The Ultimate Christmas Bucket List: 100 Fun Activities for All Ages

Get into the holiday spirit with this Free Printable Christmas Bucket List of over a hundred different holiday activities for all ages.

Celebrate the holidays with this free Christmas printable! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or adult-only fun, these festive ideas will make your December unforgettable. From classic traditions to creative new ideas, this list has something for everyone.

This bucket list is designed to inspire families, couples, friends, and individuals alike to have some holiday fun, even if you are on a budget or looking for simple pleasures.

Whether you want to have outdoor adventures, make Christmas crafts, add a festive touch to your decor, indulge in Christmas goodies, or enjoy some fun family time, this comprehensive list of activities has something for everyone. Get ready to experience all the magic that makes Christmas the most wonderful time of the year!

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Christmas Bucket List Activities

Below are over 100 fun activities, including bonus bucket list ideas not included in the printable. Be sure to check them out! The free printable PDF file is at the end of the blog post.

Decorating, Crafting, and Gifting

Decorate a Christmas Tree
Make a Gingerbread House
Decorate Your Porch
Make Handmade Ornaments
Make a Christmas Craft
Decorate the Yard
Make Christmas-scented Candles
DIY a Holiday Wreath
Make a Christmas Garland
Make Paper Snowflakes
Create DIY Gift Tags
Christmas Coloring Pages
Knit a Scarf
Create a DIY Christmas Gift
Make an Advent Calendar
Create a Holiday Scrapbook
Create a Christmas Village
Make Homemade Holiday Cards
Decorate your Mantel
Make a Holiday Centerpiece
Make Christmas Candles
Create a Christmas Mason Jar
Make a Snowman Craft
Create Festive Bath Bombs
Make DIY Christmas Gift Baskets
Make DIY Christmas Decorations
Send Christmas Cards
Write a Christmas Wish List
Create Christmas Neighbor Gifts

Eating, Drinking, and Baking

Bake Christmas Cookies
Make Peppermint Bark
Make Mulled Wine
Bake a Yule Log
Make Christmas Treats
Make Spiced Cider
Decorate Sugar Cookies
Try a New Holiday Tea
Make Gingerbread Men
Drink Eggnog
Drink a Peppermint Mocha
Decorate Holiday Cupcakes
Drink Hot Cocoa
Host a Festive Holiday Dinner
Make Christmas Candy
Make Spiced Nuts
Create a Hot Chocolate Bar
Make a Festive Christmas Charcuterie Board
Create a Holiday Breakfast
Make Reindeer Food
Make Eggnog from Scratch

Outdoor Winter Fun

Have a Snowball Fight
Go Ice Skating
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
Build a Snowman
Go on a Winter Hike
Go Skiing or Sledding
Make Snow Angels
Go for a Scenic Sleigh Ride
Try Ice Fishing or Ice Dipping

Holiday Gatherings and Activities

Have a Holiday Movie Marathon
Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Cookie Decorating Party
Festive Family Photo Shoot
Host a Holiday Potluck
Host a Holiday Game Night
Host a Christmas Brunch
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Host a Christmas-themed Trivia Night
Host an Ugly Sweater Christmas Contest
Host a Holiday Karaoke Night
Christmas Light Drive-Thru Display

Christmas Traditions

Attend a Christmas Parade
Send a Letter to Santa
Create a Christmas Eve Box
Attend a Christmas Church Service
Go to a Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hide Elf on the Shelf
Hang Mistletoe
Visit Santa at the Mall
Create a Christmas Countdown Calendar
Donate to a Holiday Toy Drive
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
Read The Night Before Christmas
Do a Random Act of Kindness

Festive Music, Plays, and Performances

Go Caroling
Make a Holiday Playlist
Attend a Christmas Play
Go to a Nutcracker Ballet
Attend a Holiday Concert
Read the Christmas Story

Cozy and Relaxing Activities

Read a Christmas-themed Book
Sit by the Fireplace
Wear Holiday Pajamas
Hang Stockings
Watch Classic Christmas Movies
Write Down New Year’s Resolutions
Wear a Winter Hat or Mittens
Wear Holiday Socks

Fun Games and Holiday Challenges

Play Christmas Bingo
Play Holiday Pictionary
Have a Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Do a Christmas Word Search
Play Christmas Party Games
Do a Festive Puzzle

Get the PDF here

I hope this list inspires you to try new activities, revisit old favorites, and spend quality time with loved ones. Remember, the best part of any bucket list is the joy and fulfillment of checking off each item.