| DIY Advent Calendar |
Create an advent calendar filled with treats or messages |
Boxes, paper, decorations |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Homemade Ornaments |
Craft ornaments to decorate the tree |
Clear ornaments, paint, glitter |
1 hour |
Kids and adults |
| Holiday Baking Marathon |
Bake a variety of holiday cookies and treats |
Flour, sugar, baking supplies |
All day |
Families |
| DIY Wreath Making |
Create a personalized wreath for your door |
Wreath base, foliage, decorations |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Handwritten Holiday Cards |
Write personalized holiday cards to family and friends |
Paper, pens |
1 hour per card |
All ages |
| Family Photo Session |
Dress up and take holiday photos together |
Camera, props, outfits |
2 hours |
Families |
| DIY Holiday Gift Wrap |
Make custom gift wrap using stamps or drawings |
Brown paper, stamps, ink |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Christmas Movie Marathon |
Watch a selection of holiday movies together |
TV, snacks, cozy blankets |
Whole day |
Families |
| DIY Snow Globes |
Create your own festive snow globes |
Jars, glitter, figurines, water |
1 hour |
Kids and adults |
| Holiday Themed Scavenger Hunt |
Organize a scavenger hunt with holiday items |
List of items, bags for collecting |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Homemade Hot Chocolate Bar |
Set up a hot chocolate bar with toppings |
Cocoa, milk, toppings, cups |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Holiday Playlist |
Compile a playlist of favorite holiday songs |
Music streaming service |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Decorating Gingerbread Houses |
Build and decorate gingerbread houses together |
Gingerbread, icing, candy |
2 hours |
Families |
| Handmade Gifts Exchange |
Create and exchange handmade gifts |
Craft supplies |
Varies |
Adults |
| DIY Holiday Decorations |
Make your own decorations for the home |
Craft supplies, lights |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Holiday Puzzle Night |
Work on puzzles together during the holiday season |
Puzzles |
Whole evening |
Families |
| Volunteer Together |
Participate in a volunteer activity as a family |
Volunteer opportunities |
Varies |
Families |
| New Year's Resolution Jar |
Write down resolutions and celebrate at year end |
Jar, paper, pens |
30 minutes |
All ages |
| DIY Candle Making |
Make homemade candles for gifts or decoration |
Wax, wicks, scents |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Holiday Scrapbooking |
Create a scrapbook of holiday memories |
Scrapbook, paper, photos |
All day |
Adults and teens |
| Kid's Holiday Craft Session |
Host a craft session for kids with holiday themes |
Craft supplies |
2 hours |
Kids |
| DIY Holiday Tie Dye |
Create festive tie-dye shirts or items |
White shirts, dye, rubber bands |
3 hours |
All ages |
| Winter Nature Walk |
Go on a nature walk and collect natural decor |
List of items, bags |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Potluck Dinner Party |
Host a potluck where everyone brings a dish |
Food, drinks |
Varies |
Families and friends |
| DIY Friendship Bracelets |
Create and exchange holiday-themed bracelets |
String, beads |
1 hour |
Kids and teens |
| Holiday Bingo Night |
Play bingo with holiday-themed cards |
Bingo cards, markers |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Homemade Jam or Preserve Gifts |
Make jam or preserves to give as gifts |
Fruits, jars |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Outdoor Movie Screening |
Set up a projector for holiday films in the backyard |
Projector, screen, blankets |
Whole evening |
Families |
| Christmas Around the World Night |
Celebrate different cultures' holidays with food and activities |
Various international recipes |
All day |
Families |
| DIY Balloon Garland |
Create a festive balloon decoration for events |
Balloons, string, tape |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Building a Snowman |
If applicable, build a snowman and decorate it |
Snow, accessories |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Holiday Game Night |
Host a game night with holiday-themed games |
Board games, snacks |
3 hours |
Families and friends |
| Christmas Craft Fair |
Organize a craft fair for local creators to sell handmade goods |
Tables, decorations |
All day |
All ages |
| DIY Picture Frames |
Make picture frames for holiday photos |
