5 Fun and Inexpensive Christmas Events and Activities

This Christmas many parents will be looking for fun activities to do with their families to celebrate Christmas. The problem is that many families may not be able to afford to attend ticketed events like they did in years past; However, there are many great holiday activities and events you can do this Christmas that require little to no money. They are fun and will make the holidays more memorable for you and your family. Here are some great suggestions.

Go to a local Christmas parade. Many towns and cities hold an annual Christmas parade that is open to the public. You can see local marching bands and other civic groups entertaining the crowd, as well as creative floats. There is no other cost than to drive to the parade route to see it. Make sure you are prepared to make the most of it. It’s a good idea for everyone to bundle up, especially if the weather is very cold. Also bring snacks from home in case everyone is hungry.

Go to the holiday events at your local library and community center. People often forget that libraries are not just places to get books. They are also cultural centers that hold special events from time to time. Try to get a calendar from your local library to see what holiday events and activities they have planned. Community centers also host large events. If you want to know what events they have planned, you can ask around the center or look in the community news section of your local newspaper.

Go to a tree lighting ceremony. These are always special events to witness. If you live near a major city or town that has one, it’s definitely an event worth seeing. A tree lighting ceremony is an event where a city or town lights up its main Christmas tree. Some of the trees can be quite magnificent when lit up. They also feature performances by musical guests. This is a great free event to attend.

At home you can have a Christmas movie marathon. Watch your family’s favorite Christmas movies at your local library. You can also rent movies from dollar rental places like Red Box. Turn it into a full movie event by making snacks like popcorn, buying movie candy and other items. In the end, for the same price as a movie at the theater, you can have a day-long movie marathon enjoying all the Christmas movies your family can catch.

You can also try having a holiday game night. Many board games take time and that’s the one most families can’t seem to get enough of. Most likely, the parents are working or busy maintaining the house. The children have school and extracurricular activities. Vacations are the only times when everyone has some free time. Take advantage of it and play some family favorites.

Another thing you can do is give your children a personalized letter from Santa. This is a great idea because it can help your younger children believe in Santa if they actually get a response to their letters from the North Pole. You can find online services to order and customize them for a very reasonable price.