If you’re hosting a holiday get-together, classroom celebration, or cozy family gathering, these DIY Christmas party games and activities will fill your special holiday party with laughter and creativity. From printable Christmas games to festive hands-on crafts, this list of ten kid-friendly ideas is perfect for parents and teachers looking to host a fun celebration with a focus on easy setup, cost-effectiveness and creativity.
1. Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Turn your party area into a winter wonderland with a Christmas scavenger hunt! Hide paper snowflakes around the room — under decorations, on shelves, or even in the Christmas tree. Give kids a checklist or challenge them to find a certain number before time runs out. Add clues or riddles for older kids to boost the fun. It’s an easy, low-cost indoor Christmas game that gets everyone moving. Different color & size snowflakes can have varying point values to add a touch of competitive spirit to the activity.
2. Santa Beard Race Game
This silly Christmas party game guarantees laughter! Dab a bit of petroleum jelly on each child’s chin and give them a bowl of cotton balls. Using only a spoon or chopsticks, they must build the fluffiest “Santa beard.” The player with the most cotton balls stuck after one or two minutes wins. It’s a simple, active game that’s perfect for burning off sugar rushes between snacks. Be sure to snap some photos during this one!
3. Printable Reindeer Hat Craft
For a creative craft that doubles as dress-up fun, try a printable reindeer headband template! Print the designs on cardstock and provide crayons, markers, and stickers. Kids color, cut, and assemble their own antler hats — perfect for photos or a mini “Reindeer Parade.” It’s a cute, low-mess Christmas craft for parties and makes a great take-home keepsake. We’ve got the pictured template available on our shop for under $2.00.
4. DIY Snow Globe Jars Craft
This magical Christmas craft for kids doubles as a keepsake. Set up a crafting table with small mason jars, water, glitter, glycerin, and miniature holiday figurines. Kids glue their chosen figure to the base, fill the jar with water and glitter, and seal it tight. Give it a shake — instant snow globe! This DIY Christmas activity makes a beautiful party favor or classroom project.
5. Christmas Cookie Decorating Station
Kids love combining sweets and creativity! Bake or buy plain sugar cookies shaped like snowmen, santa, or any other Christmas themed shape. Provide bowls of colorful icing, sprinkles, and candy toppings. Let kids design their own cookies or hold a mini contest for “Most Creative Cookie” or “Best Santa Treat.” This classic holiday activity for kids is both fun and delicious.
6. Hot Cocoa Station & Christmas Story Time
Warm up your guests with a cozy hot cocoa bar for kids. Set out cocoa mix, marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy canes for stirring. Once everyone’s mugs are ready, gather around for a Christmas story or sing-along. This cozy Christmas party idea creates calm, happy moments after active games. Have the cocoa pre-made and a bit cooled before serving if you’re doing the activity with younger kids.
7. Christmas Bingo Cards (Printable Activity)
Everyone loves a round of Christmas Bingo! Print bingo cards with festive icons like reindeer, snowflakes, and candy canes. Use buttons, candies, or stickers as markers. Call out images until someone shouts “Bingo!” You can offer small prizes or play multiple rounds. This easy, crowd-pleasing printable holiday game keeps kids entertained for ages. We made the pictured version with vibrant cartoon themed graphics that kids will love. It’s available as an instant download under $2.00 here on our shop.
8. Ice Fishing Game
Make a North Pole fishing pond with paper fish cutouts, each with a paperclip attached. Craft simple fishing poles using sticks, string, and magnets. Spread the fish across a blue blanket or poster board pond and let kids “fish” for candy, prizes, or funny challenges. This DIY Christmas game sparks imagination and teamwork while keeping setup simple. Different fish colors can represent higher point values for the prizes. A longer fishing rod string will make the activity more difficult, so it’s a good idea to base the length of the string on the average age of your party guests.
9. Christmas Stocking Guessing Game
A timeless favorite! Fill a large Christmas stocking with small holiday items — candy canes, ornaments, bells, or tiny toys. Kids take turns reaching inside (no peeking!) and guessing what each object is. Keep score or just play for fun. This Christmas sensory game works perfectly as a calm, cozy filler between louder activities.
10. Pin the Hat on Santa Printable Game
Bring a holiday twist to a classic party game! Print a Pin the Hat on Santa poster and cut out red Santa hats for each player. Blindfold kids, spin them gently, and see who can place their hat closest to Santa’s head. This printable Christmas party game is quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and great for classrooms or home parties alike. We made the pictured poster design with a little bit of humor going into it. Kids love the idea that Santa got a bit stuck on his way down the chimney to deliver gifts.