Wood, paint, decorations |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Holiday Countdown Jars |
Create jars with activities to do leading up to the holidays |
Jars, paper slips |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Tree Skirt |
Make a personalized tree skirt for the Christmas tree |
Fabric, sewing supplies |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Memories Jar |
Fill a jar with favorite memories from the year |
Jar, paper, pens |
30 minutes |
All ages |
| Homemade Scented Gifts |
Create scented sachets or oils for gifts |
Fabric, scents |
1 hour |
Adults |
| DIY Nativity Scene |
Build and decorate a nativity scene from scratch |
Materials based on design |
3 hours |
Families |
| Celebrate Winter Solstice |
Hold a celebration to mark the Winter Solstice |
Candles, snacks, activities |
Evening |
All ages |
| Cookbook Creation |
Compile favorite holiday recipes into a cookbook |
Paper, recipes |
2 hours |
Adults |
| DIY Gift Tags |
Create custom gift tags for presents |
Cardstock, decorations |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Outdoor Ice Skating |
Go ice skating as a family - if available |
Ice rink, skates |
Varies |
Families |
| Winter Solstice Nature Crafts |
Make crafts using natural items collected from outside |
Natural items, craft supplies |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Christmas Card Making Party |
Host a party where everyone makes holiday cards |
Paper, supplies |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Holiday Bucket List |
Create a bucket list of things to do during the holidays |
Paper, pens |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Photo Booth |
Set up a photo booth with props for holiday gatherings |
Props, camera |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Holiday Spirit Week |
Create themed days leading up to holidays |
Decorations, schedule |
1 week |
All ages |
| Family Talent Show |
Host a talent show featuring family members' talents |
Space, talent performances |
Evening |
Families |
| Winter Reading Challenge |
Encourage reading holiday-themed books |
Books, reading log |
Varies |
All ages |
| DIY Holiday Play |
Write and perform a short holiday-themed play |
Scripts, costumes |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Gift Card Scavenger Hunt |
Hide gift cards around the house for others to find |
Gift cards, clues |
1 hour |
Kids and teens |
| Family Tree Research |
Investigate family history and create a family tree |
Online resources, paper |
1-2 hours |
Adults |
| Custom Holiday Puzzles |
Make personalized or holiday-themed puzzles |
Puzzle templates, images |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Family Newsletter |
Compile family news and events into a newsletter |
Paper, computer |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Indoor Picnic |
Set up a picnic indoors with holiday foods |
Blankets, food |
1-2 hours |
Families |
| Recipe Swap Party |
Host a party where guests exchange favorite recipes |
Paper, food |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Make Your Own Sprinkles |
Create colorful, festive sprinkles for baking |
Sugar, food coloring |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Holiday Henna Night |
Host a henna night with holiday designs |
Henna, skin-safe materials |
1-2 hours |
Teens and adults |
| Outdoor Treasure Hunt |
Organize a treasure hunt with holiday-themed clues |
Clue sheets, treasures |
2 hours |
Kids |
| DIY Festive Coasters |
Create holiday-themed coasters for drinks |
Cork, paint |
1 hour |
Adults |
| Make Your Own Ice Cream |
Create holiday flavors of homemade ice cream |
Ice cream maker, ingredients |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create a Gratitude Calendar |
Write something to be grateful for each day |
Calendar templates |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Holiday Table Centerpiece |
Design a centerpiece for the holiday table |
Tableware, decorations |
1 hour |
Adults |
| Decorate Your Own Cookies |
Set up a cookie decoration station |
Cookies, icing, toppings |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Family Holiday Playlist |
Compile a playlist of favorite holiday songs as a family |
Music service, device |
1 hour |
Families |
| Holiday Candlelight Dinner |
Prepare a special dinner with candles |
Dinner supplies, candles |
2-3 hours |
Adults |
| DIY Snowflakes |
Cut out paper snowflakes to decorate the home |
Paper, scissors |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Holiday Piñata |
