Family Holiday Activities

Holiday Family Activities

The holidays are the perfect time to share special moments with your children. Engaging in meaningful activities not only stimulates their creativity and learning but also helps build traditions that last a lifetime. Scientific research shows that shared experiences bring more lasting happiness than material gifts—making this season truly meaningful for your family.

Our daughter making gingerbread houses, an experience we all share together each year

Creative Crafts & Cooking

Bake and decorate cookies from scratch, involving children in age-appropriate tasks.
Make holiday decorations and ornaments—personal creations that can be keepsakes or gifts (keep small parts-anything can fit into the size of a toilet paper role-away from infants and toddlers).
Create homemade Christmas cards or a family holiday game.
Preserve children’s crafts, like ornaments or cookies, to enjoy in future years.
Help children make their own Christmas song or write holiday stories to create a special holiday book.
Build a gingerbread house or make festive treats while listening to Christmas music and enjoying hot chocolate.

My daughter after making her first snowman, after skiing at Heavenly Valley. Ice skating was great the next night.

Outdoor & Active Fun

Go caroling with friends or take a drive/walk to see Christmas lights and decorations.
Visit a holiday ice show, ballet, or local Christmas parade.
Play in the snow, build a snowman, go sledding, or try ice skating.
Take a winter trip or plan snow sports like skiing or snowboarding. See Winter Sports
Make a holiday-themed scavenger hunt with clues and small surprises.

My daughter with Santa on the Polar Express, Durango

Community & Cultural Experiences

Attend a community holiday event or visit a museum with seasonal exhibits.
Experience the magic of a Polar Express train ride or a professional Christmas performance. The Polar Express in Durango, Colorado is an amazing experience. We took our daughter, stayed at the Historic Strater Hotel, which had unforgettable stories and activities for kids and families. When going to Polar Express go in the evening. Make sure the entire family wear pajamas. We did with our parkas over and our boots. Had a great pizza dinner after. Participating by wearing pajamas makes the experience.
Contact Santa at the North Pole for a special holiday message.

Special Traditions & Family Time

Give each child a special ornament each year to build a cherished collection.
Create an advent calendar with daily notes or fun facts about Christmas.
Plan weekly outings—such as exploring holiday markets, making crafts, or viewing festive lights.
Take a short holiday trip—whether a day or weekend—to discover local seasonal attractions.
Have children help plan holiday meals or desserts, fostering a sense of involvement.

Memories & Reflection

Take plenty of photos to create a holiday scrapbook—an annual keepsake for your family.
Make a tradition of each family member creating one handmade gift, song, or story to share.
Encourage children to live in the moment and enjoy each day of the holiday season.

Create Your Own Magical Christmas Tradition
Looking for a meaningful activity to make this holiday truly unforgettable? Memorable Christmas Experience Discover a special Christmas or Holiday activity that your family can do together—building lasting memories that no gift can buy—and turn it into a cherished family tradition.

This holiday season, focus on living in the moment and creating meaningful memories. It’s your time to celebrate life, family, and the joy of shared experiences.

Model to your children to enjoy each day by living in the moment like it's the last day of our life. It's the holidays, it's your holiday, it's your life. Make it the best.
Happy Holidays!

Holiday Family Activities

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