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

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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Kids can tune out parents and listen to music with these cool Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones.
Gift Guide To the Best Gifts for Teens & Tweens
These gift ideas are things eye-rolling teens will actually adore.
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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
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!
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Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego
Lego, Star Wars, and More Awesome 2025 Advent Calendars for Kids and Parents, Too!
Toys, wine, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.
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The KidKraft Wooden Train Set & Table is hours of creative fun that grows with your kids.
Best Toddler Gifts: Toys, Books, and More for 2- & 3-year-olds
These awesome toddler gifts will be a hit with any 2- or 3-year-old.
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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
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.
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