72 Easy and Fun Christmas Countdown Activities
Grab over 70 ideas of festive fun that you can countdown the days until Christmas! It’s great for kids, toddlers, families, and even in the classroom. These are the best Christmas countdown and advent calendars you will ever see!
Creating a Christmas countdown for kids is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! All of these idea are either free or super cheap. Plus, most are printable so if you are looking for something last minute, you are in the right place.
While this is one of our favorite family traditions, we also love putting our reindeer food and checking activities off of our Christmas bucket list (free printable).
Need more activities to bust the boredom over winter break? Grab our Christmas bingo game, festive crossword puzzle, Christmas word search, and our Christmas Scavenger Hunt! It includes 3 versions, one that has clue cards if you wanted to hide their big present on Christmas day.
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Fun and Festive Christmas Countdown Paper Chain
Our paper chain is an easy craft and fun way to count down the days until Christmas. It comes with links up to 30 days before and includes patterns in between if you wanted to do more.
Free Printable Advent Calendar Bible Verses + 10 DIY Calendars
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with our printable advent scripture cards! These cards beautifully capture the story of Christ’s birth and offer a wonderful way to share the holiday spirit while teaching kids about this special time. Perfect for a meaningful countdown to Christmas!
31 Days of Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
Bring extra joy to the season by spreading some random acts of Christmas kindness! Use our free printable to check them off and make the holidays even more heartwarming! There’s also a blank one if you wanted to make your own.
40+ Fun Christmas Bucket List Ideas for Kids
Grab our free printable Christmas bucket list as a fun way to countdown to Christmas! You will also get a blank version in case you want to make your own!
Santa Christmas Countdown Printable
Get the whole family excited for Santa’s big night with this super fun Santa Christmas countdown calendar! Watch the days until Christmas fly by with this adorable advent activity that’ll bring festive cheer to everyone. Ready, set, countdown!
Christmas Bucket List
December has arrived, and we’ve got an awesome Christmas bucket list for you and your family to enjoy this year! Pick from a calendar version to try something festive every day, or go for the checklist to mark off fun activities as you tackle them. Let the holiday fun begin!
Christmas Tree and Santa Christmas Countdowns
There are 3 countdowns to choose from where kids can use crayons or glue on cotton balls or pom poms.
Cotton Ball Snowman Craft
If you’re on the hunt for a simple snowman craft for kids or a cute snowman-themed Christmas countdown, this cotton ball snowman craft is perfect! It’s fun, easy, and sure to bring some frosty joy to your holiday season!
12 Day DIY Advent Calendar
This year, create your own 12-day advent calendar! This festive countdown has 12 candy-filled cups for kids to break open each day as Christmas gets closer. It’s super easy to make, and kids of all ages will have a blast with this fun tradition. Just follow the simple step-by-step guide below to craft your own advent calendar!
Free Printable Christmas or Advent Countdown Calendars for Kids
Here’s a simple and fun Christmas countdown calendar that is perfect for kids, toddlers, and classrooms.
Decorative Christmas Countdown
I love that this Christmas countdown printable lets you swap out the numbers each day and it makes for festive decor.
Nativity Advent Calendar Printable
If you’re over the usual chocolate-filled calendars or just want a more meaningful way to celebrate, this Nativity Advent Calendar Printable is the perfect way to bring a fresh twist to your holiday traditions!
Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar
There are three different kindness countdowns to choose from and one is specifically related to the school and classroom, making it great for teachers.
Cute and Fun Christmas Countdown Activities
There’s nothing like watching the joy of Christmas light up your child’s face, especially during the daily countdown to the big day! Grab these four fun and festive Christmas countdown activities.
Christmas Tree Countdown Advent Calendar
Waiting for Christmas can feel endless for kids, especially when they can’t quite grasp how many days are left until the big day. That’s where advent calendars come in handy! They help little ones see the countdown in action. She created this free printable Christmas Countdown Calendar, perfect for using with pom poms, stickers, or even just coloring in with crayons or markers!
