, lie down in the snow, and move your arms and legs to create snow angels. It’s a classic winter activity that’s fun for kids and totally nostalgic for adults.
Go Caroling
Spread Christmas cheer by going caroling. This can be in your own neighbor, local businesses, or places like hospitals and nursing homes.
Attend a Christmas Parade
This is one of those family fun activities that don’t cost a thing. Ours is always downtown and there are usually vendors and specials going on in the area.
Set Up a Nativity Scene
If you don’t want to set up your own, see if you can find a live nativity drive through.
Have a Family Photo Shoot
Gather the family for a festive photo shoot! Whether you wear matching holiday outfits or go for fun candid shots, there’s no better way to capture holiday memories.
Make Paper Snowflakes
Get crafty and cut out beautiful paper snowflakes to decorate your home. It’s a simple, fun way to bring a snowy touch indoors!
Create a Christmas Countdown Chain
Grab our free printable Christmas countdown chain to make the wait on December 25th even more fun!
Host a Christmas Craft Day
Invite friends or family over for a day of holiday crafting. From ornaments to handmade cards, get creative and festive with your DIY projects.
Go on a Winter Nature Walk
Bundle up and explore the beauty of nature in winter. Look for frosty trees, animal tracks in the snow, or maybe even a winter wonderland!
Have a Holiday Scavenger Hunt
We have 3 printable holiday scavenger hunts that are great fun family activities, and can also be used on Christmas to lead to a big gift.
Make a Christmas Playlist
Put together a playlist of all your favorite Christmas songs. Whether you love classic carols or modern hits, this will keep the holiday vibes going strong! We have a free Spotify playlist already created to go with Christmas music bingo.
Visit a Christmas Market
Head to a local Christmas market to shop for festive gifts, sample seasonal treats, and soak in the holiday spirit with twinkling lights and music.
Make a DIY Advent Calendar
Craft your own advent calendar by filling small bags or boxes with treats or activities. Open one each day to add excitement leading up to Christmas. Get our free printable advent calendar now!
Go to a Play or Concert
Enjoy a holiday-themed play or concert to immerse yourself in Christmas magic. Whether it’s a local production or a big show, it’s sure to be festive fun.
Decorate the Front Yard
Light up your home with festive outdoor decorations. From twinkling lights to inflatable figures, make your yard the merriest on the block!
Make Reindeer Food
Whip up a special mix of oats and glitter (edible, if you’d like!) to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve to guide Santa’s reindeer to your home.
Host a Cookie Exchange
Invite friends and family over for a cookie swap (plus get our favorite recipes)! Bake and trade delicious holiday treats, and everyone goes home with a variety of cookies.
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
Take a family trip to a Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect tree. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with fresh pine scents!
Make a Holiday Memory Jar
Write down your favorite holiday memories on small pieces of paper and store them in a jar. Next year, you can add new memories and relive the special moments.
Make a Christmas Wish List
Kids will love making their own list for Santa and get excited about the upcoming holidays! You can also grab our other letter to Santa that includes a printable envelope!
Make homemade soup or chili
Warm up on a cold day by cooking a big pot of homemade soup or chili. Gather around the table to enjoy this comforting meal as a family.
Write and mail holiday cards
Get into the Christmas spirit by mailing our your Christmas cards while letting the kids help.
Roast marshmallows
Gather around a cozy fire and roast marshmallows to golden perfection. Whether you eat them plain or make s’mores, it’s a sweet winter treat!
Wear something flannel
Get cozy and festive by wearing your favorite flannel shirts, pajamas, or scarves. It’s the perfect way to stay warm while looking holiday-ready!
Cook together as a family
Gather in the kitchen and whip up a special holiday meal or treat together. Cooking as a family is a fun way to bond and create delicious new memories!
Bake and decorate cupcakes
Get creative in the kitchen by baking and decorating cupcakes with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and holiday-themed toppings. It’s a sweet way to celebrate the season!
Host a holiday party
We have tons of party ideas! Here are our best Christmas themes and ideas, along with fun party ideas for kids, how to host a teen holiday party, and learn how to plan the best Christmas cookie exchange. We also have a full guide on throwing a Grinchmas party and you can snag over 50 free Grinchy printables!
Make a gratitude list
Sit down as a family and write out all the things you’re thankful for this holiday season. It’s a great way to reflect on what truly matters and spread some positive vibes!
Have a winter picnic
Bundle up and head outside for a fun winter picnic! Pack warm drinks, cozy blankets, and festive snacks to enjoy a unique and magical meal in the fresh, crisp air.
Do a Random Act of Kindness
Grab our free printable 31 days of random acts for kindness for the holiday season! It also includes a blank version if you wanted to create your own from scratch.
Make a snow globe
Craft your own magical snow globe with a jar, glitter, and tiny holiday scenes. Shake it up and watch the snow swirl around for a touch of Christmas magic!
Merry Christmas guys! We hope you have gathered some fun holiday activities for your own list to make special memories and new yearly traditions with your families. We have tons of games and Christmas activities, so don’t leave before you grab your free printable bucket list.
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