Fun Holiday Activities to do in Your Community
December 9, 2019 9:40 pm Leave your thoughtsThanksgiving has come and gone, and as we get closer to Christmas you may be looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit. With so many holiday activities going on, it may be hard for you to choose the best activity to participate in. Whether you’re looking for something kid-friendly or prefer to make it a date night we’ve come across some pretty cool holiday activities to do during this time of year. You can make Thanksgiving in an apartment and Christmas a special event! Follow holiday hosting tips to throw the best party in your apartment.
If you’re looking for fun ways to get into the holiday spirit, you’ve come to the right place. After sifting through tons of Google searches, we’ve compiled 7 fun holiday activities to do in your community.
1. See a Holiday Concert or Show
Holiday concerts are a great way to put you in the Christmas mood. Dress up and go listen to local choirs or bands that often put on shows for free.
Concerts are fun and entertaining for all ages, but if Christmas music isn’t your favorite, try seeing a holiday show instead. Check out ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet or see a hip-hop version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Your city may even have a Christmas cirque du Soleil to offer.
2. Go Ice-Skating
Ice-skating is fun, cheap, and a great workout! Ice skating is also challenging, so you’ll probably get cold before you get bored. Make sure to bundle up and wear gloves for when you fall! When you’re done, you can enjoy a hot beverage and watch all the other ice skaters fall on their butts.
3. Volunteer at the Humane Society or a Homeless Shelter
We should always be willing to give some time to those in need, but this time of year can be hard for both animals and people in need. It’s cold and can be lonely for those who don’t have anyone.
Take some dogs for a walk or volunteer to clean out their cages. Any time spent with them will surely be appreciated.
Clean out your closet and donate clothes you no longer wear. Help serve dinner. Clean out your pantry and give away the canned food you can do without. Giving back to those in need is a great way to celebrate the holidays, plus, you can make it a habit and start volunteering all year round.
4. Visit your city’s Zoo Lights
Around the holidays, when the animals go to sleep, your local zoo transforms into a holiday winter wonderland. You could meet Santa there, listen to live music, or indulge in yummy treats. Visit your local zoo and enjoy Christmas lights and holiday festivities all in one place.
5. Go on a Holiday Light Tour
Most cities have a guided light tour you and your family can take around areas that have the most Christmas lights. Some neighborhoods even have light displays that play to music. Christmas lights synchronized to music is fun for everyone to see. It wouldn’t feel like Christmas without all the pretty lights, so make sure you get out and see them!
6. Attend a Holiday Festival
Many towns and cities host Holiday Festivals every year to bring the community together. Vendors from around the city often get together to showcase their newest products. There may also be holiday arts and crafts, and pictures with Santa.
Look for light displays in local parks and light shows designed to follow holiday music. Often there will be food trucks, places to get hot chocolate, and other family fun.
7. Attend Cultural Celebrations
What better time than the holidays to explore the traditions and customs of diverse groups within your community? There are a wide variety of holiday traditions from all around the world and though some may be closed to visitors, many welcome their local community for events and celebrations around the holidays. Sometimes there are even multi-faith and cross-cultural celebrations where groups get together to foster relationships in their community. Keep an eye out throughout the holiday season for opportunities to experience other cultures and make friends.
8. Attend a Winter Farmers Market or Craft Fair
Did you think farmer’s markets were just a summer event? Luckily, they’re not! In some cities, you can find winter markets that they host indoors with local farmers, crafters, beekeepers, and homesteaders offering their goods. Winter markets let you continue to support local as well as find gifts for family and friends.
If you’d like even more unique local gift options, look for holiday craft fairs. They pop up all over cities throughout the holiday season offering a variety of handmade goods and gifts. Not only do you get to buy one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts, but you also support local artists and artisans. It makes such a difference for them and beats shopping at a big box store.
9. Participate in a Holiday-Themed Run or Walk
Holiday runs, like Santa dashes or turkey trots, are festive ways to stay active and often benefit local charities. Themed walks like these let you give back to your community while getting outside and building relationships in your community. They’re family-friendly and open to participants of all ages, so feel free to bring your kids.
10. See a Community-Organized Gingerbread House Display
Gingerbread house displays showcase incredible creativity and craftsmanship, offering a delightful visual treat and sometimes the opportunity to participate in contests.
Whether you’re crafting a gingerbread house yourself to put on display, or just going to check out everyone else’s creative builds, it’s a fun holiday activity that never gets old.
11. Go to Library Holiday Storytelling
Do you take your kids to storytime at your local library? It can be even more fun around the holidays. Libraries often host holiday-specific reading sessions for children, featuring stories and activities related to Christmas and other winter holidays.
Kids can read books, listen to stories, watch puppet shows, and make crafts together. Holiday storytelling helps foster a love for reading, an appreciation for your local library, and the holiday spirit.
12. Go sledding
Sledding is a cheap, yet fun way to enjoy the winter and holiday season! You can buy sleds for $15.00 or cheaper! All you need is a large hill, a sled, and snow. Take your family on an adventure and find the best hills in town.
13. Go Caroling
Caroling isn’t isn’t just for singers! It is a great way to make friends and get out into your community to spread the holiday spirit. Join a local group of carolers or community choir and encourage participation in your neighborhood. You can sing a wide variety of holiday and winter-themed songs while spreading cheer and goodwill to other residents in your area.
14. Attend Holiday Cooking Classes, Crafts, or Workshops
Local restaurants and specialty grocery stores often offer cooking classes throughout the year and the holidays are one of the best times to participate! With holiday-themed menus and holiday dessert classics, you can spend date nights both learning and indulging. After, you can recreate those incredible dishes at home for friends and family.
Many communities also host workshops for creating holiday decorations, gifts, or cards. These sessions are fun and a great way to learn new skills and meet neighbors.
Or, take up pottery or painting leading up to the holiday season. Make gifts for loved ones while learning something new! Presents mean so much more when made by you.
The holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s a time of fun, laughter, learning, and connection. So get out there and enjoy one, or all of these fun holiday activities.
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