Printable Advent Activity Calendar, Free Printable

One simple activity for each day from December 1 to 25, check the box as you go, or swap in your own. Page 1 of 2

Dec 1

Hang the stockings together

Dec 2

Write your letters to Santa

Dec 3

Read a Christmas story aloud

Dec 4

Cut out paper snowflakes

Dec 5

Bake cookies for someone

Dec 6

Watch a favorite holiday movie

Dec 7

Drive around to see the lights

Dec 8

Make hot cocoa with marshmallows

Dec 9

Donate toys or canned goods

Dec 10

Build a cozy blanket fort

Dec 11

Write thank-you notes

Dec 12

Make a homemade ornament

Dec 13

Have a pajamas-all-day day

Dec 14

Sing carols together

Dec 15

Wrap gifts as a family

Dec 16

Play a board game night

Dec 17

Write a gratitude list

Dec 18

Deliver cookies to a neighbor

Dec 19

Have breakfast for dinner

Dec 20

Work a puzzle together

Dec 21

Make a simple bird feeder

Dec 22

Popcorn & movie by the tree

Dec 23

Call or video a loved one

Dec 24

Set out cookies for Santa

Dec 25

Open a gift & savor the day

The best part of the season is the small moments, a story, a batch of cookies, a walk to see the lights. Keep it simple and enjoy each day.

Write one activity on each day, then check it off. Borrow from the idea bank below whenever you need inspiration. Page 2 of 2

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Activity Idea Bank check a few to plan ahead

Make gingerbread houses

Learn a new carol

Start a puzzle by the tree

Write a note to a teacher

Have a hot cocoa taste test

String popcorn garlands

Read by the tree lights only

Make a family kindness list

Bake & share a new treat

Have a family game tournament

Take a winter nature walk

Plan next year's traditions

Traditions we want to remember