Create a festive piñata for celebrations |
Paper, candy |
3 hours |
Kids |
| Winter Wonderland Decor |
Transform your home into a winter wonderland |
Decorations, artificial snow |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Host a Charity Drive |
Collect items for a local charity during the holidays |
Bins, signs |
1 week |
Families |
| Family Game Marathon |
Play multiple board games or video games together |
Games, snacks |
All day |
Families |
| Create a Vision Board |
Make a vision board for the upcoming year |
Magazines, boards, glue |
2 hours |
Adults |
| DIY Mini Greenhouses |
Create small greenhouses for winter plants |
Plastic bottles, soil, seeds |
1 hour |
Teens |
| DIY Personalized Mugs |
Decorate plain mugs with designs or quotes |
Mugs, paint, oven |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Holiday Herb Garden |
Plant an herb garden using holiday-themed containers |
Pots, soil, seeds |
1 hour |
Adults |
| Make Your Own Bread |
Bake homemade bread with family or friends |
Flour, yeast, baking equipment |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Festival of Lights Celebration |
Celebrate with lights and decorations |
Lights, candles, decorations |
2-3 hours |
All ages |
| Create Holiday Science Experiments |
Do fun science experiments with a holiday twist |
Science supplies |
1 hour |
Kids |
| DIY Family Recipe Book |
Compile family recipes into a book |
Paper, computer, binder |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Plant a Holiday Tree |
Plant a small tree in honor of the holidays |
Tree, soil |
2 hours |
Families |
| DIY Christmas Tree Decorations |
Make your own tree decorations from scratch |
Craft materials |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Seasonal Playlist |
Make playlists for various holiday moods |
Music service, device |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Attach a Poem to Gifts |
Write or print a poem to attach to each gift |
Paper, printer |
2 hours |
Adults |
| DIY Holiday Countdown Calendar |
Design a countdown calendar leading up to the holiday |
Materials for calendar |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Make a Family Cookbook |
Compile favorite family recipes into a book |
Recipes, paper, printer |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Create a Community Calendar |
Make a calendar featuring community events |
Design software |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Decorate a Holiday Tree Outside |
Set up and decorate a tree outside for the neighborhood |
Tree, decorations |
3 hours |
Families |
| DIY Snowman Kit |
Create a kit with everything needed to build a snowman |
Accessories and instructions |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Write Letters to Santa |
Help kids write letters to Santa and mail them |
Paper, stamps |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Build a Holiday Fort |
Create a holiday fort out of blankets and pillows |
Blankets, pillows |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Family Storytelling Night |
Share family stories or holiday memories together |
Comfortable seating, snacks |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create a Holiday Photo Album |
Assemble an album of holiday photos from past years |
Photos, album |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Holiday Sing-Along |
Organize a sing-along with holiday songs |
Music, lyrics |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Create Your Own Pantomime |
Put on a pantomime based on a holiday story |
Script, props |
3 hours |
Families |
| Holiday community clean up |
Organize a clean-up in the local community |
Trash bags, gloves |
2 hours |
Families |
| Seasons Greetings Poster |
Design a poster with holiday greetings |
Poster board, markers |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Create Family Holiday Jigsaw Puzzle |
Make a custom jigsaw puzzle with family pictures |
Puzzle blanks, prints |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Wrap Up Unused Gifts |
Wrap up household items as gifts for donation |
Wrapping paper, tape |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Learn a Holiday Dance |
Learn a traditional dance from a specific culture |
Online resources |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Host a Cookie Decorating Contest |
Bake cookies and have a decorating contest |
Cookies, icing, toppings |
2-3 hours |
Families |
| Design Holiday Masks |
