Everything is better at Christmastime. Blankets are cozier, lights twinkle brighter and cookies are ooier and gooier. Even activities that are already fun, like coloring, are better because there’s that little extra bit of Christmas magic sprinkled in. We love scavenger hunts any time of the year, but a Christmas scavenger hunt is one of the best ways to keep tiny hands busy and little minds working.
Our printable Christmas scavenger hunt is perfect for Christmas Eve when the kids are so excited they can’t stand still. Print out the 10 clues and send them on a hunt to find new Christmas jammies or a Christmas book to read together as a family. You could even let the kids do the hunt separately to keep them busy. They can take turns, one being the hunter and the other reading the clue or giving a hint.
Another great way to use our Christmas scavenger hunt is to reveal a big gift. Can’t fit the shiny new bike under the tree? Want to announce that you booked a family vacation? Send the kids on a hunt. When they get to the last clue, include a note that says, “Go look in the garage” or “We’re going on a cruise!”
The beauty of a scavenger hunt is that you can do it any day for any reason. If the kids have had enough screen time for the day, it’s time for a scavenger hunt! If they have eaten too much Christmas fudge and have to run off some energy, it’s time for a scavenger hunt. You could even use this for a Christmas in July celebration!
We have so many scavenger hunt ideas, you can practically do one per month. They’re all free to print, so enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
