The most wonderful time of the year is about to get more wonderful with this Christmas Scavenger Hunt! We have some great scavenger hunt ideas and a free printable for you and your family!
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
The Christmas season is one of the most wonderful times of the year! I can’t imagine anything better than spending some much-needed quality time with family, celebrating together, and sharing our love through gifts, service, and time.
In my home, this festive season lasts for much longer than one or two days. It seems like all of December, we are wanting to celebrate with Christmas treats, movies, activities, countdowns, and parties.
I’m always looking for new fun Christmas-themed activities to do with my family. One of my favorite family traditions I’ve found is doing a Christmas Scavenger Hunt! How fun is that? I’ve been thinking about some Christmas scavenger hunt ideas and have come up with a free Christmas Scavenger Hunt printable to share with you!
If you find that your kids love Scavenger Hunts, be sure to check out our Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, Airport Scavenger Hunt, Outside Scavenger Hunt, Nature Scavenger Hunt, and Zoo Scavenger Hunt. You’re sure to find something perfect for your family’s needs!
If you are looking for some other fun Christmas ideas, be sure to check out our fun list of Christmas Minute to Win It Games, Elf on the Shelf Names, Christmas Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Song Charades or our Christmas Bingo. Oh and don’t forget our Charlie Brown Christmas Trivia Questions!
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I love the idea of a scavenger hunt for a Christmas activity because they are so fun and productive. It gets all the kids doing an organized activity, and it encourages exploration and independent discoveries!
Fun activities for kids that also boost observations and other developmental skills are always a mom-win in my book!
It’s also an activity that you could do with the entire family. This isn’t a kids-only activity! Everyone can get involved and have a great time competing and searching together.
This would be a great activity to do with your kids as you begin decorating for the holidays to help build the excitement. It would also be fun to do this with some extended family. Perhaps you could make it part of your Christmas Eve traditions.
How to do a Christmas Scavenger Hunt
The great thing about this scavenger hunt is that you can do it however you want! I’ve come up with a list of common Christmas items, and you can choose how you want to play.
Depending on the number of people hunting, you could go as individuals or as small groups. If the kids are younger, you may just want to let them search, explore, and find the items, but if there are some older kids or adults playing it’s really fun to make it a competition!
If you do decide to make it a competition, consider fun themed prizes for the winners like opening an early present, no cleanup duty on Christmas, or the first servings of dessert.
It’s a good idea to print enough copies for each group, and I love getting a fun themed stamp or sticker to go with each list! How cute would it be to stamp each of the items with some of these Christmas stampers?
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Adjusting Scavenger Hunts for Different Ages
You may be wondering if it’s possible to do this scavenger hunt with little ones, or if it’s a good idea for older kids and teens. I’m here to tell you that this Christmas Scavenger Hunt is perfect for all ages!
Little ones will need a partner or two that can help, but they can absolutely take the lead and do this hunt! Toddlers and young children love exploring. Every discovery that they make will be so exciting. Explain what they are looking for and let them start their adventure!
Teens are notorious for not wanting to participate in activities, but they won’t want to miss out on this Christmas Scavenger hunt.
Think of ways that you can get them excited about it. Spending quality time with your family is so good for teens and guess what? They love spending time with you (even if they don’t admit it)! You could try making them a group leader, making it a competition, or other fun adjustments.
Ready for More Christmas Games Or Printables? Try these!
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- Christmas Scattergories
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- Christmas Word Search
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- Christmas Tic Tac Toe
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- Elf on the Shelf Jokes
- Elf Memes
- Elf on the Shelf Names
- Santa Jokes
- Christmas Tags
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- Christmas Thank You Cards
- Christmas Planner
- DIY Christmas Place Cards
- 12 Romantic Days of Christmas Coupons
- Grinch Word Search
- Best Christmas Lunch Box Jokes
- Christmas Tree Puns
- Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
- Christmas Jokes
- Christmas Journal Prompts
- Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter
- Elf Trivia Questions
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Grab your free Christmas scavenger hunt printable below by joining our email list Or grab our huge Christmas activity bundle right now for one low price!
- Elf
- Santa
- Sled
- Stockings
- Christmas lights
- Candy cane
- Hot chocolate
- Wrapped Christmas gift
- Reindeer
- Christmas tree
- Angel
- Snowman
- Something frozen
- Red bow
- Mistletoe
- Tinsel
- Candle
- Santa hat
- Christmas pajamas
- Cookies
- A nativity
Great Scavenger Hunt Ideas to Try
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- Easter Scavenger Hunt
- Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
- Christmas Scavenger Hunt
- Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
- Picture Scavenger Hunt
- Beach Scavenger Hunt
- Family Reunion Scavenger Hunt
- Hotel Scavenger Hunt
- Camping Scavenger Hunt
- Romantic Scavenger Hunt
- Easter Scavenger Hunt
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt
- Zoo Scavenger Hunt
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
- Outside Scavenger Hunt
- 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
- Airport Scavenger Hunt
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Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. She is a certified Life Coach with her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer; Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.