Cute Dry Erase Christmas Countdown Printable
Make the countdown to Christmas super simple but totally fun! Use her free printable in a frame and change out the days using a dry erase marker.
Traditional Santa Countdown to Christmas Calendar
This printable Santa Countdown to Christmas Calendar is the perfect activity for the kiddos to color – but hey, adults can join in too! You can even frame it for some festive home decor. Add cotton balls, or better yet, sparkly white pom poms to Santa’s beard each day as you countdown to the BIG day!
4 Christmas Printable Countdown Calendars
She’s packed four fun DIY Christmas Countdown printables into this freebie! You’ll get a Christmas Calendar Coloring Page, a Printable Advent Calendar, plus two different versions of “Days Until Christmas” printables. There’s something for everyone to enjoy as you count down to the most magical day of the year!
Elf on the Shelf Christmas Stories Countdown
Simply grab some dollar store books so that the kids can read one each day until Christmas comes and write those on the Christmas stories countdown printable.
24 Christmas Kindness Activities to Raise Kinder Kids
Encourage your kids to spread kindness this December with these 24 daily Christmas Kindness Activities! You can even turn them into a fun Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar, making the holiday season a little brighter, one kind act at a time.
Activity Advent Calendar for Kids
Create a super fun activity advent calendar for your kids with these free printable advent activity cards! With 24 cards packed with simple and exciting activities, it’s the perfect way to count down to Christmas while making special memories together.
Santa Christmas Countdown Clock
Here’s a printable advent calendar your kids are going to love! Get ready for Santa Claus with this fun Santa Christmas Countdown Clock! It’s the perfect way for kids to gear up for the big day.
Santa’s jolly round tummy features a festive clock, and each day your little ones can move the holly clock hand to count down the days until December 25th. Let the Christmas excitement begin!
Fancy Christmas Countdown Calendar
Here’s another fun dry erase countdown calendar for Christmas! I love that it looks modern and can match with any existing decorations you have.
Buffalo Plaid Christmas Countdown Calendar Poster
Use this countdown printable as a poster size or on regular printer paper!
Boho Inspired Christmas Countdown with Christmas Advent Calendar
December 1st is almost here, and the Christmas countdown is about to begin! Don’t stress if you haven’t had a chance to plan yet. Her FREE Printable Christmas Advent Calendar options will even help keep those “How many days till Christmas?” wake-up calls under control!
Cartoonish Christmas Tree Countdown Printable
Grab your free Christmas Countdown Printable PDF and get ready for some festive fun! Mark off each day on the tree and celebrate Advent with the kids as you count down to the big day!
Fun and Colorful Christmas Countdown
Get the excitement going with this fun and free Christmas Countdown Printable Calendar! It’s bright, cheerful, and the perfect way to build up the anticipation for the big day!
12 Christmas Countdown Calendars
As the holiday season draws near, kids are bursting with excitement, counting down the days until Christmas finally arrives. To make the wait even more magical, they have put together a collection of 12 fun and free printable Christmas countdown calendars for kids to enjoy!
Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
While you can totally just print the countdown calendars and mark off each day, she recommends laminating and adding velcro dots or gluing candy to each. What a fun idea!
Christmas Countdown Coloring Calendar
With this festive printable, you can color your way through each day of Advent from December 1st to December 25th. It’s the perfect way to make counting down to Santa’s arrival even more magical!
Black and Gold Christmas Countdown Printable
This Christmas Countdown Printable is the perfect way to count down the days until Christmas with ease! Just print, cut, decorate, and pop it in a frame for a festive touch to your holiday decor!
Advent Calendar Activity Cards
Get ready for a holiday hit with the kids!These fun Christmas Advent Calendar Activity Cards are sure to bring extra festive cheer to your countdown!
Christmas Tree Countdown Coloring Page
There’s something truly magical about counting down the days to Christmas! Now, you can join in on the fun with this easy and festive Christmas Countdown Coloring Page.
Christmas Countdown & Tracker Planner Page
Stay organized and keep track of all your Christmas countdown fun with this printable activity tracker—perfect for your Happy Planner!
