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

Enjoy the holidays during winter break, running through New Year's Eve, at Legoland Florida Resort. Photo courtesy of Legoland Florida Resort
Orlando Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Years with Kids
Here are our picks for the most fun during winter break!
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The whole family can dig in at Rosen Plaza on Christmas. Photo courtesy Rosen Plaza (Orlando)
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Orlando: Christmas Meals at Orlando Theme Parks
You deserve a great holiday meal...here's what's open Christmas Day!
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Disney's Jollywood Nights makes the perfect holiday event for kids and adults alike! Photo by author
Is Disney Jollywood Nights Good for Kids? Here’s What to Know!
Disney Jollywood Nights is the ultimate nighttime holiday party!
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens transforms into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at night! Photo courtesy of the zoo
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Orlando
Give the gift of light this holiday season at Orlando Christmas light shows!
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The holidays have arrived at Disney Springs! Stroll through the Tree Trail and enjoy nightly snow flurries...all for free! Photo courtesy of Disney
61 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Orlando for Kids
Enjoy FREE Orlando holiday events that are fun!
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Orlando isn't known for getting snow, but visitors to Cross Christmas can experience
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Orlando
We've gathered Orlando homes with dazzling Christmas lights!
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