There are so many ways to have fun and enjoy the holidays with your family without breaking the bank. From outdoor playtime to community events and entertainment, you’ll definitely be making memories with your family this holiday season with this list of 10 fun and free things to do this holiday season.
1. Do some fun arts and crafts. with your children using supplies that can be found around the house. Make your home more festive by cutting paper snowflakes and taping them to the windows, create paper chains and hang them from curtain rods or shelves, string popcorn garlands and decorate the tree, and make gnomes from felt to place them on your cloak.
2. go ice skating at a local frozen lake or pond (be sure to check the conditions), or at a neighborhood park. Bring a thermos of hot chocolate and some homemade cookies for a warming treat.
3. Check your local listings for free entertainment Where do you live. Most cities and towns host winter parades, holiday shows, and visits from Santa.
4. go caroling in your neighborhood Gather a few family friends and have everyone wear Santa hats or scarves and festive accessories. Consider singing Christmas carols in places like nursing homes or hospitals and help brighten someone else’s holiday season.
5. watch christmas movies at home complete with popcorn and candy. Choose familiar favorites like Frosty the Snowman, It’s a wonderful life and the nutcracker ballet or look for free public screenings at your local library or cultural center.
6. write to santa claus. Send a real old fashioned letter and wish list to Santa. It only costs one stamp and Canada Post will send a reply from Santa or Mrs. Claus at the North Pole. Many websites also offer free, personalized e-greetings.
7. bake treats to give to friends and family. Fill the jars and decorate them with bows and ribbons in festive colors, or use plain white doilies and raffia ribbons for a simple, understated look.
8. read vacation stories as The polar Express gold The night before Hanukkah as you curl up in front of a crackling fire and sip cups of hot apple cider.
9. Find your perfect tree. It might be a cute Charlie Brown or a stately evergreen, but looks don’t matter as long as everyone helps find it. So, get a permit and head into the woods to find your very own Christmas tree. It’s a wonderful tradition and something your kids will talk about for a long time.
10 Visit a Christmas craft fair with grandma and grandpa. Browse the handmade items, sample some treats, and maybe even sit on Santa’s knee.