Simple Cotton Ball Santa Beard Countdown
This Santa Beard Countdown printable is the most adorable way to count down to Christmas! It’s a fun and easy advent calendar that kids can enjoy all on their own!
Christmas Activity Advent Calendar for Holiday Fun
Looking for a fun way to count down to Christmas? Grab this FREE printable Advent calendar packed with easy and exciting holiday activities to enjoy together!
Colorful and Clip-able Advent Calendar with Loads of Fun Activities
An Advent Calendar is a cherished tradition to celebrate the Christmas season. Every year, we look for a unique one to make the countdown extra special. This Christmas countdown calendar is all about bringing the family together and enjoying quality time with one another!
DIY Boxes Advent Calendar with Free Printable
I love that you can flip the box and the number “disappears,” keeping the tree complete and making it easier for the little ones to follow along with the countdown.
Christmas Countdown Calendar with Cool Pictures
This free printable Christmas Countdown Calendar is the perfect way for your kids to count down the days until Christmas! It adds a fun, daily activity they’ll look forward to throughout December, making the holiday season even more exciting!
Gold Christmas Countdown with Reindeer Antlers
Want to build up some Christmas excitement around the house? These free Christmas countdown printables are just what you need! Simply print, pop them in a frame, and use a dry erase marker to update the number of days left. It’s a simple, yet super fun way to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Plus, if you use a frame you already have, it’s completely free!
Interchangeable Christmas Countdown Sign
The best part of this Christmas countdown is that is comes with all of the numbers, so technically you can start it whenever you like instead of only December 1st.
Unique Christmas Countdown Printable with a Traditional Christmas Paper Chain
Need a quick and easy last-minute Advent calendar idea? Grab this free Christmas Countdown Printable and pair it with a classic Christmas paper chain for a fun and festive countdown to the big day!
Free Printable Advent Calendar for Kids to Color with a Countdown to Christmas
It’s a super simple, print-and-go holiday activity! Each day leading up to Christmas, kids can color a different ornament featuring Santa or a winter theme. Once they’re finished, they can hang it on their advent calendar, which looks just like a Christmas tree. It’s the perfect way to keep the little ones entertained before Santa arrives!
Cartoon Christmas Countdown – Days ‘Til Christmas Sign
Counting down to Christmas is a big deal in December, especially with little ones at home! But hunting down mini treats and gifts for each day can get pricey and take up a lot of time. That’s why I go for a simple and fun solution—a Christmas countdown printable sign instead! It’s easy, festive, and keeps the excitement going without the fuss!
Traditional DIY Christmas Countdown Printable
You can grab two of their printable Christmas countdown advent calendars that includes one for the entire family and the other just for your spouse.
DIY Christmas Tree Punch Out Advent Calendar
Simply tuck some small prizes or gifts into dollar store cups, cover them with napkins, number them, and arrange them on foam core in the shape of a Christmas tree. Each morning in December, your child gets to punch through one of the numbered napkins and reveal the surprise inside!
DIY Dry Erase Christmas Countdown
Create this easy DIY Christmas Countdown using an old window pane turned into a dry erase board in just a few simple steps! It’s the perfect way to keep the kiddos from constantly asking, “How many days until Christmas?” Plus, it doubles as a festive holiday decoration!
DIY Red and White Present Punch Box Advent Calendar
Each day kids can reveal the prizes in the punch box advent calendar, with the last one being extra special!
DIY Colorful and Budget Friendly Hanging Christmas Advent Calendar
If you’re searching for a fun way to count down to Christmas that the kids will absolutely love, we’ve got you covered! Check out this easy, budget-friendly DIY Christmas Advent Calendar for a festive countdown that won’t break the bank!
Screen Printed Advent Calendar
Learn how to screen print your Christmas countdown advent calendar, making it reusable for every year!
Pink & Copper DIY Advent Calendar
How cute and dainty is this pink and copper countdown to Christmas calendar? It’s perfect if you have little girls, and of course you can always switch up the colors based on your existing decor.
