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!
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
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.
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