10 Easy Setup DIY Christmas Party Games and Activities for Kids
If you’re hosting a holiday get-together, classroom celebration, or cozy family gathering, these DIY Christmas party games and activities will fill your special holiday party with laughter and creativity. From printable Christmas games to festive hands-on crafts, this list of ten kid-friendly ideas is perfect for parents and teachers looking to host a fun celebration with a focus on easy setup, cost-effectiveness and creativity.
1. Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Turn your party area into a winter wonderland with a Christmas scavenger hunt! Hide paper snowflakes around the room — under decorations, on shelves, or even in the Christmas tree. Give kids a checklist or challenge them to find a certain number before time runs out. Add clues or riddles for older kids to boost the fun. It’s an easy, low-cost indoor Christmas game that gets everyone moving. Different color & size snowflakes can have varying point values to add a touch of competitive spirit to the activity.
2. Santa Beard Race Game
This silly Christmas party game guarantees laughter! Dab a bit of petroleum jelly on each child’s chin and give them a bowl of cotton balls. Using only a spoon or chopsticks, they must build the fluffiest “Santa beard.” The player with the most cotton balls stuck after one or two minutes wins. It’s a simple, active game that’s perfect for burning off sugar rushes between snacks. Be sure to snap some photos during this one!
3. Printable Reindeer Hat Craft
For a creative craft that doubles as dress-up fun, try a printable reindeer headband template! Print the designs on cardstock and provide crayons, markers, and stickers. Kids color, cut, and assemble their own antler hats — perfect for photos or a mini “Reindeer Parade.” It’s a cute, low-mess Christmas craft for parties and makes a great take-home keepsake. We’ve got the pictured template available on our shop for under $2.00.
4. DIY Snow Globe Jars Craft
This magical Christmas craft for kids doubles as a keepsake. Set up a crafting table with small mason jars, water, glitter, glycerin, and miniature holiday figurines. Kids glue their chosen figure to the base, fill the jar with water and glitter, and seal it tight. Give it a shake — instant snow globe! This DIY Christmas activity makes a beautiful party favor or classroom project.
5. Christmas Cookie Decorating Station
Kids love combining sweets and creativity! Bake or buy plain sugar cookies shaped like snowmen, santa, or any other Christmas themed shape. Provide bowls of colorful icing, sprinkles, and candy toppings. Let kids design their own cookies or hold a mini contest for “Most Creative Cookie” or “Best Santa Treat.” This classic holiday activity for kids is both fun and delicious.
6. Hot Cocoa Station & Christmas Story Time
Warm up your guests with a cozy hot cocoa bar for kids. Set out cocoa mix, marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy canes for stirring. Once everyone’s mugs are ready, gather around for a Christmas story or sing-along. This cozy Christmas party idea creates calm, happy moments after active games. Have the cocoa pre-made and a bit cooled before serving if you’re doing the activity with younger kids.
7. Christmas Bingo Cards (Printable Activity)
Everyone loves a round of Christmas Bingo! Print bingo cards with festive icons like reindeer, snowflakes, and candy canes. Use buttons, candies, or stickers as markers. Call out images until someone shouts “Bingo!” You can offer small prizes or play multiple rounds. This easy, crowd-pleasing printable holiday game keeps kids entertained for ages. We made the pictured version with vibrant cartoon themed graphics that kids will love. It’s available as an instant download under $2.00 here on our shop.
8. Ice Fishing Game
Make a North Pole fishing pond with paper fish cutouts, each with a paperclip attached. Craft simple fishing poles using sticks, string, and magnets. Spread the fish across a blue blanket or poster board pond and let kids “fish” for candy, prizes, or funny challenges. This DIY Christmas game sparks imagination and teamwork while keeping setup simple. Different fish colors can represent higher point values for the prizes. A longer fishing rod string will make the activity more difficult, so it’s a good idea to base the length of the string on the average age of your party guests.
9. Christmas Stocking Guessing Game
A timeless favorite! Fill a large Christmas stocking with small holiday items — candy canes, ornaments, bells, or tiny toys. Kids take turns reaching inside (no peeking!) and guessing what each object is. Keep score or just play for fun. This Christmas sensory game works perfectly as a calm, cozy filler between louder activities.
10. Pin the Hat on Santa Printable Game
Bring a holiday twist to a classic party game! Print a Pin the Hat on Santa poster and cut out red Santa hats for each player. Blindfold kids, spin them gently, and see who can place their hat closest to Santa’s head. This printable Christmas party game is quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and great for classrooms or home parties alike. We made the pictured poster design with a little bit of humor going into it. Kids love the idea that Santa got a bit stuck on his way down the chimney to deliver gifts.