The countdown to Christmas is almost here!! Whaaattt? Can you guys believe December is right around the corner? With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of time and before you know it, it’s Christmas! That’s why an advent calendar tradition is the perfect way to make the lead up to Christmas fun and intentional for your family. We started this fun tradition last year, and made this simple DIY advent calendar to help us count down til Christmas. My kids absolutely loved it!! From Christmas crafts to family activities to acts of kindness, you can make your advent calendar anyway you want. Today, I rounded up 55 advent calendar activity and filler ideas for kids of all ages, and I hope these will help take the pressure off and allow you enjoy this fun tradition with your family.
What is an advent calendar?
An advent calendar is a special calendar used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. So basically, it’s a fun way to count down the days leading up to Christmas Eve. Want to hear the best part? You can personalize your advent calendar to match your family tradition and your kids will absolutely love it!
Advent Calendar Ideas
Activity Ideas
- put up your tree
- watch a Christmas movie
- make a Christmas ornament
- make paper snowflakes
- go caroling
- visit Santa Claus
- write a letter to Santa
- read “The Night Before Christmas”
- build a gingerbread house
- color a Christmas picture
- make hot cocoa with marshmallows
- sing Christmas songs
- make a snowman
- look at Christmas lights
- make Christmas cards
- open 1 gift under the tree
- make reindeer food
- go ice skating
- make paper garland
- wrap presents together
- play a board game together
- pj’s and Polar Express
- breakfast in bed
- go present shopping for someone
- make a yummy treat
Filler Ideas
- books
- gloves
- legos
- Christmas socks
- bubbles
- stickers
- crafts
- money
- Christmas pajamas
- candy canes
- crayons and coloring book
- mini snow globe
- cookie cutter
- candy
- mini puzzle
- Christmas stamp set
- Christmas colored nail polish
- hair accessories
- cars/trucks
- Christmas decoration
- mini Play-doh
- temporary tattoos
- bookmarks
- makeup
- slinky
- chapstick/lipstick
- glow sticks
- Christmas earrings
- ornament
- Legos
Alright my friends, I hope this helps take the stress out of planning your advent calendar this year. Although these ideas and fillers are simple and inexpensive, making your own isn’t your only option. Luckily, there are so many fun pre-made advent calendars you can buy that meets each of your kid’s interests. I curated a collection of my favorites below, so be sure to check them out!!
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