The holiday season gets more expensive with each passing year. While the cost of fun holiday activities can be daunting, you can still have fun with your family with these ten fun and cheap Christmas activities!
Go Sledding
You can’t control Mother Nature, but if she gives you snow, make sure you go sledding or have a snowball fight with your kids! Clearly, here in Las Vegas, snow is non-existent, BUT if you have the ability to, head up to the beautiful Mount Charleston this holiday season to take advantage of the beautiful, snowy mountain-scape. You can find sleds on Amazon for as low as $11!
Make Homemade Ornaments
Homemade ornaments feel more authentic and can be a fun activity to do with your kiddos! There are various ways to make them, such as taking a simple pinecone and giving it a festive makeover or following this salted dough recipe to make ornaments of any shape and size.
Create Christmas Cards
Like everything else, holiday card prices go up every year and when you want to send cards to multiple people, the cost can really add up! Try making your own Christmas cards this year! They feel more genuine and personal to the person receiving them, and it’s a fun way to spend time with your kids. You can DIY with nice cardstock or buy blank cards in bulk for a low cost.
Build Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses have been a classic tradition for centuries and thrive today! You can find gingerbread house kits at the store, or you can make your own. Homemade gingerbread houses may be the cheapest option, as most ingredients are already in your kitchen. Try out this gingerbread house recipe: How to Make a Gingerbread House.
Cut Out Paper Snowflakes
To create your own paper snowflakes, all you need is some white printer paper and a safe pair of scissors. You can use fishing lines to hang them around your house or scotch tape to stick them to your windows. There are easy tutorials online for your kids to try, like Wonder Crafts on YouTube!
Check Out Neighborhood Lights
A cheap and glamorous Christmas activity your kids are bound to love is driving around and looking at all the pretty lights and decorations! Make a cup of hot chocolate, get your kiddos in their favorite Christmas jammies, and take an easy drive through the neighborhood. If you’re looking for something bigger and brighter, Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway has the best drive-through holiday light show complete with ole Saint Nick for a low cost per car!
Christmas Movie Night
Plan out a movie night with your favorite Christmas classics! Every streaming service has various Christmas movies the whole family can enjoy. Pick a couple movies, pop some popcorn, and enjoy some wholesome Christmas favorites. *Hint* Our favorite is Elf so give it a watch this holiday season!
Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
Like Easter egg hunts, you can have the same fun with candy canes! Candy canes are typically cheap for only a few bucks per box to hide around your home or yard for a fun scavenger hunt for kids of all ages.
Pop a Popcorn Garland
Popcorn garlands are an old-fashioned tradition that everyone loves! You only need popcorn, cranberries, thread, and a needle to create a classic popcorn garland. Here is a simple tutorial you can follow: DIY Old-Fashioned Christmas Garland.
Read Christmas Books
Books are a small investment that lasts for years! You can also check Christmas books out from your local library or borrow them from a friend to enjoy a good Christmas story with your kids. Here are a few holiday classics the whole family can enjoy:
Holiday Light Show in Las Vegas
With over five million lights and 600 sparkling displays, Glittering Lights of Las Vegas is Nevada’s best drive-through light show! Whether you want to live out a romantic Hallmark movie or have a fun night with your kiddos, Glittering Lights is the perfect place for you this holiday season.
