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)
  VIDEO
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.
  VIDEO
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

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

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!
  VIDEO
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Latest Christmas/Hanukkah News

NYC's dazzlng department store windows glow on Christmas Day and make for an enchanting holiday walk. Photo by Jody Mercier
What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores, Grocery Stores & Family-Friendly Places for Parents in NYC
Here's a list of great things to do in NYC with kids on December 25.
READ MORE
The Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo shine brightly into the new year. Photo by Terria Clay/Bronx Zoo
New York City's Top Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids
Start plotting your NYC winter break activities now.
READ MORE
The soaring Cathedral of St. John the Divine hosts several family-friendly church services this holiday season.
Where to Find Family-Friendly Christmas Masses and Church Services in NYC
Raise your voice in heavenly song at these family-friendly Christmas services.
READ MORE
The gingerbread structures at The Gingerbread City are far from ordinary!
The Gingerbread City Returns to The Seaport with Playful, Candy-Coated Fun
What better to put you in a Christmas mood than a spice-filled Gingerbread City to explore?
READ MORE
Il Gattopardo serves a seafood-inspired feast in honor of the Christmas holiday.
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in NYC 2025
When it comes to holiday dining, the time to place orders and book reservations is now.
READ MORE
Hundreds of tuba players converge on Rockefeller Center each December for a merry afternoon of carol playing. Photo courtesy of Tishman Speyer
NYC's Most Unusual Christmas Events
Looking for something new this holiday season? Here are some off-the-beaten path picks.
READ MORE
Load more