Xmas Activities with Grandchildren. A range of suggestions to be enjoyed

November 6, 2025

As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and Christmas is a time for lasting memories with your grandchildren, so discover activities that you can enjoy together .

Crafting and Decorating

Make Christmas Ornaments

Create homemade tree decorations using clay, paper, or baubles they can paint. A Beautiful Mess has some good ideas.

Decorate the Christmas Tree

Let the grandchildren take charge of hanging ornaments and placing the star on top.

Christmas Card Making

Craft cards for family and friends using glitter, stamps, and festive stickers. Muddy Puddles for a variety of choices

Build a Gingerbread House

Assemble and decorate with icing, sweets, and imagination. BBC Good Food for a recipe

DIY Christmas Crackers

Make personalized crackers with small treats, jokes, or toys inside. You can buy a kit from The Cracker Company.

Creative Keepsakes

Handprint Crafts

Make keepsakes like handprint reindeer or ornaments.

Create a Memory Scrapbook

Include photos, drawings, and mementos from the season.

Christmas Photo Booth

Set up a festive backdrop and use props for fun photos.

Cooking and Baking

Bake Christmas Cookies

Cut out festive shapes, decorate with icing and sprinkles, and enjoy with hot chocolate. BBC Good Food for a recipe

Make Mince Pies

A classic Christmas treat that’s fun to bake together. Unbelievably easy mince piesso they say.

Christmas Cupcake Decorating

Use festive toppers and frosting to create edible masterpieces. Variety of ideas from Savvy Honey.

Create a Hot Chocolate Station

Let them mix their own drink with marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy canes. BBC Good Food.

Outdoor Fun

Visit a Christmas Market

Explore stalls, enjoy festive treats, and take in the magical atmosphere.

Explore a Light Trail

Visit illuminated displays at places like Kew Gardens, Longleat, or your local park.

Build a Snowman or Have a Snowball Fight

If there’s snow, bundle up and enjoy the outdoors.

Go Carol Singing

Join a local group or have your own singalong at home.

Feed the Birds

Make bird feeders together using seeds and suet for winter wildlife.

Special Outings

Visit Santa’s Grotto

A magical way to meet Santa and share their wish lists.

Ride the Polar Express

Check for local Christmas-themed train rides.

Attend a Pantomime

Enjoy the laughs and magic of a traditional Christmas show.

Ice Skating

Visit a festive ice rink for some fun on the ice.

See a Nativity Play

Attend a performance at a local school or church.

Games and Entertainment

Christmas Movie Marathon

Snuggle up with popcorn and classics like Home Alone, The Polar Express, or Elf.

Play Christmas Charades

Act out festive phrases or movies.

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Hide small treats or clues around the house for a festive scavenger hunt.

Sing Christmas Karaoke

Belt out classics like Jingle Bells or We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Storytelling and Reading

Read Christmas Stories

Share festive books like The Snowman, The Night Before Christmas, or The Gruffalo’s Child.

Create Your Own Christmas Story

Write a festive tale together and illustrate it for a keepsake.

Charity and Giving Back

Donate Toys

Encourage them to pick out toys to donate to less fortunate children.

Make Care Packages

Create small packages of treats or essentials for neighbours or local charities.

Write Letters to Troops or Elderly

Send festive notes to brighten someone’s holiday.

Do please share any activities you would recommend with grandchildren during Christmas – editorial@silverskys.com