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!

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

1. Decorate a Christmas Tree
2. Make a Gingerbread House
3. Decorate Your Porch
4. Make Handmade Ornaments
5. Make a Christmas Craft
6. Decorate the Yard
7. Make Christmas-scented Candles
8. DIY a Holiday Wreath
9. Make a Christmas Garland
10. Make Paper Snowflakes
11. Create DIY Gift Tags
12. Christmas Coloring Pages
13. Knit a Scarf
14. Create a DIY Christmas Gift
15. Make an Advent Calendar
16. Create a Holiday Scrapbook
17. Create a Christmas Village
18. Make Homemade Holiday Cards
19. Decorate your Mantel
20. Make a Holiday Centerpiece
21. Make Christmas Candles
22. Create a Christmas Mason Jar
23. Make a Snowman Craft
24. Create Festive Bath Bombs
25. Make DIY Christmas Gift Baskets
26. Make DIY Christmas Decorations
27. Send Christmas Cards
28. Write a Christmas Wish List
29. Create Christmas Neighbor Gifts

 Eating, Drinking, and Baking

30. Bake Christmas Cookies
31. Make Peppermint Bark
32. Make Mulled Wine
33. Bake a Yule Log
34. Make Christmas Treats
35. Make Spiced Cider
36. Decorate Sugar Cookies
37. Try a New Holiday Tea
38. Make Gingerbread Men
39. Drink Eggnog
40. Drink a Peppermint Mocha
41. Decorate Holiday Cupcakes
42. Drink Hot Cocoa
43. Host a Festive Holiday Dinner
44. Make Christmas Candy
45. Make Spiced Nuts
46. Create a Hot Chocolate Bar
47. Make a Festive Christmas Charcuterie Board
48. Create a Holiday Breakfast
49. Make Reindeer Food
50. Make Eggnog from Scratch

Outdoor Winter Fun

51. Have a Snowball Fight
52. Go Ice Skating
53. Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
54. Build a Snowman
55. Go on a Winter Hike
56. Go Skiing or Sledding
57. Make Snow Angels
58. Go for a Scenic Sleigh Ride
59. Try Ice Fishing or Ice Dipping

Holiday Gatherings and Activities

60. Have a Holiday Movie Marathon
61. Secret Santa Gift Exchange
62. Cookie Decorating Party
63. Festive Family Photo Shoot
64. Host a Holiday Potluck
65. Host a Holiday Game Night
66. Host a Christmas Brunch
67. White Elephant Gift Exchange
68. Host a Christmas-themed Trivia Night
69. Host an Ugly Sweater Christmas Contest
70. Host a Holiday Karaoke Night
71. Christmas Light Drive-Thru Display

Christmas Traditions

72. Attend a Christmas Parade
73. Send a Letter to Santa
74. Create a Christmas Eve Box
75. Attend a Christmas Church Service
76. Go to a Tree Lighting Ceremony
77. Hide Elf on the Shelf
78. Hang Mistletoe
79. Visit Santa at the Mall
80. Create a Christmas Countdown Calendar
81. Donate to a Holiday Toy Drive
82. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
83. Read The Night Before Christmas
84. Do a Random Act of Kindness

 Festive Music, Plays, and Performances

85. Go Caroling
86. Make a Holiday Playlist
87. Attend a Christmas Play
88. Go to a Nutcracker Ballet
89. Attend a Holiday Concert
90. Read the Christmas Story

 Cozy and Relaxing Activities

91. Read a Christmas-themed Book
92. Sit by the Fireplace
93. Wear Holiday Pajamas
94. Hang Stockings
95. Watch Classic Christmas Movies
96. Write Down New Year’s Resolutions
97. Wear a Winter Hat or Mittens
98. Wear Holiday Socks

Fun Games and Holiday Challenges

99. Play Christmas Bingo
100. Play Holiday Pictionary
101. Have a Christmas Scavenger Hunt
102. Do a Christmas Word Search
103. Play Christmas Party Games
104. 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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