DIY Bonbon Advent Wreath
Get ready for an advent calendar that’ll brighten up your walls with 25 colorful little bonbons—let the countdown to Christmas begin! Fill each package with treats, jokes, temporary tattoos, or fun activities.
DIY Peppermint Inspired Advent Calendar Garland
This DIY advent calendar doubles as a delightful Christmas garland, resembling a string of peppermint candies! Fill each “candy” with sweet treats, and since it’s made from durable fabric, you can reuse it year after year for festive fun!
DIY Christmas Countdown (Made From An Old, Wood Ironing Board)
Move the cute beaded wreath through each day as you countdown to Christmas. This DIY project is perfect for those who love a farmhouse rustic look and want one that you can reuse every year.
DIY Heirloom Advent Calendar
Use boho colored fabrics to make super cute stockings for this Christmas countdown. If you don’t want to create it totally from scratch you buy mini store-bought stockings.
Sparkly Ornament Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is as simple as it gets! All you need is a picture frame and 25 ornaments—hang one on the Christmas tree each day to count down to the big day!
Christmas Countdown Chalkboard
If you own a cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette, you can make this countdown calendar in less than 30 minutes!
DIY Take-Out Box Advent Calendar
Use brightly colored mini take out boxes and number them for a fun and quirky Christmas countdown idea.
Colorful Printable Advent Calendar
This vibrant printable Advent calendar template is perfect for hiding little treats, toys, or notes with fun activities. You can grab the entire calendar to print for free!
Book Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This Book Christmas Tree is a fun twist on the traditional advent calendar! Not only is it a great way to create your own book advent countdown, but it also doubles as a unique and festive Christmas decoration to complement your DIY advent calendar.
Neon Ribbon Advent Calendar
The neon ribbon advent calendar is a fun, modern spin on the classic holiday colors. We shaped it like a tree on the wall using double-sided removable tape, making it a bright and festive addition to your holiday decor!
DIY Wooden Advent Calendar (Made with Cricut)
Here’s another fun DIY countdown calendar to use with your cutting machine and totally reusable every season.
Chicken Wire Advent Calendar Wreath
Turn a chicken wire wreath into a fun and festive countdown advent calendar that kids will love!
Free Christmas Countdown SVG +16 Christmas Cut Files
Grab her free svgs and make this adorable countdown wood sign!
Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Wreath with Free Printables
This Kindness Advent Calendar is a wonderful tradition to enjoy with your family during the holidays! Grab the free printable and help your kids embrace the true spirit of the season, spreading kindness and joy each day.
Make Your Own Christmas Countdown Calendar!
This Christmas countdown calendar is the perfect nativity craft for kids during the holiday season. Counting down to December 25th is a fun way to get them excited and into the Christmas spirit! Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to create your own advent calendar featuring baby Jesus in the manger.
DIY Felt Truck Advent Calendar
This felt advent countdown calendar is absolutely stunning and perfect for families who love the pops of colors instead of traditional red and green.
DIY Modern Tree Advent Calendar
How beautiful is this countdown Christmas tree?! While she used a GlowForge, if you don’t have one, you could totally recreate this idea using craft store supplies.
Gumball Machine Advent Calendar
The gum ball containers are a fun and creative idea that is perfect for kids to count down the days until Christmas.
DIY Flair Advent Calendar
The flair countdown is great for little girls and tweens! Plus, the colors can be swapped out based on their favorites.
Easy No Sew Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
For those we aren’t so savvy on the sewing machine, go with this no sew felt countdown calendar instead.
Muffin Tin Advent Calendar
Create your own Muffin Tin Advent Calendar that you can use year after year with this easy tutorial! Go all out with a detailed paper craft version, or keep it simple by using the free printables included. Either way, it’s a festive and fun way to count down to Christmas!
DIY Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar
This DIY Christmas bulb advent calendar is not only functional but also doubles as a festive decoration! It’s perfect for adding a pop of color around the house while hiding treats to open each day. Check out the full tutorial below!
Merry Christmas ya’ll! I hope you have found more than enough activities to countdown to Christmas that your kids will love!