Create festive masks for a celebration |
Craft supplies, design templates |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Plan a Family Field Trip |
Visit local holiday events or places together |
Transportation, tickets |
Varies |
Families |
| Gift-A-Year Idea Box |
Create a box of ideas for each family member for the next year |
Boxes, paper |
1 hour |
Families |
| Plan a Themed Dinner Night |
Have a dinner that celebrates a specific culture's holiday meal |
Ingredients for the meal |
3 hours |
Families |
| Create a Holiday Map |
Map out local holiday events to attend as a family |
Map, event listings |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Wrapping Party with Friends |
Host a party to wrap gifts together |
Wrapping paper, food |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Decorate a Community Space |
Decorate a local space to celebrate the season |
Decorations, supplies |
2-3 hours |
Families |
| Create Holiday Cinnamon Ornaments |
Make cinnamon ornaments to hang on the tree |
Cinnamon, flour, applesauce |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Family Puzzle Exchange |
Exchange puzzles and solve them together |
Puzzles |
2 hours |
Families |
| DIY Bird Feeders |
Create bird feeders for winter birds |
Natural materials, bird seed |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Scented Pine Cones |
Create scented pine cones for home decoration |
Pine cones, essential oils |
1 hour |
All ages |
| DIY Succulent Arrangements |
Create holiday-themed succulent arrangements |
Succulents, pots |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Local Art Fair Visit |
Organize a trip to the local art fair and buy handmade items |
Transportation, money |
Varies |
Families |
| Plan a Digital Detox Day |
Spend time together unplugged from devices |
Schedule of activities |
Whole day |
Families |
| Make Origami Holiday Decorations |
Create origami decorations for the holidays |
Origami paper, instructions |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Host a Family Discussion Night |
Discuss family traditions and plans for the holidays |
Seating area, refreshments |
2 hours |
Families |
| Holiday Fortune Tellers |
Create paper fortune tellers with holiday messages |
Paper, pens, markers |
30 minutes |
Kids |
| Create a Holiday Care Package |
Put together care packages for those in need |
Boxes, supplies |
2 hours |
Families |
| Plan a Star Gazing Night |
Organize a night of stargazing with a holiday theme |
Blankets, telescope |
Evening |
Families |
| Holiday Collage Making |
Make a collage of what the holidays mean to you |
Magazines, scissors, glue |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Holiday Charades Game |
Make a charades game with holiday themes |
Cards, supplies |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Personalized Holiday Storybook |
Create a storybook that features family members |
Paper, markers, crafting supplies |
3 hours |
Kids |
| Host a Garage Sale for Charity |
Clean out and sell items, donating the proceeds |
Items for sale, signs |
All day |
Families |
| DIY Holiday Perfume |
Create personal fragrances to gift |
Base oils, scents, bottles |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Organize a Family Peace Day |
Focus on family discussions and peace activities |
Discussion prompts, snacks |
All day |
Families |
| Personal Scavenger Hunt |
Create a hunt with clues leading to personal treats or gifts |
Clues, treats |
1-2 hours |
Kids |
| Thank You Notes for Gifts |
Encourage writing thank-you notes for gifts received |
Paper, pens |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Create a Family Podcast |
Record a podcast discussing family memories or traditions |
Recording device, topics |
1-3 hours |
Families |
| Plan a Family Art Night |
Create artwork based on holiday themes together |
Art supplies |
2-3 hours |
All ages |
| DIY Photo Collage Gifts |
Create a photo collage to give as a gift |
Photos, collage materials |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Host a Hot Cocoa Stand |
Set up a hot cocoa stand for neighbors or family |
Cocoa, cups, toppings |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Make a Holiday Quilt |
Sew or craft a small quilt to gift |
Fabric, sewing supplies |
Varies |
Adults |
| Write a Year in Review |
Reflect on the past year and write down highlights |
Paper, pens |
1 hour |
Adults |
| Create a Family Holiday Checklist |
Compile a checklist of things to do during the year-end holidays |
