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Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids

Check out the life-size gingerbread house when you take holiday tea at the Fairmont! Photo courtesy of the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco
Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in San Francisco Bay Area for Kids in 2022
Start a new holiday family tradition with one of our favorite holiday events.
Enjoy festive ice skating. Photo courtesy of Union Square Ice Rink in San Francisco
Christmas Weekend 2022 in San Francisco: 17 Fun Things To Do With Kids
Turn last-minute shopping into a last-minute festive outing.
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!
Step into the world of bugs, and the plants that eat them. Photo courtesy of the California Academy of Science
Holiday Break in San Francisco: 30 Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's Eve
We've got loads of ideas to entice kids away from new toys and video games!
Glowfari is an otherworldly and amazing experience. Photo courtesy of the Oakland County Zoo
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in San Francisco
These Christmas light shows dazzle, whether you're on foot or in the car.
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.
Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.
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Is it better to chop down a living tree, or reuse a hunk of plastic? We investigated. Photo by Any Lane via Pexels
Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial Christmas Tree: Which One is Better for the Earth?
You may be surprised to learn which type of Christmas tree is better for the planet.
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
From a jolly Santa to a peanut butter Rudolph, these cookies are as tasty as they are cute.
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
These kid-friendly holiday and Christmas movies deliver laughs and plenty of cheer.
Many organizations are distributing free toys for kids in need this holiday season. Photo by by Joe Shlabotnik, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!
Here is a list of organizations distributing free toys for kids this holiday season.
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Holiday & Christmas Crafts for Kids

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
Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!READ MORE 
Keep Rudolph's teeth clean with this Christmas science experiment.
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Reindeer Toothpaste Recipe Christmas Science Activity for Kids
The classic elephant toothpaste experiment gets a holiday twist.READ MORE 
Easy Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments Holiday Craft
Basic salt dough only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard.READ MORE 
Easy Handmade Thumbprint Holiday Cards Kids Craft
Why does such a seemingly simple thing as a holiday card become so fraught? These adorable homemade...READ MORE 
Upcycle holiday cards into giftable bookmarks.
Indoor Activity: Recycle Cards Into Bookmarks
Upcycle those holiday cards into pretty, giftable bookmarks.READ MORE 
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat. READ MORE 

Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego
Lego, Harry Potter, and 25 More Awesome Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults 2022
Toys, wine, music, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.READ MORE 
Wrap up tickets or gift certificates in a pretty box to delight kids on Christmas morning.
Over 50 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts They'll Love: Experience Gifts for Kids
It’s not too late to pick up awesome experience gifts, classes, lessons, and more for Christmas.READ MORE 
Find a new favorite children's book with these reading lists.
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Best Kids' Books: A Guide to Great Reads
Find the best kids' books for any age and every interest. We've reviewed new graphic novels...READ MORE 
These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.
Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail
These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun. READ MORE 
Geometric Magna-Tiles offer hours of building fun. Photo courtesy of the company
Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again
These 12 toys guarantee hours of screen-free fun. READ MORE 
Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.
Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night
Playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks. READ MORE 

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Christmas Weekend 2022 in San Francisco: 17 Fun Things To Do With Kids
Turn last-minute shopping into a last-minute festive outing. READ MORE 
25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?READ MORE 
DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make: 25 DIY Ornaments for Kids of All Ages
These homemade ornaments will hang front and center on the Christmas tree for years to come. READ MORE 
A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
These kid-friendly holiday and Christmas movies deliver laughs and plenty of cheer.READ MORE 
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas Kids Can Do: Holiday and Christmas Gift Wrap with Less Waste
There are so many fun and festive ways to wrap presents without being wasteful. READ MORE 
Online Santa Visits: Zoom with Santa Claus and Virtual Santa Photos for Kids this Christmas
Kids can meet Santa Claus virtually anytime, anywhere!READ MORE 
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