10 Fun and Active Holiday Games for All Ages
Catching up with loved ones is a special part of the holiday season, but chatting isn’t the only way to bond. Games are a great way to get people moving, laughing, and feeling good. They can even lead to lifelong memories! Check out these games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and bring one to your holiday gathering.
Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Hide festive items around your holiday celebration space. Invite your family to search for ornaments, a wrapped gift, or specific holiday decorations.
Snowman Building Contest: If you have snow, have a friendly competition to see who can build the best snowman. Provide accessories like scarves, hats, and buttons.
Reindeer Ring Toss: Set up a ring toss game with reindeer antlers or cutouts. Players can take turns tossing rings onto the antlers.
Holiday Jams Freeze Dance: Play holiday music and have a dance party. When the music stops, everyone freezes until it starts again.
Ornament Relay Race: Design a relay race where people carry an ornament on a spoon, navigate through obstacles, and then pass it to the next person.
Holiday Charades: Create a list of holiday-themed charades prompts. Have people take turns acting out the prompts while others guess.
Candy Cane Hunt: Hide candy canes around the house or yard. Family members can then search for the candy canes, and the person who finds the most wins a prize.
Pin the Nose on Rudolph: Create a large Rudolph poster with a missing red nose. Blindfolded players take turns trying to pin Rudolph's nose in the correct spot.
Snowball Toss: Use white beanbags or crumpled-up white paper as "snowballs." Set up targets, and family members take turns tossing snowballs to score points.
Holiday Themed Pictionary: Play a game of Pictionary with a holiday twist. Use words or phrases related to the season for extra festive fun.
Holiday gatherings are first and foremost a time to connect with loved ones. As you share stories, gifts, and food, consider bringing everyone together over a fun and festive game! Try bringing a holiday game to your gathering to keep people feeling energized all holiday long.