Paper, pens |
30 minutes |
All ages |
| Knitting or Crocheting for Charity |
Make scarves or blankets to donate during the holidays |
Yarn, needles |
Varies |
Adults |
| Host a Make Your Own Pizza Night |
Make pizzas together using various toppings |
Dough, toppings |
All evening |
Families |
| Make Your Own Dog Treats |
Create holiday-themed treats for pets |
Pet-safe ingredients |
1 hour |
Families |
| DIY Holiday Jewelry |
Create holiday-themed jewelry gifts |
Beads, string, tools |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Plan a Family Outing |
Plan a day out to a museum or holiday festival |
Transportation, tickets |
Varies |
Families |
| Create a Festive Tablecloth |
Design and create a holiday-themed tablecloth |
Fabric, paints |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Make Custom Candles for Gifts |
Handcraft candles to give as presents |
Wax, wicks |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Holiday Traditions Brainstorming |
Gather and discuss family traditions to keep and start |
Seating, refreshments |
1 hour |
Families |
| Homemade Pizza Contest |
Make and enjoy homemade pizzas and vote for the best |
Ingredients, oven |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create a Family Newsletter for the Holidays |
Write a newsletter detailing family news and highlights |
Paper, design templates |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Gather for a Pottery Class |
Participate in a pottery class and make holiday gifts |
Pottery supplies, instructor |
Varies |
Friends or families |
| Host a Themed Trivia Night |
Prepare and host a holiday-themed trivia night |
Trivia questions, snacks |
2 hours |
Friends or families |
| Outdoor Family Olympics |
Organize holiday-themed games and activities outside |
Sports equipment |
3 hours |
Families |
| UDI Hot Beverage Exchange |
Share recipes for warm winter beverages |
Recipes, ingredients |
1 hour |
Adults |
| Create DIY Holiday Necklaces |
Craft fun and festive necklaces for gifts |
Beads, string |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Maintain a Gratitude Journal |
Encourage writing in a gratitude journal during the holidays |
Journal, pens |
30 minutes |
All ages |
| Plan a Neighborhood Caroling Night |
Organize a caroling night in your neighborhood |
Songs, hot drinks |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create Holiday Bingo Cards |
Make bingo cards with holiday-themed pictures or words |
Paper, markers |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Family Heritage Day |
Explore and document family heritage and traditions |
Materials for documentation |
1 hour |
Families |
| Plan a Community Holiday Party |
Help organize a party for the local community |
Planning supplies |
Varies |
Families and neighbors |
| Create a Summer Holiday Count Down |
Start counting down to summer holidays with fun activities |
Calendar, activities |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Annual Family Reunion Planning |
Gather ideas for next year's family reunion |
Discussion area |
1-2 hours |
Families |
| DIY Clay Nativity Scenes |
Create nativity scenes from clay |
Clay, paint |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Create Your Vision for the New Year |
Craft a vision board or plan for the New Year |
Board, materials |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Make a DIY Holiday Journal |
Create a journal to document your holiday experiences |
Notebook, decorations |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Relaxation Night |
Have a night dedicated to relaxation and pampering |
Spa supplies, snacks |
3 hours |
All ages |
| Host an International Holiday Night |
Celebrate different holiday traditions from around the world |
Food, decorations |
All evening |
Families |
| Making Family Traditions Scrapbook |
Put together a scrapbook of family traditions |
Scrapbook, pictures |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Join in Community Holiday Events |
Participate in local events or performances during the holiday season |
Event listings |
Varies |
All ages |
| Create Your Own Holiday Flavors |
Experiment with flavors for holiday treats (like cookies or drinks) |
Ingredients, supplies |
2 hours |
Families |
| Plan a Pairing Dinner |
Have a pairing dinner where each course is matched with a drink |
Food, drinks |
Varies |
Friends or families |
| Host a Family Walk |
Take a family walk to look at holiday decorations in the neighborhood |
