Fun Things to Do with Kids at Christmas – 5 Ideas for the Holidays

Play and movement

Published 2025-12-06

Christmas break with kids is wonderful, but let’s be honest: some days feel a bit longer than usual. When the question “What are we doing today?” pops up before breakfast, it’s a lifesaver to have a few simple ideas ready. With the right activities, the atmosphere stays light, and you get to enjoy the holidays together instead of just trying to “get through the day.”

Here are five ideas that add energy, variety, and plenty of fun things to do with kids at Christmas – without any added stress.

1. Step Outside Together – simple outdoor challenges that spark curiosity

A short moment outdoors can make a huge difference. It doesn’t need to be far, fancy, or planned. Just stepping outside to walk, explore, and move a little helps kids release energy and shift the mood.

Try adding small challenges along the way:
– find something with an interesting color
– listen carefully and guess what sounds you hear
– walk a few steps in a funny way: like a robot, a cat, or with giant steps

These tiny tasks turn an ordinary walk into a mini adventure and work perfectly on days when you need something quick and easy.

Mother and son hugging outdoors in winter weather.

Girl dancing in pyjamas in the living room, enjoying playful holiday moments.

2. Fast Indoor Activities – fun ideas that work in any home

Not every day calls for an outing. Christmas break can be just as great at home with a few go-to indoor activities.

A favorite is the music movement game. Put on a song and change the way you move whenever the rhythm shifts. It works even in a small living room, and kids usually come up with the best moves.

Another simple hit is setting up a mini obstacle course. A couple of pillows, a blanket, and a chair can turn into a tunnel, a soft jump, or a wiggly path. Kids love adding their own challenges and running the course again and again.

3. A Day at Leo’s Adventure Park – play, movement, and big smiles

When you need a reliable idea that always works, Leo’s Adventure Park is the perfect choice. It has everything that gets kids excited to play, move, and explore.

Inside you’ll find a giant ball pit, a climbing labyrinth, trampolines, a climbing wall, slides and the very popular volcano slide. With so many activities to choose from, kids quickly discover their favorites – usually more than one.

Booking your playtime in advance helps you head straight into the fun without waiting. Leo’s Adventure Park is an ideal option when the Christmas holidays with kids could use a boost of energy and a clear, engaging activity for the whole family.

4. Create a Mini Adventure at Home – little missions that spark imagination

When you’re in the mood for a calmer day inside, small at-home adventures can work wonders.

Start a tiny detective mission by hiding a few items around the house and giving short clues that lead to the next spot. Kids love the excitement and focus intensely on finding the hidden objects.

Or try a simple flashlight game. Dim the lights and use a flashlight to make shadow figures on the wall. Before you know it, kids are making stories, shows, or whole imaginative worlds based on the shapes.

5. Slow Moments Together – small activities with big meaning

Not every holiday moment needs action. Some of the most memorable times are the quiet ones.

You can bake something simple together. Kids enjoy stirring, sprinkling, decorating – and of course tasting.

Or create a shared bedtime story where everyone adds one sentence at a time. The story almost always takes a funny, unexpected turn, and kids usually ask to continue it the next night.

These calm moments give the day balance and make the holidays feel warm and connected.

Mother and children creating shadow shapes on the wall with a flashlight.

Siblings baking together and enjoying a calm holiday moment.

Fill the Holidays with Joy, Play and Just the Right Amount of Activity

With a handful of solid ideas ready, the Christmas holidays with kids become much easier and a lot more fun. There are plenty of enjoyable things to do with kids at Christmas – outdoors, at home, or in the adventure park. The most important part is giving kids the space to move, try new things, and enjoy time with you.

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If you want to add extra joy and movement to the holidays, Leo’s Adventure Park offers a day full of play, energy, and memorable experiences. Book your playtime and give your kids a highlight of the season.

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