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 2024: 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
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 Cookie Recipes To Bake with Kids
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 Christmas Crafts for Kids, Plus Christmas Games and More At-Home Activities
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

Start the New Year with an iconic LA event. 2024 Rose Bowl Parade photo by dbking via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
New Year's Day in Los Angeles: 15 Fun Things To Do with Kids
Start the year off with an iconic parade or theme park thrill.
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Take a ride on the historic funicular railcar! Photo courtesy of @60x80 on Instagram
What's Open on Christmas Day in Los Angeles: A List of Awesome Things To Do
So little traffic, so much you can do on Christmas Day!
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Get into some slime over Christmas vacation. Event photo courtesy of the Sloomoo Institute
Christmas Vacation in Los Angeles: 22 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
With so much to do, it will be hard to choose plans for the holiday break!
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Steaks, seafood, and ocean views—what could be better? Photo courtesy of the Chart House Restaurant
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Los Angeles
All I want for Christmas is not to cook or clean.
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DTLA sparkles each night during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of The Bloc
45 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids
These celebrations ring in the holidays without wringing out your pockets!
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Enchanted: Forest of Light. Photo by Kathryn Rapier, courtesy of the event.
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Los Angeles
These holiday light shows dazzle in gardens, zoos, trains, and more!
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