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
picture of a baby with a wrapped birthday gift photo by canva
Mommy Poppins Gift Guide 2026 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

The dazzling Glow Light Show offers a leisurely drive through illuminated installations for all ages. Photo courtesy of the event
Christmas Weekend 2025 in Atlanta Top Things To Do: Ice Skating, Holiday Lights, and More
Christmas weekend in Atlanta is full of fun activities. Happy holidays!
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Millions of twinkling lights completely transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into the magical winter wonderland of Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Photo courtesy of the garden
What's Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Atlanta: A List of Awesome Things To Do
Visit great Atlanta places open on Christmas.
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Drive about four hours to Gaitlinburg's Ober Mountain for its 350-foot snow tubing track with a 50-foot drop! Photo courtesy of Ober Mountain
Best Snow Tubing Near Atlanta for Families in 2025
Enjoy the best family snow tubing near Atlanta...without Icemageddon!
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Atlanta’s Unusual & Underrated Christmas and Holiday Activities
Hang with Scuba Claus and more characters at these odd Xmas events!
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Head to Ponce City Market's Skate the Sky event to ice skate during winter break! Photo courtesy Ponce City Market
Atlanta Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids
Find family-friendly events during winter break in ATL!
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The Hard Rock Cafe has something for everyone this Christmas, including two-course and three-course dinner options.
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Atlanta
Skip Christmas cooking and dine at these Atlanta restaurants.
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