Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids

The most magical time of year is here: the holiday season! Find fun Christmas crafts and games, cool holiday-themed science experiments, and how to track Santa Claus this season.

We even found the best Christmas movies for kids, holiday jokes for kids, DIY ornaments for kids, and Elf on the Shelf ideas!

Christmas and Holiday Fun
Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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50 Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2025: Easy & Funny Ideas to Delight Kids
Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Jody Mercier photo of little boy opening Christmas gift in delight before Christmas tree
Mommy Poppins Gift Guide 2025 for Kids
Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Keep Rudolph's teeth clean with this Christmas science experiment.
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Reindeer Toothpaste Recipe Christmas Science Activity for Kids
Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.
A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

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Christmas Crafts & Baking for Kids
Easy Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments Holiday Craft
We’ve tested out dozens of Christmas cookie recipes over the years, and these are the very best.
10 Best Christmas Cookies to Bake with Kids (Easy, Fun, and Festive Recipes for Families)
Easy Handmade Thumbprint Holiday Cards Kids Craft
Armed with our giant list of Christmas crafts, you'll keep kids busy until the New Year!
101 Fun Christmas Crafts and Games for Kids to Do at Home
Upcycle holiday cards into giftable bookmarks.
Indoor Activity: Recycle Cards Into Bookmarks
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Latest Christmas/Hanukkah News

Families will wonder at the best neighborhood Christmas light displays in Connecticut this 2025 holiday season. Photo courtesy of Amarante's Winter Wonderland.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Connecticut 2025
See some amazing Christmas lights and holiday displays in CT in 2025!
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Santa Claus is coming to town, for breakfast, brunch, and photos with Santa in CT! Photo by Anne Ogden for the Mystick Chamber of Commerce.
Breakfast with Santa and Pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut 2025
Find the top spots for breakfast with Santa and pictures with Santa in 2025!
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Get into the spirit of the season in 2025 with holiday activities like Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Photo courtesy of XL Center
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Connecticut for Kids 2025
See what Connecticut has in store for Christmas 2025!
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Sometimes you can lend a helping hand, sometimes you need a helping hand. Because every kid deserves presents on Christmas. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!
These amazing places are giving out free toys for kids this holiday season.
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Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2025! Essex Steam Train Railroad photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2025
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2025!
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All will be merry and bright soon, so get your tickets to these Christmas events in Connecticut! Stamford Holiday Wish photo courtesy of the author
CT Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out
[node:summary]Grab tickets to these popular CT holiday events while you can!
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