Warm clothing, comfortable shoes |
1 hour |
Families |
| Create Personalized Mugs |
Use paint or markers to create personalized mugs as gifts |
Mugs, paint |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Writing a Family Letter to Santa |
Have each family member write their wish list for Santa |
Paper, pens |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Annual Family Travel Wrapping Party |
Wrap travel supplies and gifts for upcoming trips |
Wrapping paper, decorations |
2 hours |
Families |
| Making DIY Pet Gifts for Holidays |
Create homemade gifts for pets |
Pet-safe supplies |
1 hour |
Families |
| Create a Holiday Meditation Space |
Designate an area for quiet time during the hectic holidays |
Blankets, pillows, calming decor |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Gather Quilting Supplies for Charity |
Collect materials to make blankets for those in need |
Fabric, supplies |
Varies |
Adults |
| Organizing a Family Hiking Trip |
Find trails and organize a hiking trip during the holidays |
Transportation, supplies |
Varies |
Families |
| Make DIY Christmas Cards |
Create custom holiday cards for sending out |
Card supplies, decorations |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Create Our Family History Timeline |
Research and create a timeline of the family's history |
Research sources, paper |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Family Volunteer Day |
Find a local charity and volunteer as a family |
Volunteer opportunity listings |
Varies |
Families |
| Set Up an Outdoor Fire Pit |
Gather around a fire pit to roast marshmallows and share stories |
Fire pit, supplies |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create DIY Art Kits for Kids |
Put together art kits for kids in the neighborhood |
Art supplies, bags |
2 hours |
Families |
| Plan a Cultural Dinner Night |
Host a dinner featuring cuisine from another culture |
Ingredients, recipes |
3 hours |
Families |
| Write and Illustrate a Family Story |
Co-write a story as a family and illustrate it together |
Paper, coloring supplies |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Host a Cozy Book Reading Night |
Gather and read favorite holiday stories by the fire |
Books, blankets |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Digital Holiday Slideshow |
Compile and create a digital slideshow of holiday memories |
Photos, software |
3 hours |
Families |
| Plan Family Movie Nights Monthly |
Schedule monthly movie night with themed selections |
Movies, snacks |
Every month |
Families |
| Decorative Hand-Made Table Settings |
Create decorative settings for dining tables |
Materials for décor |
1-2 hours |
Adults |
| DIY Sparkly Holiday Star Gazers |
Craft star-shaped lanterns or decor to hang outside |
Materials for crafting |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Create DIY Ornament Kits for Kids |
Prepare ornament-making Kits for kids in the family |
Craft supplies, instructions |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Making Personalized Gift Bags |
Create gift bags with personalized designs for each recipient |
Bags, decorations |
1 hour |
All ages |
| Moving Storytelling Sessions |
Have a night of storytelling featuring exciting stories |
Seating arrangement, story prompts |
2 hours |
Families |
| Themes Across the Year Calendar |
Make a themed calendar showcasing family events throughout the year |
Calendar, designs |
3 hours |
Families |
| DIY Lovely Heart Shaped Cookies |
Bake and decorate heart-shaped holiday cookies |
Ingredients, decorations |
3 hours |
Kids |
| Group Meditation Session for Peace |
Hold a meditation session focusing on peace during holidays |
Quiet space, cushions |
1-2 hours |
All ages |
| Create a Local Stories Book |
Compile local stories and legends into a book |
Papers, designs |
2-3 hours |
Adults |
| Hold a Nature-Themed Holiday Gathering |
Celebrate nature with theme activities surrounding nature appreciation |
Materials for décor |
2 hours |
Families |
| Create Interactive Holiday Experience |
Plan a different interactive experience for each family member |
Material planning |
Varies |
All ages |
| Organize an Outdoor Movie Night |
Host a movie night outdoors with cozy blankets and hot drinks |
Projector, blankets |
3 hours |
Families |
| Making DIY Gifts for Neighbors |
Create simple DIY gifts for neighbors as holiday gestures |
Crafting supplies, bags |
2 hours |
Families |
| Planning Organized Family Trivia Games |
