Looking for fun Christmas activities for kids this holiday season? Whether you need quick Christmas activities at home, low-prep classroom ideas, or festive printables for December, this huge list has something for everyone. These Christmas activity ideas are budget-friendly, simple to set up, and perfect for preschool through elementary ages.
Christmas Activities for Kids
Try a few of these kid-approved Christmas activities during December, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or winter break. Keep scrolling for Christmas crafts, STEM experiments, math activities, LEGO challenges, homemade gifts, and more!
Christmas Crafts & Art Projects for Kids
Christmas crafts are an easy way to spark creativity during the holidays. These art projects use simple supplies, free templates, and quick steps—perfect for families, classrooms, or holiday parties.
Featured Christmas Art Projects (New + Popular)
These are the newest and most popular Christmas crafts this year.
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- Christmas Line Art (NEW!) – Modern holiday line art with simple shapes and patterns.
- Christmas Candle Craft (NEW!) – Quick and easy 3d candle craft.
- Christmas Village Craft (NEW!) – Print and color a Christmas village for decoration.
- Picasso Santa Art – A fun Christmas portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso.
- Coffee Filter Christmas Trees – Colorful, easy process art using everyday materials.
- Printable Ornament Craft – Simple cut-and-color ornaments with free templates.
- Christmas Paper Spinner (STEAM Craft) – A spinning design that explores motion.
More Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
More quick Christmas art ideas to round out your craft time.
- Christmas Thaumatrope Craft
- Christmas Shape Net Ornaments
- 3D Paper Christmas Tree
- Popsicle Stick Reindeer Ornament
- Paper Gingerbread House
- Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments
- Piet Mondrian Ornaments
- Matisse Christmas Tree
Fun Christmas Games for Kids
These Christmas games are perfect for keeping kids entertained during holiday parties, morning meetings, and family gatherings. They require minimal prep and are great for mixed-age groups.
Printable Party Games
Quick, no-prep Christmas activities you can print and play.
- Gingerbread Man I Spy
- Christmas Would You Rather
- Christmas Jokes
- Christmas Bingo
- Christmas Tree I Spy
- Christmas Coloring Pages
STEM-Based Holiday Games
Turn playtime into learning time with simple engineering and logic challenges.
- Christmas Cup Stacking Challenge
- Christmas Card Engineering Challenge
- LEGO Marble Run
- Christmas LEGO Task Cards
- Christmas Minute to Win It Games
Christmas Slime & Playdough Activities
Add festive scents, textures, and colors to sensory play with these fun Christmas slime and playdough recipes. They’re perfect for sensory tables, STEM days, or cozy winter afternoons at home.
Festive Slime Recipes
- Grinch Slime
- Elf on the Shelf Slime
- Candy Cane Slime
- Candy Cane Fluffy Slime
- Tinsel Ornament Slime
- Gingerbread Man Slime
Christmas Playdough Activities
- Gingerbread Playdough
- Christmas Tree Playdough and Mats
- Peppermint Playdough
Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Activities
Bring science to life this December with hands-on Christmas STEM challenges. Kids can explore chemistry, physics, engineering design, magnetism, and more—all with a fun seasonal twist.
💡Explore 25+ Christmas STEM Activities here.
New Christmas STEM Activities (Top Picks!)
Try these brand-new holiday STEM ideas!
- Reindeer Rocket (NEW!) – Build a balloon-powered reindeer rocket race.
- Gingerbread Man Zip Line (NEW!) – A festive physics challenge.
- Gingerbread Man Trap Challenge (NEW!) – Hands-on engineering fun.
Classic Christmas STEM Kids Love
These activities are classroom favorites year after year.
- Christmas Paper Chain Challenge
- Christmas Catapult
- Santa’s Balloon Rocket
- Magnetic Ornament Sorting
- Christmas Skittles Experiment
- Fizzing Christmas Trees
- Dissolving Candy Canes Science
- Santa’s Magic Milk Experiment
- Reindeer Toothpaste
- Holiday 5 Senses
- Paper Circuit Ornament
Christmas Coding Activities (Screen-Free)
You don’t need a computer to introduce early coding concepts! These printable Christmas coding activities help kids practice sequencing, logic, and binary code through playful crafts and puzzles.
Popular Screen-Free Coding Projects
Christmas Math Activities for Kids
Make math merry with these hands-on Christmas math activities. They’re perfect for morning tubs, math centers, homework packets, or early-finisher challenges.
Featured Math Activity
- Christmas Coordinate Graphing (NEW!) – Fun holiday coordinate pictures for grades 2–5.
More Hands-On Christmas Math Ideas
Christmas Around the World Activities
Explore global traditions with these Holidays Around the World printables and activities. Kids can color, compare celebrations, and learn how different cultures experience the season. More free printable Christmas Around the World coloring sheets.
LEGO Christmas Activities for Kids
LEGO bricks make holiday STEM learning simple and fun. These Christmas LEGO ideas are great for early finishers, indoor recess, or creative play at home.
LEGO Building Favorites
- LEGO Christmas Ornaments
- Printable LEGO Advent Calendar
- LEGO Christmas Habitat Challenge
- LEGO Stamped Christmas Cards
- Christmas LEGO Task Cards
Homemade Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Kids love making homemade gifts, and these simple projects make thoughtful keepsakes for friends, teachers, and family members.
Kid-Made Gifts
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