Create and organize a trivia game about family history |
Trivia questions |
1-2 hours |
Families |
| Making Speaker Décor for Holidays |
Design decorative ornaments that attach to speakers during the season |
Craft materials |
2 hours |
All ages |
| Host a DIY Costume Party |
Encourage family to make costumes for a fun gathering |
Costume supplies |
2-3 hours |
Families |
| Celebrating Cultures through Dinners |
Highlight cultural cuisines and traditions through dinners |
Recipes, ingredients |
Varies |
Families |
| Craft Holiday Keychains |
Create keychains with holiday designs as gifts |
Beads, string |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Plan a Family Visit to Historical Sites |
Plan visits to local historical sites with holiday significance |
Transportation, tickets |
Varies |
Families |
| Make DIY Friendship Bracelets for the Season |
Create matching bracelets to wear for the holidays |
Craft supplies |
2 hours |
Friends |
| DIY Winter Warm-Up Drinks Session |
Mix and create various warm drink recipes for enjoyment |
Ingredients, drinks |
1 hour |
Families |
| Building and Decorating DIY Shelves |
Create shelf space to display festive decorations or family photos |
Wood, tools |
3-4 hours |
Adults |
| Creating DIY Solar Lights for Parties |
Make solar lights to brighten up gatherings during holiday nights |
Materials for lights |
2 hours |
Families |
| Organizing a Friends Giving Gathering |
Host a Thanksgiving-like gathering with friends |
Food, games |
All day |
Friends |
| Collecting & Exchanging Holiday Stories |
Gather cherished and unique holiday stories to share with family |
Story collection |
Varies |
All ages |
| Make and Distribute Animal Blankets |
Host a sewing session to create blankets for animal shelters |
Material for blankets |
3 hours |
Families |
| Plan a Family Getaway |
Pick a destination and plan a family getaway for holidays |
Transportation, lodging |
Varies |
Families |
| Create a DIY Personalized Puzzle |
Design and create a custom puzzle featuring family moments |
Puzzles, designs |
2-3 hours |
Kids |
| Make Holiday Banners Together |
Design and create festive banners to hang around the house |
Craft materials |
2 hours |
Kids |
| Stargazing Night with Treats |
Gather for a night of stargazing with warm snacks and drinks |
Blankets, snacks |
3 hours |
Families |
| Create DIY Totes for the Holidays |
Craft personalized tote bags to use during the holiday shopping |
Tote materials, paints |
3 hours |
Kids |
| Make Custom Hats or Mittens |
Knit or sew hats and mittens for gifts during the holidays |
Yarn, templates |
2 hours |
Adults |
| Celebration of Light Across Cultures |
Incorporate multiple traditions celebrating light during holidays |
Candle and lights |
1 evening |
Families |
| DIY Family Memorable Gifting |
Create memorable gifts highlighting family values for everyone |
Items for gifting |
3 hours |
Adults |
| Work on Group Chicken Coops |
Create a chicken coop as a family project during the holidays |
Materials for building |
Varies |
Families |
| Making Handcrafted Simple Knickknacks |
Craft simple decorative knickknacks as gifts |
Craft materials |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Plan a Global Celebration Themes Day |
Host a day focusing on global celebrations and traditions |
Materials for activities |
All day |
Families |
| Collaborative Memory Journal |
Create a journal where family can note their favorite memories throughout the year |
Notebook, pens |
2 hours |
All ages |
| When I Grow Up: Creativity Night |
Encourage kids to draw or write about their future dreams |
Materials for drawing |
1 hour |
Kids |
| Cozy Night Under The Stars |
Set up an outdoor area to lay under the stars with snacks |
Snacks, blankets |
Whole Evening |
Families |
| Creating a Global DIY Crafts Night |
Encourage making crafts that represent different cultures around the world |
Crafting materials |
3 hours |
Kids |
| Family Conversations Around the Fire |
Host a night of storytelling or sharing around a campfire |
Fire pit, seating |
Evening |
Families |
| Planting a Family Garden |
Plan and plant a family vegetable or herb garden together |
Seeds, gardening supplies |
2-3 hours |
Families |
| Celebrate a Diversity Day |
Recognize and celebrate the diverse traditions and cultures in the family |
Different cultural dishes, decorations |
All day |
Families |
| Giving Back Gifts |
Encourage making gifts for community helpers as thank-yous |
Baking materials, gift items |
1 day |
Kids |